Italy · VENICE TOURS
Venice is best understood from the water and from the far islands. These 15 cover the Doge's Palace, the glass furnaces, the back canals and the ride out to Burano, with prices, timings and how far each one gets you from the main crowd.
Reserved skip-the-line entry to Doge’s Palace plus access to Correr, the National Archaeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana.
“The entry was simple and quick and we spent the afternoon looking around the palace and seeing some amazing rooms and the prison below. It was very interested and amazing to see the art work.”
Shared Grand Canal gondola with app commentary, Gondola Gallery, and VR history, plus a short intro walk near San Marco.
“Great experience! Beautiful Gondola, nice views and great guide! He was so friendly and funny ! Gave us a lil background of Venice and Gondola history. Would definitely do it again !”
Half-day boat trip to Murano, Torcello and Burano for $29, with a Murano glass-blowing visit and free time on each island.
“The activity was great. It was well organized. It is well worth the money. The tour guide did well explaining building and making sure everyone made it to the boat on time. Thanks”
Shared Grand Canal gondola ride with live guide stories, an orientation walk, and the Gondola Gallery with 3D history and VR.
“Our guide Elizabeth was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about sharing the history of Venice the tradition of the Gondola. The virtual reality experience at the end was very cool although my daughter’s equipment didn’t work so she missed out on that.”
Skip the line at Venice’s La Fenice with a 7-language audio guide and see an opera house palace up close.
“Very good value for money as I'm an over 65 traveller. Easy online booking. Take id with you. Present the ticket at the ticket office in exchange for the audio guide. Take your time, they have a lot to impart. I used headphones so I didn't have to keep holding the phone. Well worth a visit.”
Priority access to Doge’s Palace plus St. Mark’s Basilica terrace views, lagoon panoramas, and Bridge of Sighs in a 3-hour guided tour.
“Elena is an amazing guide. She knows so much and told all the interesting stories with so much lovely details. The tour captures everything and is highly recommended. Nothing to complain.”
Panoramic boat tour from St Mark’s to Murano, Burano, and Torcello, with a Murano glassblowing demo and 10% factory discount.
“Murano and Burano was good to visit but for me I not found interest in visiting Torcello”
Boat to Murano and Burano with a glass factory visit, scenic terrace ride, and time to wander colorful canals.
“Great! But, the boat speakers were not that good… it was hard to hear anything on the boat ride there and back. I would invest in Bose Outdoor Speakers or something. I would have like the Glass tour at the end to carry the items less in the rain but it was ok.”
Half-day motorboat tour of Murano glass, Torcello Byzantine churches, and Burano lace and painted houses, with English commentary.
“It was a great experience. We managed to see a lot of interesting things. It was well organised. The only thing is it would've been nice to have a bit more time for exploring.”
Private small-group boat to Murano glass and Burano lace, with demos, time to wander, and low-stress lagoon travel from Venice.
“Wonderful tour! We traveled with 3 adults and 3 kids and it was the perfect length. The glass blowing demo in Murano was very special. No time to explore in Murano but lots of time to wander Burano which was a delightful little island. Our tour guide, Carrie, was friendly and knowledgeable and gave great local recommendations.”
Shared Venice gondola ride with up to 5 others, gliding from quieter side canals into the Grand Canal, plus La Fenice views and Rialto area.
“A gondola is a must in Venice. The gondola ride was a great amount for the experience, the time on the gondola starts when you get onto the water. We ventured under many bridges, saw beautiful buildings, and got to really feel the luxury of Venice.”
Skip-the-line access to Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, plus guided art, Bridge of Sighs, and optional terrace and museum views.
“Donatella was an outstanding guide; we thoroughly enjoyed the tour.”
Half-day boat tour from Venice to Murano and Burano, with panoramic lagoon views and a Murano glassblowing demo plus free island time.
“Longer stops at each island. Could barely understand English tour guides.”
Boat day trip from Venice to Murano, Burano, and Torcello with a Murano glass factory demo, plus free time and lagoon views.
“A longer glass blowing demo and more time in Murano would be nice.”
Skip lines at St Mark’s, get early entry to Doge’s Palace at 8AM, cross the Bridge of Sighs, and upgrade for terrace views.
“Fantastic tour! Do not miss this one. Nico is the best! I learned more on this tour then past visits.”
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