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15 Things To Do In Venice

The best of Venice, in order.

The 15 most popular things to do in Venice. The Doge’s Palace and the golden basilica, gondolas and Grand Canal cruises, the glass furnaces of Murano and a table of cicchetti, all in one place.

15 Things To Do In Venice

Venice: Doge's Palace Reserved Entry Ticket - Where the palace experience really hits: architecture, stairs, and the Great Council Chamber
Doge's Palace Tours, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice: Doge’s Palace Reserved Entry Ticket

Venice: Grand Canal Gondola Ride with App Commentary - Timing: How Long You’ll Actually Be on the Boat
Gondola Rides, Grand Canal & Lagoon Boat Cruises, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice: Grand Canal Gondola Ride with App Commentary

Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands - Getting oriented on the boat: sound, comfort, and the onboard story
Cruises & Boat Tours, Grand Canal & Lagoon Boat Cruises, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Tour Reviews, Venice

Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands

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

Half-day boat loop through Murano glassmaking, Torcello calm, and Burano’s painted houses, with factory visit and island free time.

★ 4.3

“It is an awesome opportunity to explore the nearby islands for a fraction of price. Two things to improve: - better sound quality on the boat (it was almost impossible to understand anything that was said) - slightly more time in Murano.”

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Venice: Grand Canal by Gondola with Live Commentary - La Fenice to the Grand Canal: Venice’s big sights from a small boat
Gondola Rides, Grand Canal & Lagoon Boat Cruises, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice: Grand Canal by Gondola with Live Commentary

4.Venice: Grand Canal by Gondola with Live Commentary

A guided gondola ride with live commentary in Venice, plus a Gondola Gallery walkthrough and 3D VR-style experience for great value.

★ 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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Venice: La Fenice Opera House Entry Ticket with Audio Guide - Your Visit Flow: Skip the Line, Then Follow the Audio Route
Audio Tours, Guided, Opera & Classical Concerts, Self-Guided Tours, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice: La Fenice Opera House Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica with Terrace Access Tour - Getting into St. Mark’s Basilica from the square
Doge's Palace Tours, St Mark's Basilica Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

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

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

Get terrace access at St. Mark’s, then see Doge’s Palace, Bridge of Sighs, and the New Prisons on a guided tour with priority entry.

★ 4.7

“Matteo is an excellent tour guide. Knowledgeable in the history of the city and proactive in adjusting the tour to accommodate our interests and adjust for crowds. I would recommend Matteo as guide.”

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Venice: Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing - Murano Glassblowing and the 10% Discount That Changes the Math
Cruises & Boat Tours, Grand Canal & Lagoon Boat Cruises, Murano Glassblowing Experiences, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

Venice: Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing

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

6 hours by panoramic boat to Murano, Burano, and Torcello, with a glassblowing demo and a Murano factory discount.

★ 4.4

“+ 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 - Choosing your start point: San Marco area vs Venice Train Station
Cruises & Boat Tours, Grand Canal & Lagoon Boat Cruises, Murano Glassblowing Experiences, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

Venice: Murano and Burano Boat Tour with Glass Factory Visit

Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour - Murano Glass Factory: Watching Glass Blowers at Work
Grand Canal & Lagoon Boat Cruises, 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 motorboat tour of Murano glass, Torcello Byzantine churches, and Burano lace and color, with limited time ashore.

★ 3.5

“The different islands are lovely to visit, but there is very little to do and the time on each island us limited. Sometimes you have to make a choice of either wandering around or stopping for refreshments - 50 mins doesn't allow for both.”

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Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat - Murano glassblowing workshop: watching mastery at work
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: Shared Gondola Ride Across the Grand Canal - Meeting at the Alilaguna Ticket Office: Don’t Lose Time in the Stalls
Gondola Rides, Grand Canal & Lagoon Boat Cruises, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice: Shared Gondola Ride Across the Grand Canal

11.Venice: Shared Gondola Ride Across the Grand Canal

Shared 30-minute gondola ride from the Alilaguna pier through Venice’s back canals and the Grand Canal, passing La Fenice and near Rialto.

★ 3.9

“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…”

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Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing - Panoramic Lagoon Time: The Boat Ride That Sets the Tone
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Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing

12.Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing

Panoramic boat to Murano and Burano with a Murano glassblowing show, free time in Burano, and onboard multilingual commentary for a great half-day value.

★ 4.4

“The boat was late picking us up. The guide’s English was very poor- didn’t know that she was speaking English most of the time! The trip itself was good.”

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Venice: Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Glass Factory Tour - Murano glassworks: what the factory stop really gives you
Murano Glassblowing Experiences, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

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

Legendary Venice: Doge's Palace, St Mark's & VIP Terrace Access - Doge’s Palace: power, art, prisoners, and the Bridge of Sighs
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 lines for St. Mark’s and Doge’s Palace, with optional terrace balcony access and (at 8AM) early entry to empty rooms.

★ 4.5

“Our guide, Paula, was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Venice, St. Mark's Cathedral, the doges, and their palace. I highly recommend this tour. It's quite long and packed with interesting information. Paula speaks English with an accent, but she was perfectly understandable. I highly recommend this experience--particularly if you are a history buff.”

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Venice Islands: Murano Glass & Burano Colors Guided Visit - Murano Glassblowing at Vetreria Artistica Ferro E Lazzarini
Guided, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice Islands: Murano Glass & Burano Colors Guided Visit

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