Cultural & Theme Tours in Venice

Venice Casanova Quest: Self-Guided Romance Walking Game (opens in a new tab)

3 1 h – 1 h 30 min

Venice is the world's most romantic city, and now you can live a love story worthy of its most famous seducer. You're a romance writer on a research trip when a charming stranger claims to be Casanova's descendant. Swept into real-life intrigue, you follow his trail through Venice's most seductive streets and secrets. Over 10 chapters, you'll crack puzzles using mirror reading, Morse code, binary, and vowel ciphers to unlock each chapter of your Venetian love story. No guides, no fixed times. Start when you like, pause for a spritz, and let the app lead you through hidden calli and secret corners at your own pace. Your route passes Casanova's actual birthplace on Calle Malipiero, the ancient Cantina do Spade where he once drank, the erotic poet Baffo's home at Campo San Maurizio, and the Palazzo Ducale where Casanova was famously imprisoned before his legendary escape. The journey ends at the Bridge of Sighs. Perfect for couples and anyone who loves Venice's hidden history.

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Venice Murano and Burano Walking Tour with Audio Guide (opens in a new tab)

2 h 30 min

The audio guide is your convenient mobile companion for a self-guided tour of Murano and Burano. This tour is designed to help you explore the islands in just 2-3 hours. Follow the route on the app's map to visit all the main attractions on each island. Highlights include: Glass Museum, Lace Museum, Venetian palazzos, Colorful houses along Burano's canals, Church of San Pietro Martire on Murano, Leaning Tower of Burano. The tour features 22 points of interest. All stories are crafted by professional journalists and historians with humor and a passion for travel. Once you download the tour, the app runs offline. We recommend using headphones for better sound quality. Enjoy engaging stories and legends at your own pace, without a need to keep up with a group. Feel free to pause anytime to take a break at a café or wander down a picturesque alley before continuing your exploration.

Venice Walking Tour & Gondola Ride Experience Upgrade (opens in a new tab)

4 1 h – 2 h

Discover Venice’s winter charm on this 1-hour guided walking tour, exploring the city’s timeless beauty through its quiet streets and historic squares. Stroll from Campo San Giovanni e Paolo, home to the grand façade of the Scuola Grande di San Marco to the iconic Rialto Bridge, learning about art, trade, and everyday life in La Serenissima. End your experience with an immersive virtual reality journey, where Venice’s past comes to life before your eyes. From the transformation of St. Mark’s Square to the splendor of the Grand Canal. Want to make it even more special? Add a romantic gondola ride to glide along serene winter canals and admire the city from the water’s most enchanting perspective. - Explore Venice’s historic center with an expert local guide - Visit landmarks like the Scuola Grande di San Marco and Rialto Bridge Enjoy a VR experience that brings centuries of history to life at Gondola Gallery - Option to add a romantic gondola ride for a unique winter view of Venice

Ghosts of Venice - Discovering the Unknown (opens in a new tab)

69 1 h 30 min

When the sun goes down and the night falls, let yourself to be transported back in time and immersed in the mysterious and secret world of Venice. Discover unsolved enigmas, compelling legends, and thrilling stories passed down through generations of Venetians. Our evocative journey, balanced between myth and reality, will introduce you to the most obscure and fascinating aspects of the city. An expert guide will lead you through silent hallways and deserted squares, sharing captivating stories and highlighting places that have witnessed curious tales and unexplained events.

Venice Haunted Tales Self-Guided Audio Tour (opens in a new tab)

2 h

A self-guided audio tour is available via web browser or in a separate app — the WeGoTrip app. You will receive an email from WeGoTrip with a link to download the app with the digital guide or access it via the web browser. The digital audio guide includes maps, photos, scripts, and audio commentary. Please download the tour in advance. Uncover the darker side of Venice on this self-guided audio tour through the city's most haunted streets, canals, and hidden corners. As you wander through atmospheric alleyways and historic squares, you'll hear chilling stories of mysterious murders, eerie crypts, and centuries-old legends that have shaped Venice's supernatural reputation. Explore the secrets of St. Mark's Square, discover tales of ghostly encounters and unexplained events, and follow a route that reveals a side of the city most visitors never see.

Venice City Wonders Walking Tour with a Local Expert (opens in a new tab)

9 2 h

Spend two unforgettable hours in Venice on this small-group walking tour of the city’s highlights, led by a knowledgeable English-speaking local guide. Meet your guide in the charming Dorsoduro district and begin your journey through the heart of one of Italy’s most fascinating cities. Admire the artistic treasures of the Scuola Grande di San Rocco and the magnificent Basilica dei Frari before continuing across the iconic Rialto Bridge. From there, explore historic landmarks such as Campo San Giovanni e Paolo and the world-famous St. Mark’s Square. This fully outdoor experience is the perfect introduction to Venice’s most beautiful sights and hidden corners. Along the way, feel free to ask your guide for insider tips, local recommendations, and ideas for the rest of your stay. Enjoy wandering from bridge to bridge through the enchanting streets of Venice, discovering the timeless beauty and unique atmosphere of the floating city.

Venice Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour (opens in a new tab)

2 2 h

Use clues at each attraction to find your next destination and challenge yourself to use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to complete the game. Uncover local information and facts about the city as you explore. Discover hidden gems and narrow streets. Without a schedule and at your own pace, pause anytime and continue later or even another day. Work as a team or compete with each other. A unique team-building activity perfect for couples, families, companies, students and groups of friends. Campo San Polo Rialto Bridge Campo S. Salvador Teatro La Fenice St. Mark’s Square Saint Mark’s Basilica Doge’s Palace Chiesa di San Zaccaria San Giorgio dei Greci

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Venice Private Gondola Ride & City Highlights Tour (opens in a new tab)

3 2 h

What sets this tour apart? What sets us apart is the perfect blend of iconic Venetian experiences and ultimate flexibility. This 2-hour tour features a customizable itinerary and stress-free central hotel pickup or flexible meeting point tailored entirely to your plans. Enjoy a 90-minute Venice walking tour exploring must-see attractions or hidden gems at your own pace, packed with fascinating history. Complete your journey with a classic, hassle-free 30-minute Venice gondola ride. It’s the ultimate, time-efficient land-and-water experience designed around your comfort. Highlights: • Flexible & Customizable: Tailored itinerary with optional central hotel pickup. • 90-Min Walking Tour: Immersive Venetian history, landmarks, and local secrets. • 30-Min Gondola Ride: A seamless, pre-arranged iconic canal cruise included.

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Venice : Private Tour by Typical Boat (opens in a new tab)

4 4 h 20 min

Embark on an exclusive 4-hour tour of the most fascinating islands of the Venetian lagoon: Murano, Burano and Torcello. Aboard Tortuga, an authentic wooden bragozzo chioggiotto built in 1951 and lovingly restored, you will live a relaxing and off-the-beaten-track experience. You will sail in the company of a skipper and an Expert local assistant, ready to tell you stories, curiosities and traditions of these extraordinary places. The first stop is Murano, with its historic furnaces and master glassmakers who transform fire into art. Then Burano, famous for its brightly colored houses, craft lace and atmosphere suspended in time. Finally Torcello, the oldest island, surrounded by silence and nature, where you can visit the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta with its extraordinary Byzantine mosaics. A slow, authentic journey, designed for those who want to discover the truest and most poetic soul of the lagoon.

Free cancellation

Romantic Venice: photo shoot with local photographer (opens in a new tab)

1 1 h

I am one of the very few photographers born in Venice, who know the city, its small streets and its canals very well. I already work on Viator / Tripadvisor with another business with 100% positive reviews (gondola photoshoot) I decided to open this new experience for all those who want to have beautiful photos and at the same time a walking tour of the city, Piazza San Marco, Rialto Bridge, Teatro la Fenice

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Off the Beaten Track in Venice: Private City Tour (opens in a new tab)

129 2 h 30 min

Ready to experience a side of Venice like a local, with a local? This is a tour, unlike any other! If you want to take a step away from the touristy path, there's no better way than by diving into the city's alternative side. Welcome to Dorsoduro! If you're done with the main highlights, why not step away and take a less-traveled path that will show you an unexpected side of Venice? Follow a local guide on a private tour full of surprises and check out Campo Santa Margherita and Isola San Giorgo, and more that let the true form of the city shine! Withlocals Off the Beaten Track Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

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Ducal Venice Tour: Skip-the-Line Doge's Palace & Historical Walk (opens in a new tab)

24 3 h

A combined tour that allows you to discover the most important historical places and buildings of Venice. This tour is guided and divided into two parts. From a centrally located meeting point you will be lead from a professional guide through the most characteristic places around the areas of Saint Mark's Square and Castello. After this walk of two hours, you will visit the interiors of the Doge's Palace, once the seat of the power of the Republic of Venice. The guided walk inside this building lasts one hour.

Venice Private Tour: St Mark’s, Doge’s Palace & Hidden Gems (opens in a new tab)

269 3 h

Discover Venice on a 3-hour guided walking tour that begins in Hidden Venice and ends with its most iconic monuments. Start in the quiet backstreets and canals behind St Mark’s, where your guide reveals everyday Venetian life, charming bridges and intimate campos, and introduces two hidden gems: the exterior of La Fenice Theatre and the graceful Bovolo Staircase. Then enjoy skip-the-line access to the Doge’s Palace, exploring its opulent halls, masterpieces by Tintoretto and Veronese, and crossing the Bridge of Sighs to the old prisons. Finish inside St Mark’s Basilica with skip-the-line entry, where golden mosaics, Byzantine domes and marble inlays come to life through your guide’s stories. This is a small-group tour, also available as a private tour option for guests who prefer a fully personalized experience.

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Uncommon Venice: Hidden Gems, Rooftop & Prosecco (opens in a new tab)

30 2 h 30 min

Escape the crowds and experience a more authentic side of Venice on this 2.5-hour small-group walking tour. Explore quiet neighbourhoods, historic streets, and generations-old artisan workshops where Venetians still live and work. Along the way, taste artisanal chocolate, meet local makers, and uncover the city’s rich cultural traditions. Finish with an exclusive highlight—prosecco on a private rooftop terrace overlooking the Grand Canal, offering views few travellers ever get to experience. Highlights - Enjoy exclusive access to a Venetian palace rooftop with stunning Grand Canal views - Escape the crowds and discover hidden neighbourhoods and local life - Visit family-run artisan workshops and learn traditional crafts - Indulge in prosecco and artisanal chocolate tastings - Experience Venice in a small group for a more relaxed, personal feel

Venice Private Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

17 2 h

Join us on this historical and cultural tour in Venice. In this private walking tour, you will have an experienced and local guide to tell you about the historical places, the cultural aspects, and all about life in Venice. It's a private tour so all questions are more than welcome. You will have opportunities for pictures, and restroom breaks, and the tour will be tailored to your pace.

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Guided Tour of St. Mark's Square and Rialto Bridge (opens in a new tab)

16 1 h 45 min

This tour is designed for those looking for more than just a visit. With our experience, we offer a close, pleasant and detailed tour that does not appear in the tourist guides. We speak your own language, which guarantees clear and enriching explanations, as well as the confidence to be able to resolve any questions in the moment. Our priority is that you enjoy the city. You will discover its history, art and its corners with the warmth of a friendly companion and who loves Venice.

Venice Express Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

3 1 h 30 min

Explore the incomparable architecture of Venice on a 90-minute, guided walking tour. This walking tour features all the most significant monuments that stand in testimony to the glorious past of Venice. Discover the thousand-year long history of the Serenissima, and learn how this island city became a cross-roads of civilizations and the Queen of the Seas.

Venice Carnival Tour of Must-See Sites with Local Guide & Frittelle Tasting (opens in a new tab)

2 3 h

Venezia is not only the city of Bridges but owes its fame also thanks to its famous Carnival. The City turns into a huge masquerade ball. Masks of all kinds adorn every corner of the city and together with an expert local guide you will immerse yourself in the history of this event.  A 3-hour walking tour that will give you the privilege to discover the wonders of the city completely full of colors and costumes in every place and  if you wish, at the end of your walking tour , you could taste the famous Carnival’s “frittelle”, a typical dessert of the Venetian Carnival that can be tasted only in this period  of the  year!

Free cancellation

Romantic Venice Photoshooting (land + gondola) (opens in a new tab)

95 1 h 30 min

I'm one of the very few photographers born and raised in Venice. The photos you see on my profile were taken by me (avoid annoying foreign companies that send you a random novice photographer, advertising photos of other photographers). Being born and raised in Venice (for generations), I will take you to discover the most beautiful and hidden corners of the most unique city in the world. After our hour of photography through the narrow streets and canals, Piazza San Marco, and the Rialto Bridge, we'll go on a gondola ride together (a private ride reserved just for you), where you can be photographed among the small canals and bridges that make this city unique. My service is high-quality (I've been published three times in National Geographic and have exhibited my photos in Milan, New York, London, and Paris), which is why I only work early in the morning, as the light is perfect and there are no tourists. You'll have a unique and unforgettable memory of your trip. Please remember that gondola cost 90 euro (which you will pay to the driver in cash)

Free cancellation

Venice Private Boat Tour Murano & Burano (opens in a new tab)

33 4 h

Visit the most beautiful island of the lagoon, Murano & Burano with a professional private guide! Venice is surrounded by many different islands, among these are Murano and Burano, which are also one of the most visited spots in the entire lagoon. To really get an insight into the life pace that differs in each of them and to enjoy the highest quality time, we offer you a perfect option: private boat ride and visit to these adjacent islands.

Free cancellation