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Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour
Visit Torcello, Murano, and Burano—three islands in the Venetian Lagoon—on this tour from Venice by motorboat. With a guide, watch glass being blown at a Murano glass factory, see historical cathedrals on Torcello, and admire exquisite handmade lace on Burano. This is a great way to see more than just the central sights of Venice and enjoy a cruise on the water. Select a departure time when booking.
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$24.78
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$24.78
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Legendary Venice St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace Group or Private Tour
Delve into Venetian history on this tour that showcases two of the city's most iconic structures and sheds light on the stories behind them both. Enjoy skip-the-line access to both popular attractions. Your first stop is legendary St. Mark's Basilica. Wander around the mosaic-covered interior and Byzantine treasures while a local guide fills you in on how this collection came to be. Then continue to the Doge’s Palace to explore the former political heart of Venice.
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$97.87
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$97.87
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St Mark's Basilica After-Hours Group or Private Tour with Optional Doge's Palace
See the wonders of Venice's St. Mark's Basilica without the crowds during this after-hours, small-group tour. Learn about the basilica's famed mosaics from your guide and explore the crypt below the church to see where St. Mark's remains are said to lie. Upgrade to see the Doge's Palace after the basilica and wander the former home of the Venetian Republic's government.
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$117.70
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$117.70
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Classic 30-Minute Gondola Ride in Venice
Explore Venice's famous canals on a guided gondola ride through the city. Meander beneath bridges and along quiet, peaceful stretches in a traditional Venetian boat, taking in sights such as the Rialto Bridge and Campo Manin as you go. Join up to five others—along with your expert gondolier—in enjoying one of Venice's most leisurely and original pastimes, and don't miss this chance to experience the Grand Canal from the water.
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$38.41
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$38.41
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Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Venice Carnival Mask-Making Class
Take a course on mask making from a master artisan in Venice, and learn about the history of this ancient tradition. You can choose from a production class or a decoration class, or you can even take both. In the production class, learn how to make your own papier-mâché mask, and in the decoration class, you can paint or use materials to decorate your mask. No matter which option you choose, you get to bring home your creation—just in time for Carnival.
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$70.62
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$70.62
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica Tour
Visit two of the most popular attractions in Venice on this guided tour of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Listen to your guide's commentary clearly with provided headsets and avoid hours-long queues with skip-the-line admission tickets. Entrance tickets to the Doge's Palace are also included for a hassle-free tour.
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$91.68
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$91.68
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regular temperature checks for staff

Venice Must-Sees: St Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Fast Track Tour
See two of Venice's top sights in one tour of St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. Enjoy skip-the-line access to avoid the long lines that typically form outside these important attractions. Marvel at the golden mosaics that adorn the interior of St. Mark's Basilica, one of the finest masterpiece of Byzantine art. Walk through the ornately-decorated halls of the Doge's Palace and imagine life during the Venetian golden age. Immerse yourself in the history of Venice through two of its most important buildings.
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$97.87
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$97.87
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Doge's Palace & Prisons Ticket and Tour
Experience the magnificence and mystery of the Doge’s Palace in Venice with this skip-the-line ticket. Head to the front of the queue with your guide, and then wander through the palace’s ornate public rooms as you learn the history of Venice’s powerful rulers. Admire magnificent interior artwork, including Renaissance masterpieces by painters Tintoretto and Veronese. Explore the palace’s darker side with a visit to the prison quarters and a walk across the notorious Bridge of Sighs.
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$85.49
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$85.49
Price varies by group size
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Venice Super Saver: Skip-the-Line Doge's Palace and St Mark’s Basilica Tours plus Venice Walking Tour
See two of Venice’s most iconic attractions and save 10% when you book them together with this Super Saver. Head to the front of the long queues with skip-the-line access to the famed Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica. Learn the history behind these architectural wonders from your local guide, and explore some of Venice’s lesser-known sights on a walking tour. Complete both tours in the same day with a break in between to spend at your leisure, depending on the operational schedule.
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$110.26
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$110.26
Price varies by group size
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Venice Canal Cruise: 2-Hour Grand Canal and Secret Canals Semi-Private tour
Discover Venice’s hidden gems on a 2-hour cruise through the city’s secret canals. Watch scenes of daily Venetian life as you glide through the lesser-known neighborhoods of Cannaregio, Dorsoduro and the Jewish Ghetto. A guide will share insight into the city’s history, architecture and local legends. For a grand finale, head out into the wider waters of the Grand Canal and float beneath the iconic Rialto Bridge. Numbers are limited to nine people on this small-group tour for a more intimate experience.
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$142.48
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$142.48
Price varies by group size
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Murano Glass Factory Experience: Factory Tour and Workshop
Get an inside peek into the world-famous glassblowing factories of Murano on a 2-hour escorted tour. Meet your guide in central Venice, and ride a water bus across the Venetian Lagoon to the colorful island of Murano. Get a private glassmaking demonstration from a master craftsman, and enjoy time to browse the factory showroom featuring finished works of art. Finally, attend your choice of hands-on workshop to create a take-home piece of jewelry or mosaic using authentic Murano glass.
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$37.17
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$37.17
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Venice Walking Tour plus Skip the Lines Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica Tours
Enjoy the best of Venice on this guided walking tour plus skip-the-line entry to the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica. Explore the best that the canal city has to offer, winding your way through narrow alleys, and see Venice's top attractions.
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$131.33
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$131.33
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Regular temperature checks for staff

Teatro La Fenice Tour in Venice
Step back in time to the golden age of Italian opera with this guided tour of Venice’s Teatro La Fenice. Learn the history and legends of this decadent Baroque opera house, which was once the heart of Venetian high society and hosted performances by masterful maestros like Verdi, Rossini and Bellini.
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$24.78
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$24.78
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

30-minute Private Gondola Ride in Venice
Reserve a classic Venetian experience with a private gondola ride through Venice’s romantic canals. Enjoy a beautifully crafted boat and professional gondolier just for your party as you glide down the Grand Canal and smaller waterways, passing historic palaces and landmarks like Mozart’s home and the Rialto Bridge. Book ahead to guarantee a private ride for you group and avoid the hassle of negotiating a price on the spot.
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$89.60
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$89.60
Price varies by group size
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Venice in one Day combined city tour with Skip the line
If you’re looking to see most of Venice’s well-known sights all in one day, put your trust in this fun combination day tour. This package includes a gondola ride on the Grand Canal, a walking tour of the city, and a boat tour along the city’s most secluded canals. Plus, it gives you a skip-the-line privilege at Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) and at St. Mark's Basilica.
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$197.79
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$197.79
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Venice in a Day Tour with St Mark's, Doge's Palace and Gondolas
Discover several Venetian attractions in one itinerary with this full-day tour. Visit St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, and the Rialto Bridge with an art historian guide leading the way. Stroll along Venice’s romantic canals and climb aboard a gondola for a scenic boat ride. After free time for lunch, skip the line for instant access into Doge’s Palace to see Casanova’s prison cell and walk across the Bridge of Sighs.
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$137.93
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$137.93
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
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Private Guided Tour: Venice Gondola Ride Including the Grand Canal
Enjoy a private ride through Venice’s iconic canals aboard a traditional gondola. On this classic Venetian experience, soak up famous sights like the Rialto Bridge and the ornate Ca’ d’Oro palace while your expert gondolier navigates the beautiful handmade boat through the Grand Canal and other waterways. A friendly local guide accompanies you on the ride to share interesting facts about Venetian history and architecture along the way.
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$464.59
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$464.59
per group
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use

Venice Skip the line Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica guided Tour
The Doge’s Palace and Saint Mark’s Basilica are two of Venice’s most beloved destinations, but the two landmarks can have ticket lines to match. See both landmarks with a private guide on a 2-hour tour that includes skip-the-line access, so you can make the most of your time in Venice.
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$85.49
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$85.49
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Shared gondola ride from San Marco
Our tour is designed and created directly by us, gondoliers, we know this city like our own pockets and we want to offer the opportunity to show the most hidden and exclusive corners that only on board a gondola can be admired. We care about our city and our canals, we want to share it with all of you.
Passengers on board from St. Mark's Area will enjoy the wonders of the small canals within the city, being lulled by the harmony of the water and the stunning view of this city-museum.
Symbol of elegance, tradition and discovery, the gondola will alow to admire majestic architectural masterpieces overlooking the water and beautiful views, from an unprecedented view. Enjoy a shared gondola ride for up to 6 people.
Are you ready to let yourself be lulled by the rocking of the water and immerse yourself in the magic of Venice?
PLEASE BE AT THE MEETING POINT 20 MINUTES EARLIER
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$37.17
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$37.17
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Venice: Private Tour with a Local Guide
Swap the schedules and historical focus of conventional tours for a private walking tour of Venice with a local who’ll show you the city like a friend. Tell them what you fancy doing, and enjoy a personalized tour enriched by their grassroots knowledge. Explore often-overlooked neighborhoods; discover sights and eateries favored by locals; and get transport and cultural pointers to help ensure you get the most from your visit.
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$49.56
Price varies by group size
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$49.56
Price varies by group size
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Venice Murano Island Glass Factory Tour with Glass Blowing Demonstration
Get an inside look into the centuries-old art of glassblowing with a factory tour on Murano Island, home to the world’s finest artisan glass. Tour the facilities at Colleoni Glass Factory and watch a master craftsman shape molten glass through a combination of heat, blowing and sculptural techniques. Visit the factory showroom to see beautiful finished works of art, and receive a special Murano glass souvenir to take home.
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$12.39
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$12.39
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Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

Underground Venice
Beneath Venice’s waterfront palazzos, palaces, and churches lies an underground crypt filled with skulls and a mysterious painted skeleton. This walking tour takes you into the depths beneath Venice, where your guide will show you the hidden tomb—complete with religious frescoes and dark recesses. Then, explore two Venetian districts and learn about the city’s dark history of curses, revenge, and mysterious apparitions.
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$53.10
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$53.10
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Regular temperature checks for staff

Skip the Line: Doge's Palace Guided Tour in Venice
Skip the line for entrance to one of the most important symbols of Venice, the Doge's Palace, during this 1-hour guided tour. Walk through the impressive structure, once the first sight greeting ships coming in from the lagoon, full of gold staircases and paintings by masters like Tintoretto and Veronese. Admire examples of Byzantine and Oriental architecture as you listen to your guide's commentary on an included headset. Entrance fees included.
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$73.01
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$73.01
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regular temperature checks for staff

Venice Deluxe Tour
Explore the magnificent architecture, fascinating history, and rich culture of Venice on a half-day walking tour. Visit landmarks like the home of the great explorer, Marco Polo, the recently renovated T Fondaco dei Tedeschi, the spiral staircase of Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo, and Venice’s vibrant center, Piazza San Marco. Learn the city’s stories and secrets from an informative guide and enjoy skip-the-line access to Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica.
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$148.67
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$148.67
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience