What to do and see in Veneto, Italy: The Best Archaeology Tours

July 13, 2021 Frederic Celentano

Veneto (/ˈveɪnəˌtoʊ/ or /ˈvɛnətoʊ/, Italian: [ˈvɛːneto]; Venetian: Vèneto, Venetian pronunciation: ['vɛːneto]) is one of the 20 regions of Italy. Its population is about five million, ranking fifth in Italy. The region's capital and most populous city is Venice.
Restaurants in Veneto

1. 2-Day Venice trip from Rome - private tour

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You will be captivated  by the beauty of Venice, made up of 117 small islands connected to each other by 400 bridges.  Let yourself be seduced by one of the city considered among the most beautiful in the world  and, together with its lagoon, it is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Explore the islands of Venice, admire its architecture, and cruise the canals in a gondola with the company of a guide who shares insights on the Floating City.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by train, Hotel in Venice

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By Manuela L

On Piazza di Santa Maria, this very nice papal basilica has a lot of treasures ; it's a museum to visit with a guide or alone; the first crib, a scuptured work in white marble and representing the Virgin with the Child, San Joseph and the three Wise Men and also the donkey and ox; it's the first crib created by the artist named Arnolfo di Cambio from pape Nicolo V; (Hommage to San Nicolas today) visit also the archaelogical excavations, la sala di Papi and scala di Bernini.

2. Venice Day Trip by Train from Rome - Private tour

Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy Romaetravel
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Be captivated  by the beauty of Venice, made up of 117 small islands connected to each other by 400 bridges.  Let yourself be seduced by one of the city considered among the most beautiful in the world  and, together with its lagoon, it is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by train ( 2° class ), Private tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By Manuela L

On Piazza di Santa Maria, this very nice papal basilica has a lot of treasures ; it's a museum to visit with a guide or alone; the first crib, a scuptured work in white marble and representing the Virgin with the Child, San Joseph and the three Wise Men and also the donkey and ox; it's the first crib created by the artist named Arnolfo di Cambio from pape Nicolo V; (Hommage to San Nicolas today) visit also the archaelogical excavations, la sala di Papi and scala di Bernini.

3. Hidden and fascinating Verona - 3 hour private walking tour

Piazza Bra, P.za Bra, Verona VR, Italy Colors of Italy
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Verona is a charming and unique italian city. Discover it with a local and a Professional Licensed Tour Guide, a tour guide who was born in Verona and still lives there. Walk on its open and colorful squares, learn about its glorious past and its lively present. Admire the beauty of its highlights and discover its hidden corners and gems. Follow the water of the river surrounding the old town, and look at the enchanting hills with their vineyards, cypress and olive trees. Finally you will fall in love with Verona!

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Reviewed By livinginabarn

Silvia took us on a great walking tour. She was very knowledgeable and let us establish the pace. We saw some great places off the beaten path which she adapted as she learned more about our interests. Her insights were wonderful and she gave us some great tips on things to do on our own.

4. Venice Small Group Tour With Local Guide

Campo San Giacomo di Rialto, Campo S. Giacomo di Rialto, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy Food Tours of Venice
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Visit Venice with our small group walking tour. The tour starts everyday and it will last 2 hours. Following our English speaking tour guide will allow you to explore some of the most beautiful areas in Venice This tour has been designed for those who want to discover some hidden gems but also the main attractions. At the end of the tour you will have learned history, urban legends and much much more. We arrange small group walking tour in order to allow our custumers to maximize the experience. A small group tour guarantee personalization and respect of each participant's need.

Inclusions: local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, hotel pick up and drop off, Lunch

Reviewed By marieantoinette21

Anna was a great guide, she was good fun and knows everything about Venice! A great tour to go on if you'd like to see the sights with an informed guide and stop at 5 food stops along the way! - favourite two were the last 2 including the gelato stop, thanks for a great tour Anna

5. The Arena di Verona at the gladiators' time

Comune di Verona, P.za Bra, 1, 37121 Verona VR, Italy ProVeronaGuide
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Short but appealing guided visit designed to uncover all the secrets of the most exclusive Veronese monument and also to provide history enthusiasts with the chance to deeply experience the Roman age in the most spectular of the buildings raised in those days which in Verona is still rather well preserved. When was build such an amphytheatre? How long was it used for? How did the gladiatorial fight shows work? Were beasts and Christians used for the shows too? What happened to it in medieval times? How come is it still in relatively good conditions? When did they start to use it again for entertainment? Why is it today the biggest Roman amphytheatre in the world? These are the main questions which will find a proper answer during our visit.

Inclusions: English speaking Tourist Guide licensed in Verona

Exclusions: entrance ticket to the Arena (€10 adults; €7,5 over 60s; €1 children between 8-14; €0 till 8). Tickets available on spot.

6. Natural History Museum in Venice with a Nature and Interpretive Guide

[deTour]ist - Tour Leader & Nature and Interpretive Guide
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Never mind the doge: insatiable curiosity rules Venice, and inside its Natural History Museum it runs wild. Visit the Fondaco dei Turchi, the building hosting the museum, reflecting its history as a noble palace until the Dukes of Ferrara were elbowed aside in 1621 to make room for Venice's most important and controversial trading partner: Turkey. Admire the stars of the museum are the spotlit dinosaurs, including a terrifying ouransaurus from the Sahara and a Ptissacosaurus mongoliensis, a 120 million years old baby dinosaur skeleton from Gobi desert. Follow the tracks of Venetian explorers when adventurers like Marco Polo fetched peculiar specimen from distant lands. Around every turn scientific marvels await discovery in luminous new exhibits, such as the 19th century Wunderkammer (cabinet of curiosities) and a bubbling fish tank that represent the whole fragile ecosystem we live in.

Inclusions: Nature and Interpretive Guide & Tour leader

Exclusions: Gratuities, Museum ticket. Tickets will be purchased on the spot

Reviewed By F9288DWka

Very fun walking food tour of Venice. Adair was super helpful and informative about the history and culture of the city while we tried a lot of delicious food. The tour was easy even with COVID restrictions. Highly recommend!

7. Private orientation tour with licensed Verona local guide

Piazza Bra, 37122 Verona, VR, Italy Verona Tours
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We have a personal touch in what we say and show. Just let us know, we maximise your time.The tour boutique is at your disposal. If you wish a longer and more detailed experience, please contact us!

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Reviewed By Mary P

Had a confirmed tour of Verona, and no one ever showed up. Not a great start to our vacation. If it wasnt going to happen would have appreciated some kind of notice.

8. Venice: walking tour, Doge's Palace and the Golden Basilica – Guided tour

Torre dell'Orologio, P.za San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy Venice Tours Srl
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Join to the half day tour in the heart of Venice: walking tour of Piazza San Marco and visit to the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica. The guided visit begins in Piazza San Marco where you will discover the history of the main highlights and, then proceeds until Rialto bridge, admiring the lovely spots and fascinating place as Campo Santa Maria Formosa and Basilica of S. Giovanni and Paolo. Later, the guide will bring you inside the marvelous Doge’s Palace with the fine decorated halls of power, the Golden Staircase and the most famous artworks of Tiepolo. Cross the infamous Bridge of Sighs to reach the old prisons where only Casanova managed to escape! The last but not the least point of the visit is the breathtaking St. Mark’s Basilica: 1 hour inside the Basilica to see its golden mosaics and the Pala D’Oro! Discover its secrets, history and admire the many artworks as the five domes covered by gold. Enjoy the audio guide to visit more than 200 Venice highlights by yourself!

Inclusions: Guided walking tour of Piazza San Marco and Venice city, Guided tour of Doge's Palace and St. Mark Basilica, Glass Craftsman at work close to Saint Mark’s Square., Skip the line entrace to Doge's Palace and Basilica of Saint Mark, Ticket valid to visit by yourself the Palaces in St. Mark's Square, Audio-receiver devices are included in case of groups over 10 people, Mobile audio guide with commentary for a self-guided tour of the 5 districts of Venice

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Reviewed By 428sharic

Amazing tour. The audioguide was the perfect voice that led us around the charming highlights of the Doge's Palace, full of interesting anecdotes and curiosities!

9. Verona and Sirmione Day Trip from Bergamo

Piazzale Guglielmo Marconi, 4, 24125 Bergamo BG, Italy Zani Viaggi Day Tours
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Take a day trip from Bergamo to discover the beautiful town of Verona, the famous setting of Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet, and the unmissable Sirmione: a stunning lakeside town on Lake Garda where ancient roman ruins meet the crystal blue shores.

Inclusions: Guided tour of Verona, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional tour guide

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

Reviewed By adcdiving

Como, the largest city in this region. Along the way we are regularly treated to beautiful views of small villages on the other side of the lake. The radiant sun makes it even more idyllic, but otherwise there is little to do in this region (at this time of year).

10. NEW: Piazza San Marco: Secret itineraries of Prisons Palace

Circolo Artistico - Palazzo Delle Prigioni, Riva degli Schiavoni, 4209, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy Venice Tours Srl
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Discover the secret itinerary of the 16th prisons in Piazza San Marco, one of the earliest jails in Europe, created in 1500 and linked to the Doge’s Palace through the famous Bridge of Sighs. Listen to how the justice was managed thanks to the Lords of the Nights: the terrible Venetian police who oversaw the crimes and brought lawbreakers in front of the courtroom! An amazing route in which you will be accompanied through places never visited until now: enter in the torture room and see real torments items used in the past to make the criminals confess! You’ll go down to see the cold cells to discover the lifestyle of the prisoners: what they ate, drank and where they slept. See the authentic graffiti left by the inmates and listen about the exciting Casanova’s jailbreak: he managed to escape from the maximum-security jail known as “Piombi”! The route arrives until today and the many cultural activities that take place in. Only for small group (maximum 15 people per visit)

Inclusions: Live commentary , Entrance skip the line to the prison palace and its secret itinerary

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Reviewed By 428sharic

Amazing tour. The audioguide was the perfect voice that led us around the charming highlights of the Doge's Palace, full of interesting anecdotes and curiosities!

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