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The 15 Best Tours & Experiences in Venice

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Every tour on this site, one page, best first. Below are the 15 bookings that beat everything else in Venice right now: what each costs, how long it takes, and why it earned its place, with the full catalogue underneath if none of them fits your trip.

Venice: Doge’s Palace Reserved Entry Ticket

Venice: Doge's Palace Reserved Entry Ticket - Getting In Fast: Why the Skip-the-Line Piece Matters in Venice

1.Doge’s Palace Reserved Entry Ticket

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

Skip the line into Venice’s Doge’s Palace, cross the Bridge of Sighs, and use museum entries at St. Mark’s Square for one full day.

“The Doge Palace was fantastic. what beautiful creation and an ornate ceiling. A massive place and cannot imagine how they must have lived then.”

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Venice: Grand Canal Gondola Ride with App Commentary

Venice: Grand Canal Gondola Ride with App Commentary - Finding Venice Tours near San Marco Square (and what to expect at the meeting point)

2.Grand Canal Gondola Ride with App Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 23,020 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $41

Shared Grand Canal gondola with app commentary, quick gondola intro, VR history, and a gondola gallery near San Marco Square.

“The guide was good in communication, and the ride has covered all the small and big grand canal, we got enough time to clicks pictures and enjoyed the scenic view of venice with a very affordable price.”

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Venice: Grand Canal Gondola Experience with Live Commentary™

Venice: Grand Canal Gondola Experience with Live Commentary™ - Gondola Gallery: the fast way to understand what you’re riding

Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands

Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands - Getting There: Where the Boat Leaves and How the Timing Feels

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 15,699 reviews · 4.5 - 5.5 hours · from $29

Half-day boat tour from Venice to Murano, Torcello, and Burano with glass-blowing, factory visits, and free time to wander.

“The trip is really well organised and consists in three main stops in three different island. You have time to explore the little islands, take a coffe and pictures. The only thing I found disgusting was the visit to the Vetro Officine: the owner who explained the process of creating an time of glass was extremely rude and acted as if he was disgusted by the tourists visiting (and paying for this) the Officine. He made some comments in local language very rude, and he cared only in guiding people to the gift shop… disgusting person. The last island, Burano, was magical. So so beautiful. Overall, if you remove these…”

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Venice: La Fenice Opera House Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

Venice: La Fenice Opera House Entry Ticket with Audio Guide - Entering La Fenice: voucher exchange and getting your audio guide

Murano & Burano: Boat Tour with Guide & Glass Factory Visit

Murano & Burano: Boat Tour with Guide & Glass Factory Visit - Getting There: San Marco Cornoldi Pier vs. the Railway Station

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

Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica with Terrace Access Tour - St. Mark’s Square, basilica time, and the terrace views you actually want

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

Venice: Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing - The St. Mark’s Boat Ride: Views First, Host Commentary Second

8.Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10,245 reviews · 6 hours · from $28

Panoramic boat tour to Murano, Burano, and Torcello with live glassblowing in Murano, plus colorful Burano and quiet Torcello.

“The glassblowing demonstration was very cool. My wife loved Burano and said it was the cutest town we had been to so far. Great day relaxing on the boat between islands.”

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Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour - Walking Murano after the demo: churches, mosaics, and canal-town energy

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

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7,928 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25

A half-day motorboat tour from Venice to Murano, Torcello, and Burano, with glassblowing and lace, plus quick stops for Byzantine sights.

“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 & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat - Burano lace and the color of the houses from the canals

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,580 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $36

Private-boat Murano glassblowing and Burano lace plus colorful houses, led by a local guide in a small group from Venice.

“Our adventure on Murano and Burano was a wonderful experience. Rachel our guide was excellent. She was very knowledgeable with also personable as well. I would highly recommend this tour and Rachel as a guide!”

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Venice: Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica Walking Tour

Venice: Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica Walking Tour - Doge’s Palace: Venetian power, painted ceilings, and real drama

Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing

Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing - Meeting Point Reality: The Yellow Desk on Riva degli Schiavoni

Murano, Burano, Torcello: Tour with Guide & Glass Factory

Murano, Burano, Torcello: Tour with Guide & Glass Factory - Meeting points in Venice: San Marco area or Santa Lucia/Train Station

Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat with Glassmaking

Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat with Glassmaking - The Private Boat Ride: Faster Than Wandering, Calm Compared to Crowds