VENICE
The Venice shortlist.
The 15 most popular full-day tours 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.
Guided day trip from Lake Garda to Venice with air-conditioned bus, private lagoon boat transfer, St. Mark’s walking tour, and free time.
Most Popular“Guide was good informative,Venice was beautiful. I would have liked the cost of the boat trip in the information and that it was cash.”
A $36 Venice Lagoon day trip that strings together Murano glass, Burano lace and biscuits, plus Torcello’s Devil’s Bridge and cathedral area.
“The boat was very overbooked and we were left standing behind the boat driver as not even standing space below. The boat driver who was extremely rude didn’t even have the manners to ask us to squeeze somewhere else whilst he pulled the gang way in just nastily pushed us and pulled it over our…”
Escape Venice crowds on a full-day islands boat loop. See Murano glass, wander Burano colors, and visit Torcello on your own.
“It’s a great trip if you want a quick tour of the islands and you’d like travel included. Guides were friendly.”
A full-day Venice to Padua Brenta Riviera boat cruise with guided tours of 3 villas, plus swing bridges, locks, and optional lunch.
“Liked the tour a lot. Enjoyed visiting three very different villas.”
Boat tour from Venice’s St Mark’s area to Murano, Burano, and Torcello. Glass demo, colorful streets, guide talk, about 7 hours.
“It was a bit too long and was too touristy; we did not have enough time on each island and it was encouraged to only shop in the main shops right by the entrance/exit”
Full-day boat cruise from Venice to Padua along the Brenta Riviera, visiting three Venetian villas with a multi-language guide.
“excellent guide and great way to understand Venice and Padova.”
Full-day Prosecco tour from Venice with winery walks, hillside views near Valdobbiadene, and tastings plus lunch.
“Very good tour through the prosecco hills. Beautiful views and wineries. The tour guide was also great, very knowledgeable on the region.”
Full-day boat tour from Venice Santa Lucia: Murano glass demo, Burano lace and colorful houses, Torcello ruins. Mobile ticket.
“I have always been interested on glass blowing. It seems to be simple but the art takes a lifetime to learn, The beauty of the glass created from the simple of act of twirling and blowing is not to be taken astride.”
Full-day boat tour from Chioggia to Murano, Burano, and Torcello with a Murano glass demo, free audio guide, and optional fish lunch.
“Despite the fact that we arrived by car at 9:30 a.m. they were delayed a few minutes to allow you to get in. There we thank and apologize for the delay due to very heavy traffic.”
Full-day e-bike rental on Venice’s Lido with a lock-and-key, lagoon sights, and an easy ferry trip to quiet Pellestrina.
“Der Lido ist zwar nicht das Biker Paradies, aber für einen netten Tag auf dem Rad ganz nett. Man ist hier im Sommer besser mit dem Bike als per pedes unterwegs. Die Verleihstation war top, das Personal sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, mit vielen Tipps für die Tour. eBikes warRead more”
Full-day bike rental on Venice Lido with a lock, phone support, and routes to the lagoon, Murazzi, Malamocco, and Pellestrina.
“The bikes were in good condition and the owner was very friendly and helpful. Would really recommend a bike tour in the beautiful coast of Lido.”
A 6-hour private Venice day with Lucia: San Marco, Rialto, a Grand Canal water-taxi hour, optional Murano, and Cannaregio’s Jewish ghetto.
“Lucia was incredible! I highly recommend her for your tours. We were only in Venice for a day and a half and she put a plan together for us that was perfect. She coordinated 3 separate tours for us. We saw the Murano Glass factory when we first arrived and Lucia had the guide meet…”
Small-group Prosecco and cheese tastings from Venice: 2 wineries, multiple samples, family stops, and UNESCO hillside views in 8 hours.
“If you are looking to get away from the bigger city, away from the crowds, this is the tour you want! Ricardo was a fantastic guide thru the stunning Prosecco region and guided us thru towns and areas we would have never seen had it not been for this tour! My husband and I joined…”
Prosecco DOCG day trip from Venice with Mario: vineyard tastings, a WWI bridge stop, lunch, and AC transport for small groups.
“I booked an all day solo Prosecco tour with Mario. My intention was to expand upon my wine education (WSET 1 and 2) and experience first hand different wineries in the prestigious Prosecco Conegliano Valdobbiadene wine region. Mario was fantastic and a wealth of information as I continued to ask many questions throughout the day.…”
Amarone wine tour from Venice with expert guide, lunch at Trattoria Alla Porchetta, and tastings at small Valpolicella producers.
“The whole day was perfectly planned, two great local vineyards with a real passion for their wines. Everything was sorted including a great lunch and some exceptional wines. Mario provided excellent insight and was a great host - would definitely recommend, thanks for a great day out!”
The historic centre, the lagoon islands and the art the city was built around.
