Venice, the Italian city of romance, history, and artistic treasures. Imagine gliding through charming canals aboard a gondola, marveling at the architectural wonder of St. Mark's Square, or getting lost in the labyrinthine alleyways lined with colorful shops. This post will show you the best things to see and do in Venice, from romantic gondola rides to exploring amazing buildings and, of course, eating delicious Italian food!
Consider getting the Waterbus and Mainland Bus Pass to allow you move about more easily while exploring Venice, and the Venezia Unica City Pass or Venice City Pass for discounts on attractions.
Disclaimer
Part of the job of a travel agent is to save clients time and money. I looked through hundreds of tours and picked out the best tours to book in various categories that are both the best in quality and price.
Prices listed below are subject to change. Rates are typically discounted for larger groups and children, so use the links provided to see the exact cost for your specific scenario and book what is of interest to you.
Venice Tour
See Venice through the eyes of a true Venetian! On this 2-hour free tour of Venice, you'll walk the city's streets and see the most important landmarks of the City of Canals.
Duration
2 hours
Availability
Wednesdays & Thursdays at 10:30 am
Price
Free!
Alternative
Murano & Burano - Free!
Murano Glass Factory & Showroom - $5 per person
Tour of the Red Light District - $21 per person
Venecian Carnival Tour
The history of the Venice Carnival goes far beyond the colorful and identity-hiding masks. Come on this walking tour to learn about the medieval origins of this iconic festival.
Duration
1.5 hours
Availability
Fridays at 10:30 am
Price
$37
Alternative
Carnivals and Secrets - Free!
Venice Legends & Mysteries - Free!
Dress-Up Experience - $70 per person
Galleon Carnival Party - $139 per person
Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl
What would Venice be without a bar hop. A great alternative to the generally slow night life of Venice, and one of the best ways to meet fellow travelers from around the world. Don't forget to come in costume and a mask to enjoy a very different walking tour in Venice.
Duration
2 hours
Availability
Everyday at 5 pm
Price
$75 per person
Venetian Wine Tasting
Discover Venice's winemaking tradition with this tasting, during which you will have the chance to taste a variety of the region's finest.
Duration
1 hour
Availability
Sunday - Friday at 5 pm
Price
$37 per person
Alternative
Venice Spritz Time - $16 per person
Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting - $42 per person
Prosecco Wine Tasting - $170Â per person
Olive Oil & Wine in the Euganean Hills - $170Â per person
Street Food Tour
Experience the flavors of Venice on a guided walking tour. Visit the Rialto Market, try tapas, such as "cicchetti," and admire historical highlights along the way, including Basilica dei Frari.
Duration
2.5 hours
Availability
Monday - Saturday at 10 am, 10:30 am, 4:30 pm & 5 pm
Price
$47 per person
Alternative
Venice By Night: Ghetto Tour with Food Tastings, Wine & Spritz - $32 per person
Chocolate Tasting - $58 per person
Traditional Cafès and Pastry Shops - $84 per person
Local Fish Market With Cicchetti, Lunch, and Wine - $71 per person
Pasta Making Class - $134 per person
Rialto Market Tour & Cooking Class - $138 per person
Pasta and Tiramisu Class - $196 per person
Venetian Galleon Dinner Cruise
Embark on a candlelit dinner cruise through the Venetian Lagoon. Taste the chef's specialties and admire the views of San Marco Square from the water. Feel the magic of Venice as the night falls.
Duration
3 hours
Availability
Wednesday - Monday at 8:30 pm
Price
$118 per person
Alternative
Lagoon Catamaran Cruise with Music & Drinks - $43 per person
Lagoon Lunch Cruise on Catamaran - $64 per person
Night Catamaran Cruise of the Lagoon - $64 per person
Grand Canal Gondola Ride
Experience an enchanting gondola ride along the most beautiful part of the Grand Canal and its hidden waterways. Listen to an in-app commentary as you admire the views.
Duration
45 mins
Availability
Everyday, times from 10 am - 5:30 pm
Price
$42 per person
Alternative
Murano & Burano Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing - $21 per person
Tour of Murano, Burano and Torcello - $27 per person
Venice Boat Trip - $27 per person
Venice Gondola Ride Under the Bridge of Sighs - $35 per person
Unveiling Chioggia’s Charm By Boat - $61 per person
Private Gondola Ride - $87Â per person
Kayak Tour in the Venetian Lagoon
Escape the hustle and crowds of Venice for this slow tourism adventure. Explore the city's lagoons through ghebi and sandbanks to visit islands that are only accessible by kayak. Admire the deserted islands while watching egrets and herons in their natural habitat. Visit, the home of Venetian rowing at the Rowing Association Vogaepara to learn about gondola techniques. Finish at the Isola Torcello to discover the history of Venetian settlement.
Duration
2 hours
Availability
Everyday at 9 am
Price
$87 per person
Alternative
Evening Guided Kayak Tour - $63 per person
Sunset Kayaking Class - $91 per person
St. Mark's Basilica
Explore one of Venice's must-see attractions with a skip-the-line ticket to St. Mark's Basilica plus an audio guide!
Duration
At your leisure
Availability
Everyday from 9:30 am - 4 pm
Price
$22 per person
Doge's Palace and St Mark's Square Museums
Visit the Doge's Palace, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and the seat of the Venetian political power for centuries, with skip-the-line open tickets valid for 3 months. This ticket also includes the St. Mark's Square museums, such as Museo Correr, the National Archaeological Museum, and the monumental rooms of the Bibliotheca Marciana.
Duration
At you leisure
Availability
Everyday from 9 am - 6 pm
Price
$32 per person
Alternative
Scala Contarini del Bovolo - $9 per person
Lords of the Night Prison Palace - $11 per person
Negozio Olivetti - $11 per person
Fondazione Querini Stampalia - $13 per person
Giorgio Cini Foundation - $14 per person
Villa Widmann Rezzonico Foscari - $22 per person
Leonardo Da Vinci Museum
At this Interactive Da Vinci Museum, enjoy a journey through complex yet captivating inventions in a museum themed around the 4 elements: earth, water, fire and air.
Duration
At your leisure
Availability
Everyday from 10 am - 5 pm
Price
$10 per person
Alternative
Creature di Gomma Exhibition - $7 per person
International Gallery of Modern Art and Oriental Art Museum - $11 per person
Glass Museum - $11 per person
Natural History Museum - $11 per person
Ca' Pesaro Modern and Oriental Art Museum - $11 per person
Peggy Guggenheim Collection - $17 per person
Vivaldi's Four Seasons Concert
Attend a concert of Antonio Vivaldi's The Four Seasons in the very place where the artist composed his most famous works – a magical experience!
Duration
1.5 hours
Availability
Days Varies, 7 pm
Price
$32 per person
Alternative
La Fenice Opera House - $13 per person
Baroque and Opera Concert - $32 per person
Interpreti Veneziani Concert at Church of San Vidal - $34 per person
Doge's Palace Prison Concert - $42 per person
Traveling Opera in a Historic Palace on Grand Canal - $102 per person
Luxury Dinner + Avanspettacolo Venezia Cabaret Show - $123 per person
Dinner & Concert - $128 per person
Dolomites and Prosecco Hills Day Trip
Experience 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1 day: the Dolomites and Prosecco Hills. Depart from Venice on a guided tour, take in striking natural scenery, and taste a glass of Valdobbiadene Prosecco.
Duration
10 hours
Availability
Tuesdays & Fridays at 8 am
Price
$191 per person
Alternative
Verona Train Trip - $84 per person
Padua Full-Day Brenta Riviera Boat Cruise - $143 per person
Florence Day Trip - $155 per person
Dolomites and Lake Braies Day Trip - $214 per person
Venetian Mask Workshop
Create your own unique Venetian mask at a mask-painting workshop. Paint your mask using acrylic tempera paints of different colors, and then add finishing touches with feathers, ribbons, and sequins.
Duration
1 hour
Availability
Monday - Saturday at 10:30 am, 12 pm, 3 pm & 5 pm
Price
$61 per person
Alternative
Watercolors in Venice - $86 per person
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