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Venice, Italy

Things to Do in Venice

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

Most booked tours and tickets in Venice

Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

4.79,640 reviews5h
Legendary Venice Doge's Palace & St. Mark's with Exclusive Access

Legendary Venice Doge's Palace & St. Mark's with Exclusive Access

4.76,180 reviews2h
Venice In a Day St Mark's Doges Palace Gondola Ride and City Tour

Venice In a Day St Mark's Doges Palace Gondola Ride and City Tour

4.85,185 reviews4h 30m
Eat Like a Local: Venice 3-Hour Small-Group Food Tasting Tour

Eat Like a Local: Venice 3-Hour Small-Group Food Tasting Tour

4.84,160 reviews2h 30m
Venice Basilica Doge Palace Gondola and History Gallery

Venice Basilica Doge Palace Gondola and History Gallery

4.73,505 reviews3h 30m
Venice Islands: Murano Glass & Burano Colors-Guided Visit

Venice Islands: Murano Glass & Burano Colors-Guided Visit

4.72,681 reviews4h
Skip-the-Line: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Fully Guided Tour

Skip-the-Line: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Fully Guided Tour

4.52,582 reviews2h

Tickets and tours by attraction

The best options for each of Venice's top sights, compared.

Top sights in Venice

  1. 1St. Mark's Basilica
  2. 2Doge's Palace
  3. 3Grand Canal
  4. 4Rialto Bridge
  5. 5Murano & Burano Islands
  6. 6Gondola Rides
  • Architectural Splendor Unmatched on Water: Witness the Byzantine mosaics of St. Mark's Basilica, the Gothic pinnacles of the Doge's Palace, and the Renaissance mastery of Palladio's San Giorgio Maggiore. The city itself is the exhibit, a seamless blend of architectural styles built on millions of wooden pilings.
  • A Unique, Car-Free Urban Tapestry: Experience daily life in a city without roads. Navigate by foot over 400 bridges or by boat along 150 canals. The rhythm is different here, defined by vaporetto schedules, the sound of water, and pedestrian passageways.
  • World-Class Art & Cultural Legacy: Stand before masterpieces in the Gallerie dell'Accademia (Venetian Renaissance) and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection (modern art). Attend a performance at La Fenice opera house or discover contemporary art at the Biennale gardens.

Tickets and passes in Venice

I Musici Veneziani Concert: Vivaldi Four Seasons

I Musici Veneziani Concert: Vivaldi Four Seasons

4.61,063 reviews1h 30m
Musica a Palazzo 'Traveling Opera' Performance in Venice

Musica a Palazzo 'Traveling Opera' Performance in Venice

4.7818 reviews2h 30m
I Musici Veneziani Vivaldi's Four Seasons and Tenor arias

I Musici Veneziani Vivaldi's Four Seasons and Tenor arias

4.8783 reviews1h 30m
Private 3hrs Venice Tour: Doge's Palace, St Mark's & Grand Canal

Private 3hrs Venice Tour: Doge's Palace, St Mark's & Grand Canal

4.4716 reviews3h

Food and drink experiences in Venice

Venice Like a Local: Food, Wine & Spritz Tour with Traghetto Ride

Venice Like a Local: Food, Wine & Spritz Tour with Traghetto Ride

4.82,268 reviews2h 30m
Venice Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with wine by Cooking Italy

Venice Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with wine by Cooking Italy

5.01,686 reviews3h
Venice Bacaro Food Tour: Eat and Drink like a Venetian

Venice Bacaro Food Tour: Eat and Drink like a Venetian

4.91,494 reviews3h 30m
Eating Venice Small Group Food & Drinks Tour

Eating Venice Small Group Food & Drinks Tour

5.01,327 reviews3h 30m

Day trips and outdoor activities from Venice

Murano Glass Experience With a Visit to Burano Lace Island

Murano Glass Experience With a Visit to Burano Lace Island

4.61,607 reviews5h
Dolomites & Cortina d’Ampezzo Small Group Day Tour from Venice

Dolomites & Cortina d’Ampezzo Small Group Day Tour from Venice

4.61,566 reviews10h
St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Guided Tour with Gondola Ride

St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Guided Tour with Gondola Ride

4.61,364 reviews3h 30m
St. Mark's, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride with Murano and Burano

St. Mark's, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride with Murano and Burano

4.61,103 reviews9h 30m

Hidden gems in Venice

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

Scala Contarini del Bovolo

A stunning, hidden Renaissance spiral staircase tucked away in a small courtyard near Campo Manin.

Quiet Canals of the Ghetto Vecchio

The quieter canals surrounding the historic Jewish Ghetto in Cannaregio.

San Michele Island (Cimitero)

The serene, cypress-filled cemetery island where famous Venetians and foreigners like Stravinsky and Ezra Pound are buried.

Libreria Acqua Alta

A famously quirky bookstore where books are stored in bathtubs, gondolas, and waterproof bins to protect them from flooding.

The Zattere Promenade at Sunset

The long, sunny fondamenta (canal path) on the south side of Dorsoduro, facing the Giudecca Canal.

Day trips from Venice

The Islands of Murano, Burano & Torcello

20-45 min by vaporetto (lines 4.1, 4.2, 12)

Explore the artisan soul of the Venetian Lagoon. Murano is famed for its centuries-old glassmaking, Burano for its brightly colored fishermen's houses and lace, and Torcello for its ancient, tranquil Byzantine cathedral.

Verona

1 hour 10 min by direct train from Venezia S. Lucia

Step into a Shakespearean setting in this elegant, romantic city. Verona is home to a remarkably preserved Roman arena still used for opera, Juliet's balcony, and a charming historic center with excellent wine bars.

The Prosecco Hills (Conegliano-Valdobbiadene)

1 hour 15 min by train to Conegliano, then local bus/tour

Journey into the UNESCO-listed hills where Italy's most famous sparkling wine is born. This is a landscape of picturesque vineyards, historic cantine (wineries), and charming villages perfect for tasting tours.

Plan your Venice trip

Things to do in Venice: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Venice?+

Top sights include St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge. Away from the crowds, try Scala Contarini del Bovolo and Quiet Canals of the Ghetto Vecchio.

What are the most popular tours in Venice?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat (4.7 stars, 9,640 reviews); Legendary Venice Doge's Palace & St. Mark's with Exclusive Access (4.7 stars, 6,180 reviews); Venice In a Day St Mark's Doges Palace Gondola Ride and City Tour (4.8 stars, 5,185 reviews).

How much do tours in Venice cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €25 and €390 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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