VENICE
Venice, for the two of you.
The 15 most-loved full-day 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.
A fast boat day through Murano, Burano, and Torcello with glassblowing, lace, and island colors—good value, but boats can get tight.
Most Popular“The islands were beautiful and a joy to visit. Plenty of shopping opportunities and time to explore each one. We loved Burano the best and could have stayed all day!”
Skip Venice crowds on a 6-hour motorboat day: Murano glass, Burano colors, Torcello calm, plus free time on each island.
“Upsides, organised tour,they stuck to the schedule, the islands were magical especially burano,it felt like stepping into a fairytale.”
Full-day Venice to Padua boat cruise along the Brenta Riviera, with guided villa visits, locks, swing bridges, and optional lunch.
“We enjoyed the whole experience. Going through the locks and narrow channels with swing bridges was an adventure. The skills of crews were impressive both on the water and on the shore. Beautiful countryside to admire, visits to Venetian villas and great restaurant lunch was available too. Our energetic tour guide was amazing both knowledgeable…”
Full-day Venice island hopping from St Mark’s: Murano glass demo, colorful Burano, and quiet Torcello, with on-board commentary.
“Was ok but it lashed with rain too a point where you could not move against it and the crew just wanted everyone off the boat. It was quite dangerous for some with only t shirts on”
Cruise Venice to Padua on the Brenta Riviera, visit three villas with a guide, and pass locks and swing bridges. Small group.
“This was a very well organized and professional tour. Our guide was terrific and explanations were given in Italian, French, and English. The county side is beautiful and going through the locks and swing bridges was great fun. The three villas we visited were incredibly beautiful. The water was high so were could not go…”
Small-group Prosecco hills day trip from Venice with winery tours, tastings, and scenic stops near Valdobbiadene. Transfers included.
“The Prosecco tour was a great experience! The countryside was beautiful and the wineries were fun! Pickup and drop off were easy to get to.”
Venice islands day trip by boat to Murano, Burano, and Torcello with a Murano glass demo, English guide, and lunch time on your own.
“This day trip was good fun. The biggest benefit of this trip are the multiple pickup locations. We chose a pickup close to our hotel and were dropped back there after the trip. This trip allows enough time on each island to enjoy what there is. On the way back e had the most stunning…”
Full-day boat tour from Chioggia to Murano, Burano, and Torcello with a Murano glass factory demo and Laguna Sud audioguide.
“Escursione davvero molto molto bella , è un escursione da fare per passare davvero una bella giornata ammirando paesaggi unici respira do aria pura ! Davvero una piacevolissima giornata che potrei rifare più avanti!”
Full-day e-bike rental on Venice’s Lido and beyond, with lock and key, phone support, and an easy ferry to quiet Pellestrina.
“Der Lido ist zwar nicht das Biker Paradies, aber für einen netten Tag auf dem Rad ganz nett. Man ist hier im Sommer besser mit dem Bike als per pedes unterwegs. Die Verleihstation war top, das Personal sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, mit vielen Tipps für die Tour. eBikes warRead more”
Full-day Venice Lido bike rental with a lock, map, and phone support. Ride the lagoon, forts, beaches, and reach Pellestrina by ferry.
“Exactly what I wanted. A low-key storefront, two simple bikes and a map. The manager was accommodating and gave us some helpful tips before we left. we went around the island and enjoy the contrast between the beach, ocean side, and the lagoon side.”
A fully tailored Venice private day with Lucia: San Marco, Rialto, a private Grand Canal watertaxi, possible Murano, and Cannaregio’s Jewish Ghetto.
“We booked a private tour with Lucia for two different experiences, (i) treasury hunt with our daughter (9 years old) and (ii) a deeper tour of the Jewish Gheto for a separate part of the family. Lucia was fantastic for both tours. She was able to keep the interest level of our daughter very high…”
Small-group full-day Prosecco and cheese tasting from Venice: 2 wineries, family cheese shop, vineyard views, and salami lunch.
“If you are looking to get away from the bigger city, away from the crowds, this is the tour you want! Ricardo was a fantastic guide thru the stunning Prosecco region and guided us thru towns and areas we would have never seen had it not been for this tour! My husband and I joined…”
Prosecco DOCG day trip from Venice with tastings, vineyard visits, and included lunch, led by an English guide in a small group.
“We did two tours with Mario - Prosecco hills and also valpolicella/amarone. We’ve been. home now for a week and haven’t stopped talking about how incredible both were. Each day we went to family-owned wineries (where they were clearly thrilled to see Mario), tasted delicious wines, and had an amazing lunch. We could not have…”
Amarone Wine Tour from Venice with small family wineries, an expert English guide, and lunch with wine included for a full day.
“What a fabulous day!! Our tours were amazing! Mario did an amazing job! His knowledge of wine and the area was vast! He made the day fun. We visited some great small wineries that were just the best. We had lunch that was so delicious! I can’t rave enough about Mario and his tour. I…”
Private Prosecco hills day trip from Venice: air-conditioned ride, cellar tours, tastings with a certified sommelier, plus vending stop.
“My husband and I took this tour and couldn’t have been happier. Chiara, our sommelier guide, is very knowledgeable about wine and the area in general. We learned so much from her throughout the day. It was very easy to meet her at the edge of Venice and the drive north was nice and comfortable.…”
From the gondola and St Mark’s to the lagoon islands, the food and the Veneto beyond, every way to spend a day in Venice as a couple.
