The 15 Best Tours in Venice

Venice: Doge's Palace Reserved Entry Ticket - Venetian Gothic, plus Renaissance and Mannerist layers you can actually notice

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

Skip the line at Doge’s Palace in Venice, then use your reserved entry to visit Museo Correr, the Archeological Museum, and Marciana Library.

“Had not been able to visit on my kast several trips to Venice but finally sorted out my schedule. Well worth it! Like walking through time - so much is well preserved and accessible to the visitors. My bad - I cheaped out to save the few dollars but should have upgraded to audio tour. Regardless, well worth the visit.”

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Gondola Rides, Grand Canal Boat Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

Venice: Grand Canal Gondola Ride with App Commentary

2.Grand Canal Gondola Ride with App Commentary

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

Shared Grand Canal gondola with in-app commentary, a 15-minute gondola briefing, Gondola Gallery and VR ride, from $39 per person.

“Very educational and informative. The gondola ride was relaxing and enjoyable.”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Murano, Burano & Torcello Tours, Tour Reviews

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

A half-day boat tour through the Venetian Lagoon to Murano glass, Torcello’s calm ruins, and Burano’s pastel charm, plus free time.

“the trip was really nice, the Burano stop should be a bit longer, perhaps an extra 30 min, apart from it it was perfect.”

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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

Grand Canal gondola with live guide, a short walk for context, then Gondola Gallery VR and 3D boat history. Small groups, no line.

“It was a lovely experience. The timing was great too.”

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

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

Skip the line at Venice’s La Fenice with a 7-language audio guide. Visit the auditorium, Callas exhibit, and more.

“Very well organized audio tour. We especially appreciated that there was always ample seating available along the route so that we could listen to the audio in comfort. It did sometimes take a few moments to find the next part of the route.”

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

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

Priority into Doge’s Palace plus St Mark’s Basilica terrace views. See Bridge of Sighs and New Prisons with a local guide in 3 hours.

“Our family loved the tour and our guide. She was full of enthusiasm and interesting stories of the sites. She was also very considerate of my aging parent’s abilities throughout the tour. Highly recommended!”

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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

6-hour Venice lagoon boat tour to Murano, Burano, and Torcello with a Murano glassblowing demo, panoramic views, and a 10% shop discount.

“+ The guides were friendly, the islands were nice. - The time left on the islands was very short, the seats on boat are uncomfortable for such a long time on the boat. So soft spots only wooden benches”

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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

Murano and Burano boat tour with a glass factory demo, plus free time on colorful canals. Return to Venice in about 5 to 7 hours.

“we loved the trip across and the tour the best part was watching the glass blowing such amazing talent we were mesmerised. Burano was a beautiful island with all of the coloured houses enjoyed it very much”

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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

Half-day motorboat loop to Murano, Torcello, and Burano for glassblowing, Byzantine sights, and lace color, about $25.53.

“The tickets were €25 each, which is reasonable for transport between the islands. However, this is more of a transfer service than a fully guided tour. The guide gives a brief history of each place while you’re still on the boat and tells you what time to return, but they do not walk you around the islands or provide detailed commentary once you get off. The glass factory demonstration in Murano was very interesting and well done. You are given the opportunity to purchase items afterwards with a small discount, but there is no pressure to buy. That part was enjoyable. There is quite a bit of waiting between rides…”

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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

Private boat tour from Venice to Murano and Burano with small-group guides, glassblowing and lace demos, plus time to explore.

“It was a great experience. The guide Alice made our experience perfect. Reading other reviews about the cost and what was expected. In our opinion the private boat with a max of 20 including a guide was an amazing price point. You have the same boat from start to finish so if you want to leave items onboard that is an option. The island demos are more of an exposure not a lesson. Again, the price reflects this. For little more than the public transport a guide is included. Alice’s art history degree, her love for her home town of Venice and narration made the tour a treat. The five…”

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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

Shared gondola ride through Venice canals, including Canal Grande near San Marco and Rialto. 30 minutes, about $46 per person.

“We loved our ride in Venice! Well organised:; and the guide collected us from the meeting spot and took us to the Gondola. The ride itself was incredible and so relaxing we wished it lasted several hours”

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

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

Skip the line to Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica, cross the Bridge of Sighs, and see mosaics, prisons, and the terrace.

“We enjoyed the guided tour very much and our guide was very experience and gave good insight throughout the tour.”

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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

A half-day Venice boat trip to Murano and Burano with a Murano glassblowing demo, colorful canals, and free time on Burano.

“lovely boat ride to murano. Glass making experience in the factory was lovely. burano was also sweet. all in all a great half day spent on the tour.”

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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

A full-day Venice lagoon boat trip with Murano glass factory demo, free time in Burano’s colorful streets, and Torcello mosaics.

“Affordable and Brilliant crew (Pink Venice). We will book again.”

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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

Skip the queues and see St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace with VIP options, including possible terrace balcony views over Piazza San Marco.

“Our family traveled through the holidays in Rome, Florence, Venice and Milan. By far our favorite tour. Our guide Helena was terrific in weaving stories and facts to what we were seeing throughout our 3 hour tour. She made it relevant and fun to listen to which made it a fabulous experience. Thank you for your expertise!”

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