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

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  • Two of the Venetian Lagoon's most profitable islands are Murano and Burano.
  • One grew rich from blowing glass and the other from weaving lace. Read more
  • This is an opportunity to visit original workshops of each craft.

    • What You'll Do:

  • Cruise across the Venice Lagoon to Murano and Burano.
  • Enjoy a guided tour and free time on each island.

    • What It Includes:

  • Return transport by boat.
  • Visit to glass and lace workshops.
  • Bilingual tour guide.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • The Murano Glass and Burano Lace tour has received very positive customer reviews.
  • Reviews have said that the tour guides are "exceptional " and the overall tour is "fascinating.

    • Is It Right:

  • This will appeal to a variety of people and to all ages.
  • Artists and craftsmen will particularly enjoy it.
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Murano, Burano and Torcello Day sightseeing tour

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  • A half day boat trip to visit 3 of Venice\'s islands, Murano, Burano, and Torcello.
  • Spend approximately 45 minutes on each island. Read more
  • A multilingual guide gives information during your boat journey.

    • What You'll Do:

  • See a glass blowing demonstration in Murano with free time to shop and explore.
  • See the lace making and colourful painted houses in Burano.
  • Visit Torcello cathedral and other architectural sites.

    • What It Includes:

  • Return boat trip from Venice to the 3 islands.
  • Glass blowing demonstration on Murano.
  • Commentary onboard from an English speaking guide.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Excellent, well paced and plenty to see.
  • The photo opportunities were plentiful and it gave us a good opportunity to do a bit of cruising on the water without having to fork out a small fortune.
  • This was a very nice tour of some of the islands of Venice. I truly recommend it.

    • Is It Right:

  • A great way to get an overview of the top 3 outer islands in Venice.
  • Perfect if you\'re limited on time but still want to see the highlights of these iconic locations.
  • A photographer\'s dream, Burano particularly!
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Private Cruise: Murano and San Francesco del Deserto Islands

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  • Leave behind the chaos of San Mark's Square. Board an elegant Bora boat for a private trip to Murano. Get away from the chaotic city center and visit the island of San Francesco del...Read more
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Welcome to Venice Small Group Tour: Basilica San Marco & Gondola Ride

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  • A tick in the bucket list with a Gondola ride that cruises off the many canals in Venice.
  • Walking through the beautiful lagoon, visiting the "must-sees touristy places and discovering the unexplored spots. Read more
  • Knowing more about the rich Venetian culture and history from an expert.

    • What You'll Do:

  • The tour begins with a walk, with a guide, from St. Mark's Square to Rialto Bridge.
  • The itinerary includes a visit to the iconic Doge's Palace, Rialto Bridge, Church of Miracles, Malibran Theatre, house of Marco Polo and Scuola Grande di San Marco (main hospital of Venice).
  • The highlight of the trip is the visit to Byzantine faAcade (the Golden Pall) at St. Mark's Basilica. You can have a closer look at the 4,000 gilded mosaics.
  • The guide will also lead you to the Rialto Fish Market which will give you a sneak peek into the local cuisine and produce.
  • The tour wraps up with a ride in a 30-minute ride in a Gondola. The ride presents the view of Basilica della Salute of Baroque architecture.

    • What It Includes:

  • A knowledgeable English speaking guide.
  • Headsets.
  • A Gondola ride.
  • Skip the ticket line as the tour includes tickets to St Mark's Basilica.
  • Entry/Admission to the Basilica di San Marco.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • A must-do when you are in Venice.
  • A wonderful and knowledgeable guide.
  • Delighted with their gondola ride.

    • Is It Right:

  • Right for anybody who wants to know more about the history of Venice while exploring the city on foot and in the canals.
  • Anybody who can walk and are not wheelchair users.
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Venice Highlights: Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica, and Walking Tour - T123

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  • San Marco District is the most popular area in Venice but few tourists actually leave the main square.
  • This is an opportunity to tour the streets around San Marco Square as well as visiting the cities top 2 attractions. Read more

    What You'll Do:

  • Tour the San Marco district with an experienced local guide.
  • Visit the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica.
  • Don't waste time waiting in line.

    • What It Includes:

  • Entrance fees.
  • Skip the line.
  • Bilingual guide.
  • Walking tour.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • There are mostly positive reviews for this half-day tour.
  • Comment's point out that fast track entrance will save you a lot of time so this is useful if you're on a city break.

    • Is It Right:

  • Right for people interested in learning about the city.
  • Family friendly and good for individual travellers.
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Best of Venice, Grand Canal & St Mark's basilica

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  • A combination of sightseeing over land and over water.
  • This is an opportunity to see all the of the best parts of the Floating City in a compact half-day tour. Read more

    What You'll Do:

  • Visit the highlights of Venice on a walking tour of the city.
  • Take in the grandeur of San Marco Basilica.
  • See the city like a Venetian on a classic riverboat.

    • What It Includes:

  • Walking tour.
  • Canal cruise.
  • Bilingual tour guide.
  • Skip the line to St. Mark's Basilica.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Some comments have said that this tour is a good investment for seeing the sights of Venice.
  • Generally participants are very pleased with this tour, reviews often praise the tour guides and say that they enjoy the walking and boating combo.

    • Is It Right:

  • Good for people visiting Venice for the first time, this tour will give you a comprehensive overview of the city.
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Tasty Rialto Farmers Market Food Tour in Venice with Wine Tasting & Sightseeing

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  • Venice is much more than cathedrals and gondola rides. Enjoy Venice the Venetian way with food, wine and friends.
  • A 4-hour walking tour of the famous Rialto market place with food and wine tasting and a closer look into their culture. Read more
  • Tantalise your taste buds with delectable "ciccheti and sparkling Veneto bubbles amidst history.

    • What You'll Do:

  • A guided tour through the vibrant market of local produce and their producers.
  • Savour traditional local flavours and wash it down with Veneto's Prosecco.
  • From pastas to delicious seafood and from melt-in-the-mouth polenta to classic desserts, you can enjoy every morsel.
  • Exploring the city of Venice and enjoying lunch at the promenade.

    • What It Includes:

  • Guided walking tour of the mesmerising Venice.
  • Yummy lunch, drinks and snacks.
  • 4 stops at traditional eateries.
  • The food tour includes a rich lunch.
  • The price is inclusive of alcoholic beverages.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • get in the trenches and experience a cross-section of food and wine.
  • Left with a great memoryHighly recommended.
  • A great way to .

    • Is It Right:

  • A great way to know the local ways of Venice.
  • An able person who can walk. Not for wheelchair users.
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Venice: Jewish Ghetto & Cannaregio Area Food Tour: Pasta Wine Gelato and More!

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  • An opportunity to gift your palate the gift of Venice's culinary.
  • An experience of knowing Venice's Jewish ghetto and indulging in the culinary splendour. Read more
  • A chance to visit 6 different eateries that offer the best of food like risottos, pastas, kosher wine and artichoke bottoms.

    • What You'll Do:

  • Cherish the food carnival and let your taste buds get gaga with this 4 hour food affair tour.
  • Enjoy the goodness of coffee at an old roaster and experience the magic of venetian coffee sips.
  • Experience the beauty of canals, bridges, gothic churches and the ambience of Venice while enjoying the must have culinary delicacies recommended by our food scholar guide.

    • What It Includes:

  • Highly professional local guides.
  • Food and wine.
  • Food for vegetarians.
  • Pickup and drop-off at the city centre.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Best tour one can opt for; it is worth every penny.
  • The guide was a scholar of food and local sights.
  • Loved every part of the experience.

    • Is It Right:

  • If food is love then you must take this culinary journey and experience food in its finest form.
  • It's a tour meant for everyone and an opportunity to experience Venice art and food recommended by experts.
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Your Evening in Venice

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  • An opportunity to discover the beauty of Venice in terms of its picturesque view, history, prosecco, culture and every possible thing.
  • A chance to get a real life experience of the splendid Venice's culture and life-style. Read more
  • Enjoy the beauty of the nightlife in Venice and discover the varied experiences Venice has to offer.

    • What You'll Do:

  • Get a chance to experience the rich culture and history of Venice
  • Discover the important places and monuments like Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs.
  • Experience the breathtaking picturesque lagoon at sunset .

    • What It Includes:

  • Free pick-ups from your hotel.
  • Experienced guides to make you understand Venice from a local's point of view.
  • Full refund if cancelled 24 hours prior to the start date of the tour.
  • Drop off at the city centre.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Venice is lovely but the tour made it splendid.
  • The tour guide made our experience so memorable, comfortable and cherishing.
  • A must opt tour for all travel enthusiasts.

    • Is It Right:

  • If you love to spend quality time and are an admirer of historical places, this tour is crafted for you.
  • Breath-taking picturesque scenes, lovely monuments, experiences of a lifetime makes this tour a must for everyone.
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Prosecco wine tour. Half-day. From Venice

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  • An unforgettable walk-through the aromatic vineyards, medieval villages and historic sites along the road between Conegliano to Valdobbiadene.
  • Experiencing the gorgeous abundance of white grapes and the making of the bubbly Prosecco. Read more
  • Visiting a wine cellar with an expert guide, where wine is made with family traditions and with DOCG status and tasting the "best.
  • Visiting the most picturesque spot "Mulino della Croda.

    • What You'll Do:

  • The half-day tour begins with a trip from Venice to Santa Maria in Treviso province, the heart of Prosecco wines production region. The region produces Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG which can be savoured throughout all courses of your meal.
  • The guide takes you through to the vineyard and cellars. The expert will also help you understand the complete process of wine-making from the method of grape pickling to wine making.
  • The trip resumes and reaches the next destination of Molinetto in Treviso province.
  • Molinetto presents a picturesque ancient old mill that stands since the 17th century. It represents the symbol of local rural life.

    • What It Includes:

  • One hour tour in the vineyards to enjoy the world's best Prosecco from the source and 30 minutes tour of the old mill.
  • A light lunch of a variety of cheese and salami with Prosecco Superiore (alcoholic beverage) and bottled water too.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Private transportation.
  • Entry and admission to both Sommariva SocietA  Agricola Palazzo Rosso and Vecchio Mulino della Croda.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Traveller's feel that this tour was the highlight of their holiday.
  • They also expressed that the host was friendly and accommodating.
  • Travellers enjoyed plenty of Prosecco and snacks.

    • Is It Right:

  • Anybody above 18 years (permitted drinking age).
  • A closer look at the Italian rural lifestyle and hospitality
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Doge's Palace Guided Visit and Secret Venice Walking Tour

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  • Discover a more intimate side of Venice on a combined 3-hour itinerary which includes a guided visit of the Doge’s Palace and a walking tour around the Rialto area. Cross the famous Bridge of Sighs and explore the lavish apartments of the Venetian Doges, then stroll picturesque streets and squares in one of the liveliest districts of...Read more
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Armenian Venice: private tour

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  • A particular itinerary following the traces of the Armenians in Venice.
    The purpose of this itinerary is to approach the Armenian culture and historical presence in Venice, become stable from the 12th Century.
    An Armenian-Venetian guide will lead the participants to three of the most important places of Armenian memory in Venice.
    The...Read more
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Essential Venice Private Tour: Highlights of the Floating City

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  • A jaw-dropping treasure trove of art and culture, the charms of Venice could easily occupy you for a lifetime. But if you’re new to the Floating City and want to get straight to the highlights, then our Essential Venice tour offers the perfect introduction to the city known to history as the Serenissima. On our itinerary we’ll be visiting the...Read more
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St. Mark’s Basilica Access & Venice Guided Walking Tour with Gondola Ride

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  • See the top Venice attractions in a short space of time on this comprehensive Best of Venice walking tour! With an expert guide, see sights like Rialto Bridge and St Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco), and then enjoy a tour of St Mark's Basilica, to which...Read more
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Venetian Food and Wine Tour with a Local

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  • Let's experience together the Venetian evening tasting typical aperitifs and local food. Like a friend I will show you interesting spots where to hang out in Venice and how to become a real Venetian.
    Walking around an authentic part of the city, we will enjoy the evening only in local non-tourist bars and restaurants, the same places where...Read more
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