Top Activities on the Ground in Venice

Use clues at each attraction to find your next destination and challenge yourself to use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to complete the game. Uncover local information and facts about the city as you explore. Discover hidden gems and narrow streets. Without a schedule and at your own pace, pause anytime and continue later or even another day. Work as a team or compete with each other. A unique team-building activity perfect for couples, families, companies, students and groups of friends.

The crowds in St. Mark’s Square can be overwhelming, but with this bike tour on the quieter Venice Lido you can take a break from the melee. Explore the highlights of this area with a guide to avoid the hassle of following a map and pedal past elegant Art Nouveau villas, the San Nicolò Abbey, and historic Nicelli Airport. Relax after your ride at one of the Lido’s many beaches.

Free your mind from the city frenzy and give yourself an enveloping experience with a private tour to discover the Dolomites, recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Together we will explore the most enchanting places that have made the Dolomites famous throughout the world. We will indulge in moments of relaxation on the shores of crystal clear lakes, nestled between the peaks and fir forests. The views, which can be enjoyed simply sitting or walking, offer an extraordinary natural spectacle. Every moment is a good time to visit the Dolomites, especially if you belong to that group of people who embrace the belief that life should be lived with an adventurous spirit. The Dolomites, with their magnetic charm, become irresistible once you cross the threshold: they have too much to offer!

Prosecco lovers—this one’s for you. Go to the origins of this delicious sparkling wine with this private day trip from Venice to an area nicknamed Italy’s “Prosecco Road”. To save the hassle of stopping to pay for samples, this tour is all-inclusive, so all tastings are included. The tour visits multiple wineries between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene where you can try prosecco as well as delicious local cuisine.

Beat the crowds at the Hard Rock Cafe in Venice for a rock ‘n’ roll night out complete with stunning canal views. Skip the long line when you arrive and head straight to your table. Enjoy classic American fare surrounded by memorabilia from all your favorite musicians, and customize your experience with your choice of a 2- or 3-course meal.

Visit Torcello, Murano, and Burano—three islands in the Venetian Lagoon—on this tour from Venice by motorboat. With a guide, watch glass being blown at a Murano glass factory, see historical cathedrals on Torcello, and admire exquisite handmade lace on Burano. This is a great way to see more than just the central sights of Venice and enjoy a cruise on the water. Select a departure time when booking.

Experience the tranquil beauty of Venice from the water on a private gondola ride that takes you through the city's less-traveled canals. Relax onboard a traditional Venetian boat as a professional gondolier navigates past historic palaces, churches, and landmarks that most tourists miss. Booking in advance guarantees your party’s seats and saves you the hassle of payment on the spot, so you can sit back and enjoy the ride.

Travel by private vehicle from Venice into the scenic Prosecco Hills for a special day of wine tasting. You’ll learn all about Prosecco wine making and sample high-quality sparkling wine at two establishments. In between, visit your guide’s family-run osteria for a typical 4-course lunch with recipes passed down from “Nonna” and delicious homemade desserts.This full-day tour holds a limit of eight passengers to ensure an intimate experience.

Experience one of the most truly Venetian moments with a 30-minute gondola ride. See the beauty of this unique city from the perspective of its most iconic symbol as you glide through the canals in a gondola. See the hidden places only accessible by gondola, as you get a totally different vantage point than with a walking tour.

Dive into the delicious tradition of cicchetti and wine in Venice on this food tour. Get insider tips on where the locals go to eat and find out what Venetian dishes to try. Explore the maritime history of Venice with a knowledgeable guide as you walk through the colorful Rialto Market. Then, cross the Grand Canal by gondola and walk through the old Jewish Ghetto, Cannaregio, to sample snacks and drinks.

Explore the romantic canals of Venice the way that locals have for centuries on a 30-minute shared gondola ride. Climb aboard one of the ornate carved vessels and settle into your seat as a professional gondolier navigates past ancient palazzos, under footbridges and through scenes of daily life in the captivating city-on-the-sea. It’s a quintessential Venetian experience not to be missed!

Explore Venice without the hassle of researching or planning on a food tour with multiple food and alcoholic beverage tastings, from Italian gelato to Spritz. Booking a private tour ensures the full attention of your guide, who provides little-known facts about Venice’s history and robust food scene as well as recommendations for the duration of your visit. A range of departure times is available for your convenience.

The Dolomites are unique mountains of their kind, we will discover them on foot and away from the chaos but in safety and walking for hours immersed in nature, with an environmental hiking guide, who, with many years of experience, knows all the most beautiful places to walk in nature and enjoy breathtaking views, perhaps hoping for a meeting with the local fauna. There may be an opportunity to taste excellent local mountain products such as mountain cheese, it will be possible, after agreement with the customer, to stop for lunch in a refuge with excellent specialties of mountain cuisine.

Discover Venice (Cannaregio) from a different perspective on sightseeing and scavenger hunt of the city. Solve riddles and clues that lead to the next location, showing all the city highlights. Solve interesting puzzles, have fun, and learn new things about the city. Explore the city and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt. Enjoy the tour in English, Italian

Skip the set itinerary of a guided tour and discover the highlights of Venice at your own pace with this app-based independent scavenger hunt. Follow online clues and solve riddles to trace a self-guided route past the city’s top sights while you learn about its history and lore without having to follow a map and guidebook. Complete the hunt in one go or pause to take breaks and customize the length to fit your schedule.

Ditch the tourist track and discover lesser-known locales off the main island during this full-day e-bike rental in Venice. A lock and key are included, so you can stop and sightsee wherever you’d like. Sunbathe along the Lido, visit the imposing Fort of St. Andrew, or take a ferry toward colorful, secluded Pellestrina Island.

Discover a different side of Venice away from the crowds on this 4-hour bike tour through the countryside. Travel outside the city with a guide and small group to cycle through charming villages and along beautiful country roads. Follow the Brenta River, passing historic estates like Villa Foscari in Malcontenta and the former summer homes of the Venetian Doges, and soak up local culture with a lunch stop in the town of Doro.

While Venice’s historic center is challenging on a bike, the Veneto region and Riviera del Brenta are ideal for exploring on two wheels, while a cycle path runs between Venice and Lake Garda. Choose from city bikes, touring bikes, mountain bikes, and road bikes, with rental periods from one to seven days: bikes come equipped with locks and lights, with helmets and panniers available at an additional fee.

Lido Island is known for being the setting of one of the world’s oldest film festivals. With this tour, let a guide show you the highlights of the island, including its beaches, markets, and 1920s art nouveau-style architecture. To make the most of your time and cover more sites, enjoy exploring the island by bike on beautiful canal-side paths, with scenic breaks along the way—such as at a lighthouse.

Embark on a captivating journey through St. Mark's Square, where architectural wonders like the illustrious St. Mark's Basilica, the opulent Doge's Palace, and the time-defying Renaissance clock tower await your exploration. Venture into the exquisite residential realm of Castello, a labyrinth of beguiling bridges, enchanting alleyways, and idyllic squares that beckon your discovery. Unveil the treasures of campo Santa Maria Formosa and the storied campo San Giovanni & Paolo, where the majestic Basilica and the hallowed resting grounds of Venetian doges reside. Our erudite guide will regale you with historical chronicles, architectural spectacles, and enthralling tales from both Venice's storied past and its vibrant contemporary pulse. The culmination of our walking odyssey graces St. Mark's Square once again, leading you through the bustling thoroughfare of Mercerie—a nexus of commerce connecting the iconic Rialto and San Marco.

Visitors who stick to Venice’s main island miss out on dozens of hidden attractions. Seek out lesser-known locales during this full-day bike rental. A lock and key are included, so you can stop and sightsee wherever you’d like, from the lagoon dam walls of the Murazzi or the centuries-old Fort of St. Andrew to hip and sandy Lido beaches. Child seats are available on request.

Let's bike through the "Orto di Venezia" (Venice's "vegetable garden"), through artichokes fields and farms, admiring the Venice skyline from a very unusual view and tasting the unique honey produced only on this island. Bike along the island banks and fields and enjoy a rare view of Venice from an unusual spot. Experience the unique natural beauty of the island, appreciating the relaxed and traditional lifestyle of its few inhabitants. In fact, although being the largest island of the lagoon, Sant’Erasmo is populated by only 700 people, the majority of whom farm their own lands producing amazing fruits and vegetables. One of most interesting crops is the typical purple-hued artichokes, a slow food ® presidium “Carciofo Violetto di Sant'Erasmo”. Another typical activity in the island is beekeeping: bees enjoy the amazing variety of flowers growing on the salty soil, and they produce a unique kind of honey which you will be able to taste. While biking you will appreciate the variety of crops grown by local farmers as well as beautiful wild landscapes while spotting the belfries of Venice from afar.

Embark on a captivating journey through St. Mark's Square, where architectural wonders like the illustrious St. Mark's Basilica, the opulent Doge's Palace, and the time-defying renaissance clock tower await your exploration. Venture into the exquisite residential realm of Castello, a labyrinth of beguiling bridges, enchanting alleyways, and idyllic squares that beckon your discovery. Unveil the treasures of campo Santa Maria Formosa and the storied campo San Giovanni & Paolo, where the majestic Basilica and the hallowed resting grounds of Venetian doges reside. Our erudite guide will regale you with historical chronicles, architectural spectacles, and enthralling tales from both Venice's storied past and its vibrant contemporary pulse. The culmination of our walking odyssey graces St. Mark's Square once again, leading you through the bustling thoroughfare of Mercerie—a nexus of commerce connecting the iconic Rialto and San Marco.