VENICE
The best of Venice, in order.
The 15 most popular full-day tours in Venice. The ones worth your hours in a city you cross on foot and by water, with prices, run times and who to book each with.
Venice by bus and private boat from Lake Garda with a guided St. Mark’s walk, Rialto Bridge time, lagoon cruise, plus hours to roam.
Most Popular“Guide was knowledgeable, very interesting, enthusiastic and friendly. Bus was comfortable and the driver very helpful and good. Arrived on time and dropped off on time. Highly recommended.”
Venice lagoon boat tour with Murano glassblowing, Burano lace and colorful houses, plus Torcello and Devil’s Bridge—about 6 hours.
“The boat was very overbooked and we were left standing behind the boat driver as not even standing space below. The boat driver who was extremely rude didn’t even have the manners to ask us to squeeze somewhere else whilst he pulled the gang way in just nastily pushed us and pulled it over our…”
Skip Venice crowds on a lagoon day to Murano, Burano and Torcello. Motorboat ride, glass visit, free time. 6 hours, $94.
“We really enjoyed it. It was exactly as advertised. I would have liked to have see. More if Murano Island, but the glass blowing demonstration and the sales floor were lovely. We certainly took home several souvenirs.”
Venice to Padua Brenta Riviera boat cruise with guided villa visits at Foscari, Widmann and Pisani, plus locks and swing bridges.
“Liked the tour a lot. Enjoyed visiting three very different villas.”
Venice islands by boat from St Mark’s: Murano glass demo, Burano color and lace, Torcello ruins and legends in one day.
“All three islands were interesting but we certainly preferred the second and third. The guide was very informative.”
Brenta one-way cruise from Venice to Padua with three villa tours, locks and swing bridges, Oriago stop, plus multilingual guiding.
“This is a fun way to have a relaxing day without the bustle of crowds. The tour itself is good and interesting to actually see the inside of the wonderful old villas. The guide was incredible!! She jumped from Italian, German, English and French with ease. Never did she sound bored-always animated. The meeting place…”
Venice to the Prosecco hills for two cellar visits, guided tastings, and long-view terrace stops with included transfers.
“Our guide was grest. We reslly enjoyed the two wineries but the Adami’s one was our favorite. Sylvia was so passionate about her family business. She described so well how Prosecco was done”
Full-day boat trip from Venice station to Murano, Burano and Torcello with a Murano glass demo, free lunch time and lagoon views.
“Bellissima esperienza guida si chiama Andrea preparatissimo nelle spiegazioni e disponibile ad ogni esigenza”
Full-day boat tour from Chioggia to Murano, Burano, and Torcello with Murano glass demo, optional fish lunch, and free audioguide.
“Despite the fact that we arrived by car at 9:30 a.m. they were delayed a few minutes to allow you to get in. There we thank and apologize for the delay due to very heavy traffic.”
Full-day Venice Lido bike rental for lagoon walls, forts, and quiet beach time. Includes lock, map, phone support; easy ride to Pellestrina.
“The bikes were in good condition and the owner was very friendly and helpful. Would really recommend a bike tour in the beautiful coast of Lido.”
Full-day e-bike rental from Venice Lido to Pellestrina, with lock, map, and phone support. Skip crowds and cruise at lagoon pace.
“Had a wonderful day exploring Lido Total stress free day🚲 beautiful views and deserted beach...and only 10euros for my bike hire.”
Private 6-hour Venice day with Lucia: San Marco, Rialto, Grand Canal water taxi, Murano glass, Cannaregio and the Jewish Ghetto.
“Lucia was incredible! I highly recommend her for your tours. We were only in Venice for a day and a half and she put a plan together for us that was perfect. She coordinated 3 separate tours for us. We saw the Murano Glass factory when we first arrived and Lucia had the guide meet…”
A small-group Prosecco and cheese day from Venice: two winery tastings, family cheese counter, salami lunch, and big UNESCO-area vineyard views.
“We were picked up at Pl Roma and traveled out of Venice into the Prosecco hills. Our guide, Riccardo, was very knowledgeable of the DOCG area as well as history of the areas. We visited a cheese factory and tasted cheese varieties, and learned a small amount of the business. Then we traveled to a…”
Private Prosecco day trip from Venice with a certified sommelier, cellar visits, tastings, comfy transport, and vineyard views.
“My wife and I opted for a private tour and it was worth every penny. Chiara was a fabulous guide from start to finish. With a prompt pickup in Piazzale Roma at 0930, Chiara gave us an overview for the day as we rode from Venice to the Hills. We had three very distinct stops…”
Venice to the Prosecco DOCG hills for expert-led vineyard tastings, included lunch, and a WWII-era bridge stop in a small group.
“I booked an all day solo Prosecco tour with Mario. My intention was to expand upon my wine education (WSET 1 and 2) and experience first hand different wineries in the prestigious Prosecco Conegliano Valdobbiadene wine region. Mario was fantastic and a wealth of information as I continued to ask many questions throughout the day.…”
The basilica, the islands, the canals and the table, and every way to see them.
