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Venice: Grand Canal Gondola Ride with App Commentary

1. Venice: Grand Canal Gondola Ride with App Commentary

Feel the essence of Venice as you explore hidden and picturesque waterways near the Grand Canal with a gondola ride. Listen to in-app commentary to learn more about the city as you admire the sights. Start your activity by meeting the host, who will explain some curiosities about the history of gondolas and gondoliers. Get free access to an app with commentary of your itinerary on the gondola. As you enjoy the beauties of the Grand Canal, admire the marvelous Palaces such as the Peggy Guggenheim Collection Palace, the Gritti Palace, the Salute Church, the Punta della Dogana. Discover the worldwide-famous La Fenice Theatre and the Mozart House along the romantic and hidden waterways. At the end of your ride, enjoy a breathtaking view of the Saint Mark’s Basin with San Giorgio Island.

Venice: St. Mark's Basilica Fast-Track Entry and Audio Guide

2. Venice: St. Mark's Basilica Fast-Track Entry and Audio Guide

Save time during your visit to Venice with a skip-the-line ticket to the popular St. Mark’s Basilica. Admire the hundreds of golden mosaics in the Basilica and learn details about the byzantine art inside with your audio guide. Download your audio guide to your mobile device and head to St. Mark’s Basilica to begin your tour. Breeze past the long lines and put in your headphones. Explore the five-domes and an array of artworks. Hear legends and stories surrounding this church which has stood for almost a 1,000 years.  Witness the dazzling effect of the 43,000 square feet of mosaics in the church. Take in the stunning marble inlay work on the floors. Soak up the atmosphere in the building that dominates St. Mark’s Square. 

Venice: La Fenice Opera House Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

3. Venice: La Fenice Opera House Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

Make your stay in Venice memorable by visiting the La Fenice Opera House. Even if you don't have the time to watch a performance, use this skip-the-line ticket to admire its sensational avant-garde design. Choose an audio guide in 7 different languages, and explore the secrets of the theatre. Discover the history of the building from its origins to the present day. The most important premiers of international opera take place at the La Fenice, staging more than one hundred opera performances per year.

Venice: Doge's Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket with Guidebook

4. Venice: Doge's Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket with Guidebook

Save precious time and skip the long lines to the former seat of power in Venice. Enjoy fast track entry to the magnificent Doge's Palace and wander around the amazing halls and corridors at your own pace. Cross the Bridge of Sighs from the inside to reach the prisons where criminals were kept, including Casanova! Use the handy guide book, provided in your chosen language, to learn the history of the palace and its masterpieces of art. Continue to the nearby Museo Correr to explore the way of life of the locals of Venice through the centuries on the upper floors of the Procuratorie Nuove. Create your own adventure and use the 8 suggested itineraries in the guide book to discover the different palaces of St. Mark’s Square. See sculptures, paintings and libraries that reveal the true might of the city's naval history.

Venice: Lagoon Islands Hop-on Hop-off Boat Tour

5. Venice: Lagoon Islands Hop-on Hop-off Boat Tour

Relax on a boat with large windows and open spaces, for your hop-on hop-off tours of Venice. Take the tour all in one go to get a good first overview of Venice, or stop off on the way where and for how long it suits you best From Santa Lucia Central Station, the boat will lead you to the very heart of Venice: the treasures of St. Mark's Square, and the island of Murano, where you will witness the art of glass-making. From Murano, head towards the islands of Burano, famous for its bright coloured houses and lace production, and Torcello, a little oasis of quiet in the middle of the lagoon. You can also go to Punta Sabbioni, or simply return to Santa Lucia Station, with one stop only at Zattere by the Canale della Giudecca, where you can learn the art of gondola-making. Download the 5 audio-guides with 7 different itineraries on/off board, to make the most of your visit. You can download audio-guides for free through our app. Off-line mode is also available. Boat tour stops:LINE A: S. Lucia railway station (in front of KFC restaurant) Tronchetto (in front of Flixbus Stop)San Marco (in front of Royal Gardens) Murano (in front of ELLEGI MURANO GLASS)Zattere (Fodamenta Zattere al Ponte Longo)TronchettoS. Lucia railway station LINE B:Punta Sabbioni (pier n. 5)Murano (in front of ELLEGI MURANO GLASS)TorcelloBurano (Fondamenta del Pizzo)Punta Sabbioni

From Lake Garda: Full-Day Guided Group Tour of Venice

6. From Lake Garda: Full-Day Guided Group Tour of Venice

Spend the day in one of the world’s most romantic cities on a full-day guided tour to Venice from Lake Garda. Travel across the Veneto on an air-conditioned bus, and hop on a private boat to the heart of the city. Finally, join a walking tour from St. Mark's Square to Rialto Bridge. Following your pick-up from various points in the Lake Garda region, including Limone, Riva del Garda and Bardolino, transfer to Venice with a short coffee break (at your expense) near Soave. Arrive in Venice by 11:00 AM and hop on a private boat and cross the lagoon to St. Mark's. Take a 40-minute walking tour of St. Mark's Square, complete with a guide and headphones, and see some of the city’s most famous landmarks, such as St. Mark's Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs, and the Campanile. Stroll the main streets to the Rialto Bridge and other monuments of “La Serenissima.” Learn more about the Republic of Venice and how it came to dominate the east and the west as the “Queen of the Adriatic.” The central district is teeming with beautiful squares, canals, crumbling mansions, ancient churches, artist workshops, and bridges — all of which you get to admire on this tour. In the afternoon, get some free time to relax and explore Venice on your own. Go off the beaten path for a more authentic look at everyday life in the city, or just sit back and people-watch in one of the many cafés of Piazza San Marco. At the end of the day trip, jump back on the boat to get from St. Mark's Square to the transfer bus at approximately 5:45 PM.

Venice: City Center Historical Guided Walking Tour

7. Venice: City Center Historical Guided Walking Tour

Discover one of the world's most famous squares: San Marco. Your guide will narrate the rich history of the monuments at the Doge’s Palace, where the Doge and the highest politicians lived and ruled the ancient republic. See the front of the Basilica and learn about its nickname the 'Golden Church.' Go through Calli and Campi, the narrow Venetian streets and squares. Find hidden artistic jewels at Santa Maria Formosa Square or the SS. Giovanni and Paolo Church with a spectacular façade, known as the Pantheon of Venice. See the Malibran Theatre, which was the house of the legendary Marco Polo. Climb to the Rialto Bridge, the symbol of the city, to see the traditional markets which were once the center of Europe's commercial market. 

Venice: Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Basilica Ticket

8. Venice: Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Basilica Ticket

Take part in this small-group tour of Venice to see the best tourist spots and hidden gems. See the Bell Tower and Clock Tower, St. Mark's Square, and get an in-depth tour of St. Mark’s Basilica. Start your tour by strolling through St. Mark’s Square, equipped with complimentary headphones so that you can follow every word of your local guide. Listen as your guide discusses the major monuments including Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs, the Bell Tower, and the Clock Tower. Head into St. Marks Basilica for a special tour. Walk through the famous church as your guide describes the history of the church and shows you the intricate mosaics and Byzantine architecture. Afterward, leave St. Mark's Square behind to admire a very different Venice. Visit Santa Maria Formosa, Calle Paradiso, Castello district, and areas known only to the locals.  Explore a world of narrow alleyways and meandering canals, punctuated by delicate bridges, and hidden architectural gems.  Hear stories about the Venetians who created this city from nothing.

From Florence: Venice Full-Day Guided Bus Trip

9. From Florence: Venice Full-Day Guided Bus Trip

Known as the city of canals and love, Venice is par excellence the jewel of northern Italy. It is the perfect city to forget about the map and lose yourself in its alleys and canals and discover authentic gems. You can now visit it from Florence on a day trip by bus! You will take a ride on a comfortable bus down to Venice, where you cannot forget to admire the remarkable landscapes of the Toscana, Emilia-Romaña, and Veneto regions. Its geographical peculiarity, located in the Adriatic Sea, makes the city full of canals that function as streets and surround its iconic Renaissance and Gothic palaces. This, and its architectural complex, have made Venice included in the list of World Heritage Sites. While walking around this totally pedestrian city, you will have the chance to learn about the history of this unique city. You will learn about its famous bridges, the traditional vaporettos, and the importance of its iconic carnival! Architecture is also the main point of this city, starting with its representative Piazza San Marco, which holds the most important events of the city. You cannot forget to admire the remarkable landscapes of the Toscana, Emilia-Romaña, and Veneto regions while you are on the bus. Its canals, unique aspects, and surprises, will make your day trip to Venice an unforgettable experience! In short, an experience full of culture and history that will take you into the essence of Italian culture.

Venice: Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica and Gondola Ride

10. Venice: Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica and Gondola Ride

Experience Venice from multiple perspectives with a guided tour of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Cruise down the Grand Canal by gondola, and explore the city at your own pace using a mobile app. Discover masterpieces of art and architecture at historic sites such as the Accademia and the beautiful San Marco and Rialto areas. Use the map on the app to guide you through the city and decide what to see. Listen to the automatic audio narration as you take in 31 attractions, including La Fenice theater, the Rialto Bridge, its local markets, and more. You can take the tour during the day or at night, according to your preference. Admire the breathtaking view of St. Mark's square, the heart of Venice, from the terrace of the Basilica. Benefit from a bonus glass-blowing session close to St. Mark's Square and assist a master glass blower at a glass-blowing demonstration using traditional techniques to create your unique glass item. Receive a small gift as a souvenir before ending the tour.

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This was a lovely time! Even though it was rainy, it was still a very cool experience, and our tour guide Riccardo was very informative, charming and engaging. (He gave me some great restaurant recommendations too!) The trip in total was about 45 minutes and there was no wasted time. Definitely recommend!

We wanted a guide who could respect our observation times and give us the opportunity to dwell on the details that would have most attracted us. We liked the idea of the audio guide because it was affordable and practical to manage.

Great fun! Little walk to the boat with a nice explanation of the city then the gondola ride was a good amount of time :))

no time is wasted waiting in line - very organised and easy to follow

no time is wasted waiting in line - very organised and easy to follow