Top Attractions in Venice You Shouldn’t Miss

Discover the top attractions in Venice, a magical city built on water and filled with timeless beauty. Cruise along the Grand Canal, marvel at the stunning St. Mark’s Basilica, and cross the iconic Rialto Bridge. Wander through charming alleyways, enjoy a romantic gondola ride, and explore hidden gems like Doge’s Palace and Burano Island. Whether you’re here for history, art, or romance, Venice offers an unforgettable experience.

Venice: Holy Heist Self-Guided Adventure & Walking Game in Venice

Venice , Veneto

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (13 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 9.02

 

Venice, 1923. In the shadowy alleys of the floating city, a desperate father faces an impossible choice. Step into the shoes of Enzo Ricci, a small-time burglar on a high-stakes mission to save his daughter’s life, as you race against time through Venice’s most iconic and hidden corners. Solve real-world puzzles, follow secret clues, and explore sites like St. Mark’s Clocktower, the Columns of Saint Mark and Saint Teodoro, and Campo Sant’Angelo. Feel the urgency in every step as you uncover legends, visit hidden gems, and experience Venice through a thrilling blend of history and storytelling. What makes this tour unique? It's a heart-racing mix of adventure, emotional storytelling, and interactive exploration set against the backdrop of Venice’s timeless beauty. Gather your friends or family and prepare for a journey that will challenge your mind, move your heart, and create unforgettable memories.

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Murano Art: Glass factory tour in Venice

Venice , Veneto

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (10 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 23.27

 

Discover the art of Murano glass making with a visit to the Arte Di Murano glass factory. See the glass-making process from start to finish and learn about the history of this traditional craft. Meet your guide at the factory entrance and begin the tour. Admire the 2000 square meter factory, located on the upper floor 12 meters above the ground, designed and built to showcase Murano glass making. Meet the staff and learn about the glass-making process. Watch as glass is melted and shaped into beautiful objects. Get to know the masters, who will show you some manufacturing techniques. After the tour, visit the shop to see the wide range of highly differentiated products and exclusively handmade objects, lighting, sculpture, costume jewelery and mirrors.

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San Marco Tour with Grand Canal Gondola Traghetto Crossing in Venice

Venice , Veneto

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (9 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 13.96

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Discover Venice on a premium self-guided audio walking tour, designed as a scenic loop of around 2 hours starting in San Marco. Your experience begins at our partner agency, where you are personally welcomed. We explain the itinerary, answer your questions, ensure the audio guide works on your smartphone, and accompany you on a short orientation walk to St. Mark’s Square before you continue independently. The route includes 36 carefully curated audio points, combining iconic landmarks, hidden stories, political history and daily Venetian life. You explore St. Mark’s Square, its Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, historic cafés before experiencing an authentic Grand Canal gondola traghetto crossing, just as Venetians do (paid on site). If you choose the “Private Gondola Ride” option, a 30-minute private gondola ride is also included. The walk then continues through Dorsoduro, home to Santa Maria della Salute, Punta della Dogana and atmospheric streets to St. Mark’s Square.

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Venice: Luggage Storage Santa Lucia in Venice

Venice , Veneto

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (9 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 8.77

Duration: 24 hours (approx.)

Effortlessly Explore Venice with Our Convenient Luggage Service! Once you place the booking, simply head to your chosen meeting point, where a friendly staff member will be ready to greet you. Show your ID or the confirmation email, and we'll securely store your luggage for the day. When you're ready to pick up your bags, return to the same meeting point. Present your ID or the confirmation email again, and your belongings will be quickly returned to you. This straightforward process ensures you can enjoy Venice attractions and experiences without the hassle of carrying your bags. Our service is designed for your convenience, making your visit to Venice more enjoyable and carefree. *Opening hours are usually until late at night, but you can always check them by clicking on the start times / opening hours below.

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Venice Walking Tour: Discover Hidden Gems with Expert Guide in Venice

Venice , Veneto

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (8 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 37.23

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Outdoor visit of the most characteristic and important places for the history of Venice. Route: St Mark's Square, Santa Maria Formosa, Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, Marco Polo's House and Malibran Theatre and return to St Mark's Square.

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Skip the Line St. Mark's Basilica Tour in Venice

Venice , Veneto

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (7 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 29.08

 

St. Mark's Basilica is considered one of the most important buildings in the city of Venice, a true masterpiece of Byzantine art, once the private chapel of the Doge. You can skip the long line at the entrance to quickly immerse yourself inside this majestic church and the riches that represented the splendor of the Serenissima Republic. Our professional guide will tell you about the history of St. Mark, its remains, the architectural aspects of this masterpiece of Byzantine art and the stories of the New and Old Testament represented in the mosaics.

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Murano and Burano cruise with glass blowing & audio guide in Venice

Venice , Veneto

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (6 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 29.09

Duration: 6 hours (approx.)

Embark on a magnificent boat trip to discover the jewels of the Venetian lagoon: Murano and Burano. Meet us at 10:20 at our partner, The Tour Shop, campo san zaccaria 4683/g. Then we will leave at 10:30 to the boat for a Check-out at 10:45. In Murano, watch an authentic glass-blowing demonstration in a traditional glass factory (approx. 15 min), then explore the island freely or discover the creations of the glass shop (best "manufacture" Awards guaranteed). At 12:15, head to Burano, the most colorful island in the lagoon. You have free time to stroll through its picturesque alleyways, follow the audio tour, have lunch at your own pace in a bar or restaurant or visit the charming lace museum. At 3:45 p.m., the boat gently takes you back to Venice, with an arrival at 4:45 p.m. Throughout the cruise, multilingual audio guides accompany you to enrich your discovery of the lagoon and its islands.

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Walking Tour of Venice from St. Mark's Square to Rialto in Venice

Venice , Veneto

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (6 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 40.14

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Discover Venice on a fascinating 2-hour walking tour through its major sights, such as San Marco Basilica, Palazzo Ducale and Santa Maria Formosa Church. Stroll from the Mercerie to the famous Rialto bridge and immerse yourself in the immortal beauty of this wonderful city.

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Guided Tour of Venice: Explore the Iconic City Highlights in Venice

Venice , Veneto

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (5 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 29.09

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Explore the unmatched majesty and beauty of the city . The tour will start in Dorsoduro district, a lot of unusual stops will make this tour different from any other ones. The hidden secrets of The City of Bridges together with the most famous places to discover. From the Scuola Grande di San Rocco to the Basilica de' Frari where painter Titian is buried, from Rialto Bridge to the Marco Polo House continuing through Campo San Giovanni e Paolo up to San Marco Square where the tour will end. Let yourself be involved in the history and memories of the past in a 2 hour outdoor walking tour with an expert english speaking local guide. Join to the morning tour or to the afternoon one and you can decide if sharing the tour with a small group of people( English language) or choosing the private tour option

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The Heart of Venice: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Venice

Venice , Veneto

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (5 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 11.99

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

As you wander through the ancient streets and beautiful open squares of this city, you’ll learn some of the fascinating stories that are tied to this magical place. We’ll start in Piazza San Marco, the most famous and most central point of Venice. You’ll learn the story of The Old Lady with the Mortar and admire the ornate Church of San Zulian. Meander through Campo San Salvador and then enjoy the splendor of the Teatro Comunale Carlo Goldoni, a theatre named after Carlo Goldoni, a Venetian playwright from the 1700's. You’ll also visit La Fenice, the opera house that hosted the first performances of "Rigoletto" and "La Traviata." The walk ends on the famous Rialto Bridge which is where the first bridge on the Grand Canal was ever built. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

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Venice City Wonders Walking Tour with a Local Expert in Venice

Venice , Veneto

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (4 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 17.45

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Spend two hours of your stay in Venice by joining our small group tour of the highlights of one of the most fascinating cities in Italy. You will meet your local English-speaking in Dorsoduro, see the Scuola Grande di San Rocco and the Basilica de' Frari. Next you will cross Rialto Bridge and walk by Marco Polo’s House, Campo San Giovanni e Paolo and San Marco Square. The tour is outdoor and is an introduction to the main beauties of the unique city of Venice. Go ahead and ask your guide for further instructions to how to visit the city, or for more things to do in the following days of your stay. Enjoy your time in the unique city of Venice, jumping from bridge to bridge and discovering all its magnificent beauties.

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Venice Quick Overview: City Center Walking Tour with Local Guide in Venice

Venice , Veneto

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (3 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 32.58

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Spend two hours of your stay in Venice by joining our small group tour of the highlights of one of the most fascinating cities in Italy. You will meet your local English-speaking guide in Dorsoduro, see the Scuola Grande di San Rocco and the Basilica de' Frari. Next you will cross Rialto Bridge, Campo San Giovanni e Paolo and San Marco Square. The tour is outdoor and is an introduction to the main beauties of the unique city of Venice. Go ahead and ask your guide for further instructions to how to visit the city, or for more things to do in the following days of your stay. Enjoy your time in the unique city of Venice, jumping from bridge to bridge and discovering all its magnificent beauties.

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Venice Express Walking Tour  in Venice

Venice , Veneto

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (3 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 33.74

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Explore the incomparable architecture of Venice on a 90-minute, guided walking tour. This walking tour features all the most significant monuments that stand in testimony to the glorious past of Venice. Discover the thousand-year long history of the Serenissima, and learn how this island city became a cross-roads of civilizations and the Queen of the Seas.

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Explore Vivacious Venice: Self-Guided Audio Tour in Venice

Venice , Veneto

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (3 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 17.03

 

Venice is riveting. It captures you with its architecture, its beautiful canals, and the artwork housed within its galleries and churches. It seduces with its superb craftsmen who fashion masterpieces with glass and leather. There’s no place quite like it. Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this amazing city. To discover this fascinating city in your own time and at your own pace just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking. You will learn about the city's history from its lagoon beginnings to the rise of its maritime empire, the politics of the Doge and the Republic, its influence on world trade and Renaissance period, as well as the fascinating buildings and individuals of its past that have moulded Venice. Please note that this tour is available in English, Mandarin and Dutch.

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Venice Casanova Secrets: Self-Guided Love Story Quest in Venice

Venice , Veneto

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 8.13

 

Step into the seductive and mysterious world of Giacomo Casanova as you explore romantic Venice through riddles, legends, and love stories. This immersive self-guided quest transforms your phone into a storyteller and guide, leading you through 10 puzzle-filled challenges across iconic locations like Ponte dei Sospiri, Piazza San Marco, and the world’s oldest café. As you solve clues, a romantic tale inspired by Casanova’s life unfolds - turning the city into a living stage of intrigue, wit, and passion. It’s the perfect mix of history, play, and discovery. What makes this tour unique? This isn’t just a walking tour - it’s a real-life escape game blended with storytelling, where every location reveals secrets from Venice’s past and Casanova’s notorious adventures. Perfect for couples, curious travelers, or anyone craving a love-themed adventure with a twist of mystery. Play at your own pace, day or night, alone or with someone you love.

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Audioguide Venice: Saint Mark's Square, Murano & Burano in Venice

Venice , Veneto

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2 reviews)

From $ 9.31

Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

Explore Venice at your own pace with our multilingual audio guide, accessible in one click, without application. Available in 9 languages (French, Italian, English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Japanese, Chinese, Russian), just click on a link to listen and read the explanations directly on your phone. Discover the 16 points of interest of the majestic San Marco Square as well as those of Murano, Burano and Mazzorbo. Each iconic place is told with clarity, anecdotes and historical landmarks. Basilica, Campanile, glassware, lace... a whole universe to discover. Certified, simple, elegant and captivating cultural content, perfect for a first visit or to rediscover the Serene otherwise. Made in collaboration with Retrace, the European agency for the presentation of heritage in Art History & History.

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Complete Travel Guide to Venice’s Top Attractions

Venice, known as the “Floating City,” is one of the world’s most unique and enchanting destinations. Built on over 100 small islands connected by canals and bridges, Venice offers an unforgettable blend of history, architecture, and romance.

Begin your journey at the magnificent St. Mark’s Basilica, a stunning example of Byzantine architecture with its shimmering mosaics and domes. Don’t miss climbing the St. Mark’s Campanile for panoramic views of the city and the Venetian Lagoon.

Stroll through the lively Piazza San Marco, home to the elegant Doge’s Palace, once the residence of Venice’s rulers. Cross the historic Rialto Bridge and explore the bustling Rialto Market, where you can experience authentic Venetian life and taste local delicacies.

A ride along the Grand Canal is a must, whether by gondola or vaporetto, offering breathtaking views of centuries-old palaces and churches. For a colorful escape, visit the charming islands of Murano, famous for glassmaking, and Burano, known for its brightly painted houses and lacework.

Art lovers will appreciate the Gallerie dell’Accademia and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, while food enthusiasts can indulge in Venetian specialties like cicchetti, fresh seafood, and traditional risottos at local trattorias.

Venice is also famous for its events, including the Venice Carnival with its elaborate masks and costumes, and the Venice Biennale, a world-renowned art exhibition.

From romantic gondola rides to exploring hidden courtyards and vibrant markets, Venice offers a truly unforgettable travel experience. Plan your trip carefully to make the most of your visit to this timeless city.

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