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3 2 h
A tour to explore the Venice of the Doges through its symbolic palace and a pleasant gondola ride. The tour is composed of two parts: the first one consists of a gondola ride on the Grand Canal and hidden canals around St. Mark's area, while during the second part of the tour you will visit the famous Doge’s Palace.
4 1 h – 2 h
Discover Venice’s highlights and hidden corners on this guided walking tour. Begin at Teatro La Fenice, the legendary opera house known as “The Phoenix” for its remarkable history of rebirth. Learn about its cultural importance and stunning architecture. Continue to the Palazzina Selva, an elegant pavilion that now hosts exhibitions and plays a key role during the Venice Biennale. Your guide will share insights into Venice’s artistic heritage as you explore the area. Then wander through the city’s winding alleyways to the Scala Contarini del Bovolo, a beautifully preserved spiral staircase tucked away in a quiet courtyard. Climb to the top for panoramic views of Venice’s rooftops and canals. After the walking tour, enjoy Venice from the water with a relaxing 30-minute gondola ride, gliding through some of the city’s most atmospheric canals. It’s the perfect way to complete your Venetian experience.
23 3 h – 4 h
Explore the Heart of Venice with the San Marco Priority Pass Unlock the magic of Venice’s most iconic landmarks with the San Marco Priority Pass! Skip the lines and enjoy fast-track entry to St. Mark’s Basilica, the stunning Doge’s Palace, and the breathtaking Bell Tower, the tallest structure in Venice that offers jaw-dropping panoramic views of the city and its glistening lagoon. Your pass also provides access to three cultural treasures: the Marciana Library, the National Archaeological Museum, and the Correr Museum. Inside the Correr Museum, journey back in time as you explore Napoleon's Grand Ballroom and the enchanting Boudoir of Empress Sissi. Experience a unique 3D journey through Venice's past, set within the stunning ambiance of a historic Venetian library. Travel through 8 centuries of history aboard a virtual gondola, gliding along the Grand Canal. Witness St. Mark’s Square in the past centuries! To enhance your experience, download our audio guides!
35 2 h
Explore the most picturesque places in Venice with our local guides in the morning. A full immersion of history, traditions, and peculiarities that'll leave you breathless! Moving on foot and by gondola, you'll see Venice at its best. You'll cross Canal Grande on a gondola, admiring the unique views of Rialto. Be ready to enjoy strolling through the most fascinating landmarks, the world's most stepped-on roads, and markets, and live unforgettable moments with us. You'll visit the Jewish Ghetto neighborhood, the first ghetto in the world, the area of Venice in which Jews were compelled to live by the Venetian Republic. And at the end of the tour, cruise back to St Mark's Square on a motorboat through the Giudecca Canal, taking in the incredible sights of the Giudecca Island and the Fondamente delle Zattere.
29 1 h 30 min
Embark on a journey into the clandestine past of Venice on a crime tour. Uncover tales of forbidden romances, political conspiracies, and the unsolved mysteries that shroud the city. Explore the evolution of crime and the ingenious ways criminals operated in this historical setting. Gather at the vibrant Campo San Polo and immerse yourself in the rich history of this captivating neighborhood. Stroll alongside the Rio di San Polo, where picturesque bridges hide shadows of the paste. Discover stories of daring heists, hidden alliances, and the cat-and-mouse game between criminals and authorities along the canal. Unearth tales of assassination plots, vendettas, and the mysterious figures who shaped the fate of unsuspecting victims. Discuss the role of masks in concealing identities and facilitating nefarious deeds. Wander through the dark alleys. --- Please be aware that this tour may not be suitable for children because it includes some dark and macabre stories ---
68 3 h – 4 h
If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Venezia, you've come to the right place! With this digital guide you can comfortably spend a day in Venice discovering all its secrets. Forget searching websites, and wasting time trying to find which monuments to see and in which order: the solution is here in front of you! I'm a tour leader, and I created this digital guide with a local guide from Venezia, so you'll get to visit the city as a local! You will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace. Get to know the stories and curiosities of Venezia that only locals know! Try local foods, like Italian aperitivo, in authentic local restaurants! And much more!
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.
2 2 h
This tour starts by the Ca' Rezzonico Museum just by the vaporetto stop at 5.00pm, where you will meet a fun staff member who will be holding a sign saying "I'm doing it Venetian Style". Meandering through the Labyrinth of small alleyways and campi, we visit 3 local bars know as Bacari in the Venetian dialect. In each bar or in venetian "bacaro" you will be offered an "Ombra", a glass of local wine, and at the final bar you will have the chance to try the very popular Venetian "SPRITZ". You will also taste the typical venetian cicchetti (tapas) in each bacaro. We highly recommend that you book in advance!
120 3 h
Walk through Venice with a professional guide to discover the main treasures of this incomparable city. Then enjoy the unique experience of a gondola ride in Venice. This combined tour is an extraordinary way of getting the most of traditional Venetian culture.
1 h 15 min
Explore the haunted side of Venice on this captivating ghost tour that unveils the city's chilling past. Stroll through shadowy alleys and lesser-known squares that locals shy away from, while listening to spine-tingling tales of restless spirits and dark history. This is not just a tour; it’s a journey into the heart of Venice’s eerie legends, from the haunting stories of the Ghetto di Venezia to the mysterious Casin dei Spiriti. Perfect for history buffs and thrill-seekers alike, this small group experience promises an unforgettable night under the Venetian moon. - Discover the haunting stories of Europe’s first Jewish quarter at Ghetto di Venezia - Dare to approach the eerie Casin dei Spiriti, the House of Spirits - Walk in the footsteps of Marco Polo at Corte Seconda del Milion - Small group size of 15 for an intimate and thrilling experience
19 5 h – 6 h
Discover the Enchanting City of Venice with Our Unique Walking Tour and GPS-Navigated App Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Venice, exploring beyond the typical tourist spots. From the iconic St. Mark's Square, Doge's Palace to hidden gems like Campo San Rocco and the Jewish Ghetto, this tour offers a unique perspective on this magical city.
5 1 h
As you wander through the ancient streets and beautiful open squares of this city, you’ll learn some of the fascinating stories that are tied to this magical place. We’ll start in Piazza San Marco, the most famous and most central point of Venice. You’ll learn the story of The Old Lady with the Mortar and admire the ornate Church of San Zulian. Meander through Campo San Salvador and then enjoy the splendor of the Teatro Comunale Carlo Goldoni, a theatre named after Carlo Goldoni, a Venetian playwright from the 1700's. You’ll also visit La Fenice, the opera house that hosted the first performances of "Rigoletto" and "La Traviata." The walk ends on the famous Rialto Bridge which is where the first bridge on the Grand Canal was ever built. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.
24 50 min – 1 h
Experience an authentic Italian wine tasting just a few steps from St. Mark’s Square, inside the elegant and historic atmosphere of Trattoria La Colomba. During this relaxed guided experience, you will taste 4 carefully selected Italian wines, served in a balanced progression from fresh and sparkling to richer and more structured. Begin with a glass of Prosecco, continue with a refined white wine from the Venetian hills, enjoy a delicate rosé, and finish with a full-bodied red wine. Each wine is paired with traditional Venetian cicchetti, the small local bites that Venetians love to enjoy with a glass of wine. The pairings are designed to highlight the aromas, texture, and character of each label, giving you a real taste of the Venetian aperitivo. A Wine Expert will guide you through the tasting in a simple and engaging way. You will learn how to recognize the main aromas, understand the differences between the wines, and discover why each bite has been chosen to match the glass.
5 h
Discover a hidden and mysterious Venice with a self-guided audio tour that takes you away from the most crowded tourist routes. Walk through silent alleys, enigmatic bridges and palaces steeped in history as you hear engaging tales of ghosts, legends and forgotten events. This journey combines immersive storytelling and holistic moments, giving you a unique experience between mystery, energy and awareness. Each stop is designed to make you experience Venice in a deeper way, between emotion and discovery. Instant Access After Reservation Listen whenever you want, without groups or schedules Flexible duration (approx. 3–5 hours) Walking tour in the old town Perfect for curious travelers, couples and mystery lovers who want an authentic and unusual experience. Book now and discover the most secret and fascinating side of Venice.
15 1 h
Suggestive testimonies, documents and objects: these are just some of the elements that combine to make Maleficia a unique exhibition, capable of revealing the mysteries, secrets, legends and historical facts that marked the thousand extraordinary years of the Serenissima Republic. In a journey through original artifacts and reproductions, discover in this exhibition, housed inside the prestigious Prisons' Palace, ancient documents used by the Holy Office in the persecution of witchcraft and the instruments of justice employed to counter it. In this Palace, between the 15th and 18th centuries, the terrible Tribunal of the Inquisition condemned to death many women accused of evil spells and magical arts and many famous people as Giacomo Casanova, accused of dabbling in magic and the occult! An exhibit that will take you into the medieval age making you reflect on the suffering of those condemned to death and torture in past eras.
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.
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.
3 h – 4 h
Dive into Venice’s haunted history on this spooky self-guided walking tour through its most mysterious corners. It’s perfect for curious travelers who love ghost stories, eerie legends, and exploring at their own pace. Discover shadowy alleys in Cannaregio, ghost-filled campos in Castello, and haunted staircases, bridges, and plague sites hidden in plain sight. Hear of a gambler’s deadly loss, a baker’s tragic end, and a staircase echoing with lost love. The tour works offline, with clear voice directions and simple language no Wi-Fi needed. Best taken at dusk, when Venice’s haunted side truly comes alive.
53 2 h 30 min
Soak up your way through speechless views of the city during this 2.5-hour street food tour around the best spots of Venice. Explore the narrow picturesque alleyways, hidden canal gems, ancient bars and shops. Visit the famous local market of Rialto and sample traditional Venetian dishes and ingredients along the way. Indulge delicious specialties like typical pastries, desserts, local tapas known as cicchetti and much more. Enjoy a stroll along the historical bridges of Venice and the opportunity to discover and learn about attractions such as the Basilica dei Frari, Campo Santa Margherita, San Polo and the Grand Canal. With spectacular panoramic views this experience will remain forever as a great memory of your holidays!
39 2 h 30 min
Stroll around Rialto Area, see some of the main sights of the city and taste the best street food, you will eat a large variety of specialties. This tour is perfect for people that wanna have a first overview of the city center and get to know some of the best addresses for eating. Our expert- local guide will take you to the best foodie spots, that you wouldn’t find on your own. The tour lasts 2.5 hours. You can choose the morning tour or the afternoon tour. Don't forget to bring your appetite! Please note that in the afternoon the fish market is closed as well as festive days, and on Mondays.
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Other tickets and tours for the same sights
2 h 30 min
A small-group walking tour with a local, ideally in the morning before the day-trippers arrive.
2 h 30 min
A vaporetto day pass, or a guided boat tour that explains the palaces.
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