Cultural & Theme Tours in Venice

Visit a precious example of a house museum discovering traditions of the most refined elite of Serenissima. Querini Stampalia is the perfect match between ancient and new, you cannot miss it!

Discover real-life reproductions of Leonardo da Vinci's most famous inventions, housed in the heart of Venice. With these pre-booked admission tickets, you'll head straight inside the Leonardo da Vinci museum for a family-friendly visit, directed at your own pace. Get a peek at detailed anatomical models and 3D renderings of his iconic paintings. You can also test out working, life-sized machines designed centuries ago.

Explore some of the hidden treasures of the Venice with this tour of the city's churches and cloisters. Learn about the histories of some of the islands in the Venetian Lagoon. See churches on San Giorgio Maggiore island and San Lazzaro degli Armeni island among others to hear about how they were colonized by monks, nuns and religious communities in the past.

Learn the legends and history behind one of Venice's architectural gems on a guided tour of the Scala del Bovolo staircase. Climb this unusual spiral stairway built on the exterior of a palace for spectacular city views. Hidden in a maze of winding backstreets, the staircase can be difficult to find on your own, so let a guide take you there and reveal of the stories behind its curious shape and purpose.

See the sights of the surreal canal city in style with a luxury motorboat tour of the Grand Canal. Marvel at the unforgettable beauty of the famous canal as you ride past sights like the Doge's Palace and Rialto Bridge with a professional driver guiding the way. Arrive at the Basilica of San Giorgio Maggiore to climb up into the bell tower for exceptional views over the city. Small-group tour size limited to four people.

Have an evening of Venetian food, ghosts, and legends with this small-group walking tour. After visiting the Rialto Bridge area, you'll check out some Venetian bacari, the traditional wine taverns that are loved by the locals. Indulge in ombra and cicchetti (small glasses of wine and snacks), and then head to Castello and Cannaregio to uncover the ghosts that lurk around the neighborhoods' history-steeped corners. Numbers are limited to just 15 people for a small-group tour.

When night falls across Venice, uncover a shadowy world of restless spirits and Old World legends on this 2-hour ghost tour of the historic Cannaregio district. Discover sinister tales that haunt the city's former Jewish ghetto as you stroll through hidden backstreets and lamplit squares, listening to your guide's retelling along with the gently lapping water of darkened canals.

The Way of  Marco Polo between Spices Textile and Olfactory Tea Experience.Pick up from Rialto San Giacometto Church

Break away from the crowds to enjoy the serenity of two historic palaces and their hidden gardens in Venice. Get a taste of noble life on a tour of the elaborate estates and gardens of Nani Bernardo Palace and Ca' Zenobio Palace, located in the Dorsoduro district far from the bustle of St. Mark's Square. Finish in true local style with a tasting of 'cichetti,' delicious Venetian appetizers, at a typical 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?

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.

Explore the best of Venice on a 3-hour small-group tour. Avoid long lines with skip-the-line entrance tickets to Venice's most famous icons, St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace. Follow your guide and listen to informative commentary about the history of this Italian city and the vibrant culture that has emerged from it.

See a different side of Venice with this off the beaten path walking tour, including the Jewish Ghetto and Cannaregio. Follow your private guide to these two lesser-known neighborhoods away from the city center crowds. Learn about the area's history and hear stories about how Venetians live today. This private tour can be customized according to your interests.

Step inside one of Venice's prime attractions without the long wait on this skip-the-line tour of St. Mark's Basilica. The entrance lines can last for hours, but you'll skip straight to the front of the queue with a reserved ticket so you can spend more time admiring the glittering gold mosaics and masterpieces of Renaissance painting and sculpture that adorn the interior. Learn the history behind the Italo-Byzantine basilica from an expert guide, using headsets so you can hear clearly.

Enjoy an unforgettable experience to visit Venice by night with a local guide, who will show you a spectacular scenery of  the city wandering the quiet narrow streets, to explore its mysteries and legends .In the fading light of the evening , you will start your 3-hour tour from San Marco Square surrounded by the warmth of the lights, be captivated by the indoor visit of the majestic Doge's Palace,see the romantic Rialto Bridge and landmarks like Teatro La Fenice, Scuola Grande di San Marco, Marco Polo's house .A stroll in the night , overwhelmed by the neighborhoods quiet and the sound of the Lagoon waves.Don't miss it!

Get acquainted with the architectural gems and proud history of Venice on a combo walking tour of the city center followed by a guided visit to the city's crown jewels - the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Step inside the Gothic palace that once held both Venice's leaders and prisoners, and then admire the gold mosaics and ornate altars of the grand Byzantine basilica. Reserved entry means you'll skip the long lines at these two popular attractions, leaving more time to soak up the romance of 'La Serenissima.'

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.

Get to know Venice on street (and canal) level on this half-day walking tour, originating at St. Mark's Square. With a guide, stop by highlights such as the Clock Tower, the Bell Tower, the Doge's Palace, and the Basilica of St. Mark's while listening to engaging commentary on Venice's history. Skip-the-line entrance to Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica included.

Break away from the crowds to discover a hidden side of Venice on this walking tour that starts at the Rialto Bridge. It's easy to get lost in the city's maze-like backstreets, but a guide will show you the way to tucked-away treasures not on the usual tourist itinerary. See Marco Polo's house, visit a curious bookstore, and admire the Gothic architecture of a seldom-seen palace on this small-group afternoon tour.

Discover the real must see of venice with a 2 hours Tour indoor and outdoor together with a small group of nice people and a professial guide.You will visit and learn all about Republic of Venice, starting with the symbol of the city: St.Mark Square and Church.Also you will see Doge's Palaze, the place where Venice rulers had residence and ancient political administration of the city used to be.