Tours and Trips in Europe

Dive into the delicious tradition of cicchetti and wine in Venice with this 2.5-hour food tour. Get insider tips on where the locals go to eat and find out what Venetian dishes to try. Explore the maritime history of Venice with a knowledgeable guide as you walk through the colorful Rialto Market. See a local butcher, baker and spice shop.

History and architecture may not be your children's idea of fun, so keep them interested during your trip on a specifically designed family-friendly Venice walking tour. As you walk from St Mark's Square to Rialto with a guide, who is also a parent, this 2-hour interactive experience will inspire imaginations with kid-centric stories, mysteries and activities related to Venice's unique art and heritage.

Designed with the savvy shopper in mind, this private tour takes you to the most unusual workshops and artisan galleries in Venice. Bypass the tourist trades and discover authentic Venetian goods like handmade carnival masks, delicate glass, quality leather goods, and fine textiles. Learn about the city's rich craft heritage while visiting tucked-away gems where you can pick up unique treasures to take home.

The astronomical clock tower of Venice - known as the Moors' Clocktower - is one of the city's most iconic landmarks, still ticking after over half a millennium. Only select visits are allowed with reservations, but you'll get unparalleled access to all four floors during this detailed guided tour. Get a close peek at the intricate mechanism, inspired by the Zodiac, along with wooden icons that only emerge from the clocktower twice a year.

Experience the best of the Valpolicella wine region with this wine-tasting day trip from Verona or Vicenza. Visit a small and charming village before visiting a local winery. Learn about the wine-making process in Valpolicella, from grape to bottle, and the elements of wine that determine its quality - aroma, color and taste. Enjoy lunch at a local trattoria. Visit an olive oil mill in the afternoon to sample at least two kinds of olive oil.

Experience the unmatched beauty and romance of Venice - all without booking a hotel - on a day trip to 'the Floating City' from Pula. Cross the Adriatic Sea and Venetian Lagoon on a high-speed catamaran, and enjoy a half day of leisure time to spend as you wish. Ride a gondola through the famous Venetian canals, savor northern Italian cuisine, shop for handmade masks, or visit world-famous landmarks like St. Marks Basilica and the Doge's Palace on your own before returning to Pula in the evening.

Short on time but want to learn about Venice? Take an express walking tour of the city and discover its highlights and hidden gems with a local guide. After starting with St. Mark's Square and the basilica, you'll hear tales of the Venetian Republic and Marco Polo as you stroll to the Doge's Palace, Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Teatro Malibran, and Le Mercerie shops.

Enjoy an unforgettable evening in Venice with a combined aperitivo tour and ghost tour. Visit three different 'bacari' (Venetian wine bars) for a glass of wine and appetizer at each one, experiencing Venice like a local. Then hear some of the city's most alluring ghost stories, legends and mysteries as you walk through a darkened Venice. It's a 3.5-hour tour you won't soon forget.

Explore Venice's grandest attractions by land and water all in one afternoon on this great-value combo tour. Step inside the opulent former seat of the mighty Venetian Republic on a skip-the-line tour of the Doge's Palace, and then discover the island's hidden historic treasures on a guided walk along winding streets and canals. Glide through these famous waterways on a classic Venetian gondola ride, and then explore a trio of museums in St. Mark's Square at your leisure with an included ticket.

Fit a trip to Venice into your Croatian itinerary even if you just have one day with this fast-boat trip from Poroc. Relax on the open deck of a high-speed catamaran as you zip across the Adriatic Sea and into the Venetian Lagoon, where the Byzantine treasures of St. Mark's Square rise from the water like a mirage. Get a brief introduction to Venice on a short guided stroll, and then enjoy free time to explore the city's romantic canals, palaces, and world-class shops on your own.

For a break from the crowds and long lines of St. Mark's Square, explore one of Venice's quieter neighborhood on a small-group walking tour of Castello. Watch scenes of daily Venetian life unfold against a backdrop of footbridges, bookshops, historic naval stations, and gardens. It's easy to get lost when venturing off the tourist track alone in Venice, so let a guide lead the way and reveal the Castello's many hidden charms.

Experience the best of Venice by land and by sea on a 2-hour combo walking and gondola tour. Stroll through the city's narrow alleyways and historic piazzas with a guide, stopping in front of iconic attractions like the Rialto Bridge, Teatro La Fenice opera house and the mysterious Bovolo Staircase. Then, climb aboard a traditional Venetian gondola for a romantic ride through the city's canals - a must-do activity when visiting 'The Floating City!'

Experience two quintessential Venetian delights on this combo tasting and gondola tour. First, sip the favorite local aperitif of 'spritz con Aperol' paired with bar snacks like fried mozzarella balls and crostini toasts at an authentic tavern, where you can soak up the local ambience and watch scenes of daily life. Then, climb aboard a classic gondola for an unforgettable ride through the city's famous canals.

Cover the highlights of Venice in a single day during this whirlwind small-group trip from Rome. Travel comfortably in a scenic, high-speed train, and enjoy front-door hotel transfers for a VIP experience. Hit all the main attractions - from Saint Mark's Square to the Grand Canal - with a private guide on-hand to give you enriching historical background on the UNESCO-listed city and lagoon.

Enjoy two quintessential Venetian experiences with this combo glassblowing and gondola tour. Watch a master artisan transform molten glass into unique and delicate art at at a factory showroom near St. Mark's Square, and receive a glass souvenir to take home. Then, cruise through the city's famous waterways on a 30-minute gondola ride that takes you along the most beautiful stretch of the Grand Canal and past landmarks like Teatro La Fenice and the Punta della Dogana.

Couple up two top-selling tours in Venice with this Super Saver, a combination of two memorable experiences at a great-value price. You'll begin on a morning walking tour of Venice's signature sights, including skip-the-line admission to the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica, complete with entry to the first-floor terraces. Next, ride a water taxi to the islands of Murano and Burano in the lagoon. Watch Murano's glass-blowers and Burano's lace-makers at work, and enjoy the opportunity to buy their beautiful, quintessentially Venetian handiwork at discounted prices.

This thrilling mystery will bring you to Venice in the 17th century and will guide you through the history and the rooms of the Fondazione Querini Stampalia. Adelaide, an enterprising researcher, is investigating a "cold case" about Francesco Querini, but the hints are many and so are the suspects"¦ she needs help! This is why she needs to get a special team of experts to help her"¦ who else, if not you?

Taste your way through the backstreet bars of Venice with this delicious food and wine tour. Follow your local guide to five different 'enotecas' (wine bars) to discover where local Venetians go to drink and mingle. At each stop, sample regional wines and Prosecco served alongside plates of the popular Venetian appetizers called 'cicchetti.' Group size is limited to 14 to ensure a personalized experience.

Breeze past the crowds with your own private guide and enjoy a walking tour of Venice with just your friends or family. You'll have all of your questions answered while you stroll to St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco), Rialto Bridge (Ponte di Rialto), Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale), and more. Or customize your half-day tour with shopping and sightseeing.

Discover a different side of Venice away from the crowds on this 4-hour bike tour through the countryside. Travel outside the city with a guide and small group to cycle through charming villages and along beautiful country roads. Follow the Brenta River, passing historic estates like Villa Foscari in Malcontenta and the former summer homes of the Venetian Doges, and soak up local culture with a lunch stop in the town of Doro.