The 11 Most Unique Tours and Experiences in Venice

As one of the world’s most iconic cities, it may feel like there’s nothing new to see or do in Venice. But look past the gondola rides and museums and you’ll discover a completely different aspect of the city that’s just waiting to be explored. Culture Trip picks the floating city’s best unique tours and experiences.
Venice, though a dream destination for many, may seem as if it’s overplayed: like a city with nothing to offer the intrepid, culturally curious traveller. But nothing could be further from the truth. This canal-crossed city retains an aura of mystery and intrigue, despite the numbers that flock to the Piazza San Marco every season. Here are some of the most interesting experiences and attractions on offer, from a travelling opera performance and a truly authentic cooking experience to a brand-new (and breathtaking) way of exploring the canals.
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There is so much more to Venice than canals and gondolas! With special trips that take you beyond the typical landmarks, you may uncover the city’s hidden treasures. These activities, which include touring old neighborhoods and sampling real Venetian food, provide a new angle on one of Italy’s most famous locations. Make your trip to Venice genuinely unforgettable by looking through this list!
Musica a Palazzo 'Traveling Opera' Performance in Venice
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During this unique tour, you’ll get an authentic taste of Italian culture as you experience an evening of opera in Venice, surrounded by the historical elegance of a 15th-century palace. The singers and musicians of the Musica a Palazzo ensemble perform classics of Italian opera within the ornate salons of Palazzo Barbarigo Minotto. Move from room to room along with the performers and soak up the drama of epics like ‘La Traviata’ and ‘Rigoletto’ in a truly intimate environment.
Small Group Cicchetti and Wine Tour
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Enjoy a 2.5 hour tour of the most famous wine parlors of Venice and visit also some of the most interesting art and historic sites led by a professional local guide. You can choose between a private experience or being part of a small group (max 12 people).You will taste a great selection of regional wines and spirits served with typical appetizers. Between the tasting sessions you will see some off-the-beaten-track marvels.
Venice Ghost & Legends walking city tour
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On this fascinating evening tour, discover the secrets, superstitions, murders, and ghosts of Venice. It’s easy to get lost when exploring Venice’s labyrinth of cobblestoned lanes at night, but don’t worry—your guide will lead the way. Discover the city’s layout while listening to stories of the unexpected. If you opt for the extended package, you may also take a gondola ride.
Private Local Venice Tour
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Discover the floating city of Venice without following the bustling crowds. That’s right! Your private local insider has carefully selected the best hidden alleyways and paths that lead to hidden jewels. Wander through local neighbourhoods, beautiful gardens, and even a crowdless island.
Tour Cannaregio and the Jewish Quarter
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This 2-hours small-group tour is a great way to explore Venice’s Jewish ghetto and part of the Cannaregio district with the added unique experience of true Venetian aperitif. You will have the opportunity to stroll through the narrow winding streets of this quiet neighborhood, stopping to sample Spritz and Cicchetti.This tour is limited to 12 people, so you’ll enjoy personalized attention from your guide. Cicchetti and Spritz are included.
Local Market Visit and Private Cooking Class
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During this Venetian culinary immersion, you will be guided through a discovery of the historic Rialto market in a small group of people. Your guide will give you the hottest local tips to help you choose the best seasonal ingredients for you to prepare an authentic 3-course meal in a fully equipped kitchen of a typical Venetian house. You will taste an original aperitif and an excellent local wine alongside your group, enjoying traditional Italian dining.
Venice Cicchetti & Spritz Food Tour in Cannaregio with Dinner
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Take an opulent walking tour of Venice’s food and wine scene to discover what makes Venetian cuisine unique from the rest of Italy. Take a culinary tour with a gastronomic guide to discover what the Italians eat for breakfast, the popular “cicchetti,” the best gelato in town, and some of the greatest “bacari,” or wine bars, on the island. After that, savor a sit-down meal that includes gelato and real Italian spaghetti.
Kayak Tour
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Enjoy 100 minutes guided kayaking tour in Venice with highly qualified guides to let you see many different aspects of an incredible city. We will visit all the hidden gems of Venice that only locals know. You will get to see the main monuments of Venice from a different point of view, directly in contact with nature. We strongly believe in sustainable tourism. We love our city. It is fragile and needs to be treated kindly. Kayaking in Venice means discovering its intimate part, the most hidden and beautiful places, without any negative environmental impact.
Take the best pictures of Venice
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Touring a new city can be a very exciting experience, but it can also be quite an adventure if you are unsure of which places to visit and how. Language barrier may also represent a curious obstacle, but it can also be frustrating. We offer an innovative and unforgettable Photographic Tour to welcome you in some of the most fascinating and romantic places in the world. We will guide you in an exclusive tour through the most interesting landmarks and monuments .A 3-hour one-to-one photo walk discovering hidden and secluded parts of Venice, without forgetting the famous landmarks, while taking great shots and with a one-to-one tuition to improve your photography skills! The tour is one-to-one so there will be just you, or accompanied by your family/friends. The tour can be tailor-made based on your interests and expectations, can be more photography workshop vs. Venice less touristy tour.
Venice Carnival Mask-Making Class
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If you want to live a real experience in the heart of Venice that’s the right choice! A Venetian Master Artisan will explain to you, in 1-hour course, the traditional art of making or decorating a mask, an artistic personal event which will make you live the preparation for the Venetian Carnival. Create your own unique masterpiece and following your artistic streak, a special memory of an amazing experience, and keep your artistic creation of the most emblematic icon of Venice! An unconventional and handcrafted moment to live with your family or friends!
Countryside Bike Tour
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Step away from the bustle and buildings of the city as you delve deep into the beautiful Venetian countryside in this cycling tour. The perfect way to get your body moving and to experience a unique side to Venice that is often overlooked. On this 4-hour bike tour through the countryside, you will uncover an unexpected but restorative side to Venice away from the tourists and crowds. You will be guided outside of the city with a small group alongside you as you cycle through the charming quaint villages and along the beautiful country roads that will be sure to give you a breath of fresh air. Durinf the cycle you will follow the Brenta River, passing historic estates like Villa Foscari in Malcontenta and the former summer homes of the Venetian Doges, and soak up local culture with a lunch stop in the town of Doro. A remarkable and memorable way to enjoy more of what Venice has to offer. On returning to the city again you will feel inspired by the city lights and bustle.
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