Venice Shore Excursions
Cruise-timed tours for your chosen the lagoon — the historic centre, St Mark's, Murano, Venice historic centre and coastal experiences with reliable return-to-ship planning.
Not sure which destination? Start with our the historic centre or St Mark's comparison or the best excursion guide.
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Signature Venice Discovery
“A future small-group journey through extraordinary Venice — designed around your ship, not a generic day tour.”
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Venice Highlights & St Mark's
The finest first-time introduction to Venice's most iconic heart.
Approximately 3–4 hours · Moderate
Venice Walking Tour
A classic guided wander through Venice's lanes, campi and canal edges.
Approximately 2–3 hours · Relaxed
Murano & Burano Islands
Glass furnaces, lace traditions and the colourful lagoon beyond Venice itself.
Approximately 4–5 hours · Moderate
Secret Venice
Least-known campi, quiet canals and atmospheric lanes beyond the postcard views.
Approximately 2 hours · Moderate
Doge's Palace Tour
A focused visit to Venice's political masterpiece beside St Mark's Square.
Approximately 1–2 hours · Moderate
St Mark's Basilica Tour
Skip-the-line guided entry into Venice's golden Basilica.
Approximately 1 hour · Moderate
Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica
Skip-the-line combination of Venice's two most essential interiors.
Approximately 2–3 hours · Moderate
Venice of the Doges Walking Tour
Walking context of the Republic paired with Doge's Palace access.
Approximately 2–3 hours · Moderate
Hidden Gems Walking Tour & Gondola
Unusual viewpoints, historic lanes and a classic gondola interlude.
Approximately 2 hours · Moderate
Illuminating Venice & Gondola Ride
Landmark walking highlights paired with a gondola perspective from the water.
Approximately 2–3 hours · Moderate
Mysteries & Legends of Venice
Stories, legends and atmospheric corners of the lagoon city.
Approximately 2 hours · Moderate
Cicchetti Bars & Taverns of Venice
Wine bars, cicchetti tastings and Venetian drinking culture on foot.
Approximately 2–3 hours · Moderate
Rialto Market Food Walk
Market stalls, cicchetti and historic tavern flavours around Rialto.
Approximately 3 hours · Moderate
Venice Market & Cooking Class
Market visit and a hands-on Venetian meal with a local host.
Approximately 4 hours · Moderate
Cicchetti Cooking Class
Learn to prepare classic Venetian cicchetti with a local host.
Approximately 4 hours · Moderate
Fresh Pasta Making Class
Hands-on pasta making beside the canals of Venice.
Approximately 4 hours · Moderate
Chocolate Tasting in Venice
A focused tasting experience for sweet-toothed visitors.
Approximately 30–60 minutes · Moderate
Dinner in a Venetian Restaurant
A classic Venetian dinner near the historic centre.
Approximately 2 hours · Moderate
Evening Wine Tasting in Venice
Regional wines in a typical Venetian bar setting.
Approximately 1 hour · Moderate
Venice Spritz Time
The classic Venetian aperitivo — spritz, snacks and local atmosphere.
Approximately 1 hour · Moderate
Paint Your Own Venetian Mask
Create a mask with a traditional artisan workshop.
Approximately 1 hour · Moderate
Private 30-Minute Gondola Experience
A private gondola glide through canal perspectives unique to Venice.
Approximately 30 minutes · Moderate
Private 60-Minute Gondola Experience
An extended private gondola journey among historic waterways.
Approximately 1 hour · Moderate
Private Gondola Experience & Dinner
Romantic gondola time paired with a Venetian restaurant dinner.
Approximately 3 hours · Moderate
Private Murano, Burano & Torcello
Private boat exploration of the lagoon's three classic island gems.
Approximately 4 hours · Moderate
Private Castello District Experience
Quieter Castello streets, local shops and off-the-postcard Venice.
Approximately 3 hours · Moderate
Private Venetian Artisan Traditions
Behind-the-scenes encounters with Venice's craft heritage.
Approximately 3 hours · Moderate
Private Transfer: Airport to Venice Pier
Private car transfer between Venice Airport and the cruise pier.
Approximately 30–60 minutes · Moderate
Private Boat Transfer: Pier to Lido
Private water transfer between the Venice pier and Lido.
Approximately 30 minutes · Moderate