VENICE
The Venice shortlist.
The 15 most popular 2-hour experiences in Venice. The ones worth your time in a city with plenty to choose from, each with prices, running times and the operator behind it.
Private 2-hour Venice canal cruise featuring the Arsenale, Jewish Ghetto walk, gondola workshops, and a Grand Canal run past Rialto.
Most Popular“There were 8 of us on this cruise and the boat used only had seating for 3 to 4 outside the cabin. Those seated inside the cabin really couldn't see what the tour guide was discussing/telling us to look at.”
Paddle Venice canals in a small-group 2-hour premium tour with top gear, a guide, photo service, and a lagoon viewpoint, for $133.
“Nice way to see the lagoon and quieter streets sections of venice. Tour guide was friendly and know.”
A 2-hour private walk around St. Mark’s Square with a guide, Bell Tower views, Bridge of Sighs, and basilica terrace or museum access.
“Great tour guide, Elisabetha explained the old and new Venice to us in a varied and exciting way. Bravo!”
Paddle Venice’s lagoon at sunset in a small-group tour with gear, a guided kayak tutorial, and wildlife-focused lagoon storytelling.
“Mike was great- lots of interesting info, comfortable pace and just an all around great morning on the water.”
Private 2-hour Venice walking tour covering St Mark’s Square, Rialto Bridge, canal landmarks, and the Venetian Lagoon with expert guidance.
Private 2-hour Venice family tour with Lucia: treasure hunts from Rialto to St Mark’s, kid rewards, flexible route, optional palace or hidden corners.
“We took a private tour with Lucia upon arriving in Venice and we’re so glad we did. Lucia is so friendly, very knowledgeable and informative and has great communication. She took my family of 6 on a 3 hour tour which combined a boat ride and walking, while playing a fun scavenger hunt game. We…”
A 2-hour private Venice walk through Cannaregio and Castello, past Marco Polo’s house, San Zanipolo, and bacari for cicchetti.
“Thank you for your patience with the children. She did everything to keep their attention and invest them in the visit. Super nice fun! I didn't see the 2 hours go by.”
A passionate 2-hour walk from Rialto to San Marco, mixing markets, art stops, and skip-the-line St Mark’s tips—private and local.
“Great guide, a local so passionate with Venice and its history that you can feel it when he tells the stories.”
A 2-hour private Venice photo walk with one-on-one coaching, secluded corners, famous landmarks, and five portrait moments for phone or camera.
“Very good walk accompanied by Stefano, who showed us lots of tips for taking beautiful photos with a smartphone and showed us lots of nice street corners that we probably wouldn't have seen without him”
Private 2-hour Venice photo walk with Stefano. Get practical phone and camera tips, portrait photos, and a flexible route through San Polo, Santa Croce, Dorsoduro.
“Stefano was excellent. I learned so much from him and our 2 hours flew by. He is the real deal. Published through Getty and other prominent news papers. He is a great teacher and lots of fun. This was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had on a ‘tour’. Worth every penny!”
Private 2-hour Doge’s Palace tour in Venice with priority entry, headsets, and a live guide from the Palazzo Ducale area.
“The guide responded very well to our individual wishes.”
A 2-hour private Rialto walking tour with a gondola ride, lagoon views, and key landmarks including the fish market and Ponte di Rialto.
“Elisa was an excellent host. She was very knowledgeable and friendly and knew the city extremely well”
A 2-hour private walk through San Polo and Rialto, ending at Frari Basilica for art by Titian and Bellini.
“This tour was excellent. Marco was extremely knowledgable about the entire area. He had great tidbits of history, art, culture, architecture, you name it. He was flexible as well as we had taken another tour that covered some of what he had planned on covering but he went with it and added some sights that…”
A private 2-hour Accademia Gallery walking tour in Venice with your own guide, entrance ticket included, English commentary, and tailored focus.
“Outstanding, my favorite two hours of the trip. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. He provided the context and explained details allowing us to truly appreciate this world-class museum. Recommend doing this tour early in your trip as you have the opportunity to better appreciate art throughout the city - especially recommend the Frari…”
A 2-hour Venice kids tour inside Carlo Goldoni’s House with an 18th-century puppet theatre scene and a take-home papier-mâché mask workshop.
“Somewhat "enthusiastic" staff - paint mask without decoration, a pity...would not book this activity anymore”
The historic centre, the lagoon islands and the art the city was built around.
