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Overview

Perhaps the most famous Venetian in history is Marco Polo, whose travels and writings opened up the Orient to Europe. The City on the Water, once a powerful city-state, is famous for its romantic canals and waterways as well as its explorers and merchants. The architecture of this city alone makes for a fascinating sight-seeing excursion, from its fabulous churches, museums, and palaces to its elegant bridges and rural villas.

Yearly festivals include the Venice Carnival, which attracts visitors from around the world to don incredible costumes and masks and dance the night away at lavish parties and banquets, an absolute must to attend; dress up and lose yourself in the grand spectacle! Major attractions: Piazza San Marco (St. Mark Square), Palazzo dei Dogi (Doge's Palace), Bridge of Sighs, the Clock Tower, Rialto Bridge, the Islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello. Interesting museums are the Correr Museum, the Marciana Library, the Ca' d'Oro, Palazzo Grassi, the Guggenheim museum, Ca' Pesaro and others.

Major theaters, music venues and events: Teatro la Fenice, Teatro Malibran, Church of San Vidal, Palazzo Barbarigo-Minotto, Scuola Grande di San Teodoro, Ateneo San Basso, Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista, Church of San Giacometto, and others. Events include the Venice Carnival, the Redentore Festival, the Historical Regatta.

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Multi-Day Holidays Tours

Private & Small Group Tours in Venice

The Venetian Islands including Murano Glass Blowing Demonstration

This is a beautiful half-day tour of the Venetian lagoon and some of the most colourful islands in Italy! It's incredible value for money and offers visitors to Venice a chance to get away from the crowds and experience authentic Venice. On this tou...

Small Group
2.5 Hours

Birdwatching on the Venice Lagoon

Join us on an amazing tour of Venice's beautiful natural lagoon, which is filled with diverse flora, fauna, and fascinating historical landmarks. This tour will take you away from the bustling crowds of Venice and allow you to experience the serene b...

Private
5.5 Hours

Venice off the Beaten Path

Escape the crowds and discover the hidden beauty and fascinating history of Venice, one of the world's most mesmerizing cities.

Private

Modern Venetian Gastronomy

Lunch with an up-and-coming Venetian “slow food” chef where they can have either a selection of raw and/or cooked fish and seafood or cured meats and cheeses. They carry boutique wines and make their own beer and breads in house. A guide will...

Private
2 Hours

Venice in a Day Shore Excursion

The highlights of Venice in one day. Explore the city by boat and on foot, tour the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica, and return to your cruise ship by private transfer.

Private
7 Hours

Venice for Lovers Evening Boat Tour of Venice with Romantic Dinner

An evening boat tour, followed by a gourmet dinner with wine, in the world's most romantic city.

Private
3 Hours

St. Mark's Basilica by night

Legend, history, art and symbology swirl together in a myriad of golden mosaics in Venice’s main church: Saint Mark’s Basilica.The relics of Saint Mark the Evangelist are still enshrined inside today, after his body was plundered from Alexandria,...

Private
1.3 Hours

Veneto: Vineyards & The Medieval Towns of the Veneto

This tour is of one of the most beautiful regions in Italy, the 'Veneto' region. Everyone knows about Venice, but few know that the Veneto region which Venice is a part of, is one of the largest wine producing regions in Italy and dotted with one in...

Private
8 Hours

Carnival Mask Making and Dinner in Venice with Local Hosts

Your instructor will explain the ancient technique of making a Venetian papier-mâché mask providing information about the use of masks in Venice during past centuries..

Private
3 Hours

Private Bacari Walking Tour

Wherever you are staying in Venice, a tour of the local bacari with a Venetian guide, will make you feel right at home, teach you something about life in the city and give you the chance to taste some delicious Veneto wines as the locals do.

Private
2 Hours

The Artisans of Venice

Venice has a long tradition of exquisite crafts, which are most commonly seen today during the Venice Carnival. Yet all year round artists are working hard to produce the famous masks, the fabulous materials and costumes visitors will wear and the g...

Private
3 Hours

Private Half Day Tour of Venice with St. Mark's & the Doge's Palace

Venice is one of the most remarkable cities in the world. It is situated on the water, and its very existence is incredible. The Venetians have a rich history, and their empire extended as far south as Greece. On this private tour of Venice, we will...

Private
3 Hours

Private Venice Cicchetti and Prosecco Wine Tour

This is a privately guided tour of Venice which focuses on some of the typical culinary products and traditions of the Veneto area. Included in the tour are several different samplings of wines including Prosecco and Cicchetti as well as several oth...

Semi-Private

Learn to be a Gondolier

Learn the ancient skill of the gondolier, that Venetians have been using to move round their city for generations.

Private
1.5 Hours

Venice Rialto Market Walk

Experience the fragrances and flavors of the local fresh fruit and vegetables. See the richly diverse fish and seafood offerings from the lagoon, Adriatic and beyond. Delve into the world of the Venetian merchants of spices, salt, coffee and chocolat...

Private
2 Hours

The Venetian Islands Private Tour from Venice

Join us on an excursion to explore the three most famous islands of the Venetian Lagoon, which is an extremely relaxing tour that combines different aspects of Venice. This tour offers natural beauty, craftsmanship, a genuine fisherman village atmosp...

Private
4 Hours

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