Experiences

Beyond sightseeing, Venice is a city you do. Glide through canals, learn to blow glass, row standing up, or lose yourself in Carnival crowds.

All Experiences

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Venice BiennaleTom Podmore / Unsplash
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Venice Biennale

World-class contemporary art exhibition from April to November in odd years. Combined ticket 35 EUR.

Venice Boat TourGene Gallin / Unsplash
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Venice Boat Tour

Lagoon tour covering Murano, Burano, and Torcello. Group tours from 20 EUR, private charters from 200 EUR.

Venice CarnivalMicky White / Unsplash
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Venice Carnival

Two-week festival in February with masked parades, costume balls, and free public events in Piazza San Marco.

Venice Cooking ClassNazym Jumadilova / Unsplash
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Venice Cooking Class

Hands-on Venetian cooking with Rialto Market visit. 3-4 hours, 80-150 EUR including meal and wine.

Murano Glass-Blowing DemonstrationTamara Malaniy / Unsplash
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Murano Glass-Blowing Demonstration

Watch master artisans shape molten glass on Murano island. Free demos or hands-on sessions from 60 EUR.

Venice Gondola RideRahil Dogra / Unsplash
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Venice Gondola Ride

Iconic canal ride at 80 EUR for 30 minutes. Launch from San Polo for quieter back canals.

Venice Mask-Making WorkshopHasmik Ghazaryan Olson / Unsplash
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Venice Mask-Making Workshop

Paint and decorate a traditional Venetian mask with a local artisan. 1.5-2.5 hours, from 50 EUR.

Venice Photography TourThibault Lam Tran / Unsplash
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Venice Photography Tour

Sunrise photography walk through Venice's hidden viewpoints with a local photographer. 2-3 hours, from 70 EUR.

Venetian Rowing LessonAymen Kabine / Unsplash
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Venetian Rowing Lesson

Learn to row standing up in a traditional Venetian boat. 1.5 hours, 80-110 EUR per person.

Venice Sunset Cruisemitchell nijman / Unsplash
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Venice Sunset Cruise

Evening cruise along the Giudecca Canal with prosecco and cicchetti. 1-1.5 hours, from 40 EUR.

Venice Walking TourFlorin Gorgan / Unsplash
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Venice Walking Tour

Guided 2-3 hour walk through hidden calli and major landmarks. Group tours from 25 EUR per person.