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The Exclusive Private Tour of Saint Mark's Basilica After Hours is an incredibly special tour of this iconic Church, after it has officially closed its doors to the general public. The crowds will have gone, and the custodians will reopen the doors exclusively for you. This privileged access tour will leave you as the only witnesses of the Golden Church of Venice in the magic of night. In your private group, a professional expert guide will lead you on an incredibly intimate journey through the magic of the Basilica as evening has fallen and it is only for your eyes to witness. In the quiet of night, its incredible splendour will shine as the thousands of square feet of golden mosaics will light up in an astounding light show. Get up close to the Pala d'Oro, and descend into the mysterious crypt. Again, only for you to see and experience! This is guaranteed to be a truly unique, dramatic, once in a life-time experience, that you will surely never forget.
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Enjoy a fantastic evening starting with a fresh pasta making class, where you'll learn traditional techniques using ingredients sourced from the popular Rialto Market. Following the class, you will be served a delightful three-course dinner prepared by a seasoned local chef, featuring the fantastic flavors of authentic Venetian cuisine, from sparkling wines to locally caught sea bass. As you dine, try not to feel jealous as your host, Lorenzo, shares stories of his magical life living in one of the most beautiful Italian cities.
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Have a unique Aperitivo time, the best part of every Venetian’s day. Check the "Bacaroes", the venetian wine bars while sipping some local drinks and enjoying some mouthwatering ‘cicchetti’ bites in several taverns and pubs that only locals know! Raise a glass during Venice’s treasured cocktail hour on this food and wine tour that takes you away from the crowds and tourist traps to wine bars where locals go. Sample a classic Aperol spritz or the genuine other venetian variations with the Venetian small bites known as ‘cicchetti’ while chatting with a foodie guide. Drink after drink and hopping from one bar to the other, you will discover some hidden gems of the city in the off the beaten path spots.
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Embark on a 2.5-hour small-group guided tour of Venice’s most iconic landmarks: St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Basilica, where over 8,000 square meters of golden mosaics illuminate its breathtaking Byzantine interior. From the terrace, take in panoramic views of St. Mark’s Square, the former political and commercial heart of the Venetian Republic. Continue to the Doge’s Palace, the former seat of Venetian power. Walk through its lavish chambers, adorned with masterpieces by Tintoretto and Veronese. Climb the Golden Staircase and marvel at the Grand Council Chamber, where opulent paintings and remarkable architecture reflect Venice’s wealth and ambition. As you cross the Bridge of Sighs, hear tales of the rulers who shaped Venice’s destiny and reflect on the prisoners who glimpsed their city one last time before facing their fate.
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Discover the true soul of Venice through its flavors on our 10 Tastings in Venice tour—an unforgettable culinary journey that goes far beyond the typical tourist experience. What makes this excursion truly amazing is its focus on authenticity, local connection, and storytelling through food. Each of the ten tastings has been thoughtfully selected to showcase the diversity and richness of Venetian cuisine, from classic cicchetti (small bites) and freshly caught lagoon seafood to unique regional specialties you won’t find anywhere else. This experience isn’t just about eating—it’s about connection: with the city, its people, and its past. Whether it’s sipping a perfectly paired local wine, biting into a warm baccalà mantecato, or learning the origins of a centuries-old recipe, each moment is designed to deepen your appreciation for Venice’s culinary and cultural heritage. By the end of the tour, you won’t just have tasted Venice—you’ll have lived it, one unforgettable bite at a time.
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Learn how to decorate your mask. You will have a mask, the colors and and everything else that you may need to make a good job. You will enjoy the experience in a real Venetian Atelier where typical masks are created and at the end you'll bring your creation at home.
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Take a break from sightseeing and embrace the richness of Italian cuisine with this pasta and tiramisu cooking class. Learn authentic recipes in a locally beloved Venice restaurant as you sip on wine. Learn how to make authentic Italian pasta from scratch including ravioli with spinach and ricotta, discover the art of Tiramisu making and taste your creations while receiving top ups on your fine wine.
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An itinerary that will take us off-the-beaten-path to hidden corners often unknown to Venetians too! Meet me where you prefer and tell me what you would like to see. Let me “guess” your tastes and suggest where to go: my greatest satisfaction will be to see the amazement in your eyes, as we discover a Venice you would have never been to, without the help of a local friend! Silent neighborhoods that take us back in time, where everything is steeped in history, allowing me to answer any questions you may have about Venice!we will then discover Venice from the water with a private water taxi after that "Let’s go to drink a shadow" . This is an invitation to go for a drink, and more exactly a small glass of wine (a "shadow"), plus .Cicchetti are small snacks typically served in traditional "bàcari" Normally not a part of home cooking, the cicchetti’s importance lies not just in the food itself,but also in how, when and where they are eaten with fingers and toothpicks
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If you're looking to learn to cook traditional Italian food when in Venice, then look no further. Join your host Massimo on this 4-hour experience and explore Mercato di Rialto together while you'll shop for fresh ingredients for your cooking class. Walk to Massimo's home where you will learn to cook authentic Italian dishes before siting down at his dining table to share the meal you helped prepare. Learn to make homemade pasta from scratch and warm focaccia bread! Massimo learned to cook from his family who owned a restaurant for many generations. His mother and nonna were influential in his appreciation for food. He enjoys hosting travelers at his home so he can share his passion for cooking and his city. Massimo lives in a 600-year-old ancient building in the heart of Venice with a beautiful outdoor terrace. Massimo cooks dishes from the Veneto region - this includes Venice and Bologna. There is a strong tradition of serving both fish from the seaside and meat from the hills.
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Start your day with some coffee just like the local, then head off to Rialto, Piazza San Marco and surrounding areas to hear tales and legends of how Venice came to be, and enjoy tasty breakfast like how a local would. If you are looking for a highlights of Venice and enjoy a stroll through the wonderful streets of Venice along while keeping your taste bud entertained with very good coffee and tasty deserts here and there from different famous local bakeries, this tour is for you.
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Discover one of the world's most photogenic cities from behind the lens on this private tour of Venice. Explore the City of Bridges in the company of a professional photographer, and learn new skills while taking in some of Venice's top attractions and lesser-known gems. Snap photos of the Grand Canal, St. Mark's Basilica, and the Rialto Bridge, or lose yourself in the "calli" (streets) of Venice's vibrant neighbourhoods as you document everyday life. All the while, you will demystify your camera's complexities and learn how to capture the perfect shot with your own camera. This private lesson teaches photography skills and encourages your creativity and photographic development. Whether you are just starting, a hobbyist or have years of experience, our team of professional photographers will find excellent photographic opportunities for all kinds of interests for you to shoot, from landmarks and people watching to hidden secrets and great views over the city.
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Join us on an unforgettable adventure through the waters of the Venice Lagoon as we explore two of the most fascinating and iconic islands: Murano and Burano. During this 4-hour tour, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture, history and art of Murano, renowned throughout the world for its majestic blown glass creations. We will visit one of Murano's most famous furnaces, where you can witness skilled artisans as they create sparkling glass works of art before your eyes. After Murano, our private boat will take us to Burano, a colorful island that seems to have come straight out of a fairy tale. Here, you can walk through the cobbled streets and admire the brightly colored houses and the lace displayed in the local shops. Burano is also famous for its lacemaking tradition, and you will have the opportunity to discover the secrets of this ancient manual art. What are you waiting for? Book now!
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Do you want to learn about the inner workings of a real Murano workshop? Are you tired of the endless tourist traps around Venice and Murano? Look no more! With this experience, I want to show you what a real glass factory looks and feels like, understand the production process of glass from sand to a bespoke piece, and watch real Murano Glass Masters while they blow glass (explanation in English). What you will experience: First, in the Batch Room the place where it all starts: Here, sand and other chemicals are mixed to perfection to obtain glass that will melt once charged into a 1400°C furnace. Next, in the Hotshop where the magic happens: You will learn about the glass melting process, from chemical mix to molten glass, how the furnaces work, and an overview of all the tools we use. Last, in the Coldshop where the glass starts to shine! You will see all the machines used to carve, drill, cut, flatten, and polish glass.
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A private experience, combining an exclusive private gondola ride with a personalized guided walking tour. Perfect for couples, families, or small groups.. 3-hour private tour: A comprehensive journey combining a serene private gondola ride for half an hour (exclusive to your group) and expert-led exploration. The Ultimate Venice Highlights: This itinerary is designed to cover almost all the major landmarks and Hidden Gems of Venice. 10-minute "Venetian Break": A short scheduled rest to relax, recharge, and soak in the local atmosphere. Personalized & Expert-led: Enjoy the full attention of a local expert guide with a flexible pace tailored to your needs. Small Group Exclusivity: Ideal for those seeking privacy; maximum of 10 guests per booking.
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Enjoy the highlights of Venice on a 2 hour guided walking tour tailored on kids and their family. With a local specialized guide, your children are the center of activity. With interactive visual learning tools, pop-up books, games and trivia show children Venice as it used to be in its golden age. Tailored learning materials tie in with points of historic interest in a treasure hunt format that children love. Tour will start from Rialto Bridge and market then head out over Campo San Bartolomeo and Piazza San Marco. You will see also Marco Polo house and so many other famous monuments. The tour can be taken in small group or privately with you guide at your exclusive service.
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Venice is known for its beauty, charm and history but it is also known for its crowds. This tour is designed in a way to allow each tour group to be as small and intimate as possible so our small groups are no larger than 6 people per tour guide. This ensures that you get the full experience from start to finish, and truly enjoy and live the sites as should be done. Italians take great care when it comes to hospitality, and that is what a small group of 6 offers. This particular tour is even more personalized with EXCLUSIVE access into one of the most prestigious landmarks of Venice – VIP access after hours to the incredible Saint Mark's Basilica, preceded by a thorough and enchanted tour of the Doge's Palace and the infamous Bridge of Sighs. Perfect for all ages and history levels. Book this incredible experience today!
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Explore Venice through Commissario Brunetti’s world from Donna Leon’s novels and films. Visit iconic locations and uncover the city's hidden secrets! Calling all Donna Leon fans! Step into the world of Commissario Brunetti with this exclusive tour through Venice, exploring real locations from the internationally acclaimed novels and TV adaptation. Wander through hidden corners and uncover fascinating details about Donna Leon, her stories, and their transition to the screen. Brunetti has captivated readers and viewers alike, becoming an icon of crime fiction and a long-running success on German television. This tour takes you beyond tourist routes, revealing an intimate and authentic side of Venice. Retrace Brunetti’s investigations, from Acqua Alta to Beastly Things, and explore how the books and series portray Venice differently. Whether you're a devoted fan or simply love Venice, this tour offers a unique journey through the city’s mysteries, seen through the eyes of Brunetti.
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Experience Venice on a private full-day tour that combines the city’s top highlights with the personal attention of a dedicated guide. Begin by crossing the iconic Rialto Bridge and exploring the lively market where Venetians have traded for centuries. Glide along the Grand Canal on a private gondola, and then enjoy skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica. Finally, step inside the Doge’s Palace to walk through grand halls once ruled by Venice’s powerful dukes. With flexible pacing and expert insights into the city’s history and art, this private experience captures the very best of Venice in just one day.
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Meet your Prosecco wine expert in Venice and start this relaxing experience in the countryside. Along the way you'll see local Prosecco grapes, luxuriant and fascinating vineyards and the beautiful hills that are part of the UNESCO patrimony. Enter the Prosecco valley and reach the first traditional winery. Here, the winemaker will tell you about the story of the family-run production and, during a tasting session, you'll discover the fresh and elegant flavors of this wine. To complete the experience, you'll also enjoy a light lunch with typical and seasonal products of the area. After taking some beautiful pictures of the hills and vineyards you will depart to see the second winery where you will meet the producer who will tell you about the Charmat method to create the Prosecco and learn about the history of this famous and fruity wine. After the visit, enjoy a second wine tasting session and compare the aromas of the wines.
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Eat, drink and sightsee the one of a kind city of Venice. Admire the Renaissance and Gothic palaces, a city that has no roads, just canals, is built on more than 100 small islands. Learn about traditional dishes, stop in over 6 different eateries and sample several typical Venetian specialties while you see and learn facts about the city's highlights and neighborhoods such as Cannaregio area, Rialto Bridge, Rabbi's house and much more. This 4-hours dinning food tour experience led by a local and expert guide will give you a great insight about Venetian cuisine. At every corner, you'll be greeted by eye-catching, photo-worthy view. Venice is a unique and speechless city which will let you bewitched.
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Enjoy an exclusive tour of Venice with a private expert guide, and make the most of this incredible city and see all of the highlights. Begin in Saint Mark's Square for a perfect view of Saint Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, the private chapel of the dukes of Venice until the 19th century. Get privileged access, and skip the long lines to enter the grand basilica and enjoy up-close views of the golden mosaics. Then skip the lines to the Doge's Palace to travel through 7 centuries of history as you see the palace prisons and court rooms, and stop on the Bridge of Sighs to see the last view of Venice that prisoners saw before they were locked in their cells. Your guide will then give recommendations for lunch, and after a short break continue your tour. Walk to the covered Rialto Bridge and discover the house where Marco Polo once lived. Go to the Renaissance church of the Campo Santa Maria Formosa, where you will end your perfect day true Venetian style in a private gondola ride
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Hop from island to island between the serene nature of Mazzorbo, the colourful houses of Burano, and the artistic glass scene of Murano. Hop from island to island between Mazzorbo, Burano, & Murano! Watch colourful houses wiggle with delight at their reflections in the Canal of Burano, witness artistry in action at the glass factories and artisanal workshops in Murano, engage with vivid biblical tales on byzantine mosaics under glittering golden medieval church apses and marvel at the quiet, serene nature of Mazzorbo and the lagoon.
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Your Semi-Private Venice Walking Tour takes you through this enchanting city’s main highlights. Your semi-private small group of six people max is guaranteed, allowing for your introduction to Venice to be intimate and personal. This walking tour winds through Venice’s serene canals and charming bridges, stopping along the way to discover the major sites, as well as the less known hidden throughout. Capture the essence of this floating city by seeing and experiencing a slice of the 118 islands that Venice is built upon. You will see the city’s most ancient church in Campo San Giacometto, cross the Rialto Bridge, walk through the neighborhood where Marco Polo grew up, and stand in awe of the ornately decorated and domed St. Mark’s Basilica. This semi-Private Venice walking tour offers you a glimpse into Venice’s remarkable past and the opportunity to also experience its vibrant present.
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Enjoy real Venice away from the tourist crowd led by a young local guide. A relaxing 3 hours street food and wine walking tour around the alleys and the fine wine bars of Venice to try the best selection of cicchetti (Venetian-style tapas) and sip various regional drinks. Bars have been carefully selected based on the quality of their food/drinks and the authenticity of the location. The tour offers a selection of local prosecco, natural wines and more drinks, all originally from the Veneto region. All our guides are local, young, passionate about Venice and its cuisine and, of course, professionally licensed. The wine experience combines insights into Venice's culture, its rich history, arts and daily habits. Our commitment is to show you Venice the way it really is not the way tourists want to see it. This tour has been designed for real foodies and travelers.
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