Tours and Trips in Venice

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.

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.

Explore the seductive side of Venice with a private tour of Casanova sites in this romantic city. Follow in the footsteps of one of the most famous personalities to ever live in Venice. Visit places in the city where real events in his life took place, including the Rialto Market. Learn about 18th century Venetian history from your knowledgeable guide as you go.

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.

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.

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.

Get a lesson in Venetian history without joining a huge tour group on an audio-guided walking tour of the city's most captivating corners. Put the map away and go at your own pace while a recorded guide helps you navigate winding backstreets and shares the stories behind monuments like St. Mark's Basilica and the Rialto Bridge. Plus, you'll skip the line at the Doge's Palace for included entry into this Gothic masterpiece chock full of Renaissance art.

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.

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.

Get acquainted with Venice's highlights on this small-group tour via water and land. Spend seven hours visiting the city's landmarks such as the Rialto Bridge and San Marco, then take a traghetto gondola ferry over to Murano for a visit to the glass factory. Lunch and round-trip ferry ticket included. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people or fewer.

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.

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!'

Put a local twist on an evening out in Venice, and discover the city's famous bacari with a local guide. The traditional Venetian taverns offer wine by the glass, often with a selection of small, yet delicious, bar snacks known as cicchetti. Stroll from Rialto Bridge past the busting marketplace and visit three of the authentic Venice drinking holes, while learning about each one from your guide. One ombra (small glass of wine) and cicchetti is included in each bar.

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?

Discover Venice's hidden gems on a 2-hour cruise through the city's secret canals. Watch scenes of daily Venetian life as you glide through the lesser-known neighborhoods of Cannaregio, Dorsoduro and the Jewish Ghetto. A guide will share insight into the city's history, architecture and local legends. For a grand finale, head out into the wider waters of the Grand Canal and float beneath the iconic Rialto Bridge. Numbers are limited to nine people on this small-group tour for a more intimate experience.

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.

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.

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.

Get your ticket in advance to visit the Accademia Galleries in Venice and avoid any lines at the entrance. See works of art by Italian masters like Tintoretto, Titian, Veronese, Bellini, Carpaccio, Giorgione, and more, from the 14th through the 18th centuries.

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.