Excursions in Venice
IMPORTANT: A passport is required for admission to certain excursions, please ensure you have it with you.
*The itinerary and duration of the excursions are subject to change.
Other excursions available, contact your travel agent for more information.
GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF VENICE
Duration: 2 hours
Get off the beaten path with a guide and embark on a walking tour through the heart of Venice. Admire Venice’s most iconic landmarks, such as the spiraled elegance of the Scala Contarini del Bovolo, experience the historic ambiance of Campo Manin, and wander through Calle degli Orbi and admire the façade of La Fenice Theatre and the Church of San Moisè. At the end of the tour, you will receive a QR code to download a digital map with 2D images of Venice from the Middle Ages to the 18th century. You can compare some of the most fascinating places and discover how they appeared in different eras compared to today. The tour ends at St. Mark’s Square.
Meeting point: Campo San Gallo, San Marco 1093/B, close to San Marco Square.
PRICE PER PERSON: $41
From April 01 to October 31, 2026
| Departure time | 11:00 and 16:00 |
| Every day | English |
| Departure time | 11:15 |
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday | French |
THREE ISLANDS: MURANO, BURANO AND TORCELLO
Duration: 5h30
Panoramic boat tour to visit Murano, Burano and Torcello, the pearls of the Venetian lagoon. In Murano you will visit a glassblowing factory. Next, you will discover Burano to admire its colorful fishermen’s homes, and enjoy a lace demonstration. Continue to Torcello where the first settlers arrived and was once the most populous island of the region. Entrance fees for the churches in Torcello are not included.
Meeting point: In front of Palazzo Cornoldi, Riva degli Schiavoni 4142 (8 minute walk from Saint Mark’s Square).
PRICE PER PERSON: $52
From April 01 to October 31, 2026
| Departure time | 10:30 |
| Every day | English, French, Spanish and Italian |
Tour does not operate: May 24 and September 06.
Boats are fully covered, the tour operates as scheduled in the event of rain or snow.
VENICE AND GONDOLA RIDE
Duration: 2h30
Step into the heart of Venice with a guided walking tour. Starting from the historic center, your guide will lead you through charming streets and lively squares, avoiding the most crowded routes but still embracing the true essence of Venice. The tour will then bring you to the Rialto Bridge, one of Venice’s unmissable landmarks. From its arch you can admire the Grand Canal. Pause in a traditional bàcaro (Venetian local bar) to enjoy a refreshing Spritz, then continue with a gondola ride into the magical San Marco Basin and greet the charming San Giorgio Island. The journey concludes with an immersive virtual reality experience. With your headset on, watch Piazza San Marco evolve through the centuries and drift virtually along the Grand Canal, an innovative finale that blends past, present, and imagination.
The gondola is not considered private, it is shared with other guests not belonging to the same party – Each gondola can accommodate up to 5 people. The tour will not operate on days the weather does not permit.
Meeting point: Campo San Gallo, San Marco 1093/B, close to San Marco Square.
PRICE PER PERSON: $89
From April 01 to October 31, 2026
Departure times in English – Every day From June 01 to September 30 – Every day | Walking tour at 11:00 and gondola ride at 13:30 Walking tour at 16:00 and gondola ride at 17:45 |
| Departure times in French Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday | Walking tour at 11:15 and gondola ride at 14:10 |
THE DOGE'S PALACE
Duration: 1 hour
Experience a step back in time with this unforgettable visit of the Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale) and with your Skip the Line ticket, you’ll gain immediate access. This building of Gothic art made history for its political power. You will be impressed by the details of the golden staircase and the realism of the paintings depicted by the artists. Your guide will lead you to the renowned Bridge of Sighs, a somber passageway that connects the palace to the dark and damp prison cells. Finally, enjoy a self-guided visit to the Royal Palace in St. Mark’s Square.
Meeting point: Calle de le Rasse 4536, Venice.
PRICE PER PERSON: $96
From April 01 to October 31, 2026
| Departure times in English | 12:00 and 15:15 according to the dates available upon request |
| Departure times in French | 11:00 and 15:00 according to the dates available upon request |
THE DOGE’S PALACE, ST. MARK’S BASILICA AND THE BRIDGE OF SIGHS
Duration: 1h30
Visit one of the most majestic cathedrals in the world, St. Mark’s Basilica. Enjoy a guided visit to admire this masterpiece of byzantine art, its gold mosaics and marble floors. Afterwards, experience a step back in time with this unforgettable visit of the Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale). You will be impressed by the details of the golden staircase and the realism of the paintings depicted by the artists. Next, the guide will take you to the Bridge of Sighs, a passageway that will lead you directly to the dark prison cells of the Doge’s Palace. Lastly, visit on your own the Old Royal Palace in St. Mark’s Square.
Meeting point: Calle de le Rasse 4536, Venice.
PRICE PER PERSON: $144
From April 01 to October 31, 2026
| Departure time | 11:15 and 14:30 according to the dates available upon request |
| Monday to Saturday | English |
| Departure time | 10:15 and 14:15 according to the dates available upon request |
| To be confirmed | French |
*The tour will not operate on: April 02, April 03, April 25, June 02 and August 15, 2026.