VENICE
The best of Venice, in order.
The 15 most popular things to do in Venice. The Doge’s Palace and the golden basilica, gondolas and Grand Canal cruises, the glass furnaces of Murano and a table of cicchetti, all in one place.
Skip the line at Venice’s Doge’s Palace with reserved entry plus access to Museo Correr, the Archaeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana.
Most Popular“There’s lots to see and lots of information to read, the audio guides isn’t necessary”
Shared Grand Canal gondola with app commentary, hidden waterways, Gondola Gallery and VR history. About 30–60 minutes.
“ride was super. We were given a 15 min briefing of the place and the history with the view of grand canal. Scenic gondola. also a short VR tour at the end”
Half-day boat loop through Murano glassmaking, Torcello calm, and Burano’s painted houses, with factory visit and island free time.
“the trip was really nice, the Burano stop should be a bit longer, perhaps an extra 30 min, apart from it it was perfect.”
A guided gondola ride with live commentary in Venice, plus a Gondola Gallery walkthrough and 3D VR-style experience for great value.
“Our guide Elizabeth was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about sharing the history of Venice the tradition of the Gondola. The virtual reality experience at the end was very cool although my daughter’s equipment didn’t work so she missed out on that.”
Skip the line at Venice’s La Fenice Opera House with a 7-language audio guide. See rooms, architecture, and opera history fast.
“Very good value for money as I'm an over 65 traveller. Easy online booking. Take id with you. Present the ticket at the ticket office in exchange for the audio guide. Take your time, they have a lot to impart. I used headphones so I didn't have to keep holding the phone. Well worth a…”
Get terrace access at St. Mark’s, then see Doge’s Palace, Bridge of Sighs, and the New Prisons on a guided tour with priority entry.
“Very knowledgeable and entertaining guide thank you so much”
6 hours by panoramic boat to Murano, Burano, and Torcello, with a glassblowing demo and a Murano factory discount.
“lovely day. unfortunately it was very hot. the glass blowing was fantastic.”
Venice boat tour to Murano and Burano plus a Murano glass factory demo. See colorful houses and enjoy free island time.
“In time, clean boat and friendly staff. We didn’t have a guide until we reached Murano so missed out on the commentary and information until there”
Half-day motorboat tour of Murano glass, Torcello Byzantine churches, and Burano lace and color, with limited time ashore.
“Could not hear or understand a thing she was saying on the muffled speakers. Her accent was very strong so couldn’t tell when she was speaking English anyways. Burano stop was too short and Torcello too long. We also had to make a stop to drop guide off before we were done. Much cheaper to…”
Private-boat small-group tour to Murano glass and Burano lace, with guided demos, time to wander, and a calm lagoon ride for up to 22.
“Great guided tour. Sylvia was very informative and had a lot of stories to tell about the other islands surrounding Murano and Bruano. The glass making was very interesting to watch and seeing all the products in the shop that was made were all very beautifully crafted. Bruano was gorgeous with all the colourful houses…”
Shared 30-minute gondola ride from the Alilaguna pier through Venice’s back canals and the Grand Canal, passing La Fenice and near Rialto.
“Nice but not interactive, on the part of the guide.”
Panoramic boat to Murano and Burano with a Murano glassblowing show, free time in Burano, and onboard multilingual commentary for a great half-day value.
“Fabulous afternoon With a stunning sunset on return journey. If you want longer on each island then maybe not the trip for you but for us it was perfect amount of time .”
Boat day trip from Venice to Murano, Burano and Torcello with a Murano glass factory demo and free time on each island.
“Great trip, went to the 3 islands, had plenty of time at each, didn't feel rushed. good price, really enjoyed the day”
Skip lines for St. Mark’s and Doge’s Palace, with optional terrace balcony access and (at 8AM) early entry to empty rooms.
“So very informative and interesting! Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. The small group made it flexible, which was a great advantage.”
Guided boat tour to Murano and Burano for live glassblowing, lace-making, colorful houses, and optional wine and Venetian bites.
“Allegra Bressanello was really lovely and a brilliant guide, it was at times hard to hear on the boat though. The trip was really good like a lot of reviews more time at Murano would have been nice but Burano was gorgeous! And I have no regrets missing Torcello and staying longer in Burano.”
The basilica, the islands, the canals and the table, and every way to see them.
