Outdoor activities in Venice

Venice Grand Canal Gondola Ride with Serenade Glide through Venice's legendary Grand Canal aboard a traditional gondola while being serenaded by live Italian music. Your skilled gondolier navigates the historic waterways past stunning palaces including the gothic Ca' d'Oro and beneath the famous Bridge of Sighs. This 30-minute experience combines romance with history as you drift past Renaissance and Baroque buildings that tell centuries of Venetian stories. Your gondola joins a flotilla where a central boat features live singers and musicians performing classic Italian songs. While not every gondola carries performers, the music carries across the water to create an atmospheric soundtrack to your canal journey. The experience includes exploring quieter side canals where you'll see intricate architectural details, graceful bridges, and local life along the waterways. Each guest receives a traditional Venetian Carnival mask as a keepsake, connecting you to the city's festive heritage and providing the perfect souvenir from your canal adventure. What is Included 30-minute gondola ride on the Grand Canal and smaller canals Professional gondolier guide Live serenade from musicians in the flotilla Venetian Carnival mask souvenir Good to Know Duration: Approximately 30 minutes (may vary due to weather or canal conditions) Capacity: Maximum 5 people per gondola Seating is allocated for balance and safety; groups may be separated Not wheelchair accessible Operates rain or shine, though rides may be shortened in adverse weather Arrive 15 minutes early for timely boarding Live serenade performed from central gondola for all boats to enjoy For more Venetian adventures, consider exploring the historic Doge's Palace with skip-the-line access or take a guided walking tour through Venice's hidden squares to discover the city's secrets beyond the canals.

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Venice: Market Tour and Dining Experience at a Local's Home is a guided food and dining experience in Venice, combining a walking tour of local markets with a four-course meal hosted in a private Venetian residence. Participants explore the city's fresh produce markets alongside a local host, learning about seasonal ingredients and Venetian culinary traditions before sitting down to a four-course meal prepared in the host's home. The experience moves from the open-air market environment into a domestic setting, giving visitors a close look at how ingredients are selected and how traditional recipes are brought to the table. Tickets cover the guided market walk and the full dining experience.

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Listed venue address: 380 Calle del Luganegher. Check your ticket for the exact entrance or meeting point.

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Murano: Glass Blowing Demo + One-Way Transfer is a guided experience in Venice combining water transport to the island of Murano with a live glass blowing demonstration. Visitors travel by boat to Murano, the island in the Venetian Lagoon long associated with glassmaking, where a craftsman performs a live demonstration of traditional glass blowing techniques. The one-way transfer is included, making this a practical introduction to one of the region's most recognised crafts. Tickets cover the transfer and the demonstration as described.

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Listed venue address: 4859 Per San Marco. Check your ticket for the exact entrance or meeting point.

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Venice: Private Guided Walking Tour is a privately guided walking experience in Venice, led by a dedicated guide for your group alone. The tour takes in hidden corners and lesser-known areas of the city, moving through streets and neighbourhoods that larger group tours tend to overlook. With a private format, the pace and focus can centre on your group's interests, allowing for a more personal engagement with Venice's architecture, history, and local character. Tickets cover the guided walking experience as described at the time of booking.

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Listed venue address: 30125 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy. Check your ticket for the exact entrance or meeting point.

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Verona: Prosecco Wine Tour from Venice is a guided day excursion departing from Venice that takes visitors into the UNESCO-listed Prosecco wine region of the Veneto, led by a local wine expert. The tour travels from Venice to the hills and vineyards of the Prosecco region, where a knowledgeable local guide leads the group through the landscape and its winemaking traditions. Visitors explore the area with expert commentary on the region's UNESCO recognition and its celebrated sparkling wines. Tickets cover the guided experience as described at the time of booking.

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Listed venue address: Piazza Bra. Check your ticket for the exact entrance or meeting point.

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Venice: Guided Kayak Tour is a guided water activity in Venice that takes participants through the city's canal network by kayak, led by a guide throughout. Paddlers travel along the canals, passing historical architecture and sites that line the waterways. The tour is conducted on the water, giving a low perspective of the city's bridges, facades, and passages that is not available from land or larger vessels. Tickets cover the guided kayak experience on the canals of Venice.

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Listed venue address: 3347 Calle Brazzo. Check your ticket for the exact entrance or meeting point.

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Venice: Guided Sunset Kayak Tour is a guided water activity in Venice, leading participants through the city's canals by kayak during the evening hours. Paddlers follow a guide along the canals as the light fades at sunset, taking in the waterways and surrounding architecture from water level. The tour is conducted by kayak, offering a low, close perspective on the canal network that differs from the vantage point of larger vessels. Tickets cover the guided experience on the water.

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Listed venue address: 3347 Calle Brazzo. Check your ticket for the exact entrance or meeting point.

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Palazzo Pisani: Venice's Highest Rooftop Terrace is a rooftop experience at Palazzo Pisani in Venice, offering visitors access to an elevated terrace above the city and its lagoon. From the terrace, guests look out across Venice and the surrounding lagoon from what is presented as the city's highest rooftop vantage point. The visit also takes in the interior of Palazzo Pisani itself, a grand historic palace whose rooms and architecture reflect the scale and character of Venetian civic and aristocratic building. Tickets cover access to both the rooftop terrace and the palazzo interior.

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Listed venue address: Campiello Pisani, 1910. Check your ticket for the exact entrance or meeting point.

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Venice: Guided Street Food Tour is a walking food tour in Venice, led by a guide through the streets and squares of the city. Participants sample local street food at stops along the route, with the tour centred on the Campo San Bartolomeo area. The format combines eating with guided commentary, giving visitors a ground-level perspective on Venetian food culture and neighbourhood life. Tickets cover the guided experience as described at the time of booking.

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Listed venue address: 380 Calle del Luganegher. Check your ticket for the exact entrance or meeting point.

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Walking Food Tour of Venice with Sightseeing This small-group walking food tour combines Venice's culinary traditions with its most famous landmarks. Your local guide leads you through the city's historic neighbourhoods, introducing you to authentic Cicchetti (Venetian-style tapas) served at traditional bacari, traditional Buranelli biscuits and local cakes, and the classic Venetian spritz tasted as part of the guided culinary experience. The route takes you through picturesque alleyways from bustling squares to the centuries-old Rialto Market, where your guide explains how Venetian chefs source their daily ingredients. The tour also includes a stop at the grand Basilica dei Frari to admire Renaissance masterpieces by Titian and Tintoretto, plus glimpses of Marco Polo's former residence and other hidden historical sites. This 2.5-hour experience blends must-see Venice sights with genuine food culture, taking you beyond tourist traps to discover where locals actually eat. For more ways to explore Venice's culinary scene, consider a Venice gondola ride to see the city from the water. What is Included Small-group walking tour with local guide Cicchetti tastings at traditional bacari Buranelli biscuits and local cakes A tasting of the classic Venetian spritz and other local drinks served during the tour Visit to Rialto Market Entry to Basilica dei Frari Commentary about Venice's history and culture Tips for finding the best local bacari Good to Know The tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours and involves walking on cobblestone streets, so comfortable shoes are essential. Meet your guide 10 minutes early at the designated starting point in a central Venetian square. Vegetarian options are available at most food stops. Simply inform your guide at the beginning. The tour operates in all weather conditions, so bring appropriate clothing. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the experience. Bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated, and notify your guide of any food allergies or dietary preferences at the start. Group sizes are kept small for a personalised atmosphere. After your food tour, you might enjoy exploring more of Venice with a Doge's Palace skip-the-line tour or discovering the nearby islands on a Murano, Burano and Torcello boat trip. Alcohol is not sold through this listing. Any tasting is served on site by the operator to guests of legal drinking age.

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Listed venue address: Campo San Bartolomio. Check your ticket for the exact entrance or meeting point.

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Venice: St. Mark's Square Historical City Walking Tour is a guided walking tour in Venice, led by a local guide through the city's historic streets and squares. Participants explore Venice on foot, taking in the history and stories of the city alongside a knowledgeable local guide. The tour focuses on St. Mark's Square and the surrounding area, covering the architectural and cultural heritage that has shaped this part of Venice over the centuries. Tickets cover the guided walking experience itself.

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Listed venue address: 868 Corte Torretta. Check your ticket for the exact entrance or meeting point.

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Carnival Mask-Making in Venice is a hands-on craft workshop at Venice Mask Making Workshops in Venice, where participants learn to create traditional Venetian papier-mâché masks using historical techniques. The workshop guides visitors through the process of shaping and decorating a papier-mâché mask in the style associated with the city's celebrated carnival tradition. Participants work with materials and methods rooted in Venetian craft heritage, producing a finished mask to take home. Tickets cover the guided mask-making session.

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Listed venue address: 3024 Fondamenta Narisi. Check your ticket for the exact entrance or meeting point.

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