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15 Best Historical Tours In Venice

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The 15 most-loved historical tours for couples in Venice, with prices, timings and who you book through. The ones worth planning a slow Venetian day around, and what each one is really like.

15 Best Historical Tours In Venice

Venice's Best: Basilica, Doge's Palace, Gondola & History Gallery - St. Mark’s Basilica skip-the-line: gold mosaics plus security reality
Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Tours, Gondola Rides, Historical Tours, Museums, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice’s Best: Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Gondola & History Gallery

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1.Venice’s Best: Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Gondola & History Gallery

Skip lines at St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, plus a gondola ride with app commentary and VR Venice history context.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Instead of standing in line and doing the tour by yourself this is definitely a great way, not only to see the 2 major Venice attractions but to also get explanations, understand the historical background and context and ask as many questions as you like. Plus you get a bonus gondola ride which could be…”

2,478 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $129.40by CITY TOURS CO. LTD

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Basilica, Doge's Palace, History Gallery & Bell Tower Option - St. Mark’s Basilica: golden mosaics, dress rules, and security checks
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Basilica, Doge’s Palace, History Gallery & Bell Tower Option

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St. Mark's Cathedral Priority Guided Tour & History Gallery - Meeting Point, Timing, and Dress Code at St. Mark’s
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St. Mark’s Cathedral Priority Guided Tour & History Gallery

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5.St. Mark’s Cathedral Priority Guided Tour & History Gallery

Priority skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s in Venice plus a mobile audio guide, VR history of the square, and optional live guiding.

★ 3.5

“Unfortunately this was poorly run from the rushed, late guide to few instructions. It wasted a lot of our time. It was stressed to be 20 minutes early or lose your time, we were prompt but waited 20 minutes for the guide to come in then 15 more minutes for him to get organized. After…”

148 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $33.72by CITY TOURS CO. LTD

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Kingly Venice: Doge Palace Ticket, Guided Tour & History Gallery - The second half of your visit: How “self-guided” really works
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Kingly Venice: Doge Palace Ticket, Guided Tour & History Gallery

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Venice Lagoon Tour with Historic Venetian Boat - The onboard aperitif near San Marco (and why it’s good value)
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Venice Lagoon Tour with Historic Venetian Boat

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7.Venice Lagoon Tour with Historic Venetian Boat

A one-hour private Venice Lagoon boat ride on a historic craft, with a guide, an onboard aperitif near San Marco, and uncrowded views.

★ 4.5

“The boat tour was on a miraculously well maintained boat that had been in operation for 90 years. The owner/operator of the boat did an excellent job showing us the sights of Venice. He added some extra time so we could catch the Venetian sunset. We even got to see the canals resident dolphin up…”

47 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $82.90

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Venetian Watercolors Painting Workshop at the Historic Art Circle - Meet Nicola: the watercolor teacher with Venetian street credibility
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Venetian Watercolors Painting Workshop at the Historic Art Circle

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8.Venetian Watercolors Painting Workshop at the Historic Art Circle

Learn watercolor in Dorsoduro with Venetian master Nicola. Small-group, scenic canal views, and a handmade bookmark souvenir in 1.5 hours.

★ 5.0

“Absolutely a breathtaking experience, never in my life did I think I would be standing next to an enchanting canal in VENICE, painting away live! The painter has many many years of experience and such a nice gentleman to work with. Oh gosh how I miss Venice!!!”

45 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $27.03by CITY TOURS CO. LTD

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Ducal Venice, Historical Walking Tour & Skip the line Doge's Palace - St. Mark’s Square to Castello: the walk you’ll actually remember
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Ducal Venice, Historical Walking Tour & Skip the line Doge’s Palace

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Tour of Venice between Art, History, Legend and Secrets - Ponte di Rialto: the Devil’s bridge and your first good photo angle
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Tour of Venice between Art, History, Legend and Secrets

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Venice: Bell Tower Priority Ticket & History Gallery Experience - Campanile di San Marco: The Elevator Ride to 360-Degree Venice
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Venice: Bell Tower Priority Ticket & History Gallery Experience

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two-hour walk from Rialto to San Marco between history, traditions and art - Fondaco dei Tedeschi: Marco Polo lore in a real setting
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two-hour walk from Rialto to San Marco between history, traditions and art

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Venice Palazzo Mocenigo: History of Textile, Costume and Perfume - Pre-Booked Tickets: Why You’ll Appreciate Skipping the Usual Venice Hassle
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Venice Palazzo Mocenigo: History of Textile, Costume and Perfume

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13.Venice Palazzo Mocenigo: History of Textile, Costume and Perfume

Prebook entry to Venice’s Palazzo Mocenigo museum of textiles, costume, and perfume for a quiet, self-guided 1–3 hour visit.

★ 3.5

“Really not worth it in my own opinion. I had high hopes of lots of original historical clothing but it is really just walking through various rooms with a section of fancy waistcoats and a few mannequins with a bit of drapy clothing on. I liked sniRead more”

11 reviewsFrom $18.52by Weekend in Italy

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Small Group Tour Historical and Charming Venice Jewish Ghetto - Campo San Geremia to Fondamenta Cannaregio: canal views and the Gheto Vechio edge
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Small Group Tour Historical and Charming Venice Jewish Ghetto

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14.Small Group Tour Historical and Charming Venice Jewish Ghetto

A 2-hour small-group walk through Cannaregio’s Venice Jewish Ghetto, with hidden sites, synagogues from outside, and WWII stories.

★ 5.0

“Our guide Lucia was very witty and knowledgeable. She summarised the Venice history in an entertaining way and made sure that everyone was engaged throughout the tour. She did not just finish the job, she also gave her contact number just in case we needed any information after the tour.”

9 reviewsFrom $53.88by Free Walk in Venice

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History Gallery: Venice in the Past 3D Experience - Where to meet near Piazza San Marco: Calle S. Gallo
Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Tours, Historical Tours, Museums, Tour Reviews, Venice

History Gallery: Venice in the Past 3D Experience

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