Day Trips from Veneto to Venice

Tour for cruise passengers from the cruise terminal of Venice. In a flat area, you will visit a Venetian villa with the cellar and taste their wines in a rustic ambience. After the tasting, you will reach an outlet village with important fashion brands.

Private tour to visit the town of Padua and one of the Venetian villas located along the Brenta riviera between Padua and Venice with a professional English speaking driver and a licensed tour guide. Cultural tour to retrace the mainland of Venice.

The Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio designed villas that shape luxury architecture even now and his work around Venice and Vicenza holds UNESCO World Heritage status. This private tour lets you visit three of the finest—La Malcontenta, Villa Emo, and Villa Barbaro—and look at privately-owned Villa Cornaro from outside. Your chauffeur will provide general information as you travel, but visits to the mansions are self-guided.

Get to know the city through the eyes of a local guide. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it to the local for an enlightening introduction to the city. With our private walking tours, you'll skip the mundane historical tours and experience the city through the eyes of a real local. Our local guides are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and insights. The will offer an authentic and personal experience. By the end of the tour, you will feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay. - Private tour for just you and your group - Your guide customizes your tour to your interests and personality - Get a deeper insight into Venice life than possible alone - See Venice through the eyes of a local and discover its hidden gems Choose from 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8-hour tour options.

If you only have a limited amount of time in Venice, this private tour ensures you spend it wisely. Explore the city and Murano by foot and by boat and enjoy the flexibility of customizing the tour to your interests and skipping the line at such top attractions as the basilica of St Mark's Basilica.

You will be able to enjoy a cruise through the Northern Lagoon aboard the oldest working boat in Venice, Lady Betty. Lady Betty is originally used as an Admiral’s launch, this ship was built in England in 1894 under the reign of Queen Victoria and has become the oldest floating ship in Venice. Before moving to Venice in 2019, the majestic former steamboat was completely restored by Dennett Boat Builders on the Thames and converted to hybrid propulsion. This enables you to enjoy the silence of electric propulsion without losing the capability and secureness of a new Perkins Diesel engine as a backup and allowing more power where ever needed.

This gorgeous motorboat, built in 1938 in Sweden and designed by Carl Gustav Pettersson, was built out of Honduras mahogany planks on oak frames and combines pure elegance and beauty with astonishing history. A real eye-catcher from a time when the design language was not driven solely by functionality. The dream boat for wedding couples for full day cruise in the Lagoon.

Welcome to my Venice! * Are you ready to 100% customize your tour and to fall in love with Venice? I am Lucia a local guide, art historian and great lover of Venice, I love sharing the secrets with curious travellers! Let's meet at your place to start our day together! *Allow me to introduce you to the city like a local on a private tour customized only for you, my full day tailored private Venice tour! *This is a private tour, we can fix stops together according to your preferences, book your tour and then we can fix details together exchanging messages! *If you wish I can add a gondola, a sandolo ride to the tour, a visit to a secret garden, a palazzo veneziano or a museum. *Private, personalized tour of Venice with a local guide *Whether you have a clear idea of what you'd like to see and do, or if you're just looking to be surprised, spend your day with me discovering the city at your own pace as we visit all the places that really spark your interest!

A true experience on the Prosecco hills! High quality wines and local products taste!! The excursion will depart directly from Venice's terminal (Piazzale Roma) by van or car (depending on the number of people). We will explore the whole Prosecco DOCG area, its marvelous hills, the Alps in the distance, the green of woods and vineyards between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene. We will spend a wonderful day just like friends seeing also medieval castles, villages, ancient churches and my local favorite places! During the excursion we will stop for tasting local wines and "snacks" in a family-run winery, have a whole lunch in an agriturismo-restaurant with fantastic own productions and taste high quality smooth grappas (Venetian spirit) with "snacks" at the only and ancient distillery on the Prosecco hills (obviously for children there will be other options). Under request there is also the possibility of an artisanal Venetian beers tasting. *FOR PRIVATE TOURS PLEASE CONTACT ME*

Start the tour from Venice and visit the two largest islands in the lagoon on a scenic boat tour. Discover the history of these fascinating places while listening to our local guide who will tell you facts and figures of the most charming little islands of the lagoon. After a gentle navigation you will reach Burano, known for its colorful little houses and lace tradition. You will have plenty of free time to wander and discover the little alleys of this island. We will continue navigation to Murano, the island known for its glass art. Here, following the local guide you will see the Venetian artisan working the glass by blowing, a unique art. You will have free time to check the boutiques or simply relax admiring the landscape. The last stop will be Torcello known for its quit atmosphere and ancient remains of Byzantine era. You will visit Santa Maria Assunta Church and the Devil's bridge. After that, the boat tour will return to St. Marco Square in Venice.

Venice’s “vaporetto” water buses are a unique way to get around the islands, but their slow pace and frequent stops can eat into your sightseeing time. With this tour, zip between the islands by water taxi and to fit in guided visits to three of the most fascinating in a single day. Explore the Murano’s glassblowing workshops, snap photos of Burano’s colorful houses, and learn about Venetian history on Torcello.

The Riviera del Brenta, a well-known waterway between Padua and Venice, is an interesting panoramic area from historical, natural, artistic and cultural point of view. It is a natural extension of the Venice Grand Canal and is flanked by picturesque Venetian villages and surrounded by an agricultural landscape. The Riviera del Brenta has fascinated many important personalities at all times: Casanova, Galileo Galilei, Byron, Montesquieu and D'Annunzio have visited it, Canaletto, Cimaroli and Tiepolo have painted it and it has been praised in the masterpieces of Goldoni and Goethe . The French and Russian royal families, the Habsburgs, the Savoy and even Napoleon stayed here and the Venetian nobility chose it as the setting for their Venetian villas. Here the Venetians built magnificent residences, enclosed by monumental gardens, frescoed and designed by the most important artists of the time such as Palladio, Tiziano and Tintoretto.

The Riviera del Brenta, a well-known waterway between Padua and Venice, is an interesting panoramic area from historical, natural, artistic and cultural point of view. It is a natural extension of the Venice Grand Canal and is flanked by picturesque Venetian villages and surrounded by an agricultural landscape. The Riviera del Brenta has fascinated many important personalities at all times: Casanova, Galileo Galilei, Byron, Montesquieu and D'Annunzio have visited it, Canaletto, Cimaroli and Tiepolo have painted it and it has been praised in the masterpieces of Goldoni and Goethe . The French and Russian royal families, the Habsburgs, the Savoy and even Napoleon stayed here and the Venetian nobility chose it as the setting for their Venetian villas. Here the Venetians built magnificent residences, enclosed by monumental gardens, frescoed and designed by the most important artists of the time such as Palladio, Tiziano and Tintoretto.

We will take you through the narrow and quiet Venetian streets between the Cannaregio district and the Ancient Jewish Ghetto, the wonderful antiques shop windows and traditional Jewish shops. We will be able to stop and drink an excellent espresso in the small coffee shop in the city that has been using the same recipe for almost a century. We can then head towards the beating heart of Venice in the San Polo and San Marco districts. We will not fail to cross the Rialto Bridge and take a tour of the Rialto Market. We will visit a "hidden place" from which to appreciate a completely exclusive view of the Grand Canal. For lunch, an ancient bacaro hides among the narrow and intricate calli of Venice where you can enjoy excellent traditional Venetian cicchetti. We will reach Piazza San Marco, surrounded by its main buildings and we will arrive at the Bridge of Sighs; finally you can visit the Basilica of San Marco (not included). Afterwards, we will take the ferry boat to reach the rail station.

We will take you through the narrow and quiet Venetian streets between the Cannaregio district and the Ancient Jewish Ghetto, the wonderful antiques shop windows and traditional Jewish shops. We will be able to stop and drink an excellent espresso in the small coffee shop in the city that has been using the same recipe for almost a century. We can then head towards the beating heart of Venice in the San Polo and San Marco districts. We will not fail to cross the Rialto Bridge and take a tour of the Rialto Market. We will visit a "hidden place" from which to appreciate a completely exclusive view of the Grand Canal. For lunch, an ancient bacaro hides among the narrow and intricate calli of Venice where you can enjoy excellent traditional Venetian cicchetti. We will reach Piazza San Marco, surrounded by its main buildings and we will arrive at the Bridge of Sighs; finally you can visit the Basilica of San Marco (not included). Afterwards, we will take the ferry boat to reach the rail station.

The Riviera del Brenta, a well-known waterway between Padua and Venice, is an interesting panoramic area from historical, natural, artistic and cultural point of view. It is a natural extension of the Venice Grand Canal and is flanked by picturesque Venetian villages and surrounded by an agricultural landscape. The Riviera del Brenta has fascinated many important personalities at all times: Casanova, Galileo Galilei, Byron, Montesquieu and D'Annunzio have visited it, Canaletto, Cimaroli and Tiepolo have painted it and it has been praised in the masterpieces of Goldoni and Goethe . The French and Russian royal families, the Habsburgs, the Savoy and even Napoleon stayed here and the Venetian nobility chose it as the setting for their Venetian villas. Here the Venetians built magnificent residences, enclosed by monumental gardens, frescoed and designed by the most important artists of the time such as Palladio, Tiziano and Tintoretto.

Visit two of the well-known islands in the Venice lagoon and dine on a splendid seafood lunch during this half-day boat tour of Murano and Burano. Explore the islands famous for glass and lace, respectively, traveling by boat through the lagoon. Savor local seafood during lunch in a traditional osteria in Burano.

Experience the traditional artisan crafts and quieter atmosphere of Venice’s lagoon islands with this boat tour to Burano, Murano, and Torcello. Set sail from Punta Sabbioni and cross the lagoon past central Venice to the outlying islands. Enjoy free time at each stop to take in a glass-blowing demonstration on Murano, Burano’s postcard-perfect colorful houses, and ancient lagoon settlements on Torcello.

Many visitors to Venice never explore beyond the Grand Canal, but the outlying islands of Burano, Murano, and Torcello are home to traditional crafts, fascinating history, and striking scenery. With this tour, visit all three by setting sail from the train station or Riva degli Schiavoni near St. Mark’s Square. See a glass-blowing demonstration on Murano, learn about traditional lace on Burano, and see where the first lagoon settlements were located on Torcello.

Starting from Punta Sabbioni, the first stop of the tour is San Marco ( no stop) . Next the boat will go to Murano, an island renowned worldwide for its centuries-old tradition of blown glass. Accompanied by your expert guide, you will visit one of the still active kilns where you can attend a demonstration on glass working and where there will be the opportunity to buy handmade products. Next, you will be heading to Burano, the island of lace and colored houses. At this point, the tour will proceed to Venice. You will reach the piers near the famous St. Mark Square, where you will have free time to explore the city. If you choose the 9.15, 10.00 or 10.30 am departure from Punta Sabbioni, you will arrive in Venice where you can start the tour spending free time there and then leave for Murano and Burano at 1.00 pm, instead.

Enjoy an attraction-packed full-day visit to three iconic Venetian islands during this full-day shared excursion to Murano, Burano and Torcello from Venice. Travel comfortably by the same boat, without having to book individual ferry tickets. Tours include a glass-making demonstration in Murano and a multilingual onboard guide.

This full-day boat tour is perfect for those who reach Venice by car or by train: the embarkation point is very close to Venice train station. During the navigation, an expert tour guide will share with you anecdotes of Murano and Burano islands, while you'll enjoy a breathtaking view of Venice lagoon from the panoramic deck. The boat leaves from the train station area to reach St Mark’s bay, where it welcomes other guests and then leaves for Murano. In Murano, first stop of the tour, you have the chance to visit a glass factory and see master glassmakers at work. Burano, second stop, can be called ‘ the rainbow island’ thanks to its inhabitants’ unique houses. Here you have some free time to stroll among colourful streets and taste typical dishes and biscuits. Then, the boat takes you to Venice Riva degli Schiavoni, not far from St Mark’s Square. Here you will have 50 minutes at your disposal to visit St Mark’s Square, then a shuttle boat will take you back to Venice Train Station.

This is the perfect Venice tour for you. This walking tour in Venice will save your day, starting with the train station we will give you the chance to enjoy everything you need. We have put together a private walking tour. You will be able to enjoy a complete Venice tour, but also to take advantage of the secret areas. Feel like a local for one day, the true soul of Venice, and head off the beaten tracks through unique neighborhoods. Walk the atmospheric streets of the hidden Venice, admire its main highlights and treasures, and taste local, traditional food and drink with a professional tour guide. The perfect way to get a taste of what Venice has to offer in a single day.