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First Time in Venice: What to See & Do

Canals at dawn, Cicchetti at lunch, fewer crowds than you fear. The essential first-timer's hit list for Venice — the tours, tickets and experiences worth your limited days, all bookable in one place.

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Top experiences in Venice

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Venice Must See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide

Embark on a journey through the heart of Venice, tailored to your interests and pace.

Top-rated · 4.7★
Free cancellation

From $41 a person

Venice Top attractions Walking Tour along the Canals

Explore the timeless beauty of Venice on an unforgettable walking tour led by an expert English-speaking local guide.

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From $33 a person

3h 30m

St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Guided Tour with Gondola Ride

This tour pairs Venice’s two most important landmarks with a 30-minute shared gondola ride.

4.6★ · 1149 reviews
Free cancellation

From $113 a person

4h to 6h

Venice In a Day St Mark's Doges Palace Gondola Ride and City Tour

First time in Venice?

Top-rated · 4.8★
Bestseller

From $129 a person

2h 30m

Private Gondola with Private Walking Tour In Heart of Venice

Experience the soul of Venice in an exclusive 2-hour journey, featuring a 90-minute private walking tour of iconic highlights and mysterious hidden gems, followed by a 30-minute...

5.0★ · 73 reviews
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From $152 a person

Ravenna Port to Venice with Deluxe Tour by Boat and Gondola

The perfect choice for cruise passengers disembarking in Ravenna and continuing their journey in Venice.

4.9★ · 69 reviews
Free cancellation

From $244 a person

1h to 3h

Doge's Palace: Priority Entrance (Exclusive Refundable Ticket)

Save precious time and skip the long lines to the former seat of power in Venice.

4.6★ · 76 reviews
Free cancellation

From $41 a person

Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica Fast-Track Tour in Venice

Skip the long lines and uncover Venice’s most iconic landmarks on this guided tour of the Doge’s Palace and St.

4.6★ · 116 reviews
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From $104 a person

2h 30m

Venice Walking Tour with Panoramic Rooftop Access

You'll experience the city in its full dimension: from world-famous piazzas to secret campi where locals still gather, including a panoramic rooftop that reframes everything you...

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From $64 a person

Premium Grand Canal Gondola Ride & Gondola Gallery Guided Visit™

Experience the magic of Venice on a Gondola Ride through its enchanting canals.

Bestseller
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From $52 a person

3h 30m

Venice 3,5 hrs tour: Doge's Palace, St Mark's and Hidden Gems

Discover Venice on a 3.5-hour guided walking tour that begins in Hidden Venice and ends with its most iconic monuments.

4.6★ · 266 reviews
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From $157 a person

Venice: Murano & Burano Islands Tour with Optional Torcello Stop

Departure from San Marco - Cornoldi.

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From $33 a person

Venice Top Sights Walking Tour with an Expert Local Guide

Discover the timeless beauty of Venice on an immersive 2-hour walking tour through its most iconic districts and hidden corners.

4.8★ · 51 reviews
Free cancellation

From $41 a person

2h 30m

Venice: Doge's Palace Guided Tour With Tickets & Optional Gondola

Visit the iconic Doge's Palace in Venice on a small group guided tour.

4.6★ · 190 reviews
Free cancellation

From $115 a person

2h 30m

Best Of Venice: St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Guided Tour

Maximize time in Venice on this guided tour featuring skip-the-line access to St.

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From $69 a person

5h to 6h

Venice Lagoon Islands: Murano & Burano Guided Tour

Enjoy the Venice islands tour in the norther lagoon to admire Murano, Burano and Torcello in all their beauty.

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From $29 a person

3h to 4h

Venice Deluxe Tour

Semi-private walking tour of the main attractions in the St.

Top-rated · 5.0★
Free cancellation

From $230 a person

Venice Film Tour: Explore Iconic Movie Locations

Back in the 80s some film historians found out that Venice had already appeared in more than 380.000 films: feature films, short documentaries, cult and blockbuster movies.