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The Best Venice Tours

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You can see the scenic city of Venice by water (on a kayak, boat or gondola) or on foot (via a walking tour or food tour).

Known for its canals, waterways, bridges and other historic attractions, Venice, Italy , offers travelers everything from centuries-old history to unparalleled beauty. Some of the best Venice tours take you to the quietest areas of the city – away from the crowds – to discover Venice's cuisine, wine and culture, while others showcase the city from the water by gondola or kayak. Consulting both traveler opinion and expert input, U.S. News identified the tours below as the best Venice has to offer.

Avventure Bellissime – Venice in 1 Day Tour

Price: Adults from 109 euros (about $120); kids from 95 euros (about $104) Duration: 3 hours

If you're short on time, consider this three-hour tour that hits multiple of Venice's top attractions . You'll enjoy skip-the-line access to St. Mark's Basilica , as well as a two-hour walking tour (capped at 20 participants) passing sights like Doge's Palace , St. Mark's Square, the Bridge of Sighs , the Rialto Bridge and more. The final leg of your tour is reserved for exploring Venice's world-famous waterways on a one-hour boat ride down the Grand Canal . This is a great way to see much of Venice in just one day, according to tourgoers. Travelers also say it's a great value.

Tickets start at 109 euros (about $120) for adults and 95 euros (about $104) for children 7 to 12; kids 6 and younger can join the tour for free. Complimentary headphones are included. Tours run Monday to Saturday around 11 a.m., though you can break the tour into sections and complete it over two days if you prefer. Note: Your shoulders and knees must be covered to enter St. Mark's Basilica; large bags are prohibited inside as well. Know, too, that St. Mark's Basilica only offers skip-the-line tickets from April to October.

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Venice Free Walking Tour – Campo SS Apostoli Venice Through the Centuries: North

Price: Free Duration: 2.5 hours

This 2.5-hour tour could be a great way to start your visit to Venice. According to reviewers, valuable information is shared on the walk, including locals' recommendations of the best restaurants and places to visit, which could serve you well during the rest of your trip. Though each guide takes travelers along a slightly different route, you'll likely see some of the city's top attractions, learn about its centuries-old history and see much of its incredible architecture. Tours depart daily at 11 a.m. from Campo Santi Apostoli in front of the well and travel to the eastern part of the Cannaregio district and the western part of the Castello district.

Trips are free, but the company asks you to consider donating what you think the tour is worth at its conclusion. Additionally, you must reserve a spot online in advance (there is a booking fee of 3 euros, or about $3, per participant). The company offers a couple of other sightseeing tours throughout Venice, as well.

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Venice Kids Tours – A Thrilling Secret Journey Into the Doge's Palace

Price: From 85 euros (about $93) per hour, per party Duration: 2 hours

Ideal for families with kids ages 7 to 18, this approximately two-hour tour explores Doge's Palace. Guides lead families through some of the hidden corridors and secret passages not open to the general public as they share stories about the building's history. Also on the agenda is the attic prison, the former torture chamber and the armory, among other spots. Reviewers say their kids love the tour and recommend it to other families.

Prices for the private outing start at about 85 euros (about $93) per hour, per party (up to groups of five) but vary based on the length of the tour and number of participants, which is limited to five people. Kids must be at least 6 years old to tour; the company does not recommend the tour for pregnant women, or for those who have mobility problems or are claustrophobic. Trips depart in the morning only. Venice Kids Tours offers other family-focused activities, such as scavenger hunts, walking tours and boat tours.

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Food Tours of Venice – Jewish Ghetto & Cannaregio Food Tour

Price: From 105 euros (about $115) Duration: 4 hours

Explore all there is to both see and eat in Venice's Jewish Ghetto along this four-hour tour. This foodie excursion stops at more than six eateries for samplings of pasta, gelato, wine, baked goods and more. The route also takes travelers past historic synagogues, over the oldest bridge in Venice and through the city for spectacular evening views. Tour-takers say the food was plentiful and delicious, and they highly recommend the tour.

Tickets cost about 105 euros (about $115) per person, regardless of age. Tours run Saturday to Thursday at 4 p.m. Food Tours of Venice also offers a Rialto Food Tour, among others.

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City Wonders – Murano & Burano Small Group Tour with Private Boat

Price: Adults from $43 Duration: 5 hours

Explore two of Venice's most beautiful islands on this half-day tour. You'll first journey to Murano by boat to see a glassmaking demonstration followed by time to shop and explore on your own. You'll then cruise to Burano, where you'll observe Italian women crafting lace by hand, visit a lace museum and stroll around the island. Travelers say the tour is educational and are pleased with the informative guides. Others wish they were given more time to explore the islands.

Tickets start around $43 for adults with discounts available for children ages 2 to 14. Infants 1 and younger can join the tour for free. The five-hour tours run daily at a variety of times between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. (and vary by season). City Wonders also operates tours of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica, among other Venetian hot spots.

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Walks of Italy – Exclusive Alone in St. Mark's Basilica After Hours

Price: Adults from $102; kids from $98 Duration: 1.5 hours

This special 90-minute tour treats you to an inside look at St. Mark's Basilica after it closes its doors to the general public. Guides lead no more than 25 tourgoers inside the basilica, sharing stories of its history as you explore. In addition, you'll visit the crypt, which is not open to the public during normal visiting hours. The crypt is said to house St. Mark's remains, as well as the Pala d'Oro altarpiece, which is adorned with nearly 2,000 gems. Tour-takers say after-hours is a wonderful time to see the cathedral and that guides are passionate and informed.

Ticket costs vary by day but start around $102 for adults, $98 for children ages 2 to 14 and are free for kids younger than 2. Tour times depend on the day, but generally depart between 7 and 9:45 p.m. several times a week. The company also offers a secret passages tour of the Doge's Palace, gondola rides and food tours, among other options.

Raphael Tours & Events – Rialto Food Tour in Venice

Price: From $98 Duration: 4 hours

On this four-hour tour, you'll explore Rialto by way of your taste buds as your guide takes you to pastry shops, wine bars, restaurants and markets. Along the way, you'll sample meats, cheeses, wines (including sparkling), polenta, olives and more. Travelers say the tour is wonderful and offers plenty to eat. They also appreciate the stories guides share during the adventure. Others warn, however, that the company may cancel the tour last minute if not enough bookings are made.

The tour operates daily, and start times are customizable. Tickets start around $98 per person. Raphael Tours also operates a walking tour of Venice.

Intrepid Urban Adventures – Cicchetti & Wine Tour of Venice

Price: From $109 Duration: 2.5 hours

Support the local economy on this foodie trip that takes you to locally owned and operated businesses to sample Venetian cuisine. During the 2.5-hour tour, you'll eat four cicchetti dishes (think: polenta, seafood and vegetables), drink five glasses of wine and indulge in one dessert. Though you may pass by some big sights like St. Mark's Square , you'll mostly visit less-touristy spots in the Cannaregio and Rialto areas of the city. Plus, you'll get to ride in a gondola. Travelers praise the tour guides and compliment the food and wine chosen.

Tickets cost approximately $109 per person for both children and adults. Children must be at least 6 years old to join the tour. Tours are typically offered Monday through Saturday at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

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Venice Kayak – Lagoon Natural Tour

Price: Adults from 110 euros (about $121); kids from 80 euros (around $88) Duration: 2 hours

Kayak your way through the Venetian lagoon on this two-hour tour. You'll leave the city behind and immerse yourself in nature while your guide leads you through wild marsh. The company rates this excursion as a "beginner" tour, which makes it ideal for those new to kayaking. Tourgoers say this is a wonderful way to see the wildlife and islands surrounding Venice and describe it as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Tickets cost approximately 110 euros (about $121) for adults and 80 euros (around $88) for children 14 and younger. Tickets include the use of all equipment, water, lockers and shower facilities after your tour. Trips run Tuesday to Sunday at 9 a.m. and depart from Certosa island. Venice Kayak offers canal kayaking tours as well.

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Friend in Venice Private Tours – Venice by Venetians

Price: From 120 euros (about $132) Duration: 2 hours to full day

This is a fully customizable tour that takes travelers to the lesser-known areas of Venice away from the busy city center. Along the way, your guide will teach you about Venice's history and answer all your questions about their city. Children are welcome on the tour, though the company asks that you advise them ahead, so they can tailor the tour to keep the kids' interest. Tourgoers say guides are friendly, engaging and intelligent.

Tours run for two hours, a half day or a full day; prices are tiered based on the length of your tour and start at 120 euros (about $132) for up to six people. Friend in Venice Private Tours offers a number of other themed Venice tours, such as an exploration of Marco Polo's Venice and the city's cuisine.

Gray Line/Park View Viaggi – Inside Venice: Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica

Price: Adults from 95 euros (about $104); children from 80 euros (about $88) Duration: 2 hours

Breeze past the crowds of tourists waiting to see both the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica with this skip-the-line tour. During your roughly two-hour sightseeing journey, you'll see important works of art and prisons inside the Doge's Palace and learn about the history of Venice inside St. Mark's Basilica. For many reviewers, the promise to skip the line at these crowded attractions proved worth the ticket price. The knowledgeable guides also earn praise from tourgoers.

Tickets cost approximately 95 euros (about $104) for participants 15 and older and 80 euros (about $88) for children 6 to 14. Children 5 and younger can tour for free. Tours start at 10:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. daily and are offered in English, French, Spanish and German. Gray Line also offers wine tours, boat tours and island tours in Venice.

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What are the best things to do in Venice?

Venice offers countless enchanting experiences that will take your breath away. While you’ll never run out of things to see and do in the Floating City, here are a few can’t-miss options to get you started:

  • Take a boat ride along the Grand Canal to admire the architectural beauty and lively waterways
  • Step into iconic landmarks like St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace
  • Explore further afield in the Venetian lagoon on an island excursion
  • Discover the artistry behind Venetian masks at a workshop
  • Immerse yourself in art at the Accademia Gallery and the Guggenheim Museum
  • Delve into Venice’s cultural heritage at lesser-known gems like the Friari Church and the Grand School of St. Roch

What are some things to do with kids in Venice? Are there any good tours for kids?

Venice is a truly magical destination that’s sure to enchant visitors of all ages. And as a compact, car-free city, it’s a safe and enjoyable option for families. Kids and adults alike will be wowed by the breathtaking gold mosaics inside St. Mark’s Basilica. A gondola ride or boat tour is another only-in-Venice experience that’s sure to delight even the littlest travelers.

If you’re after a more organized activity, consider a family-friendly tour. Our Welcome to Venice Tour combines a visit to St. Mark’s with a light introductory stroll and a gondola ride. For food-loving families, our daytime Tastes & Traditions of Venice Food Tour features typical tastes kids will love, like sandwiches made with simple, delicious ingredients and authentic Italian gelato.

How can I skip the line at St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace?

Spending hours waiting in line at St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace can quickly put a damper on what should be a wonderful experience in Venice. To beat the crowds and ensure you make the most of your time, consider booking a guided tour that will let you bypass the lines at these two top sights.

Want to take your Venice experience to the next level and have both St. Mark’s and the Doge’s Palace entirely to yourself? On our Exclusive Alone in St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Tour , you’ll step into both sites after they’ve officially closed to the public for the day for a VIP experience available to a select few.

What are the best places to eat in Venice?

Some of the best eateries in Venice are bacari , or wine bars popular among locals for drinks and light bites known as cicchetti. A few favorites from our guide team are All'Arco, Sepa, Vino Vero, Al Timon, and Vecia Carbonera—several of which feature on our Tastes & Traditions of Venice Food Tour !

Looking for the perfect restaurant for an authentic dinner? Check out Ristorante Al Covo, Casa Bonita, or Da Ignazio.

For a quick bite near St. Mark’s Square, you can’t go wrong with Birreria Forst, RossoPomodoro for delicious pizza to-go, and ll Calice. These are all fantastic options for the lunch break on our Venice in a Day Tour , too!

How can I get to Murano and Burano from Venice?

You can access Venice’s best-known outlying islands, Murano and Burano, by water taxi or vaporetto (line 12). For a more hassle-free experience, consider booking a guided tour with private boat transport. Our Premium Lagoon Excursion includes an exclusive Murano glassmaking demonstration and a VIP wine tasting at the only vineyard still operating in the lagoon.

How does public transportation work in Venice?

As a city without roads or vehicles, getting around Venice via public transport works a little differently than it does in other cities. Here are a few options for getting around the Floating City.

  • Traghetti: A local alternative to gondolas, used to cross the Grand Canal
  • Vaporetti: Venice's water buses are a bit pricier than the traghetti, but cover more ground (or water!) with their extensive network.
  • Water taxis: While this is easily the most expensive form of public transportation in Venice, it can be convenient if you’re traveling with a larger group (the taxis hold up to 10 people).
  • Buses: If you’re traveling to Venice from the Italian mainland, the local public bus system has connections to Santa Croce in the westernmost part of the city—the only place where you’ll find any vehicles.

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The Best Venice Tours To Take in 2024 and Why

Sean Finelli Last Updated: January 18, 2024

Whether you’re visiting Venice to see the beautiful St. Mark’s Basilica, explore the Doge’s Palace, or just relax and enjoy a gondola ride, there are a ton of fantastic sights, activities, and dishes to try. In fact, there are so many amazing things to do in the Floating City, it may be difficult to choose. In this guide, we share the best Venice tours to help you decide which tour is best for you.

Pro Tip: Planning your trip to Venice? Bookmark this post in your browser so you can easily find it when you’re in the city. See our comprehensive  guide to Venice  for more planning resources, our  top Venice tours  for a memorable trip, and  how to see Venice in a day .

Should You Take a Tour in Venice?

Yes, without a doubt! Venice has its well-known sights but it also has a lot of hidden gems to discover that only your knowledgeable local guide will know to show you. Your guide will also bring the city to life with interesting stories and historical facts.

A tour of Venice will certainly elevate your experience as you explore new food in the best places, get to know the city on a deeper level, and maybe even meet new friends on the way. Don’t take our word for it. See what our clients have said about taking a Venice tour:

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Not ready to book a tour? Check out our  Venice Guide for more info.

The Best Tours of Venice To Take

The Italian city of Venice is a popular destination steeped in history. There are plenty of unique things to do, great food to try, and top attractions to explore from St. Mark’s Basilica to the Doge’s Palace, Rialto Bridge, and the Islands of Murano and Burano. In this article, we share our best Venice tours for an unforgettable experience of the Floating City.

Ultimate Venice in a Day with Murano and Burano

  • Venice in a Day with Gondola Ride

St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace Half-Day Tour with Gondola Ride

Venice local evening food tour in cannaregio, murano and burano in a half-day boat tour, small group dining experience at a local home in venice.

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Seeing Venice in a day is a worthy goal, but there’s so much to explore beyond the main island. If you want to pack in as much as possible on your trip to Venice, then this 9-hour tour is ideal for you.

Start with a guided tour and skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica, also known as the Church of Gold. You’ll see why the moment you step inside! Next, you’ll head to the infamous Doge’s Palace where you’ll also skip the lines to see what is probably the world’s most expensive staircase, thanks to the gold ceiling. Learn about the courtroom where verdicts were handed down and see the largest room in Italy.

No trip to Venice is complete without a gondola ride, so we’ve included that on this day tour as well. And after a break for lunch on your own, you’ll then meet up with your small group and guide to take a private water taxi out to the islands of Murano and Burano. This is the most ideal way to see Venice’s other islands as the public water bus is hot, crowded, and slow.

You’ll see a live glassblowing demonstration up close in Murano, done the same way it’s been done for literally hundreds of years. And in Burano, you’ll see an intricate lacemaking demonstration before having time to take pics of all the colorful houses here.

Highlights:

  • 9-hour tour
  • Skip-the-line guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica
  • Skip-the-line guided tour of Doge’s Palace
  • Go on a traditional gondola ride
  • Private water taxi to Murano and Burano
  • Glassblowing and lacemaking demonstrations

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Venice in a Day Combo Tour With Gondola Ride

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If you want to see the most important attractions in the main city of Venice, this tour is your best bet. You’ll see everything from St. Mark’s Basilica to the Doge’s Palace and areas beyond Rialto Bridge. Grab your favorite walking shoes and clear your schedule for this 6-hour tour, because you’re going to see Venice in a day .

Prepare yourself for breathtaking sights like St. Mark’s Basilica, also known as the “Church of Gold,” and the iconic Rialto Bridge from a few vantage points. Your guide will explain the history of these amazing sights and show you hidden gems in the surrounding neighborhoods.

You’ll also get to skip the line and go behind the scenes at the Doge’s Palace, where powerful magistrates ruled until the late 18th century. You’ll explore the Bridge of Sighs, as well as some prison cells, not to mention the beautiful art and design in the rest of the palace.

Of course, you’ll also be able to check a Venice gondola ride off your bucket list. Afterward, you can ask your guide for some amazing suggestions on where to grab a bite to eat, or just relax knowing that you’ve had a day full of unrivaled culture and history.

  • 6-hour tour
  • See the highlights of Venice in a day
  • Skip-the-line guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace
  • Walking tour of Venice’s quieter areas and hidden gems
  • Traditional Gondola ride

Not ready to book a tour? Check out how to see Venice in a day .

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For anyone who only has part of a day in Venice or who prefers shorter guided tours, we’ve created the perfect tour for you! This 3.5-hour tour gives you skip-the-line entry to both of Venice’s top attractions at St. Mark’s Square. You’ll start at the impressive basilica where you’ll see the tomb of St. Mark.

Next, head to the Doge’s Palace to explore a little of Venice’s darker history. The doges at this palace ruled Venice until the late 18th century and had a reputation of tyranny that helped make Venice the powerhouse of the region. You’ll head to the dungeons to see the original cells and the famous Bridge of Sighs.

Along the way, you’ll also get to enjoy incredible art and the most famous rooms (and stairs) at this palace. To top it all off, you’ll have a 30-minute gondola ride along the Venetian canals. It’s the perfect way to end your tour of Venice’s highlights.

  • 3.5-hour tour
  • Traditional gondola ride

Not ready to book a tour? Check out our guide to the Best Tours to Take of Murano and Burano and Why

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If you want to immerse yourself in Italian culture, food is one of the best ways. On this 2.5-hour Venice food tour , your English-speaking foodie guide will take you around the city to try authentic Venetian food and drink.

Enjoy cicchetti (savory snacks) along with a glass of wine at bacari , the local wine bars. The tradition of pairing the two goes back centuries. People would visit the bacari at all hours of the day and eat cicchetti along with their drinks to ensure they don’t get too tipsy.

Cicchetti isn’t the only thing you’ll try, you’ll also enjoy some of the city’s best pasta, along with prosecco, Campari spritz, and gelato. This tour also includes a stop at a bacari which is a traditional Venetian wine bar. All in all, you’ll learn a lot and taste a lot, and hopefully, make some new travel friends!

  • 2.5-hour tour
  • Short walking tour of Cannaregio
  • Sample assorted cicchetti dishes
  • Visit a bacari wine bar
  • Enjoy a traditional sit-down dinner
  • Stop for gelato

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There’s more to Venice than just Venice. In fact, there are 118 islands that make up the whole area of Venice. If you’re up for an adventure, then head out to Murano and Burano to see some truly historic crafts.

The cheapest way to the islands is to book a ride on the public water bus, but it’s slow, and often hot and crowded. For a better experience, you’ll appreciate this tour that includes a private water boat to get you to both islands quickly. Best of all, your tour guide will accompany you and tell you all about the islands as you travel.

A stop in Murano will take you to a live glassblowing demonstration. This tradition dates back to the 5th century, but out of concern about fires, these craftsmen were moved from the main island to Murano where they’ve continued traditions for centuries. Watch them up close and feel the heat from the furnaces!

Next you’ll head to Burano. You’ve probably seen amazing Instagram photos of these colorful houses here. And now you’ll get to take selfies of your own! In addition, you’ll get an exclusive stop at a lacemaking demonstration that the public doesn’t have access to. No doubt that a trip to these islands make up one of the best Venice tours.

  • 4-hour tour
  • Round-trip transportation on a private water boat
  • Live glassblowing demonstration in Murano
  • Live lacemaking demonstration in Burano

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One of the best ways to truly immerse yourself in a culture is through its food. Restaurants, cafes, and markets are great places, but most of the meals we eat throughout our lives are outside these public spaces and instead in the home.

To be invited into a local home, taught their cooking style, family recipes, and personal twists on classics, this is one of the most fabulous treats any traveler can have.

We have teamed up with a group of local cooks who welcome you into their homes for an unforgettable experience. Your host will welcome you in with a glass of wine, then take a deep dive into Italian cuisine during a small group cooking demonstration for you and your fellow foodies. Watch as your host, equipped with years of experience, crafts one of the dishes featured in your 3-course meal. You’ll witness firsthand the perfected combination of stirring, seasoning, and simmering that goes into authentic Italian cooking. Throughout the interactive demo, your host will also unveil their well-guarded culinary secrets and unique tips and tricks that real Italian nonnas have passed down.

It is a unique and immersive experience that foodies and travelers will love, and one of the best Venice tours we have.

  • Aperitivo including prosecco and nibbles
  • 3-course menu including starter, pasta and desserts
  • Drinks including water, wine and coffee
  • Cooking demonstration
  • Small Group experience with a certified host
  • Enjoy warm Italian hospitality
  • A Warm Welcome to an Italian Home

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Where To Stay in Venice

Despite the size of this little island, there are endless hotel options to choose from. We’ve picked the best neighborhoods and hotels to stay in whether you prefer Italian luxury or quiet serenity—or both!

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10 Best Tours in Venice to Book for Your Visit to Italy’s City of Water

By Author Rossi Thomson

Posted on Last updated: 4th September 2022

Categories Veneto , Venice

Here are the 10 best tours in Venice to book for your visit to Italy’s city of water.

They cater to different interests – from the art and history of venice to venetian food, traditional crafts, and exclusive shopping..

Booking a tour of Venice with a reputed tour guide or travel company is a shortcut to getting to know intimately this unique, beautiful, and often overwhelming city. It equals stepping through a secret door to discover all of the best corners of Venice and the Venetian Lagoon which otherwise may be difficult to come across one by one on your own.

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With a millennial history, a rich catalogue of art, and many traditional crafts with outstanding output, Venice in Italy is a delight to visit. It’s a city with canals instead of roads and boats instead of cars. It keeps many secrets that it reveals to only those in the know. No matter how many books or guidebooks you may read about Venice before coming here, the city of water can still be a shock to the system. You may find yourself traversing its narrow curving lanes unsure where to head to first and what to delve in next.

It is at this point that an expert local guide or a reputable tour company can be of great help. With a structured approach and offering tours covering specific fields of knowledge or tailored to your personal interests, you can see and experience the maximum of Venice within the shortest amount of time. Even better, in many cases, you can start exploring Venice in real-time even before stepping foot in it. Several licensed Venetian guides now offer virtual explorations of the city of water taking you behind closed doors and showing you the beauty and the history hidden there.

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So, in this blog post today, I want to give you an overview of the best types of guided tours of Venice you can pick and choose from. From the traditional Venetian highlights tours to some very unusual excursions in Venice, there are many options to get to know this exciting city in a short amount of time, from an unexpected point of view or both.

To give you lots of travel inspiration and show you how many options there are at your disposal, below I have collated the best Venice tours, tours of the Venetian Lagoon, and even organised day trips from Venice. They cover a large array of interests and different portions of time – from a couple of hours to a whole day. This way you can pick and book a tour based on your particular passions, specific travel plans, budget, and length of stay in Venice.

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To help you decide which sights of Venice you would like to explore during your visit, have a look at these detailed blog posts:

  • 20 Venice Landmarks – for the major sights to see in the city of water. A guided tour could be the best way to approach them in order to experience fully their many layers of history, traditions, and art.
  • 101 Hidden Gems in Venice  – for 101 things to do and see here off the beaten track. A tailor-made tour of Venice can help you see several of them and learn their curious stories in depth.

If this is your first visit to Venice, this blog post will be of help, too:

  • 45 Essential Tips for Venice  – for handy tips on how to navigate the city of water and book your acommodation.

Now, let’s start!

10 best tours in venice to book for your visit to italy’s city of water.

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1. Best Tours of Venice by Local Licensed Guides

Rialto Bridge on the Grand Canal - Venice, Italy - rossiwrites.com

The best way to see Venice is in the company of a licensed Venetian guide. These are people who have undergone strict and rigorous training and are authorised by the Italian state to take visitors to Venice on guided tours. The tours can be built around particular historic periods, artistic movements or sights in Venice. Alternatively, they can be tailor-made to your specific interests. This way you get to see exactly what you want to see at a convenient for you time during your stay in the city of water.

Licensed Venetian guides have intimate knowledge of Venice and access to many unusual places and hidden corners here. They can take you to see places which, otherwise, may be closed to the general public. Best Venice Guides is an excellent resource to find a licensed Venetian guide in your language. It has the contact details of many professional and qualified guides who can help you experience Venice like a local. Best Venice Guides also has a very interesting blog which you can follow to learn more about the city of water and the many must-see places here even before your Italian holiday.

Luisella Romeo from SeeVenice and Erika Cornalli from WhenInVenice remain my two favourite Venetian guides. They are very knowledgeable and reveal to you what makes Venice special in a very engaging way. Both cover a wide range of topics in a number of sightseeing formats. Have a look here for prices and details:

  • See Venice Tours , Experiences , and Virtual Tours
  • When in Venice Tours

From An Introduction to Venice to Family Tours and Venice Off the Beaten Path , and from Arts and Crafts to Music in Venice and even Coffee, Chocolate, and the Theatre of Marionettes , the choice is yours.

Luisella and Erika also have must-read blogs about Venice. They can give you many ideas for things to see and experiences to immerse yourself in during your visit:

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2. Best Tours of Venice Highlights

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Venice has a long list of major landmarks (which I have summarised in this blog post ). The Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica are two of the most important ones among them. A visit to them is a must even if your stay in the city of water is rather short. Their multilayered history, beautiful architecture, and extensive catalogue or art rank them very high in the scope of the world’s cultural heritage.

Joining an organised tour of the Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica, and other major landmarks in Venice is a great way to experience the highlights of the history and the art of the city of water. A knowledgeable tour guide will help you skip the queues, navigate through many historic periods, and easily absorb large quantities of information. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by the sheer size of it all, you will get to feel excited and mentally stimulated by the stories of the people who had so much political and creative power and who – among many other things – created so much beauty.

Some of the best tours of Venice’s highlights are:

  • Venice Highlights Tour
  • Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica Tour
  • Venice Small-Group Walking Tour with Gondola Ride
  • Legendary Venice: St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace Group or Private Tour
  • Venice Highlights Small Tour Group
  • St. Mark’s Basilica After-Hours Group or Private Tour with Optional Doge’s Palace
  • St. Mark’s Basilica with a Visit to the Islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello

3. Best Venice Boat Tours

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You need to see Venice from the water to best experience its beauty. The lavish main facades of the most famous Venetian buildings traditionally face the canal on which they are built. The city’s Grand Canal – considered to be the world’s most beautiful thoroughfare – is lined by breathtaking historic palazzi on both sides. And then, St. Mark’s Square – flanked by the Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica, the Marciana Library, and the Procuratie – was designed to inspire awe in the foreign visitors to Venice who, traditionally, approached it by boat.

You could also be like those travellers of yore and experience Venice from the water. The easiest way to do it is to get on the local water buses. Vaporetto linea 1 traverses the Grand Canal from start to finish. So, you can sit down and just take the panoramas in. Click here to buy your ticket or pass in advance.

For more ways to experience Venice and the Venetian Lagoon from the water, consider one of these boat tours:

  • Venice Sunset Cruise by Typical Venetian Boat
  • Venice Tour by Real Venetian Kayak
  • Venice Canal Tour: 2-Hour Grand Canal and Secret Canals Semi-Private Tour
  • Boat Tour of the Giudecca Canal
  • Venetian Lagoon Tour and Galeon Dinner

4. Best Venice Gondola Tours

Venetian gondolas and the island of San Giorgio Maggiore under a purple dawn - Venice, Italy - rossiwrites.com

A gondola ride is one of the most iconic things to do in Venice. The gondola is an elegant boat made of eight different types of wood. It’s lacquered in mirror-shine black and it’s rowed by a single oarsman – the gondolier – who stands upright on the stern. He is dressed in a uniform of a striped top and straw hat, has undergone a strict training over several years, and most often than not his father and forefathers have also been gondoliers. Rowing a gondola is one of the oldest trades in the city of water. Centuries ago, there were over 10,000 gondolas in Venice. Nowadays, their number has shrunk to around 400.

A gondolier knows where to find all the best waterside views and hidden spots in Venice. Customarily, a gondola ride lasts around 30 mins and the prices to hire a gondola are set up by the city council – Comune di Venezia . Click here to check them on the official website. Further down on the same web page, you can find a list of the official gondola stations with email addresses and telephone numbers to contact them and book a gondola tour in advance.

In addition, you can check these Venice gondola tours to see which one will appeal to you. Many of them combine a gondola ride with another must-have experience in Venice to help you maximise your time:

  • Grand Canal by Gondola with Commentary
  • Shared Gondola Ride across the Grand Canal
  • Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride
  • Private Gondola Ride and Photo Session in Venice
  • Best of Venice: Doge’s Palace and Gondola Tour
  • Gondola Ride with Commentary

5. Best Venice Food Tours

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Traditional Venetian food is one of the least known components of the Italian food culture. While Italian food nowadays is customarily taken to mean pizza and pasta, Venice has its own specific culinary traditions. They were developed over 1,600 years in close contact with many cultures beyond the confines of modern-day Italy.

From baccala’ mantecato prepared with stockfish from Norway’s Lofoten Islands to pastries and cakes inspired by the Austrian Empire, from risottos coloured with cuttlefish ink to white polenta, the Venetian table has centuries-old traditions and some very unusual dishes and flavours. Plus, the Venetian Lagoon provides fresh seafood abundantly in any season, including some rather unique crustaceans. For example, moeche – crabs that shed their shells for short periods twice a year thus becoming very soft all over. They are a prized local delicacy!

Taking a food tour in Venice is a great way to discover and enjoy the local rich culinary traditions. It will also allow you to find out where the locals go when they eat out and what they order. Having a local guide to introduce you to the Venetian food customs – perplexing as they are at a first glance – is a great shortcut into a complex yet authentic culinary history. Here are some of the best Venice food tours to consider:

  • The 10 Tastings of Venice with Locals: Private Food Tour
  • Eat, Drink, and Repeat: Wine Tasting Tour in Venice
  • Eat Like a Local: Three-Hour Venice Small Group Food Tasting Walking Tour
  • Rialto Market Food and Wine Lunchtime Tour of Venice
  • Morning Market Tour with Tastings
  • Good Morning, Venice: Coffee and Dessers with Highlights of Venice

By the way, if you want an introduction to Venice’s food before your arrival here, I can wholeheartedly recommend these two books in English:

  • A Table in Venice: Recipes from My Home by Skye McAlpine
  • Veneto: Recipes from an Italian Country Kitchen by Valeria Necchio

I have them both and they are a wonderful introduction to the food of Venice in particular and the food of the Northern Italian region of Veneto in general. Beautifully illustrated and with recipes that are easy to follow in a home kitchen they will allow you to recreate the flavours of Venice long after your return from the city of water.

6. Best Full-Day Venice Tours

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Time is never enough and often visitors to Venice are on a very tight schedule. You may only have a couple of days here or you may want to see Venice on a day trip from a different city in Italy or even Slovenia and Croatia . This can feel like a Herculean task. After all, Venice took 1,600 years to evolve from a cluster of marshy islands in the heart of the Venetian Lagoon into one of the world’s most stunning and unusual cities. Is it possible to see it all in a day? The answer is yes, in a way, and a full-day tour of Venice could be just what you need.

It will be a very active day filled with emotional discoveries and lots of walking. Yet, you will be able to truly maximise your time, cover a lot of ground, and tick off many of Venice’s landmarks and hidden corners. One way to do it is to book a private guide (see point 1 above). He or she will be able to tailor your day in Venice specifically to your interests as well as recommend many little-known yet outstanding sights to visit.

Alternatively, have a look at these highly rated full-day tours of Venice. The last one also includes transport from Milan to make your travel planning even easier:

  • Group or Private Venice in a Day: St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, and a Gondola Ride
  • Venice in a Day Tour with St. Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace, and a Gondola Ride
  • Venice in a Day
  • Private Full Day Tour from Milan to Venice with Local Tour Guide and Fast Train

7. Best Hidden Venice Tours

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Venice is a city that doesn’t reveal its secrets easily. It stashes them both in hidden corners and in plain sight and you have to be in the know to find them and understand their meaning. It could be a statue designed by the teacher of Leonardo da Vinci, churches hosting priceless works of intarsia art, huge paintings that cover whole walls or ceilings, or simply the world’s oldest coffee house. Or it could be a crypt covered in faded frescoes which you enter candle in hand and which has chambers that haven’t been opened for centuries. Or it could be a spot in the city that, according to local beliefs, is haunted by a disgruntled ghost or two.

The best way to discover the hidden Venice is to see it with someone in the know. This excellent guidebook dedicated to the many secrets of the city of water is a good starting point for your research. Still, you will need to spend weeks in Venice to cover them all by yourself. Otherwise, consider joining some of the best hidden Venice tours to help you explore the city of water and get to know its secrets:

  • The Real Hidden Venice
  • Venice: Jewish Ghetto Walking Tour
  • San Giorgio Maggiore Island: 3 Tour Package
  • Private Venice Tour – Hidden Gems and Main Attractions with a Local
  • Legends of Venice Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide
  • Ghosts and Legends Tour of Venice

8. Best Venice Shopping Tours

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Venice is a great city to go shopping in. It’s both the cradle of many centuries-old crafts and a place where all the high fashion brands and high street chains have a shop. You can visit the workshops of artisans who make unique pieces of jewellery, paper, and mosaics using ancient techniques. You can buy typical Venetian items like Murano glass objects and chandeliers, handmade lace, imaginative Venetian masks , and lavish costumes in the traditions of the Venetian Carnival . You can even see silk brocade and velvet fabrics being woven on 18th-century looms.

To explore Venice’s craft traditions and enjoy a shopping session like no other, the best course of action is to book a private licensed Venetian guide. Have a look at point 1 above for contact details. They can tailor a special experience for you and take you to visit curious places like the studio of a marionette maker and the workshop of Venice’s only goldbeater.

You can also book to visit a historical Venetian weave factory , a 19th-century furnace producing gold-leaf mosaics, or a walking tour taking in various artisan workshops along the way.

Alternatively, during the high season you can take the shuttle bus to Noventa di Piave . There is a huge McArthur Glen Designer Outlet with dozens of shops by famous international brands.

9. Best Murano and Burano Tours

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The Venetian Lagoon is a vast place and apart from the cluster of islands on which Venice is built, there are dozens of other islands here with their unique environment, customs, and food. The two most famous islands here are Murano and Burano.

The first is known for its centuries-old glassmaking traditions. Jewellery, objects, and chandeliers made of Murano glass are highly prized. Observing a Murano glass artisan at work is one of the best experiences to have in Italy. Burano, on the other hand, is known for its technocolour houses, the local handmade lace, and the traditional risotto di go ‘. It’s a wonderful place to visit – so vibrant and full of life.

Water buses – called vaporetto in Italian – crisscross the Venetian Lagoon all throughout the day. They can take you across to Murano and Burano from Venice for a fun day out. Alternatively, you can book one of these handpicked guided tours. Some of them even include a visit to Torcello – the island where nowadays only a handful of people live and which 1,600 years ago was the first populated place in the Venetian Lagoon. There, you can admire the splendid gold mosaics in the Torcello Basilica, enjoy a meal in Locanda Cipriani which has been a hotspot for famous people for decades, and see the Devil’s Bridge – one of only two remaining bridges without railings in the whole of the Venetian Lagoon.

  • Murano and Burano Islands Half-Day Guided Tour by Private Boat
  • Six-Hour Lagoon Tour to Murano, Burano, and Torcello
  • Private Excursion by Typical Venetian Motorboat to Murano, Burano, and Torcello
  • Tickets for the Islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello: Excursion from Venice

10. Best Organised Day Trips from Venice

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Venice is the capital of the Italian region of Veneto and it also stands an easy distance away from several large Italian cities like Padua , Vicenza , Verona , and even Bologna and Milan . Near the city of water you can explore some of Italy’s most famous natural sights, too. From the Delta of the River Po and the Euganean Hills (dotted with spa resorts) to Italy’s largest lake – Lago di Garda – and the majestic mountain group of the Dolomites , there are many wonderful places to visit coming from Venice. Prosecco Country is also among them. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site on account of the local production of the famous prosecco wine.

If you are spending more than a few days in the city of water and you have already explored by organised tour or independently its sights and some of the other islands in the Venetian Lagoon, consider joining a guided trip to one or more of the following destinations:

  • Prosecco Wine Tour from Venice
  • Dolomite Mountains and Cortina Semi Private Day Trip from Venice
  • Day Cruise on a Traditional Burchiello Boat from Venice to Padua with stopovers at historic Venetian villas
  • Hilltowns of Veneto Day Trip from Venice

In Conclusion

The Southern end of the Giudecca Canal with the Doge's Palace and the St. Mark's Belltower - Venice, Italy - rossiwrites.com

There are many things to see and enjoy in Venice, Italy and time is never enough. Booking a guided tour or two to take during your stay in the city of water can make it so much easier to learn about the history, art, and traditions of this fascinating place.

In this blog post I share with you the ten best types of guided tours you can take in Venice. From an exploration of the Venetian highlights to exciting boat trips around the Venetian Lagoon, there are many ways to get to know Venice with the help of a local guide. To make your travel planning even easier, I have also included contact details for licensed Venetian guides and handpicked guided tours.

I hope that the information shared herewith will pique your curiosity, give you lots of ideas for things to do in Venice, and – at the end of the day – provide you with a great experience to enjoy during your Venice trip.

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