Venice Tours, Gondola Rides and Island Trips

St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace Tickets

The Doge's Palace reserved entry ticket is the single most booked activity in Venice, and the guided tour that adds St. Mark's Basilica is the way to see both without two separate queues. Inside the palace the Bridge of Sighs and the prisons are on the route; inside the basilica the gold mosaics are the point.

Murano and Burano Boat Tours from Venice

The lagoon islands are a half-day trip. The guided visit by shared boat is the value option; the private boat tour with a glassmaking demonstration on Murano gives more time among Burano's painted houses, which is where the photos come from.

Venice Food Tours and Vivaldi Concerts

Vivaldi's Four Seasons played live in costume is the highest-rated evening in the city. The street food tour with a local guide works through cicchetti bars, and the sunset walking tour adds wine tastings. The pasta and tiramisu cooking class is the hands-on option.

Venice Travel Tips: Entry Fees, High Water and Dress Codes

Venice charges a day-visitor fee on peak dates, and the basilica enforces a dress code. Acqua alta, the seasonal high water, is most common from October to January. Most tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.