Things to do in City of Venice, Veneto: The Best Cultural Tours

What does it mean being a Master Glassblower? The best Murano Glass experience, with the opportunity to meet a real Master Glassblower! Explore one of the oldest authentic Murano Glass factories, where the only exclusive "furnace" of the island was created. You will live the glass blowing art, with the chance to see a Master Glassblower and his team working following our millenary tradition. And then.. Maestro Fabio Fornasier will surprise you with a secret exhibition part of the project "Fantasy has no limit", usually not open to the public.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Welcome Drink, Private Glassblowing show, Private Glass Factory entrance, Secret exhibition entrance

Exclusions: Gratuities

Being an heir to the world's greatest Empires, Italy is well blessed with historical and cultural riches. In fact, our small group tour to Italy guarantees dozens of life-lasting memories. You will explore the best of Venice, Florence and Rome in an intimate group size of 8 travelers. Enjoy amazing local guides and fantastic experiences. Stay in a top-notch boutique hotels located right in the heart of the cities.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, All Fees and Taxes, Boutique 4 star hotel accommodations in your private room (single or double occupancy), Entrance fees to sights and museums specified on itinerary, Private transportation, High-speed trains, Premium Class Seats (Venice to Florence, Florence to Rome), Professional Local guides in Venice, Florence, Rome, Premium Wine Tasting

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Hello everyone, I would like to offer you a unique experience to explore the hidden gems and secrets of the Venetian lagoon. We will start the trip in one of the most authentic quarters (“sestiere”) of Venice in Cannaregio. You will have the chance to see a local marina and from there we will head towards "Canale Grande" passing tiny canals on our way. You will enjoy amazing views on “Ponte di Rialto”, “Ponte dell’Accademia”, "Chiesa di Santa Maria della Salute", "Piazza San Marco" and the famous "Palazzo Ducale" before we are heading to the island of Certosa. While enyoing a marvelous sunset you will be sipping a glass (more more) of delicious local Prosecco. Are you ready to create your magical moment? At the end of the tour I will drop you off directly at Rialto bridge. Looking forward to showing you the lagoon, Mike

Inclusions: Delicious local Prosecco

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Enjoy a breathtaking visit to the marvelous St. Mark’s Basilica of Piazza San Marco, escorted by an expert guide (1 hour inside the Cathedral)! Discover its secrets, history and admire the many artworks as the five domes covered by gold or the famous Pala d’Oro! The only Basilica Tour where you will enjoy part of the explanation comfortably seated in the middle of the church! The guide will narrate tales and the endless history behind the breathtaking Cathedral of St. Mark, known as the Golden Basilica, due to many mosaics made with pure gold! The enjoyable experience will give you priority access for the entrance of the Basilica and to the Pala D’oro (golden altarpiece composed by gems and diamonds) and to the Saint Mark’s Treasury: unique collection of relics and holy items collected along the centuries. Enjoy the audio guide with digital map with more than 200 points of interest of the 5 Venice discrits! For an exclusive tour, choose the private option: enjoy a personal guide.

Inclusions: Shared guided tour to the St.Mark Basilica and the Pala D'Oro, Skip the Line: the Basilica and Pala d’Oro guided tour., Audio-receiver devices are included in case of groups over 10 people., Glass Craftsman at work close to Saint Mark’s Square., Audio guide by mobile app with 200 descriptions of Venice highlights, 1 hour visit inside the Basilica and part of it done comfortably seated in the middile of Basilica

Exclusions: Hotel pickup

This is an incredible exclusive After-Hours Semi-Private Tour of Saint Mark's Basilica, after the Basilica has officially closed to the general public. The crowds will have gone, and the custodians will have closed the entry doors to the rest of the tourists, except for you. The doors will reopen exclusively for this privileged access tour, that will leave you as the only witnesses of the Golden Church of Venice in the magic of night. With our guarantee of just 6 people per group, a professional expert guide will lead you on an incredible 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. Again, only for you to see. This is guaranteed to be a truly unique, dramatic, once in a life-time experience, that you will surely never forget.

Inclusions: Small Group of 6 people max, Professional Guide, Privileged and Exclusive After Hours entrance

Exclusions: Food and Drink, Gratuities (optional)

Discover the real Secret Venice with a native Venetian guide! The experience to live the uniqueness of the most authentic local districts. From Cannaregio, admiring its small canals and millenary legends, the tour will take you back in 1400s, learning the stories of the Venetian Republic, full of secrets and mysteries. During this exciting walk you will breathe a 100% local atmosphere, out of the beaten tracks, to admire the real life of Venice with its locals and crafts. The experience will arrive up to Rialto bridge where your guide will show the old trade center from completely a different perspective! Last but not least, an insightful exploration of San Polo where the oldest "mascareri" (creators of Carnival masks) are still working following the tradition of centuries ago. Histories, Legends and Secrets.. from the Venetian eyes!

Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, 1 City Map per person, Local guide, Local taxes

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

If you want to live a real experience in the heart of Venice that's the right choice! A Venetian Master Artisan will explain to you, in 1 hour course, the traditional art of making or decorating a mask, an artistic personal event which will make you live the preparation for the Venetian Carnival. Create your own unique masterpiece and following your artistic streak, a special memory of an amazing experience and keep your artistic creation of the most emblematic icon of Venice!     An unconventional and handcrafted moment to live with your family or friends! If you want e personal class, you can choose the private option (up 3 persons).

Inclusions: Course of production (you will keep the produced mask) and/or Course of decoration (you will keep the decorated mask), All necessary paints and supplies, Live commentary

Exclusions: Hotel pickup

Due to Covid19, until the end of 2020, this tour will be amended to ensure your safety: -If you book a private tour you will have a private tour guide, but you may have another Walks group inside the Basilica at the same time. Explore St Mark’s Basilica without the crowds on an after-hours tour, and enjoy an optional visit to Doge's Palace, if you wish. Inside St Mark’s Basilica, admire treasured mosaics and a Byzantine altarpiece, and then follow your guide into the crypt where St Mark himself is believed to rest. Upgrade for late access to the Doge’s Palace and learn about the Higher Council Hall, the Doge's apartments and the Bridge of Sighs as you explore. Numbers are limited to 15 for a small-group experience. Upgrade your tour to include a 2 hour late entry tour of the Doge’s Palace, including the armory, New Prisons and incredible council rooms and frescos of Palazzo Ducale.

Inclusions: Professional guide, After-hours St. Mark’s Basilica tickets, Doge’s Palace tickets (if option with Doge Palace selected), Small groups of 20 people or fewer

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Due to Covid19, until the end of 2020, this tour will be amended to ensure your safety: - Group tours: Group size and tour duration may be reduced. This will be amended as as Covid restrictions relax in accordance with local regulations - St Marks Basilica may be subject to visit restrictions, your tour will be amended on the day to offer you the most best experience available. - It is not possible to bring large backpacks on the tour. If you want to submerge yourself in the incredible history of Venice’s once-great maritime empire, this Venice tour is the perfect excursion for you. Take access of two of the floating city’s most important buildings: St. Mark’s Cathedral, and the Doge’s Palace. As you explore these jaw-droppings spaces, your expert local guide will bring them to life with the histories and stories of how they were built and the human dramas that played out inside. History buffs and casual visitors alike will love the way this tour brings the stones of Venice to life.

Inclusions: Venice walking tour including local Venetian guide, Special access to the terraces of St. Mark’s Basilica, Headsets when necessary, Expert English speaking guide, Tickets to St. Mark’s Basilica, Skip the line access tickets at the Doge’s Palace

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Enjoy skip-the-line access to two top Venice attractions — Doge's Palace and St Mark’s Basilica — on tours led by an expert local guide, and see the city’s highlights and hidden gems, too! This exciting Venice Super Saver combines two top-selling experiences at a discounted price, allowing you to save 10 percent! Learn all about St Mark's Square and the Basilica, Doge's Palace and Hidden Venice from our expert guide. There will be a break between the two tours - check operational schedule for details!

Inclusions: Professional English-speaking local guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines to Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica, Headset to hear the guide clearly when there are more than 8 participants in the group

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks