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#1Venetian Islands Half-Day Boat Tour: Murano, Burano & Torcello

Cruise across the waters of the Venetian Lagoon to visit 3 famous islands, each with its own unique ambiance and time-honored traditions. Hop off to explore ...

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#2Legendary Venice: St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Small-Group Tour

Combine the top 2 sights in Venice in a hassle-free tour led by an expert local guide. With pre-reserved tickets and skip-the-line access, you get straight i...

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Legendary Venice: St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Small-Group Tour

#3St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Tour with Skip-the-Line

Skip the lines and step inside 2 of Venice's most iconic monuments with a knowledgeable guide. First, go behind the pink marble facade of the Doge's Palace t...

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St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Tour with Skip-the-Line

#4Skip-the-Line: St. Mark's Basilica & the Doge's Palace Tour

On this essential combined walking tour, visit two of the most important buildings in the city of Venice, St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. With inf...

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Skip-the-Line: St. Mark's Basilica & the Doge's Palace Tour

#5Murano & Burano Tour

The charming sights of the Venetian Lagoon are yours to explore on this tour to the islands of Murano and Burano. An expert guide joins you on an outing to d...

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#6Private Gondola Tour

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Venice Boat Experience, San Marco 4590 Campo San Luca, 30124 Venice ItalySee the sights of Veni...

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#7Gondola serenade on Canal Grande with romantic dinner

Step into a page right out of a Venetian storybook as you glide along quiet canals in an authentic gondola. Cruise past ancient palazzos on the Canal Grande,...

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Gondola serenade on Canal Grande with romantic dinner

#8Skip-the-Line: St. Mark's Basilica

Visit one of the world’s most majestic cathedrals in the world. Learn why it earned the nickname "The Church of Gold" as you wander around its vast...

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Skip-the-Line: St. Mark's Basilica

#9Murano & Burano Venetian Islands Tour by Private Water Taxi

Built on top of a lagoon and crisscrossed by canals, water is the heart and soul of Venice. Hop on a boat to motor away from the main city and experience the...

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Murano & Burano Venetian Islands Tour by Private Water Taxi

#10Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride

Glide through enchanting canals just like Venetians of yesteryear with a serene ride in a traditional gondola. As a master gondolier leads you down the Grand...

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Things To Do in Venice

If you have always wanted to spend a sojourn in one of the most entrancing spots in Italy, you should contact our offices here at Expedia to talk about the best ways to discover the City of Canals. Whether you are seeking a romantic vacation destination or looking for an ideal city to take the family on a cultural holiday, we can help you find the attractions in Venice to make your trip memorable.

Of course, if you are going to be visiting the city with a romantic partner, you will be almost obligated to include one of the world-renowned gondola rides among your Venice excursions. You can even get married in the middle of one of Venice's canals. However, the boats aren't all for show and glamor. The City of Water is actually formed on an archipelago containing 117 islands, and water transport is a normal way of getting around for many local residents of Venice.

There are so many things to do in Venice that you could spend years in the city and still not experience everything it has to offer. Like all cities in Italy, Venice is steeped in culture, tradition, and art. Naturally, St. Mark's Basilica is at the top of the list of the must see places in the Floating City, and the nearby Piazza San Marco is something you should see before you leave Venice. We can also provide you with information concerning other Venice activities that will suit your personal tastes and preferences as well as provide you with a map of the city so you can create your own personalized Venice tours.

The health-conscious tourist will be delighted to discover that Venetian cuisine is largely based on fresh, healthy seafood. Shopping is also one of the main attractions in Venice, and several high fashion designers have their main offices here. Guests of this city have an abundance of choices of activities, and everyone who visits this city will leave with vibrant memories they will cherish for the rest of their lives.

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