DESTINATION OVERVIEW

Venice

Venice is a city like no other on Earth.
Built on 118 islands connected by over 400 bridges, this floating masterpiece has enchanted travelers for centuries.
Glide through winding canals on a gondola, lose yourself in a maze of narrow streets, and discover hidden squares where time seems to stand still.
Venice is not just a city – it’s a dream made real.

Beyond the iconic Grand Canal and St. Mark’s Square lies a Venice few tourists ever see.
Ancient artisan workshops where Murano glass and Carnival masks are still crafted by hand. Neighborhood bacari serving cicchetti and local wine.
Quiet canals reflecting centuries-old palazzos in the morning light.
Let us show you the authentic Venice that locals have treasured for generations.

card & pass

The Venice Pass

card & pass

St. Mark’s Square Pass

Doge’s Palace: Fast Track Entry

Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica: Guided Tour

La Fenice Opera House: Skip The Line + Audio Guide

Murano, Burano & Torcello Tour + Glass-Blowing Demonstration

Venice: Gondola Ride with Live Commentary

PLAN YOUR TRIP

4-Day Venice Itinerary

  • St. Mark’s Basilica
  • Doge’s Palace
  • Bridge of Sighs
  • Campanile tower
  • Caffè Florian in the square
  • Sunset gondola ride
  • Vaporetto ride down Grand Canal
  • Rialto Bridge
  • Rialto Fish Market
  • Lunch at local bacaro
  • Frari Church
  • Scuola Grande di San Rocco
  • Evening cicchetti tour
  • Ferry to Murano
  • Glass blowing demonstration
  • Lunch on Murano
  • Colorful houses of Burano
  • Lace museum
  • Sunset back in Venice
  • Dinner in Cannaregio
  • Dorsoduro neighborhood
  • Peggy Guggenheim Collection
  • Gallerie dell’Accademia
  • Walk to Zattere waterfront
  • Gelato with lagoon view
  • Final passeggiata
  • Aperitivo at Campo Santa Margherita

THE FLOATING CITY

Why Visit Venice

Venice exists nowhere else. Walk through Renaissance history at every turn, from the Byzantine splendor of St. Mark’s Basilica to the Gothic elegance of the Doge’s Palace.
Cruise the Grand Canal past palazzos that once housed merchants and doges.
Watch master craftsmen create delicate glass on Murano and colorful lace on Burano.
As the sun sets and the canals turn golden, you’ll understand why Venice has inspired poets, artists, and dreamers for a thousand years.

DON’T MISS

Top Experiences

St. Mark’s Square is the heart of Venice, home to the magnificent Basilica with its golden mosaics and the towering Campanile offering panoramic views.
The Doge’s Palace reveals the power and secrets of the Venetian Republic, including the infamous Bridge of Sighs.
A gondola ride through quiet back canals offers pure romance.
For art lovers, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and Gallerie dell’Accademia showcase masterpieces from Titian to Picasso.

PLAN YOUR TRIP

Best Time to Visit

April to June and September to October offer pleasant weather and manageable crowds.
Summer brings heat and peak tourism, but also long evenings perfect for canal-side dining.
Winter has fewer tourists and magical misty mornings, though acqua alta (high water) can occur.
Carnival in February transforms the city into a spectacular masked ball, but book far in advance.

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