15 Best Venice Experiences

Doge's Palace Tours, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice: Doge’s Palace Reserved Entry Ticket

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1.Venice: Doge’s Palace Reserved Entry Ticket

Skip the line at Venice’s Doge’s Palace with reserved entry plus access to Museo Correr, the Archaeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana.

Venice: Grand Canal Gondola Ride with App Commentary

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2.Venice: Grand Canal Gondola Ride with App Commentary

Shared Grand Canal gondola with app commentary, hidden waterways, Gondola Gallery and VR history. About 30–60 minutes.

★ 4.1

“We all really enjoyed our trip, lovely to relax and see Venice from the Gondola.”

18,908 reviewsFrom $39by CITY TOURS CO LTD

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Grand Canal & Lagoon Boat Cruises, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Tour Reviews, Venice

Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands

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3.Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands

Half-day boat loop through Murano glassmaking, Torcello calm, and Burano’s painted houses, with factory visit and island free time.

★ 4.3

“This trip was fantastic, loved the glass blowing demonstration in Murano, Burano was great too, Torcello not much there really could of done without visiting that. It was on time and very time efficient. I liked the fact we had free time once we arrived at the Islands to explore at our own leisure. Highly…”

15,699 reviews4.5 - 5.5 hoursFrom $29by Bucintoro Viaggi

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Gondola Rides, Grand Canal & Lagoon Boat Cruises, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice: Grand Canal by Gondola with Live Commentary

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4.Venice: Grand Canal by Gondola with Live Commentary

A guided gondola ride with live commentary in Venice, plus a Gondola Gallery walkthrough and 3D VR-style experience for great value.

★ 4.1

“Our guide Emma was so friendly and enthusiastic about her city. The experience included a short walk and talk as Emma gave us some history of gondolas. The gondola ride was lovely and cheaper than hiring a private ride.”

13,681 reviewsFrom $44.41by CITY TOURS CO LTD

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Audio Tours, Guided, Opera & Classical Concerts, Self-Guided Tours, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice: La Fenice Opera House Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

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5.Venice: La Fenice Opera House Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

Skip the line at Venice’s La Fenice Opera House with a 7-language audio guide. See rooms, architecture, and opera history fast.

★ 4.6

“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…”

11,742 reviews1 dayFrom $14by Venezia Unica by Vela Spa

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Doge's Palace Tours, St Mark's Basilica Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica with Terrace Access Tour

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6.Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica with Terrace Access Tour

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.

★ 4.7

“Touring the church and palace with a guide is well worth the investment. In our case, Mateo, was extraordinarily knowledgeable and offered us insights into both Venetian history and interesting facts about what we were seeing. Leave ample time to find your way to your meeting place. We were late and ended up having to…”

10,697 reviewsFrom $123.48by Bucintoro Viaggi

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Grand Canal & Lagoon Boat Cruises, Murano Glassblowing Experiences, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

Venice: Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing

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7.Venice: Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing

6 hours by panoramic boat to Murano, Burano, and Torcello, with a glassblowing demo and a Murano factory discount.

★ 4.4

“fantastic trip to see the venetian islands and experience the true culture. would definitely recommend”

10,245 reviews6 hoursFrom $28by Serenissima Motoscafi srl

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Grand Canal & Lagoon Boat Cruises, Murano Glassblowing Experiences, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

Venice: Murano and Burano Boat Tour with Glass Factory Visit

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8.Venice: Murano and Burano Boat Tour with Glass Factory Visit

Venice boat tour to Murano and Burano plus a Murano glass factory demo. See colorful houses and enjoy free island time.

★ 4.2

“Boat trip to the Murano Glass blowing factory then onto Burano for free time. Well organised and plenty of time at each place and advice of what time you had to be back on the boat. An enjoyable trip”

9,527 reviewsFrom $34by Il Doge di Venezia srl

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Grand Canal & Lagoon Boat Cruises, Half-Day, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

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9.Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

Half-day motorboat tour of Murano glass, Torcello Byzantine churches, and Burano lace and color, with limited time ashore.

★ 3.5

“Doing this tour is a great way to get a view of the lagoon and closer look at some of the islands that are part of Venice. But it’s difficult to hear the guide on the microphone and the stops are touristy. Recommend taking the vaporetto on your own and exploring on your own.”

7,928 reviews4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $25.53by Bucintoro Viaggi

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Guided, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

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10.Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

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.

★ 4.5

“This boat trip was exceptional. An amazing day with the most brilliant commentary from a local lady. She made it really fun and interesting. The views and visits to the islands were amazing. So glad this trip had been recommended to us before we travelled to Venice.”

7,580 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $36.28by City Wonders Ltd

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Gondola Rides, Grand Canal & Lagoon Boat Cruises, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice: Shared Gondola Ride Across the Grand Canal

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11.Venice: Shared Gondola Ride Across the Grand Canal

Shared 30-minute gondola ride from the Alilaguna pier through Venice’s back canals and the Grand Canal, passing La Fenice and near Rialto.

★ 3.9

“We had a magical 30 minutes. The Grand canal was stunning and our guide was so lovely and made us feel safe. The only thing which could have spoilt it was the queueing system which was a bit confusing but that said, a worthwhile experience!”

6,645 reviews30 minFrom $46by Bucintoro Viaggi

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Grand Canal & Lagoon Boat Cruises, Murano Glassblowing Experiences, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing

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12.Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing

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.

★ 4.4

“Fantastic experience, excellent commentary and both islands were beautiful.”

6,212 reviews4 - 4.5 hoursFrom $29by Serenissima Motoscafi srl

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Murano Glassblowing Experiences, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

Venice: Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Glass Factory Tour

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13.Venice: Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Glass Factory Tour

Boat day trip from Venice to Murano, Burano and Torcello with a Murano glass factory demo and free time on each island.

★ 4.4

“The day was filled with color, friendly people and information about the history of the islands. The shopping was great although we could have used more time on Murano. I particularly loved Burano. So colorful and the shops were very genuine with excellent quality and helpful shop keepers. Torcello was surprisingly interesting. Made some friends…”

5,563 reviewsFrom $40by Il Doge di Venezia srl

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