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The 15 Best Tours in Venice

335 tours  ·  from $5

Three days or a fortnight, the problem does not change: one small city, far too many timed tickets. The 15 below are the days that earn their place, priced and timed, with the whole catalogue underneath when you want to dig.

Venice: Doge's Palace Reserved Entry Ticket - The golden staircase and ceremonial rooms
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Venice: Doge’s Palace Reserved Entry Ticket

1.Doge’s Palace Reserved Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 42,716 reviews · 1 day · from $41Our pick

Use this one-day reserved ticket to enter Doge’s Palace in St. Mark’s Square without the main ticket queue. Explore the Gothic palace, Great Council Chamber, armory, prison route, and Bridge of Sighs at your own pace. Your ticket also covers Museo Correr, the National Archaeological Museum, and Marciana Library, but no guide or audio tour is included.

“Visiting the Doge’s Palace was an unforgettable experience, where history and architecture blend into one magnificent whole. The ornate halls and stunning frescoes truly showcase the grandeur of Venice. Walking across the famous Bridge of Sighs added an extra emotional touch. It’s definitely a must-visit for anyone who loves history and art.”

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Venice: Grand Canal Gondola Ride with App Commentary - Meeting near St. Mark’s Square
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Venice: Grand Canal Gondola Ride with App Commentary

2.Grand Canal Gondola Ride with App Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 18,908 reviews · from $39

Take a shared 30-minute gondola ride past La Fenice, the Grand Canal, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Salute, and Punta della Dogana. A host introduces the boat and its traditions, while app commentary and a Gondola Gallery with VR add useful context. Gondolas hold up to five people.

“Me and my husband really enjoyed the ride and also the information that they gave us on the walk would highly recommend”

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Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands - Murano: glass, shops, and a short first stop
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Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 15,699 reviews · 4.5 - 5.5 hours · from $29

Cruise from near Saint Mark’s Square or Santa Lucia to Murano, Torcello, and Burano. Hear multilingual commentary, watch a Murano glass demonstration, visit a lace shop, and explore each island independently. Bring lunch, since the stops are short and the boat runs on a strict schedule.

“It was bit difficult to find the exact location, better to provide google map location to reach fast. Thanks for the tour to allow to get into the next trip though I was late.”

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Venice: Grand Canal by Gondola with Live Commentary - La Fenice and the smaller canals
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Venice: Grand Canal by Gondola with Live Commentary

4.Grand Canal by Gondola with Live Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 13,681 reviews · from $44

Join a short walking introduction, then share a gondola for a 30-minute ride through Venice’s side canals and Grand Canal. Guides such as Emma, Beatrice, Aurora, and Veronica explain the city, palaces, and gondola tradition. A gondola-making display and 3D Venice experience follow.

“This was a beautiful photo shoot and the pictures are so beautiful . Filippo Cencin our photographer captured some stunning spots of Venice . These memories will last forever . Filippo Cencin was so helpful and we highly recommend him for your next shoot .”

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Venice: La Fenice Opera House Entry Ticket with Audio Guide - Entering through Venice’s famous opera house
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Venice: La Fenice Opera House Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

5.La Fenice Opera House Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11,742 reviews · 1 day · from $14Best value

Step inside Venice’s La Fenice Opera House without attending a performance. Your ticket includes an audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish, with access to the theatre’s ornate rooms, royal box, exhibitions, and historic auditorium.

“Excellent audio guided tour of La Fenice. Wonderful to view the beauty of the Theatre and explore the additional rooms and paintings which was a nice addition. Thoroughly recommend.”

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Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica with Terrace Access Tour - St. Mark’s Basilica and the climb to the terrace
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Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica with Terrace Access Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10,697 reviews · from $123

Tour St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace with a private or small-group guide such as Federica, Elena, or Matteo. You’ll climb to the basilica terrace for lagoon views, see the bronze horses, cross the Bridge of Sighs, and get priority palace entry. Expect stairs, strict dress rules, and no large bags.

“Amazing experience led by a fantastic English speaking local, Federica. Incredibly knowledgeable, heaps of information delivered with clarity and good humour. A must do experience in Venice.”

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Venice: Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing - Meeting near St. Mark’s
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Venice: Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10,245 reviews · 6 hours · from $28

Cruise from St. Mark’s to Murano, Burano, and Torcello with multilingual host assistance. Watch a short glassblowing demonstration, browse Murano glass, photograph Burano’s painted houses, and explore Torcello independently. This $28 tour offers transport and a taste of three very different islands, but limited free time.

“The glassblowing demonstration was very cool. My wife loved Burano and said it was the cutest town we had been to so far. Great day relaxing on the boat between islands.”

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Venice: Murano and Burano Boat Tour with Glass Factory Visit - Finding the boat at San Marco or the train station
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Venice: Murano and Burano Boat Tour with Glass Factory Visit

8.Murano and Burano Boat Tour with Glass Factory Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 9,527 reviews · from $34

Travel by boat from San Marco or Venice Train Station to Murano and Burano. Watch a glassblowing demonstration, stroll Burano’s colorful canals, and enjoy free time on both islands with a multilingual guide and tour assistant.

“We loved the boat trip out to Murano & Burano and would highly recommend it. The guide on the boat gave us a full commentary on route to both islands, was friendly and informative, highlighting drop off point and times. The glass making display was very unique as was the colourful houses on Burano.”

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Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour - Burano: colorful homes and a very short walk
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Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7,928 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Cruise from Venice to Murano, Burano, and Torcello on a shared motorboat. Watch a glassblowing demonstration, see colorful fishermen’s homes, and visit Torcello’s old churches. Commentary is provided in English, though the guide may also speak other languages during the ride.

“Very knowledgable commentary. Started from St Lucia station close to our hotel. Very convenient. Boat good. Recommend for any newcomers to Venice.”

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Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat - Murano glass: a short demonstration with a long backstory
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Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,580 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $36

Travel by private water taxi from central Venice to Murano and Burano with a guide such as Silvia, Frankie, or Elena. Watch glassblowing and lace-making, browse artisan work, photograph Burano’s bright houses, and enjoy free time in a group of 22 or fewer.

“Frankie was our tour guide so easy and an amazing day. She gave us great history, facts, and allowed us to enjoy our time. Would recommend her to anyone!!”

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Venice: Shared Gondola Ride Across the Grand Canal - From the Royal Gardens to the water
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Venice: Shared Gondola Ride Across the Grand Canal

11.Shared Gondola Ride Across the Grand Canal

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 6,645 reviews · 30 min · from $46

Share a gondola with up to five other passengers and a professional gondolier for a 30-minute ride near San Marco and Rialto. You’ll glide along the Grand Canal, pass La Fenice, and slip through smaller canals. This is a scenic ride, not a narrated tour, and serenades are not included.

“I did this activity as a solo traveller and was fortunate to be on the gondola with only two other people! 30 minutes was just perfect for this journey - enough time to take in the gorgeous scenery and get a real feel for riding round on a gondola with plenty of time to take pictures. There is no interaction from the driver but I don’t think this was needed as I was just taking it all in. I would very much recommend as an affordable way to go in a gondola!”

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Venice: Doge's Palace, St Mark's Basilica, and Pala d'Oro - Doge’s Palace and the machinery of Venetian power
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Venice: Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s Basilica, and Pala d’Oro

12.Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s Basilica, and Pala d’Oro

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6,235 reviews · from $100

Walk through Venice’s political heart with a live guide, entering Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica through priority access. See the Hall of the Great Council, Bridge of Sighs, prison, gold mosaics, museum, and terrace. Guides including Denise, Marina, and Donatella bring the art and history into focus.

“Donatella was an outstanding guide; we thoroughly enjoyed the tour.”

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Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing - Finding the yellow desk near St. Mark’s
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Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing

13.Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6,212 reviews · 4 - 4.5 hours · from $29

Travel from St. Mark’s area to Murano and Burano in 4 to 4.5 hours. Watch a glass master work, browse the factory gallery with 10% off, then stroll Burano’s colorful streets. Multilingual guides, including Eva and Francesca, share commentary from the boat.

“Excellent amount of time on both islands. Would recommend”

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Venice: Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Glass Factory Tour - Murano: glass, heat, and limited free time
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Venice: Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Glass Factory Tour

14.Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Glass Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,563 reviews · from $40

Spend 6.5 to 7.5 hours cruising from Venice to Murano, Burano, and Torcello. You’ll watch a short glassmaking demonstration, enjoy free time for shopping and food, and hear multilingual commentary from your guide aboard the boat.

“It’s well planned and you get enough time on all islands but you only have the guide on board and in 5 languages so it completely lacks any personal touches.”

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Legendary Venice: Doge's Palace, St Mark's & VIP Terrace Access - Doge’s Palace and the machinery of Venetian power
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Legendary Venice: Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s & VIP Terrace Access

15.Legendary Venice: Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s & VIP Terrace Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,033 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $76

See Venice’s golden Basilica and grand Doge’s Palace in 2 to 3 hours. Your English-speaking guide covers mosaics, rulers, prisoners, and the Bridge of Sighs. Choose the 8 AM early-entry tour, a terrace visit, a private group, or Spanish guidance.

“This tour was amazing! Our guide Sara really knew the history and did a great job explaining it. We did add on the terrace and would say that was definitely worth it.”

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