Top Veneto Religious Tours

Delve into the lesser-explored corners of Venice with a small-group walking tour through the Cannaregio district and the historic Jewish Ghetto. Gain insights into the city's fascinating Jewish heritage as your guide highlights significant landmarks along the way, such as the Deportation Memorial. For an even deeper understanding, an extended tour option also includes a synagogue visit.

Step back in time to the golden age of Italian opera with this guided tour of Venice’s Teatro La Fenice. Learn the history and legends of this decadent Baroque opera house, which was once the heart of Venetian high society and hosted performances by masterful maestros like Verdi, Rossini and Bellini.

Embark on a detailed tour of Saint Mark's Square in Venice when you book this afternoon guided tour. Visit the Golden Basilica to marvel at its Byzantine architecture filled with golden mosaics and marble flooring. Your guide provides information on its history and describes the biblical scenes represented around the building as you walk around the chapel.

Traveling with children can be challenging, especially when faced with long lines at top attractions. This specially tailored private guided tour for families offers a solution: skip-the-line access to the ever-popular Doge's Palace. Along the way, enjoy child-friendly games and activities, and a chance to also check of St. Mark’s Square and the Bridge of Sighs.

Your adventure begins as you meet your knowledgeable guide near the famed Piazza San Marco, often called the "drawing room of Europe," which is the principal public square of Venice and a masterpiece of urban design. From there, prepare to be dazzled as you step inside and behold a shimmering expanse of golden mosaics that decorate the ceilings and walls, each telling a story of the church's rich heritage. Throughout the tour, your guide will entertain you with tales of the Basilica's past, from its humble origins as a simple chapel to its current grandeur as one of the most stunning religious sites in the world. Learn about the treasures within, including the golden altarpiece, as you explore the first floor of the Basilica. Marvel at its intricate details and exquisite beauty, which blend Byzantine, Gothic, and Renaissance styles in a harmonious symphony of art and architecture. Take advantage of this opportunity to uncover the secrets of one of Venice's most precious jewels.

A relaxed walking tour to bring the Divine Comedy to life in the streets of the Ancient Verona. Get to know Dante as a traveller, poet and human being. The itinerary covers some of the city center’s highlights and off the beaten path places, that Dante loved. The guide will recite a little piece of his book and inspire you with images and words. Immerse yourself into the Inferno with Porta Leoni Roman gate. Continue the troubles of this infernal circle until the main square of Piazza delle Erbe. Admire the beautiful frescos and the statue of Dante nearby. Walk till the river at the bottom of the purgatory Verona hills with its roman theatre. Finally get into the Paradise at Duomo di Verona, experiencing the quiet atmosphere of medieval cloisters. Hear the stories written about Dante, enjoy his life curiosities and visit the city accompanied by a local expert.

Beat the crowds on this small-group tour to San Michele, a tiny island dominated by the San Michele Island Church (Chiesa di San Michele in Isola) and its historic cemetery. Your guide will introduce the cemetery and its monumental tombs, show you the last resting places of Igor Stravinsky, Ezra Pound, and Joseph Brodsky, and showcase the fascinating church. Please note: water bus tickets are at your own expense.

This place is considered the first Ghetto in the entire word, created in the '500, has been the house of the Jewish community for centuries, and it's sill the center of the Jewish culture in Venice. Together we are going to explore the beautiful Campo de Gheto, I will explain to you everything about how this Ghetto was created and why. We are going to see five Synagogues from outside and two of them from the inside. I will talk to you about the suffering of the Jewish people during WWII and we will discover the amazing story of Doctor Giuseppe Jona.

See a different side of Venice with this off the beaten path walking tour, including the Jewish Ghetto and Cannaregio. Follow your private guide to these two lesser-known neighborhoods away from the city center crowds. Learn about the area’s history and hear stories about how Venetians live today. This private tour can be customized according to your interests.

Explore the unique spots of Venice with our guided tour of two famous sites: St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. Enjoy Venice’s rich history and culture as you visit these remarkable buildings. The tour begins in St. Mark’s Square, the bustling heart of Venice. First, visit St. Mark’s Basilica, admire its stunning architectural details, and learn about its fascinating history. Next, head to the Doge’s Palace, which used to be the workplace of Venetian leaders. Get a fast-track entry and explore the opulent rooms adorned with beautiful works of art. Walk across the iconic Bridge of Sighs and reflect on the stories from the past. By the end of the tour, you will have gained new knowledge and excitement to discover more of Venice. Let this magnificent city reveal its history and beauty to you.