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It's easy to get lost exploring the narrow alleys and winding canals of Venice. From St. Mark's Square to the water-lined streets and Rialto Bridge, there's plenty to take in on a guided walking tour of this historic city. Here are your options.
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- Learn the history and experience the culture behind one of Italy's most important cities.
- The majority of Venice walking tours also include a gondola or water taxi ride so you can explore from multiple vantage points.
- Tours with skip-the-line access at St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace allow for more time to enjoy the sights.
- Tours are generally about three hours in duration.
Themed Walking Tours
To focus your sightseeing, choose a themed walking tour. Visit the lesser-known corners of Venice with a guide on a hidden gems tour, or opt for a spooky ghost tour to learn about the storied characters of the city. Foodies can taste local flavors on a culinary tour of the Jewish Ghetto or a walking tour that runs through Venice’s markets and wine bars.
Walking Tours with Priority Sightseeing Access
To focus your sightseeing, choose a themed walking tour. Visit the lesser-known corners of Venice with a guide on a hidden gems tour, or opt for a spooky ghost tour to learn about the storied characters of the city. Foodies can taste local flavors on a culinary tour of the Jewish Ghetto or a walking tour that runs through Venice’s markets and wine bars.
Walking Tours with Priority Sightseeing Access
If you want to get inside Venice’s top sites but have limited time, choose a walking tour that includes skip-the-line attraction access. Dodge the crowds at the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica to maximize your sightseeing time and gain historical insight from your guide. Some walking tours also tack on a gondola ride or water taxi trip up the Grand Canal for an iconic Venetian experience.
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Venice Sightseeing Walking Tour with a Local Guide
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Explore the hidden corners of Venice on this walking tour and benefit from local knowledge. Stroll with a small group to the city square of Campo Santa Margherita, see the Scuola Grande di San Rocco, and visit the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari. Then cross the Rialto Bridge and walk past the Marco Polo House to St. Mark's Square. Upgrade for a private tour.
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$22.75
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$22.75

Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride
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Explore the famous sites and hidden charms of Venice on this walking tour, followed by a ride through the city’s canals on an iconic gondola. Follow your local guide through a romantic maze of surrounding backstreets to discover some of Venice’s lesser-known gems. Learn the fascinating history of Venice as you wander through narrow alleys and over stone footbridges, and then hop aboard a Venetian gondola for a leisurely ride along the Grand Canal.
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$46.54
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Legendary Venice St. Mark's Basilica with Terrace Access & Doge's Palace
1927
Delve into Venetian history on this tour that showcases two of the city's most iconic structures and sheds light on the stories behind them both. Enjoy skip-the-line access to both popular attractions. Your first stop is legendary St. Mark's Basilica. Wander around the mosaic-covered interior and Byzantine treasures while a local guide fills you in on how this collection came to be. Enjoy the stunning view on Piazza San Marco with your special access to St Marks' balcony, then continue to the Doge’s Palace to explore the former political heart of Venice.
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$87.91
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Murano & Burano Islands Fully Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat
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Explore the intricacies of two famed Italian handicrafts on a fully guided day trip from Venice to the nearby islands of Murano and Burano with a small group of up to 20 people. Watch centuries-old glassblowing techniques in Murano, and marvel at the detailed stitches of exquisite Burano lace. Your knowledgeable guide will share the history of these two artisan islands while you visit local workshops and wander the picturesque streets.
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$38.27
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Eat Like a Local: 3-hour Venice Small-Group Food Tasting Walking Tour
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There’s much more to Italian food than pizza and pasta, and this Venice tasting tour offers a delicious introduction to Venetian cuisine. Get an insider’s perspective on where to drink and dine in the city, and sample an array of local specialties including fresh seafood, homemade gelato, traditional Venetian cookies, and regional wines.
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$87.30
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The Real Hidden Venice
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Discover a side of Venice many tourists never see with this 'secret Venice' walking tour. Join your Venetian guide for a stroll through authentic local neighborhoods and past captivating hidden gems. Delve into the history and lore of the Jewish Ghetto, Cannaregio, and San Polo districts, stopping to admire its quiet canals and tiny artisan workshops that still handcraft traditional masks and gondolas.
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$40.34
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Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour
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Visit Torcello, Murano, and Burano—three islands in the Venetian Lagoon—on this tour from Venice by motorboat. With a guide, watch glass being blown at a Murano glass factory, see historical cathedrals on Torcello, and admire exquisite handmade lace on Burano. This is a great way to see more than just the central sights of Venice and enjoy a cruise on the water. Select a departure time when booking.
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$25.86
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Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica Tour
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Visit two of the most popular attractions in Venice on this guided tour of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Listen to your guide's commentary clearly with provided headsets and avoid hours-long queues with skip-the-line admission tickets. Entrance tickets to the Doge's Palace are also included for a hassle-free tour.
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$99.46
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Venice Walking Tour of Most-Famous Sites Monuments & Attractions with Top Guide
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See Venice’s tucked-away places as well as don’t-miss monuments on this walking tour. Your guide shares unusual stops not typically found on the tourist path, starting in Dorsoduro, the university district. Learn about the city’s history at sites like the Rialto Bridge and Marco Polo’s home, then meander through Campo San Giovanni e Paolo up to Piazza San Marco. Opt for a small group or upgrade to a private tour.
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$14.48
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Best Venice Tour with Skip-the-Line St Mark’s Basilica & Grand Canal Boat tour
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See the best of Venice in a day on a tour that combines a guided walk with a cruise along the bustling Grand Canal. Hear the history of St. Mark’s Square and Rialto Bridge from a guide, and visit St. Mark’s Basilica with a skip-the-line ticket to beat the long admission lines. Discover the tucked-away treasures of Venice’s backstreets and charming canals, and then finish on a high note: a water taxi cruise on the Grand Canal.
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$123.08
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$123.08
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Morning Walking Tour of Venice Plus Gondola Ride
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Combine a morning walk through Venice with a gondola ride for the perfect Venetian day. Get to know the canal city better with a guided tour led by an experienced local. Then watch the sights drift by from the water as you cruise through Venice in a gondola. This combined tour is an excellent way to experience Venice.
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$65.47
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Skip the Line: Best of Venice Walking Tour with St Mark's Basilica
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Discover the awe-inspiring St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice without the headache of long lines. Head to the front of the queue with your expert guide and step inside to admire the cathedral’s glittering gold mosaics and embellished domes. Explore other architectural highlights of St. Mark’s Square and learn about Venice’s history as a seafaring superpower and Italian cultural capital. You also escape to quieter backstreets of Hidden Venice to visit lesser-known attractions and gain insight into daily Venetian life.
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$46.54
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Venice In a Day: Basilica San Marco, Doges Palace & Gondola ride
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First time in Venice? Maximize your time in the city with a full-day itinerary that ticks off all the most memorable attractions. Stroll across the Rialto Bridge and browse the lively Rialto fish market, then hop aboard a traditional gondola for a romantic cruise along the Grand Canal. Next, access St. Mark’s Basilica and gaze down over the city from the cathedral’s rooftop terrace. Finally, enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the grandiose Doge’s Palace. This small-group tour is limited to 20 people ensuring a personalized experience.
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$143.77
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Venice Legends, Anecdotes and Ghost stories tour
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As night falls on Venice and the crowds disappear, discover the city’s darkest secrets on this devilishly entertaining ghost tour. Wander through narrow passageways and past the blackened, vacant canals to uncover Venice’s haunted history. Listen to your ghost-hunter guide spin tales about the sinister deeds and tragic ends of the figures who once walked the streets—some of whom are believed to still wander as restless spirits.
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$36.20
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$36.20
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Unusual Venice Walking Tour
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Historical walking tour to discover the hidden Venice: the guide will show you secret corners and marvelous highlights.
Stroll through the off beaten-track parts of Venice with an unusual walking tour. The amazing experience will bring you to the ancient heart of Venice: Campo Santa Maria Formosa with the baroque façade of its ancient church, and the Rialto Bridge area, the medieval center of the city.
You will be accompanied through calli, campi and palazzi in an exciting journey through the secrets of Casanova and the treasures taken from Constantinople.
Discover the famous Marco Polo's House, the Fenice Theatre and many other buidings!
An the last but not the least: find out mysteries and legends of St. Mark’s Square and its breathtaking monuments.
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$22.75
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Skip the Line Venice Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica Tour - T23
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View two highlights of St. Mark’s Square in Venice without waiting in the main entrance lines on this walking tour. Bypass the ticket lines at the Doge’s Palace to see its gilded rooms, and cross the Bridge of Sighs to the prison building as you learn about the 1,000-year history of Venice’s republic. Then, tour St. Mark’s Basilica to admire the mosaics and treasures of this Byzantine masterpiece. Admission fees included.
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$86.88
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$86.88
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St Mark's Basilica After-Hours Small Group Tour with Optional Doge's Palace
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See the wonders of Venice's St. Mark's Basilica without the crowds during this after-hours, small-group tour. Learn about the basilica's famed mosaics from your guide and explore the crypt below the church to see where St. Mark's remains are said to lie. Upgrade to see the Doge's Palace after the basilica and wander the former home of the Venetian Republic's government.
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$101.36
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Skip-the-Line: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Guided Small-Group Tour
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The entrance lines at Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica can sometimes feel like they last forever. Bypass the annoyance of waiting in long queues by prebooking this Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica Skip-the-Line Small-Group Tour. Perfect for those with a limited time in Venice, you’ll visit both big attractions with a guide leading the way and loading you with historical info you wouldn’t hear otherwise.
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$71.37
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Venice Walking Tour plus Skip the Lines Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica Tours
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Enjoy the best of Venice on this guided walking tour plus skip-the-line entry to the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica. Explore the best that the canal city has to offer, winding your way through narrow alleys, and see Venice's top attractions.
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$130.76
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Experience Venice like a Local: 5 Cicchetti & 5 Wines
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Taste your way through the backstreet bars of Venice on this delicious food and wine tour. Follow your local guide to different ‘enotecas’ (wine bars) to discover where local Venetians go to drink and mingle. At each stop, sample regional wines and Prosecco served alongside plates of the popular Venetian appetizers called ‘cicchetti.’ Group size is limited to 12 to ensure a personalized experience.
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$84.65
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Venice Super-Saver: Doge’s Palace, Walking Tour & Grand Canal Boat Tour
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Book 24h in advance and Explore the best of Venice at a 10% discount with this Super Saver combo of three popular tours. Skip the line at the Doge’s Palace, where you can wander through ornate public rooms and across the notorious Bridge of Sighs. You’ll also head to the front of the long queue at St Mark’s Basilica to tour the dazzling interior of this Byzantine masterpiece and enjoy a guided walking tour of Venice’s hidden gems. Finally, cruise down the Grand Canal aboard a motorboat and soak in the majestic passing scenery.
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$195.48
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$195.48
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Venice: Private Tour with a Local Guide
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Swap the schedules and historical focus of conventional tours for a private walking tour of Venice with a local who’ll show you the city like a friend. Tell them what you fancy doing, and enjoy a personalized tour enriched by their grassroots knowledge. Explore often-overlooked neighborhoods; discover sights and eateries favored by locals; and get transport and cultural pointers to help ensure you get the most from your visit.
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$46.54
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Venice Private Food Walking Tour With Locals: 10 Tastings
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Explore Venice without the hassle of researching or planning on a food tour with multiple food and alcoholic beverage tastings, from fresh mozzarella to prosecco. Booking a private tour ensures the full attention of your guide, who provides little-known facts about Venice’s history and robust food scene as well as recommendations for the duration of your visit. A range of departure times is available for your convenience.
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$194.45
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$194.45
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Venice Semi-Private Tour of Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's | with Private Option
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Venice’s blockbuster attractions on St. Mark’s Square are among the most visited in Italy. With this semi-private tour, you can skip the long lines to enter Saint Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace and enjoy a more intimate visit with a small group and guide. Avoid the worst of the crowds and take a deep dive into the impressive art and fascinating history of these religious and civic landmarks.
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$114.93
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