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Tours and Sightseeing
Skip the Line: Best of Venice Walking Tour including St. Mark's Basilica, with option for Doge's Palace
Skip the Line: Best of Venice Walking Tour including St. Mark's Basilica, with option for Doge's Palace From C$50.48 per Adult
See Venice's scenic claims to fame, such as Marco Polo's house, on a small-group walking tour of the city's main attractions that includes convenient skip-the-line entrance to St. Mark's Basilica.
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Best of Venice Walking Tour and Grand Canal Boat Tour
Best of Venice Walking Tour and Grand Canal Boat Tour From C$84.13 per Traveller
Get the best of both worlds in Venice! Enjoy a morning walking tour and discover the history behind the Basilica and Doge's Palace, then relax in the afternoon aboard a canal cruise.
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Venetian Islands Tour
Venetian Islands Tour From C$25.89 per Adult
Explore 3 of Venice's most fascinating islands—Murano, Burano, and Torcello—by boat. Discover Murano's ancient glass-making factories, Burano's centuries-old lace-making houses, and Torcello's Byzantine churches.
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Romantic Waterways of Venice: Gondola Ride
Romantic Waterways of Venice: Gondola Ride From C$40.12 per Traveller
There's no better way to view Venice than from the comfort of a traditional gondola. Glide along the city's most secluded waterways, and slip quietly under ancient bridges on this romantic tour.
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Gondola Ride with Lunch or Dinner
Gondola Ride with Lunch or Dinner From C$297.69 per Couple
Impress your sweetheart with this romantic gesture—a gondola ride along Venice's waterways followed by a four-course lunch or dinner.
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Collegium Ducale Orchestral Concert
Collegium Ducale Orchestral Concert From C$32.36 per Adult
Enjoy a performance from the Collegium Ducale orchestra. Watch either a repertoire of Venetian baroque music or an opera singers' concert, including Verdi, Rossini, and Mozart.
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Hill Towns of Veneto Tour
Hill Towns of Veneto Tour From C$161.79 per Traveller
Capture the essence of classic Italy with a day in the Venetian countryside. Visit a sumptuous Palladian villa before exploring enchanting towns and villages perched on the hillsides. Savour regional delicacies, wander through lively markets, and sample wine at a local vineyard.
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Dolomites Mountain Tour
Dolomites Mountain Tour From C$174.73 per Traveller
Explore Italy's impressive mountain range, the Dolomites, and take in vistas of charming villages and valleys bursting with pine and larch trees.
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Grand Canal Boat Tour
Grand Canal Boat Tour From C$55.65 per Traveller
Glide through the network of canals in Venice and let your guide introduce you to the history of the buildings that line the banks of the canals. Venice and its canals are listed as a World Heritage Site.
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Discover Venice Tour and Gondola Ride
Discover Venice Tour and Gondola Ride From C$50.48 per Traveller
Experience the city of Venice by land and by water, embarking on a quiet and relaxing gondola ride followed by a guided walking tour of the area between Piazza San Marco and the Rialto Bridge.
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Gondola Serenade with Live Music
Gondola Serenade with Live Music From C$51.77 per Traveller
Relax on a romantic gondola ride along the Grand Canal, Venice's largest waterway. Live music will serenade your senses as you wind through secret canals and enjoy the ornate Venetian architecture. This service will only run if there are at least four passengers.
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Inside Venice Tour
Inside Venice Tour From C$58.24 per Adult
Take a stroll along the historic streets of Venice. Skip the entry lines and visit popular landmarks such as Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica while learning about the religious background of these destinations.
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Excursion to Murano Island
Excursion to Murano Island From C$77.66 per Adult
Visit the island of Murano, renowned for its glass-making traditions, which date back to the 13th century. Enjoy views of Venice as you cross the lagoon by boat, learn about glass-blowing at a traditional factory, and take home some shiny souvenirs.
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Ghost and Legends Tour
Ghost and Legends Tour From C$28.47 per Adult
Discover the haunting legends and secrets of Venice as you make your way over dimly lit bridges and through deserted alleyways. Stick close to your guide as they bring to life the centuries-old ghosts and legends.
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Small-Group Cicchetti of Venice Tour
Small-Group Cicchetti of Venice Tour From C$58.24 per Adult
Visit some of Venice’s most famous Bacari wine bars between Campo della Maddalena and the Rialto Bridge. Taste traditional tapas and wine selections at each stop, and take a unique stroll through Venice on this delectable food lover’s adventure.
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Venice and Ducal Palace Tour
Venice and Ducal Palace Tour From C$62.12 per Traveller
Enjoy a guided, walking tour of historic and picturesque Venice. Visit Ducal Palace, the centuries-old seat of Venetian power.
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Doge’s Palace Tour
Doge’s Palace Tour From C$40.12 per Traveller
Discover the centuries-old seat of Venetian power on this guided tour of the Palazzo Ducale, or Doge’s Palace.
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Guided Tour of The Golden Basilica
Guided Tour of The Golden Basilica From C$23.30 per Traveller
Take a guided tour of one of he most majestic cathedrals in the world. See The Golden Basilica and savor the masterpiece of Byzantine art.
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Walking Tour of Venice
Walking Tour of Venice From C$27.18 per Adult
Enjoy a guided walking tour and discover the best of Venice. See Piazza San Marco and Marco Polo’s house, stroll by the Palazzo Ducale, and admire the beauty of the Malibran Theater.
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Legends and Ghosts of Venice Walking Tour
Legends and Ghosts of Venice Walking Tour From C$25.89 per Adult
Make your way through Venice at nighttime and discover the city's haunting legends. Explore the Rialto, Cannaregio, and Castello areas in the company of your knowledgeable guide.
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Glassblowing Showroom and Foundry Tour
Glassblowing Showroom and Foundry Tour From C$15.53 per Adult
Visit a glass showroom in Venice and learn the secrets of of Murano glassblowing, the artistic center for the ancient art.
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Unusual Venice Tour
Unusual Venice Tour From C$23.30 per Traveller
Explore the outdoor area between Piazza San Marco and the Rialto Bridge, passing by some special places like Teatro la Fenice, Scala del Bovolo, and Rialto Bridge.
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Monuments of Byzantine Era Venice Tour
Monuments of Byzantine Era Venice Tour From C$46.59 per Traveller
Stroll through the streets of Venice and see the most characteristic and important places in the city's long history. Hear to the history of the sites from a knowledgeable guide.
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Hidden Venice Walk
Hidden Venice Walk From C$28.47 per Adult
Enjoy a guided walk of wonder and discovery through the enchanting labyrinth of narrow streets and passageways in San Polo and Dorsoduro. Take in memorable sights such as the imposing Frari church, masterpieces from Titian and Bellini, and the old red light district of Venice.
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Grand Canal Boat Tour and Excursion to Murano
Grand Canal Boat Tour and Excursion to Murano From C$530.66 per Boat
Make the most of your time in Venice with a boat tour of the Grand Canal, followed by a trip to the island of Murano, renowned for its artistic glass production. The listed price is valid for a private party of up to eight people.
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Restaurants and Nightlife
Skip the Line and Dine at the Hard Rock Cafe Venice
Skip the Line and Dine at the Hard Rock Cafe Venice From C$27.43 per Traveller
Experience what has made this iconic restaurant a crowd favorite since the cafe first opened in 2009.
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Shopping
Venetian Arts and Crafts Shopping Tour
Venetian Arts and Crafts Shopping Tour From C$77.66 per Adult
Carnival masks, glass beads, vases, chandeliers, gold and silver jewellery—Venice's best-known exports are made by hand. Get a glimpse of century-old arts and crafts traditions on a shopping tour of Venetian ateliers.
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Private Shopping Tour of Venice
Private Shopping Tour of Venice From C$135.90 per Group
Whether you're looking for an outfit for that special occasion or want to give your wardrobe an overhaul, your expert personal shopper will have all the advice and knowledge you need. The itinerary of your shopping trip will be tailored to your personal needs and requirements.
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Travel Accessories
Fly Green with TerraPass
Fly Green with TerraPass From C$7.28 per Traveller
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