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Private Family Kayaking Tour: Discovering Venice

For families: for wide range of kids from 5 to 17 years old, both with and without experience in kayaking. Cost-effective family offer at group …More

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For families: for wide range of kids from 5 to 17 years old, both with and without experience in kayaking. Cost-effective family offer at group...

1 hour 40 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$341
Venice Walking Tour Top Sights and Local Spots

A City walking tour of Venice with a local. Get the best of both worlds as your local Guide presents Venice's must-see sights before heading …More

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A City walking tour of Venice with a local. Get the best of both worlds as your local Guide presents Venice's must-see sights before heading...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$52
The Secrets of the Grand Canal - Special Private Boat Tour

The most exclusive and unique tour of the Grand Canal, discovering its stories, legends and mysteries. A true Venetian will guide you in this fascinating …More

The most exclusive and unique tour of the Grand Canal, discovering its stories, legends and mysteries. A true Venetian will guide you in this fascinating...

1 hour Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (59)
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$79
Secrets of the Doge's Palace: Venice Guided Tour

Step back in time to the golden age of the Venetian Republic. On this expert-led guided tour, you’ll bypass the notoriously long lines and step …More

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Step back in time to the golden age of the Venetian Republic. On this expert-led guided tour, you’ll bypass the notoriously long lines and step...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$67
Venice: Doge's Palace Skip-the-Line Entry + Audioguide App

Discover Venice’s iconic landmarks with an experience combining the Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica, and, depending on your selected option, St. Mark’s Campanile. Explore the …More

Discover Venice’s iconic landmarks with an experience combining the Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica, and, depending on your selected option, St. Mark’s Campanile. Explore the...

1 day Free Cancellation
4.0 (13)
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$44
Venice St Mark's Bell Tower with Digital Audio Guide

Skip the line St Mark’s Bell Tower is located in the heart of Venice, making it a perfect starting point for exploring other historic sites. …More

Skip the line St Mark’s Bell Tower is located in the heart of Venice, making it a perfect starting point for exploring other historic sites....

1 hour
4.0 (51)
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$32
Live Venice as a local departing from Padua

We will take you through the narrow and quiet Venetian streets between the Cannaregio district and the Ancient Jewish Ghetto, the wonderful antiques shop windows …More

We will take you through the narrow and quiet Venetian streets between the Cannaregio district and the Ancient Jewish Ghetto, the wonderful antiques shop windows...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$155
Venice Doge’s Palace - Priority Entrance & Premium Guided Tour

Our Doge's Palace tour offers a deeper look into Venice’s history. Led by expert guides, you'll explore key rooms and stories that shaped the Republic, …More

Our Doge's Palace tour offers a deeper look into Venice’s history. Led by expert guides, you'll explore key rooms and stories that shaped the Republic,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
3.7 (42)
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$73
Ghosts of Venice - Discovering the Unknown

When the sun goes down and the night falls, let yourself to be transported back in time and immersed in the mysterious and secret world …More

When the sun goes down and the night falls, let yourself to be transported back in time and immersed in the mysterious and secret world...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
3.3 (60)
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$31
Venice Historic Walk: the city, its architecture and traditions

Want to learn more about the history of Venice and get off the beaten path with the locals? Join us on our historic walks to …More

Want to learn more about the history of Venice and get off the beaten path with the locals? Join us on our historic walks to...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$74
Venice Clock Tower

Step inside the secret life of the Astronomical Clock on Saint Mark's Square, an ancient masterpiece of technology and engineering. True to the Renaissance spirit, …More

Step inside the secret life of the Astronomical Clock on Saint Mark's Square, an ancient masterpiece of technology and engineering. True to the Renaissance spirit,...

40 to 60 minutes
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$24
Priority Access to Doge’s Palace: Guided Walking Tour in Venice

The Doges Palace, once the home of the Duke of Venice and seat of all important political decisions during the period of the Serenissima. Listen …More

The Doges Palace, once the home of the Duke of Venice and seat of all important political decisions during the period of the Serenissima. Listen...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$78
Shared Gondola Ride with Bridge of Sighs Views

Step aboard the legendary Venetian gondola for an unforgettable journey, gliding through the most enchanting canals of Venice and passing underneath the iconic Bridge of …More

Step aboard the legendary Venetian gondola for an unforgettable journey, gliding through the most enchanting canals of Venice and passing underneath the iconic Bridge of...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$44
Private Venice City Tour and Gondola Ride

Enjoy the ancient greatness of the Serenissima Republic by having an enchanting panoramic tour over the history of St. Mark’s square and its main monuments: …More

Enjoy the ancient greatness of the Serenissima Republic by having an enchanting panoramic tour over the history of St. Mark’s square and its main monuments:...

2 hours 30 minutes
4.9 (8)
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$163
Venice City Center Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

Step into the enchanting world of Venice with our exclusive 2.5-hour walking tour. Delve deep into the heart of this mesmerizing city as you stroll …More

Step into the enchanting world of Venice with our exclusive 2.5-hour walking tour. Delve deep into the heart of this mesmerizing city as you stroll...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
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$49
Venice City Center Guided Walking Tour - Semi-Private 12ppl Max

Dive into Venetian history and culture on our semi-private 2.5-hour walking tour (up to 12 guests per guide). Take in unforgettable views of the Rialto …More

Dive into Venetian history and culture on our semi-private 2.5-hour walking tour (up to 12 guests per guide). Take in unforgettable views of the Rialto...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (7)
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$49
Enchanting Venice: Private Gondola Experience

Admire Venice from the most exclusive and breathtaking point of view: the water. Slide among centuries of history and picturesque views on a traditional Venetian …More

Admire Venice from the most exclusive and breathtaking point of view: the water. Slide among centuries of history and picturesque views on a traditional Venetian...

25 to 30 minutes Free Cancellation
3.7 (27)
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$177
The Secret Venice + Cicheti & Wine Private Tour

If you are struggling to choose between tasting the delicious "cicheti" and discovering the secret corners of Venice, why not combining them for a unique …More

If you are struggling to choose between tasting the delicious "cicheti" and discovering the secret corners of Venice, why not combining them for a unique...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (21)
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$170
Tour to the islands of San Servolo and San Lazzaro degli Armeni

If you have already been to Venice and have already visited the most famous places or want to get away from the crowds, this is …More

If you have already been to Venice and have already visited the most famous places or want to get away from the crowds, this is...

3 hours
4.5 (6)
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$116
Afternoon Lagoon Tour Murano, Burano, and Torcello

Visit the enchanting islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello by boat. Our local guide will accompany you through the best and most-characteristic places of the …More

Visit the enchanting islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello by boat. Our local guide will accompany you through the best and most-characteristic places of the...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$34

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