Tours in Venice

This combined guided tour is divided into three parts. The tour starts at 9.00am with a historical introduction of St. Marks’s Square, and its architectural delights. Leaving the square, you will be guided into the residential Castello area, allowing you to discover this part of Venice in all of its elegance, through its labyrinth of narrow alleys - “calli”, many bridges, winding canals and wide picturesque squares - “campi”. At 10.45 am you will proceed with the visit of the Saint Mark's Basilica, once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice, and the only one of its kind in Italy, thanks to the sumptous golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring. The last part is the gondola ride at 3 pm. Relax aboard this historic vessel, enjoying the thrills of both the Grand Canal and minor canals. PROGRAM 09.00 am Walking tour of Venice (1 h 30 min) 10.45 am Saint Marks Basica tour (1 hour) 03.00 pm Gondola ride (30 min)

It's like a private guided tour, in which you get to visit known and hidden corners of the city and hear about it, while your photos are being professionally taken

Immerse yourself in Venice’s rich wine culture with this exclusive private tasting experience, set in a traditional Venetian enoteca in the heart of San Polo. Guided by an expert sommelier, explore Italy’s renowned wine regions, savoring a carefully curated selection of fine wines, including the bold and complex Amarone della Valpolicella or a diverse mix of whites, reds, and a rare orange wine. Paired with authentic Venetian cicchetti, these tastings offer a true sensory journey, blending flavors and traditions in a warm and intimate setting. Learn about Italy’s winemaking heritage, the unique techniques behind each bottle, and the perfect food pairings to enhance every sip. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or simply looking for a refined Venetian experience, this private tasting offers an unforgettable glimpse into Italy’s world-class wine culture, making it the perfect way to unwind and indulge in the heart of Venice.

Welcome to an unforgettable cooking class in the heart of Venice! Your culinary adventure begins with a guided tour of the famous Rialto Market. Wander through stalls brimming with fresh produce, seafood, and vibrant colors, while learning how to pick the best ingredients for your cooking class. After the market tour, you'll make your way to an historic local home. In the well-equipped kitchen, you will roll up your sleeves and dive into preparing delicious Venetian cicchetti. These traditional appetizers, enjoyed with a classic spritz aperitif, include dishes like mozzarella in carrozza, baccalà mantecato, and savory meatballs, among other specialties. Once the cooking is done, you will have the opportunity to savor your handmade creations.

The transfer service is customized according to customer requests, at the airport the driver will wait for you at the point indicated with a sign with your name and will give you any kind of assistance and help with luggage. Our drivers speak English and will accompany you to your destination with professionalism, tranquility and safety. Each vehicle is constantly monitored, and in possession of all the necessary licenses, on request we can provide approved child seats for the transport of your children, and for the transport of bulky luggage such as skis and snowboards. In winter the vehicles are equipped with winter tires, so you can travel in total safety in any weather situation. Please call us for customized itineraries or different pick up points

Do you know that Venetian street food has century long traditions? Have you ever tried “cicchetti” or “baccalà”? On this delicious guided tour you will explore the new flavours and the hidden recipes from the from North Italy’s culinary traditions. Your knowledgeable local guide will take you through the best eateries in the city to sample the local street food and will show you the most important sights of Venice. You will enjoy its amusing architecture and learn about the incredible local food culture while tasting traditional specialties. You will also sample the popular street food “cicchetti”, called also “Venetian tapas”, which is a small snack, topped with various ingredients, usually with strong-flavoured fish but also vegetables, salami, cheeses and many others. Your guide will share fun stories about Venetian lifestyle and local traditions.

The Doge's Palace stands as Venice's paramount example of Gothic architecture. Accessible through the Porta del Frumento overlooking the Venetian Lagoon, it served as the Doge's residence and the epicenter of the city's political and administrative life. From governmental affairs to judicial proceedings, it symbolized the Republic of Venice's authority. Your journey commences in the inner courtyard, embraced by monumental facades and a Gothic colonnade. Here, you'll encounter the captivating Giant's Staircase, a masterpiece by Jacopo Sansovino featuring Mars and Neptune. Ascend to the first floor to behold the Sala del Maggior Consiglio, where the Great Council convened to shape Venice's pivotal decisions. Conclude your exploration with a visit to the prisons via the iconic Bridge of Sighs, offering a striking panorama of the lagoon and the distant outline of Giudecca.

Join me on this 60-minute Walk through the Rialto district to discover all its secrets! Did you know that the first records from this district are dating back to the 9th century? Be ready, because we are going on a real time travel! I will tell you how this place became the most significant part of Venice back in the 10th century and how it looks like today! You will get to know more about some personalities, whose home is from Rialto as well as discover every small part of Rialto with a passionate local! You will also get the chance to go on the famous Rialto Bridge, and I will tell you some legends about this place!

Book your private transfer from Venice (+ water taxi) to Venice Cruise Port. Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • We track your Flight • Door-to-door Service • No Hidden Charges • Clean cars & Professional drivers

We will visit San Marco Square with Basilica San Marco,The Bridge of Sights and Doge's Palace. After we will admire the old town: Rialto Bridge, Grand Canal, Palace Contarini del Bovolo, Palazzo Fortuny, Palazzo Grimani, San Luca Church. My name is Cristina Caragia. I have an official  tourist guide licence and I am a local architect,  graduated  in Italy.

Experience the rich history of the Doge’s Palace, a stunning symbol of Venice’s past. Wander through its grand halls and admire the intricate architecture. A truly unforgettable journey through one of Venice's most treasured sites!

Firstly, the tour will begin with a brief introduction to the history and significance of the Basilica di San Marco. You will learn about the origins of the Basilica and how it became the symbol of Venice's power and influence. The tour will then take you through the stunning interior of the Basilica. You will see the mosaics, sculptures, and frescoes that adorn the walls and ceilings of the Basilica. Our guide will explain the stories behind these artworks, including the famous scenes from the life of Saint Mark. After exploring the interior of the Basilica, the tour will take you to the Basilica's museum. Here you will have the opportunity to see the Pala d'Oro, an exquisite altarpiece decorated with precious gems and enamel. You will also see other priceless treasures from the Basilica's collection, including ancient manuscripts and religious relics.

Book your Private Round-Trip Transfer from Venice Airport (VCE) to Treviso and return to any hotel or address. Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttle queues and use our private, door to door airport transfer. We will contact you immediately after your booking to confirm it and will request any missed details of your trip if any. One day before the trip, you will receive the phone number of your driver for your convenience. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • No Hidden Charges • Door-to-door Service • Clean cars & Professional drivers • We track your Flight

Get your portrait in Venice. Feel like a model and enjoy an exclusive experience with a professional photographer.

In this tour, explore the highlights of Cannaregio district. From Rialto, go along Strada Nuova to reach Fondamenta della Misericordia. Admire Campiello dei Mori, the gothic Madonna dell’Orto Church and the Jewish Ghetto.

Indulge in the opulence of Doge's Palace on our private tour, tailored for the discerning traveler. Traverse lavishly adorned chambers, secret passages, and awe-inspiring halls, immersing yourself in the fascinating history of the Venetian Republic. Your expert guide unveils Tintoretto and Veronese masterpieces, intertwining art and politics. Customize the tour to forge a unique connection with Venice's cultural legacy. Cross the iconic Bridge of Sighs in tranquility, relishing tales of long-gone prisoners. This exclusive tour grants a deeper, personal appreciation of the Venetian Republic's grandeur. Escape the ordinary as you uncover the Doge's Palace secrets in your private sanctuary. Your guide facilitates advance skip-the-line tickets booking, ensuring an intimate encounter with Venice's history, art, and allure. Embark on a tailored private tour, where each step is a celebration of Venice's unparalleled beauty.

Finding a restaurant In Venice can be a challenge: too many with too many choises...which one would it be good? We are here to help you offering you a dinner in one of the best restaurants in Venice, enjoining the view of the gondolas coming and going on the canal. Located in Cannaregio area, away from the crowd, this restaurant is a necessary step for Venetians too, quite and peaceful, intimate and welcoming, where you can enjoy the Venetian cuisine, prepared with fresh seasonal ingredients. Your menu will be the following and you can choose the appetizer OR the dessert: APPETIZERS (if you do not choose the dessert) Creamed salted codfish Sardine "in saor" (with sweet and sour onions, pine nuts, vinegar, raisin) with cornmeal mush FIRST COURSE Bavette (long pasta) with seafood SECOND COURSE Mixed fried fish DESSERT (if you do not choose the appetizers) Chantilly cream with Burano islands typical cookies

Depart from your hotel or agreed meeting point with our guide to enjoy a short cruise to Murano through small canals and the open lagoon. Once in Murano Island our stop is at an artistic furnace. This is an experience will never be forgotten: a still operating glass furnace with masters creating single pieces of glass, either a vase, a statue, a thin goblet or parts of a huge chandelier. Learn how to distinguish different cuts of glass to choose what you like most.

This is a private transfer service with a professional multilingual driver from Venice Marco Polo airport to Cortina d'Ampezzo, the Queen of the Dolomite mountains. The driver will welcome you at the arrival hall of the airport holding a sign with your name or any other system that is suitable for you. He will help you with your luggage and will give you some helpful information for your journey. The ride will take approximately 2 hours with regular traffic divided in 2 main road sections: During the first part of your transfer service, you will drive along a highway enjoying the flat agriculture area of the region; After less that 1 hour you will continue on the regular road passing by mountain villages of the Cadore valley.

You will get on my "Patana" boat (10 seats available for guests) and you will experience a great Venetian aperitivo with a stunning view of Venice from the outer lagoon and its magic islands. We will also explore hidden canals off the beaten path. As soon as we start cruising, I'll start serving you drinks and snacks. This boat tour will last about 1 hour and a half and you will get to see the most iconic views of Venice (San Marco, Giudecca, the southern lagoon, San Giorgio, San Pietro and much more). At the end of this experience I will drop you off at the same spot where I picked you up. This tour is perfect for anyone: singles, couples, families and groups of friends.

On this 2-hour private tour your family will be accompanied by a professional guide in a fascinating visit to the Accademia Galleries, an exceptional Venetian art museum located in Dorsoduro district. You will also enter the beautiful church of S. Maria della Salute and learn about its history. On your itinerary you will find historical buildings and a pleasant landscape, as you walk along the Grand Canal and the Giudecca Canal. Your kids will be completely involved in the tour and they will love all the wonders of Venice. Even in the museum, they can learn about extraordinary masterpieces and have a great time thanks to the activities organized by your kid-friendly guide.

Discover the fishbone-like shape Giudecca island, known to be Venice’s unofficial seventh sestiere, once an aristocratic retreat, later the city industrial centre and nowadays a trendy artistic district. Let’s walk through the largest and closest island to Venice, from which it is separated by the broad and deep Giudecca Canal enjoying breath-taking views on the splendid city. The peacefulness of the island also made it popular among religious communities and with patrician families who built palaces with lovely gardens and allotments there. You will see how after the fall of the Republic, these areas were converted into warehouses, barracks, prisons, factories and workers’ quarters, some of them nowadays converted for artistic ad modern purposes. You will be walking not only through the long pedestrian quay running the length of its Venice-facing side but also wandering its hidden lagoon-facing side with gardens, art galleries and residential neighbourhoods.

Patrician residence in San Stae, housing valuable eighteenth-century furnishing and paintings. The palazzo is the home of the Centro Studi di Storia del Tessuto e del Costume (Centre for the Study of the History of Textiles and Clothing), and holds rich, complex collections coming from diverse sources. Among them, the museum displays a selection of rare pieces – fabrics and outfits, including original, sumptuous eighteenth-century dresses – of special importance. The dresses and accessories on display, which are for the most part of Venetian origin, were made with textured fabrics and often embellished with embroidery and lace, standing as excellent testimony to the skills of the large group of artisans (weavers, tailors, lace-makers, embroiderers, etc.) who contributed to creating the refined and luxurious elegance for which the Venetians were famed at the time.

* Visit a sumptuous Venetian palace * Enjoy a tasty dinner in a fancy location * Private gondola ride * Live the amosphere of the Venetian nobleman * Slide along the Grand Canal