Tours and Trips in Venice

Explore the best of Venice on this 1.5-hour walking tour from St. Mark's Square to the Rialto Bridge. See the canal city's top sights, including St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace and the church of Santa Maria Formosa. Get to know the city of Venice in a more in-depth way with a knowledgeable guide leading you.

Experience romantic Venice as you cruise around the city's waterways on a hop-on hop-off boat tour. Choose from a 24- or 48-hour pass and glide down the scenic canals past landmarks like the Bridge of Sighs and Palazzo Rezzonico. Enjoy unlimited boat rides and jump off to explore lively Piazza San Marco, discover the glass-making heritage of Murano Island or cool off at the Lido beaches.

See the magnificent St. Mark's Basilica with one of the most in-depth guided tours of the Byzantine jewel. Enjoy skip-the-line access to avoid the often-long queues outside the cathedral. Learn about the incredible history behind St. Mark's from a knowledgeable guide during this 1-hour tour. See the treasures inside the basilica, including the Golden Pall and the altar.

Eat your way through Venice like a local with a 1.5-hour traditional aperitivo tour. Visit three different 'bacari,' typical wine bars in Venice, to have a glass of wine along with a selection of 'cicchetti,' bite-sized morsels of typical Venetian dishes. It's just how the locals enjoy their appetizers before going home to dinner.

Get to know some of the canal city's secrets during this 1.5-hour walking tour of hidden Venice. Let an experienced local guide show you some of the city's more off-beat sights. Walk from the popular St. Mark's Square to the Rialto Bridge to find the hidden gems along the way. Enjoy seeing this unique city at a leisurely pace.

Experience the two most quintessential things in Venice with a gondola ride and a tour of St. Mark's Basilica. See the sights of the canal city from the water during a 35-minute gondola cruise, followed by a guided tour of the Byzantine jewel of St. Mark's.

For centuries, Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace) represented the seat of Venetian political power. The versatile building"”built in Venetian Gothic architectural style"”has served as everything from a palace to a prison to a museum. On this in-depth private tour, learn about the building's history and famous prisoners. An optional visit to a glass factory in Murano is included in the price.

See Venice with a local on this private tour around the city. Learn about the history of the Venetian empire and what the city is like today. See and photograph locations like Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Square, Rialto Bridge, and other standout architectural landmarks. You'll also enjoy a guided tour of Saint Mark's Basilica with skip-the-line access.

Explore some of the mystery and history of Venice with this 1.5-hour ghost tour. Hear Venetian tales of ghosts, mermaid, vampires and other creatures. Be enthralled by the storyteller leading the tour, giving you insights into the many secrets of the canal city. See Venice by night, all the while hearing stories inspired by Venetian writer Alberto Toso Fei, who gave us the exclusive on this tour.

Venture beyond the best-known attractions of Venice to explore the treasures of neighboring islands on this afternoon boat tour. Watch a glass-blowing demonstration at a workshop in Murano, admire Burano's leaning tower and brightly painted fishermen's homes, and set foot on the oldest settlement in the Venetian Lagoon in Torcello. Enjoy guided commentary plus time to explore each island independently, and still be back in St. Mark's Square in time for dinner.

Learn the tips and tricks of authentic Venetian cooking with this culinary experience led a chef instructor. Shop for fresh, seasonal produce at the bustling Rialto market, and then head to a private kitchen in a historic "˜palazzo' for a small-group lesson in regional cooking techniques. Help prepare a gourmet, multicourse menu, and then sit down among a small group of new friends to enjoy the homemade feast with wine.

As night falls on Venice and the crowds disappear, discover the city's darkest secrets on this devilishly entertaining ghost tour. Wander through narrow passageways and past the blackened, vacant canals to uncover Venice's haunted history. Listen to your ghost-hunter guide spin tales about the sinister deeds and tragic ends of the figures who once walked the streets "” some of whom are believed to still wander as restless spirits.

Experience two of the most unique sides of Venice with a combination of a walking tour of hidden gems and a gondola ride on the Grand Canal. Join an experienced guide for the start of your 2-hour combined tour by exploring some less-visited parts of Venice on foot. See the famous La Fenice theater's facade and the elegant spiral stair of Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo. Then enjoy a romantic gondola ride along the Grand Canal and some side canals, during which you'll see the magical city from a whole new perspective. Get to know some of the unusual areas of Venice.

With this Venice transportation pass, you can use all Alilaguna boat transfers for 72 hours from the time you exchange your voucher. Get around Venice using any of the three lines to explore the city at your own pace, including the line that connects Venice Marco Polo Airport and the Venice cruise port to the city center, Lido and Murano Island. See the Itinerary section for a list of stops.

Many of Venice's most important and intriguing landmarks are clustered around the city's vibrant heart at St. Mark's Square. Explore this treasure trove of history on a walking tour that takes you through the winding sidestreets surrounding the famous piazza. Take a break from your guidebook and hear the stories behind Marco Polo's house, the Malibran Theater, and many others on a leisurely stroll that's great for first-time visitors.

A classical music concert is a relaxing way to cap off a day of sightseeing in Venice. At Doge's Palace, one of the main landmarks in Venice, listen to some of Venice's best classical musicians and opera singers perform a repertoire featuring music from Mozart's time to the 20th century. Concert music varies nightly, so choose the repertoire most appealing to you.

Find the authenticity of Venice on this 2-hour walking tour with an expert guide. Learn about the areas only locals know about "“ narrow alleys, charming canals and hidden churches. Explore beyond the usual sights of Venice to experience the city like a local.

Explore Venice's lesser-known artistic and architectural treasures on this 2-hour private walking tour. Your local guide will lead you through a labyrinth of narrow backstreets to discover fascinating churches, squares and other landmarks that lie off the beaten path. Learn the history of these sites and admire their stunning artistic elements while you enjoy the personalized experience of a private tour.

Enjoy this completely personalized private walking tour of Venice and enjoy it's most emblematic monuments and sights with your private official tour guide. Don't miss monuments and sights like Dogge's Palace, Saint Marks Square, Saint Marks Basilique (entrance included in the price of this tour), Rialto Bridge and much more!

Discover the fascinating history of Venice's San Polo neighborhood on this private walking tour. Led by a local guide, explore the narrow streets and historic squares that once formed the heart of Venetian commerce. Learn about the daily lives of merchants back when Venice was a medieval maritime superpower, and hear the scintillating stories of the famed courtesans that use to inhabit San Polo. You'll also visit the extraordinary Frari church to admire paintings by Renaissance masters Titian and Bellini.