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15 Best Venice Experiences

The Venice shortlist.

The 15 experiences travellers remember most from Venice. The art, the water and the lagoon islands, from the headline sights to the quieter corners.

15 Best Venice Experiences

Venice: Grand Canal Gondola Ride with App Commentary - The 15-minute intro walk near San Marco that sets you up for the ride
Gondola Rides, Grand Canal Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice: Grand Canal Gondola Ride with App Commentary

Venice: Grand Canal by Gondola with Live Commentary - Getting on the water: Teatro La Fenice and the canal turns
Gondola Rides, Grand Canal Tours, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice: Grand Canal by Gondola with Live Commentary

4.Venice: Grand Canal by Gondola with Live Commentary

Grand Canal gondola with live guide stories, a short walking intro, and the Gondola Gallery with 3D and virtual ride in Venice.

4.1

“A must do in Venice. Very educational and a great experience. Our tour guide Beatrix was amazing with explaining everything to us and ensuring we had a good Gondola ride. I would recommend.”

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Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica with Terrace Access Tour - St. Mark’s Basilica: First Floor Access, Bronze Horses, and the Terrace Mindset
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Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica with Terrace Access Tour

Venice: Murano and Burano Boat Tour with Glass Factory Visit - Murano glass factory visit: the demonstration you’ll remember
Cruises & Boat Tours, Murano Glassblowing Experiences, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

Venice: Murano and Burano Boat Tour with Glass Factory Visit

8.Venice: Murano and Burano Boat Tour with Glass Factory Visit

Cruise to Murano and Burano for glass-making on Murano and free time in colorful Burano, with a guided boat ride from Venice.

4.2

“Boat trip to the Murano Glass blowing factory then onto Burano for free time. Well organised and plenty of time at each place and advice of what time you had to be back on the boat. An enjoyable trip”

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Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour - Murano: glass factory viewing plus island sights in one tight stop
Half-Day, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

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

Half-day boat tour to Murano, Torcello, and Burano. Watch glassblowing, see Byzantine churches, and browse lace in colorful streets.

3.5

“Good way to see the islands! A little hectic with all of the different languages being spoken on board and the noise, but if you just want to enjoy the journey and be self sufficient then this is good for you!”

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Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat - Murano Glass Workshop: Watching Once-Secret Techniques Up Close
Cruises & Boat Tours, Guided, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

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

Venice: Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Glass Factory Tour - The Boat Ride: Panoramic Terrace Views and Real Lagoon Time
Murano Glassblowing Experiences, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

Venice: Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Glass Factory Tour

13.Venice: Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Glass Factory Tour

Hop between Murano, Burano, and Torcello by boat, with a Murano glassworks stop and factory demo, plus free time to explore.

4.4

“This was the best way to see the Venetian islands in one day! We also had plenty of time on each island to see everything (they are small so not loads to see anyway!). Burano was our favourite but each island was so unique! The audio on the boat was very hard to hear so…”

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Legendary Venice: Doge's Palace, St Mark's & VIP Terrace Access - Entering St. Mark’s Basilica: skip the line, but follow the rules
Doge's Palace Tours, Tour Reviews, Venice, VIP

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

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

Skip the lines at St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, with optional terrace and early-entry balcony access over Venice. 2–3 hours.

4.5

“My tour was changed the day before. I did not realize it was changed to a 6 1/2 hour tour from a 2 1/2 hour tour fortunately for me, that worked out beautifully. The all day Venice tour is comprehensive with a walking section through the streets, a gondola, a ride, a break for lunch…”

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