Top Venice Historical Tours - page 2

Perfect for travelers who are short on time, this small-group tour takes you on an adventure to discover the hidden secrets and historical wonders of Venice. Exploring the “City of Bridges” with a guide means there’s no need to follow a map or worry about getting lost. Instead, just enjoy having a whistle-stop itinerary planned out for you, with stops at Rialto Bridge, Marco Polo House, and St Mark’s Square.

Explore Venice's famous canals on a guided gondola ride through the city. Meander beneath bridges and along quiet, peaceful stretches in a traditional Venetian boat, taking in sights such as the Rialto Bridge and Campo Manin as you go. Join up to five others—along with your expert gondolier—in enjoying one of Venice's most leisurely and original pastimes, and don't miss this chance to experience the Grand Canal from the water.

With this tour, you can effortlessly check off some of Venice’s most iconic sights with ease—such as St. Mark’s Basilica, and St. Mark’s Square. Choose from shared or private tours to match your preferences, then enjoy skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica. Here, you can delve into its history and golden mosaics with your guide. Certain packages also include visits to Doge’s Palace and the scenic St. Mark’s Basilica Terrace.

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 to both sites. During the tour, learn about Venetian doges and gain access to the terrace and museum of St. Mark’s Basilica.

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.

The Doge’s Palace is one of Venice’s premier sights, but the vast size of the palace and long line to enter are daunting. With this private guided tour, zip past the crowds with fast-track admission and cover the entire palace without feeling overwhelmed with the insights of your guide. Learn about this sumptuous building’s historic and cultural significance and admire its highlights in just two hours.

Get an inside peek into the world-famous glassblowing factories of Murano on a 2-hour escorted tour. Meet your guide in central Venice, and ride a water bus across the Venetian Lagoon to the colorful island of Murano. Get a private glassmaking demonstration from a master craftsman, and enjoy time to browse the factory showroom featuring finished works of art. Finally, attend your choice of hands-on workshop to create a take-home piece of jewelry or mosaic using authentic Murano glass.

See the Doge's Palace, which served as the center of power in the Venetian Republic, with this skip-the-line 1-hour guided tour. Marvel at the artistic treasures in the palace, including paintings by Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese. Walk through ornately-decorated halls and imagine Venice in its so-called Golden Age. Walk across the Bridge of Sighs from the Doge's Palace into the infamous prison, where Casanova was once held. Enjoy personalized attention from a knowledgeable local guide.

No need to worry about spending hours reading up on Venice’s must-see sights. Explore the city in a much easier way—by letting a guide take the lead. During this walking tour, pass by top locations—such as the House of Marco Polo and Rialto Bridge—while listening to fascinating background commentary about life in Venice.

This private tour helps you to check off two of Venice’s top attractions in a day, with skip-the-line entry included to save time waiting in long lines. Start by exploring Doge’s Palace with your guide, then later on, stroll through the spectacular St. Mark’s Basilica, all with fascinating commentary throughout, and a chance to see some hidden gems too.

Visit Venice from the water and explore its most beautiful islands on this great value hop-on hop-off boat tour. Choose from 14 stops along two routes, including the islands of Murano, with a visit to a glass factory, and Burano, famous for its lace making. Itineraries, map and audio guides for 120 different points of interest help you make the most of your time in Venice while avoiding the cost of a guided tour.

Looking for a convenient and hassle-free way to explore the enchanting realms of Murano and Burano during your visit to Venice? Say goodbye to the commotion of public ferries, and instead, join our intimate group tour that unveils the charms of these Venetian Islands, from the comfort of your private round-trip transportation by water taxi. Accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide, you'll witness the mesmerizing tapestry of colorful houses and the time-honored traditions of lacemaking in Burano. Following this, your journey proceeds to picturesque Murano, where you'll admire the Venetian craft of glassblowing, meticulously passed down through generations.

Escape the crowds of tourists that congregate around Venice's most famous attractions by heading out onto the water to the islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello. Learn about Murano's glass-making heritage, stroll by the colorful houses of Burano, and soak up the scene on Torcello, the most ancient settlement on the Venetian Lagoon.

Swap the crowded shared boat rides in Venice for the chance to peacefully ride a private boat to the Venice lagoon islands of Murano and Burano. First, head to Burano to see a lace workshop, have a walk around, and try some of its delicious cookie specialties—”bussolai”. Then later, visit one of Murano’s oldest glass factories, where you can watch a live glassblowing show.

As well as Venice, there are many other beautiful islands surrounding it, including Murano and Burano. Explore these two islands in a day by going on a private boat tour. No need to navigate to a meeting place in Venice, as a private speedboat picks you up from your hotel. See the island known for being the home of the glass masters—Murano, and the colorful fisherman village of Burano.

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. 

Delve into two of Venice’s most remarkable sights without the fast pace and set itinerary of a group tour with this private visit to the Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica. Bypass the long line with priority admission and head directly inside with your guide. Marvel at the glittering mosaics, then take in the sumptuous halls, historic prisons, and Bridge of Sighs in the palace.

Already ticked off the main sights? Then get ready to explore Venice’s lesser-known spots during this off-the-beaten-track guided walking tour, which also includes a thirty-minute gondola ride. Get to know exclusive insider and local tips on locations, such the world-renowned La Fenice Theatre and Marco Polo’s House, as you discover hidden gems and narrow canals.

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of baroque music at this authentic chamber performance in Venice. The 17th-century Church of San Vidal provides an intimate historic setting and fantastic acoustics for concertos and symphonies by European masters such as Mozart, Bach, Vivaldi, and Handel. The talented members of the Interpreti Veneziani ensemble bring these musical masterworks to life for a night out you won’t soon forget.

Visit the magnificent Doge’s Palace in Venice without having to wait in line on this 2.5-hour walking tour. Enjoy the skip-the-line entrance and a guided tour of the Doge’s Palace. The skip-the-line ticket for a self-guided tour of the palaces around Saint Mark’s Square is also included (Correr Museum, National Archaeological Museum, and Monumental Rooms of Marciana National Library). After the guided tour, you can wander through the maze of alleys and get to know some hidden gems using our fingertip digital map. Use your mobile phone to find out more than 200 points of interests.

Discover Venice's royal history on a guided tour, visiting landmarks such as Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, and St. Mark’s Cathedral. Skip-the-line entry saves time along the way, while guided tours offer fascinating insights into the lavish interiors and Byzantine mosaics. Conveniently, you can choose from different packages to suit your needs, including options that include lunch and a visit to St. Mark's Cathedral Terrace.

Waiting in long ticket lines can be tiring—especially if it’s at one of Venice’s most visited attractions—Saint Mark’s Basilica. Save yourself the trouble, and make your trip seamless and stress-free by choosing this prebooked entry ticket. After meeting your guide, skip the long lines and head straight into Saint Mark’s Basilica to discover the magnificent architecture, statues, and panoramic terrace.

Avoid the crowds that fill Venice by joining this small-group tour. In the company of your guide and no more than six guests, explore the city after dark when it is at its least crowded. Visit the Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs before enjoying exclusive access to the Saint Mark's Basilica: you'll enjoy a VIP experience after it has closed to all other visitors.