Best tours and experiences in Venice
Honest guides to each popular tour: what to expect, who it suits, real prices, ratings, and which alternative might fit you better.
In-depth tour guides
Venice Carnival mask workshop: honest review
Venice Carnival mask workshop 2026 — honest review of what you make, which workshops are genuine, prices, and hands-on vs paint-your-own alternatives.
Doge's Palace secret itineraries: the honest review
Is the Doge's Palace secret itineraries tour worth it in 2026?
Dolomites day trip from Venice: honest review
Dolomites day trip from Venice 2026 — honest review of Cortina tours, best season, real timing, and whether the long coach drive is worth the mountains.
Grand Canal boat tour Venice: honest review and booking guide
Grand Canal boat tour Venice 2026 — honest review of 1-hour tours, VIP expert options, private boats, real prices, and what the vaporetto misses.
Marco Polo airport water taxi transfer: honest review
Marco Polo airport transfer Venice 2026 — honest comparison of water taxi, shared taxi, Alilaguna boat, and bus + vaporetto with real prices.
Murano, Burano and Torcello island tour: honest review
2026 review of Murano, Burano and Torcello boat tours from Venice — what's included, real duration, honest trade-offs, prices, and which option fits your
Murano glassblowing workshop: honest review
Murano glassblowing workshop 2026 — honest review of hands-on workshops vs demonstrations, prices, what you make, and how to handle the factory showroom.
Prosecco hills wine tour from Venice: honest review
Prosecco hills wine tour from Venice 2026 — honest review of small-group and private options, what you taste, wineries visited, and real prices.
St. Mark's Basilica skip-the-line: is it worth it?
St. Mark's Basilica skip-the-line 2026 — honest review of ticket options, real prices, and when it's worth paying. Entry now needs a timed ticket.
Venice cicchetti food tour: honest review
Venice cicchetti food tour 2026 — honest review of what you eat, how many bacari, prices, and when to self-guide instead of booking a tour.
Venice ghost tour: honest review
Venice ghost tour 2026 — honest review of ghosts and legends tours, evening crime options, atmosphere vs history trade-off, and what to expect.
Venice gondola ride: what it actually costs and whether it's worth it
Honest 2026 guide to Venice gondola rides — official prices, shared vs private, serenade add-ons, where to board, and how to avoid getting overcharged.
Verona day trip from Venice: honest review
Verona day trip from Venice 2026 — honest review of guided tours vs independent, Arena, Juliet's House, real timing, and whether it fits your itinerary.
Verona and Lake Garda day trip from Venice: honest review
Verona and Lake Garda day trip from Venice 2026 — honest review of timing, Sirmione castle, boat cruise, and whether the long day is worth combining both.
Top experiences right now
Most-booked activities by Venice Trip readers.
Venice: Doge's Palace, prison and secret passageways tour
Murano, Burano & Torcello: half-day boat tour in Venice
Venice: shared gondola ride across the Grand Canal
Venice: St. Mark's Basilica skip-the-line ticket with audio app
Venice: eat like a local food tour with wine & spritz