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.
“Took this tour on New Years Day. The tour was not bad. We found the tour company without a problem per their instructions. It was cold. A heater would have made the experience more comfortable given the dropping temperatures. The tour personnel would leave the windows open despite the falling temperatures. I wish we could…”
Skip Venice crowds on a lagoon day to Murano, Burano and Torcello. Motorboat ride, glass visit, free time. 6 hours, $94.
“Great tour and the tour guide very informative. Great views. The glass making was a highlight and a must see.”
Venice to Padua Brenta Riviera boat cruise with guided villa visits at Foscari, Widmann and Pisani, plus locks and swing bridges.
“We especially enjoyed Villa Pisano and would have liked to see more villas. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable, patient and able to communicate well in Italian, English, French and German. She was very impressive. The boat had good air conditioning and sufficient, comfortable seating. To reduce the length of the trip: Could the boat go…”
Venice islands by boat from St Mark’s: Murano glass demo, Burano color and lace, Torcello ruins and legends in one day.
“Sonia was wonderful! She was very knowledgeable and seemed very passionate about the subject. We enjoyed it alot!”
Brenta one-way cruise from Venice to Padua with three villa tours, locks and swing bridges, Oriago stop, plus multilingual guiding.
“We were a little disappointed that our tour ended short, at Stra, because we were told of conditions on the canal...BUT, received a lot of information about history, culture, language, the specifics of the different villas we visited...felt the tour was well organized, efficient and comfortable, and the lunch optional purchase was good. ...our guide…”
Venice to the Prosecco hills for two cellar visits, guided tastings, and long-view terrace stops with included transfers.
“We loved the Prosecco tour and wine region! So many beautiful towns we passed along the way. The Prosecco tasting and tour was fabulous and our lunch at a beautiful and quaint restaurant was delicious! Our tour guide/chauffeur Stefania is the best. She made sure our day was a memorable one. Thank you 👏😁👍”
Full-day boat trip from Venice station to Murano, Burano and Torcello with a Murano glass demo, free lunch time and lagoon views.
“Easy to find the meeting place. Value for money. Very friendly tour guide. Nice restaurant. Love Viator service👍👍👍”
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 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.”
Full-day Venice Lido bike rental for lagoon walls, forts, and quiet beach time. Includes lock, map, phone support; easy ride to Pellestrina.
“Exactly what I wanted. A low-key storefront, two simple bikes and a map. The manager was accommodating and gave us some helpful tips before we left. we went around the island and enjoy the contrast between the beach, ocean side, and the lagoon side.”
Private 6-hour Venice day with Lucia: San Marco, Rialto, Grand Canal water taxi, Murano glass, Cannaregio and the Jewish Ghetto.
“Lucia toured us privately in Venice for the full day and was absolutely fantastic. We spent most of the day in the Jewish Ghetto, as we toured two synagogues and heard about the area’s rich history. We enjoyed a fabulous lunch at one of the two kosher restaurants. Lucia’s knowledge of history and Jewish culture…”
A small-group Prosecco and cheese day from Venice: two winery tastings, family cheese counter, salami lunch, and big UNESCO-area vineyard views.
“If you are looking to get away from the bigger city, away from the crowds, this is the tour you want! Ricardo was a fantastic guide thru the stunning Prosecco region and guided us thru towns and areas we would have never seen had it not been for this tour! My husband and I joined…”
Venice to the Prosecco DOCG hills for expert-led vineyard tastings, included lunch, and a WWII-era bridge stop in a small group.
“Venice is gorgeous, but it is a lot! Rachel (a now-native from Ohio) and her husband Mario enhanced our experience and made our (family of five with young adult/teens) three-day, post-cruise visit to this beautiful but crowded city SOO much easier. From our transfer from Trieste (during the G7 Summit - the city was all…”
Spend a full day from Venice learning Amarone wine basics with a top guide, included lunch, tastings, and small-group attention.
“What a fabulous day!! Our tours were amazing! Mario did an amazing job! His knowledge of wine and the area was vast! He made the day fun. We visited some great small wineries that were just the best. We had lunch that was so delicious! I can’t rave enough about Mario and his tour. I…”
The basilica, the islands, the canals and the table, and every way to see them.
