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“From start to finish , pick up on time, amazing guide who was very informative and also very chilled and funny , answered any questions and his knowledge was amazing”
Venice lagoon boat tour with Murano glassblowing, Burano lace and colorful houses, plus Torcello and Devil’s Bridge—about 6 hours.
“It was great visiting the other islands . The price was great and gave us so much freedom. It was a great day to leave Venice and enjoy some more beauty.”
Skip Venice crowds on a lagoon day to Murano, Burano and Torcello. Motorboat ride, glass visit, free time. 6 hours, $94.
“It’s a great trip if you want a quick tour of the islands and you’d like travel included. Guides were friendly.”
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.
“excellent guide and great way to understand Venice and Padova. The visits to three very different Venetian villas gave a good insight into how its elite escaped the busy city.”
Venice to the Prosecco hills for two cellar visits, guided tastings, and long-view terrace stops with included transfers.
“Stephanie took a very good care of us. This was the best tour we had in one week in Venice and we took a couple. We loved the winery, the restaurant and the gorgeous views!”
Full-day boat trip from Venice station to Murano, Burano and Torcello with a Murano glass demo, free lunch time and lagoon views.
“This day trip was good fun. The biggest benefit of this trip are the multiple pickup locations. We chose a pickup close to our hotel and were dropped back there after the trip. This trip allows enough time on each island to enjoy what there is. On the way back e had the most stunning…”
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.
“We booked a private tour with Lucia for two different experiences, (i) treasury hunt with our daughter (9 years old) and (ii) a deeper tour of the Jewish Gheto for a separate part of the family. Lucia was fantastic for both tours. She was able to keep the interest level of our daughter very high…”
A small-group Prosecco and cheese day from Venice: two winery tastings, family cheese counter, salami lunch, and big UNESCO-area vineyard views.
“Our group was met promptly at the designated meeting spot by our guide Ricardo. We were blessed with a beautiful day. Ricardo by design chooses to showcase small, unique family-operated ventures; people with whom he has a long personal relationship. We visited a cheese shop and 2 wineries. The pace of the day was very…”
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.
“Mario was an outstanding tour guide. He was professional and customized the tour to our exact interests. We did a day in Valpolicella, an excellent walking tour of Padua with Rachel and a day in Prosecco. We learned so much about the making of Amarone wines. After that lovely day, we did a walking tour…”
The basilica, the islands, the canals and the table, and every way to see them.
