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Venice Tours & Activities
Glide through historic canals, cross marble bridges and explore palaces, churches and neighbourhoods shaped by centuries of life on the Venetian Lagoon.
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Top Venice tours and activities
Compare 12 selected ways to experience Venice, with live availability, operator details and secure booking.
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Choose your Venice
Four ways into the destination
Choose the side of Venice that fits your interests, then use the live experiences above to compare the details.
See Venice from the water and understand why the canals remain the city’s essential streets.
Explore the ceremonial heart of Venice through its mosaics, chambers and remarkable architecture.
Step away from the busiest lanes for workshops, churches, collections and lived-in local quarters.
Cross the lagoon for glassmaking, vivid island streets and a different rhythm of Venetian life.
Popular Venice experiences
What to book in Venice
Venice’s most popular experiences centre on gondolas and canals, St Mark’s Square, the Doge’s Palace and lagoon-island day trips.
Venice gondola rides
See Venice from its most famous perspective with a gondola ride through smaller canals and, on some routes, part of the Grand Canal. Private and shared options vary in length and route.
Compare Venice gondola rides ↑St Mark’s Basilica tours and tickets
Explore Venice’s most famous basilica, known for its mosaics and extraordinary interior. Timed-entry and guided options can be especially useful during busy periods.
Find St Mark’s Basilica experiences ↑Doge’s Palace tours
Visit the former seat of Venetian power, including grand state rooms, historic chambers and the Bridge of Sighs. Guided tours add useful context to the palace’s political history.
Browse Doge’s Palace tours ↑Murano and Burano tours
Leave central Venice for the lagoon islands, with glassmaking in Murano and colourful streets in Burano. Half-day and full-day tours make it easier to combine several islands.
Compare Murano and Burano tours ↑Look beyond the icons
Venice reveals its character one bridge at a time.
Beyond the headline sights, quiet campos, artisan workshops and lagoon islands show how this extraordinary city still lives and breathes.
Know before you go
Plan your Venice experience
When to visit
Spring and early autumn offer comfortable walking weather; expect peak crowds around major holidays and summer weekends.
Getting around
Walking and vaporetti are the practical ways to travel. Allow extra time: getting pleasantly lost is part of Venice.
What to book
Reserve the Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s Basilica and popular small-group tours well ahead in busy periods.
What to combine
Pair St Mark’s with Castello, Rialto with San Polo, or devote a half-day to Murano and Burano.
Helpful answers
Venice tour FAQs
Useful information for comparing and booking the experiences displayed on this page.
Are these tours operated by DiscoverEase Tours?
No. The Venice experiences displayed through the GetYourGuide widget are offered by the operators named on their activity pages. DiscoverEase Tours helps you discover them and may receive a commission from qualifying bookings.
Where is my booking completed?
Selecting an activity takes you to GetYourGuide, where you can review live availability, prices, inclusions, operator details and cancellation conditions before payment.
Which experience is best for a first visit?
A small-group highlights or history tour is a useful introduction. Add a food, nature or evening experience according to your interests.
Is hotel pickup included?
Pickup varies by activity. Check the individual listing for the exact meeting point, pickup area and arrival time before booking.
How far ahead should I book?
Book signature attractions and limited-capacity tours early during weekends, holidays and the destination’s busiest travel periods.
Do Venice gondola rides need to be booked in advance?
Not always, but advance booking is useful if you want a specific time, a private ride or a guided experience. Evening and peak-season slots can be more limited.
Can I visit St Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace in one day?
Yes. They are beside each other around St Mark’s Square and are commonly combined on the same day. Timed tickets or a guided combination tour can make the visit easier during busy periods.
What are the best Venice tours for first-time visitors?
A St Mark’s Square or history-focused walking tour is a strong introduction. Add a gondola ride for the classic canal experience and a Murano or Burano trip if you have extra time.
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