Top Venice Cultural & Theme Tours

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4-hour Private Cruise to Venice Lagoon Islands

Enjoy a 4 hour private cruise through the Islands of The Venetian Lagoon. Thanks to an expert venetian local guide you will discover hidden traditions …More

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4-hour Private Cruise to Venice Lagoon Islands

Enjoy a 4 hour private cruise through the Islands of The Venetian Lagoon. Thanks to an expert venetian local guide you will discover hidden traditions...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$187

Private Day Trip to Murano Burano and Torcello islands from Venice with a local

You will visit Burano, an island known for its brightly colored houses and traditional lacework, it is such a lovely place that it will put …More

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Private Day Trip to Murano Burano and Torcello islands from Venice with a local

You will visit Burano, an island known for its brightly colored houses and traditional lacework, it is such a lovely place that it will put...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$115

Leonardo da Vinci Museum and San Polo Private Tour

Celebrate the life and works of the greatest Renaissance man, Leonardo da Vinci, on a guided tour of the Leonardo da Vinci Museum and San …More

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Leonardo da Vinci Museum and San Polo Private Tour

Celebrate the life and works of the greatest Renaissance man, Leonardo da Vinci, on a guided tour of the Leonardo da Vinci Museum and San...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

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$55

Venice Private Gondola Ride: Enjoy a Serenade on the Canals

This tour is special in that you will have local musicians along to serenade you with the traditional romantic music of Italy. You wont find …More

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Venice Private Gondola Ride: Enjoy a Serenade on the Canals

This tour is special in that you will have local musicians along to serenade you with the traditional romantic music of Italy. You wont find...

30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$453

Private Walking Tour of Venice Palazzo Ducale and Salute

This private walking tour invites you to experience the architectural and cultural heritage of Venice through its most storied landmarks. Begin at Palazzo Ducale where …More

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Private Walking Tour of Venice Palazzo Ducale and Salute

This private walking tour invites you to experience the architectural and cultural heritage of Venice through its most storied landmarks. Begin at Palazzo Ducale where...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$229

Skip the Line Correr Museum Private Tour

Enjoy a 2.5 hour private tour of one of the most interesting museums of Venice taken by the hand of a local top-rated expert guide. …More

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Skip the Line Correr Museum Private Tour

Enjoy a 2.5 hour private tour of one of the most interesting museums of Venice taken by the hand of a local top-rated expert guide....

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$62

Venice Boat Tour + Exclusive Murano Glass Show

Are you looking for the most unique tour ever? Start the experience discovering the Grand Canal by boat, with its majestic palaces and treasures rich …More

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Venice Boat Tour + Exclusive Murano Glass Show

Are you looking for the most unique tour ever? Start the experience discovering the Grand Canal by boat, with its majestic palaces and treasures rich...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$136

Venice Traditional Eateries Food Crawl and Guided Tour

Embark on this 2.5-hours Street Food Tour journey through the enchanting canals of Venice. Wander through picturesque piazzas, explore stunning churches, and visit the lively …More

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Venice Traditional Eateries Food Crawl and Guided Tour

Embark on this 2.5-hours Street Food Tour journey through the enchanting canals of Venice. Wander through picturesque piazzas, explore stunning churches, and visit the lively...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$55

Venice City Highlights Small Group Walking Tour with Local Guide

Embark on an interesting journey in one of the most fascinating cities in the world with a knowledgeable guide who will enrich your visit with …More

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Venice City Highlights Small Group Walking Tour with Local Guide

Embark on an interesting journey in one of the most fascinating cities in the world with a knowledgeable guide who will enrich your visit with...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$46

Venice: Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Guided Tour

Embark on an authentic journey through Europe where culture, history, and gastronomy come alive in an unexpected way. exclusive tours invite you to venture beyond …More

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Venice: Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Guided Tour

Embark on an authentic journey through Europe where culture, history, and gastronomy come alive in an unexpected way. exclusive tours invite you to venture beyond...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$333

Venice Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour

Discover the most important monuments, palaces, churches and world heritage sites in Venice's Old Town with a Private Guide. Extended options: see the Rialto Bridge …More

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Venice Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour

Discover the most important monuments, palaces, churches and world heritage sites in Venice's Old Town with a Private Guide. Extended options: see the Rialto Bridge...

2 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

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$29

Private Walking Tour of Venice's Old Town with Gondola Ride

Enjoy a romantic gondola ride on the Grand Canal and explore the city on foot with a Private Guide. See St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, …More

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Private Walking Tour of Venice's Old Town with Gondola Ride

Enjoy a romantic gondola ride on the Grand Canal and explore the city on foot with a Private Guide. See St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace,...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

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$97

Private Tour of Venice San Polo, Rialto and San Marco

Discover the cultural heritage and commercial history of Venice on a private tour of San Polo and Rialto. See Rialto Bridge and Market, and visit …More

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Private Tour of Venice San Polo, Rialto and San Marco

Discover the cultural heritage and commercial history of Venice on a private tour of San Polo and Rialto. See Rialto Bridge and Market, and visit...

2 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

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$44

An Architectural insight of Venice on a Private Tour with a local

Discover Venetian Gothic which is the local variant architectural style for Venice of Italian Gothic architecture, with a confluence of influences from local building requirements, …More

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An Architectural insight of Venice on a Private Tour with a local

Discover Venetian Gothic which is the local variant architectural style for Venice of Italian Gothic architecture, with a confluence of influences from local building requirements,...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$131

Venice City Highlights Small Group Tour with a local guide

Discover the highlights of Venice on this engaging 2-hour walking tour led by a highly knowledgeable local guide. Explore the city in an intimate small …More

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Venice City Highlights Small Group Tour with a local guide

Discover the highlights of Venice on this engaging 2-hour walking tour led by a highly knowledgeable local guide. Explore the city in an intimate small...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$29

From Doges to Domes Self Guided Tour of Venice with App

In 832 AD, two merchants smuggled a saint’s body out of Egypt, hidden in barrels of pork meat to get past the guards. That relic …More

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From Doges to Domes Self Guided Tour of Venice with App

In 832 AD, two merchants smuggled a saint’s body out of Egypt, hidden in barrels of pork meat to get past the guards. That relic...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation

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$7

Venice Walking Experience & Doge's Palace guided tour

This tour will take you into the heart of Venice and its symbol: the Doge's Palace The tour is divided into two parts and it …More

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Venice Walking Experience & Doge's Palace guided tour

This tour will take you into the heart of Venice and its symbol: the Doge's Palace The tour is divided into two parts and it...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$109

Saint Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace Private Tour

Skip the line tickets are not included in the tour price. Basilica ticket: € 6,00 p.P. Kids (0-6): free. I suggest booking your (no refund) …More

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Saint Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace Private Tour

Skip the line tickets are not included in the tour price. Basilica ticket: € 6,00 p.P. Kids (0-6): free. I suggest booking your (no refund)...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$310

Venice Discover Shakespeare Tour: Stories Behind the Bard

Walk in the footsteps of Shakespeare’s most iconic characters as you explore the Venice that inspired The Merchant of Venice and Othello. This immersive tour …More

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Venice Discover Shakespeare Tour: Stories Behind the Bard

Walk in the footsteps of Shakespeare’s most iconic characters as you explore the Venice that inspired The Merchant of Venice and Othello. This immersive tour...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$73

Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour in Venice

Experience the heart of Venice like never before with our exclusive guided tour of the Doge’s Palace and Saint Mark’s Basilica. Skip the lines and …More

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Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour in Venice

Experience the heart of Venice like never before with our exclusive guided tour of the Doge’s Palace and Saint Mark’s Basilica. Skip the lines and...

2 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation

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$145

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for Venice Cultural & Theme Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best Venice Cultural & Theme Tours are:

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According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Venice Cultural & Theme Tours are:

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Which Venice Cultural & Theme Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Venice Cultural & Theme Tours with Instant Confirmation include:

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Which Venice Cultural & Theme Tours have Free Cancellation?

Venice Cultural & Theme Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which Venice Cultural & Theme Tours have Hotel Pickup?

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