52 experiences reachable from VCE — ranked by how worth-the-trip they are. See all →
Palazzo Barbaro Private Collections Tour
Venice A rarely-opened palazzo housing an impeccable private art collection, gardens, and original furnishings—guided by the f… cultureExplore →
Verona – Amphitheater at Night with Orchestra
Venice The Arena di Verona is an ancient Roman amphitheater hosting the 103rd Opera Festival from June to September 2026, feat… cultureExplore →
St. Mark's Basilica
Venice St. Mark's Basilica is one of the main symbols of Venice and serves as the hub of religious and public life in the city… museumExplore →
Basilica di San Sebastiano – Veronese's Vision Undisturbed
Venice The Church of San Sebastiano houses an extensive fresco cycle painted by Renaissance master Paolo Veronese from 1558-15… cultureExplore →
Burano's Lace Workshops – Master Class with Agnese Menegazzo
Venice Hands-on lacemaking lesson from a master artisan in her Burano workshop, learning 15th-century needle-lace techniques w… cultureExplore →
Eremitani Church (Padua Day Trip) - Mantegna Frescoes
Venice A 45-minute train ride to Padua to see Mantegna's Renaissance masterpiece frescoes in an intimate chapel—revolutionary … cultureExplore →
Giudecca Canal Rowing Club – Learn Venetian Boat Handling
Venice Row Venice is a non-profit offering private Venetian rowing lessons year-round in traditional batelina boats, taught by… outdoorExplore →
Mazzorbo Island Vineyard & Lunch (Azienda Agricola Venissa)
Venice Venissa is a sustainable vineyard and hospitality project on Mazzorbo Island in the lagoon of Venice, featuring a funct… foodExplore →
Murano & Burano Art Studios (Private Atelier Visits)
Venice Book direct access to glassblowing studios and independent artisans on Murano, bypassing tourist factories—watch 800-ye… hidden-gemExplore →
San Giorgio Maggiore at Sunset: Bell Tower & Organ
Venice Ride the bell tower at dusk to see the sun set over the lagoon and city from this Palladian church's iconic vantage, th… cultureExplore →
Torcello Archaeological Walk with Expert
Venice A 2-hour guided walking tour of Torcello Island, Venice's oldest settlement, led by expert local guide Silvia. Visitors… outdoorExplore →
Vetreria Artistica Murano (Working Studio Tour & Commission)
Venice Book a small-group session at a master glassblower's studio to watch a complete vase creation in real-time and commissi… hidden-gemExplore →
Villa d'Este (Tivoli Day Trip) - Gardens & Fountains
Venice A 2-hour journey to a Renaissance cardinal's hillside villa with 51 fountains cascading through gardens—an aquatic engi… outdoorExplore →
Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
Venice A Roman Catholic basilica built in the 17th century as a votive offering for Venice's deliverance from plague, featurin… museumExplore →
Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
Venice This is one of Venice's largest churches, a minor basilica built in Venetian Gothic style that houses significant works… museumExplore →
Doge's Palace
Venice The Doge's Palace is a museum housed in the former residence and seat of political power for the Doges of Venice during… museumExplore →
Gallerie dell'Accademia
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Gondola Ride
Venice Gondola rides are traditional boat tours through Venice's canals, available as private experiences (around 80 euros for… tourExplore →
La Fenice Opera House
Venice La Fenice is a historic opera house in Venice that hosts operatic performances, classical concerts, and jazz events. Vi… showExplore →
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Venice The Peggy Guggenheim Collection is the most important museum of European and American art of the twentieth century in I… museumExplore →
Scuola Grande di San Rocco
Venice The Scuola Grande di San Rocco is a lay confraternity founded in 1478 that houses over 60 paintings by Tintoretto depic… museumExplore →
Adriatic Pearl Oyster Farm Tour – Venissa
Venice Venissa is a sustainable wine and hospitality project on the island of Mazzorbo in the Venetian lagoon, featuring a res… outdoorExplore →
Archivio di Stato (Secret Maps & Manuscripts)
Venice Arrange a scholar's tour of Venice's state archives to see original 15th-century trade maps, maritime charts, and Doge … cultureExplore →
Lagoon Bird-Watching with Naturalist (Valli di Comacchio)
Venice A boat tour through the Comacchio Lagoons that includes a visit to ancient fishing huts, offering visitors an experienc… outdoorExplore →
Malamocco Harbor Walk & Local Bacari Crawl
Venice Guided tour of the Lido's historic fishing village of Malamocco, where you visit family-run bacari (wine bars) known on… hidden-gemExplore →
Osteria al Portego – Counter Dining with Venetian Regulars
Venice A standing-room bacaro in San Marco where locals crowd the bar for fresh cichetti and wine during lunch and aperitivo, … foodExplore →
Sagra della Maranza (Seasonal Lagoon Fish Festival)
Venice Annual August celebration (or seasonal landings) where lagoon fishermen land the day's catch at sunrise in San Giorgio … foodExplore →
Basilica di San Giorgio Maggiore
Venice A 16th-century Benedictine church on an island in Venice's lagoon, designed by Andrea Palladio and built between 1566 a… museumExplore →
Glass Blowing Demonstration & Murano Island Tour
Venice A traditional Murano glass factory where visitors watch master glassblowers create artworks using century-old technique… tourExplore →
Grand Canal Tour
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Jewish Ghetto of Venice
Venice Europe's first ghetto, the Venetian Ghetto is an ancient Jewish quarter in central Venice featuring five synagogues, tw… tourExplore →
Ca' Vendramin Calergi – Private Palace Tour & Gambling History
Venice Ca' Vendramin Calergi is a Renaissance palace on the Grand Canal in Venice, built between 1481-1509 by architect Mauro … hidden-gemExplore →
Campo San Barnaba at Dusk – Street Musician Acoustic Sessions
Venice A working-class square in Dorsoduro where classical musicians (often conservatory students) perform informal acoustic s… hidden-gemExplore →
Palazzo Mocenigo: Interior Textiles & Nobility Museum
Venice Palazzo Mocenigo is a museum dedicated to Venetian nobility life from the 17th-18th centuries, housing the Center for S… cultureExplore →
Scuola Grande di San Teodoro (Oral History Sessions)
Venice The Scuola Grande di San Teodoro is a historic Venetian confraternity founded in the 8th century, originally dedicated … hidden-gemExplore →
Treporti Salt Marshes at Dusk – Lagoon Ecology Walk
Venice A guided ecological study tour exploring Venice's salt marshes (barene) on the island of Lazzaretto Nuovo, where visito… outdoorExplore →
Ca' Rezzonico
Venice Ca' Rezzonico is a palace on the Grand Canal that houses the Museum of 18th century Venice, showcasing precious histori… museumExplore →
Scala Contarini del Bovolo
Venice A 26-meter-high cylindrical tower featuring an ornate spiral staircase commissioned in 1499, built in Istrian stone wit… otherExplore →
Museo Correr
Venice Museo Correr traces the history of Venice through paintings, sculptures, furnishings, and historic collections. Visitor… museumExplore →
Palazzo Mocenigo
Venice The Museum of Palazzo Mocenigo is a Study Center for the History of Textiles, Costume and Perfume, housing vast collect… museumExplore →
Antica Bottega del Caffè
Venice Artisanal espresso bar in a 16th-century palazzo serving exceptional single-origin coffees and house-made pastries in a… foodExplore →
Basilica di San Marco & Pala d'Oro
Venice Ascend to the museum galleries to see the original Byzantine mosaics and the ornate Pala d'Oro (golden altarpiece with … cultureExplore →
Basilica di Santa Maria dei Frari – Titian's Altarpieces
Venice The Basilica dei Frari is a centuries-old church in Venice housing significant artworks including Titian's Assunta (151… cultureExplore →
Conservatorio Benedetto Marcello – Classical Concert in a Palace
Venice The Venice Conservatory Benedetto Marcello is housed in Palazzo Pisani, the largest patrician palace in Venice, featuri… cultureExplore →
Da Fiore (Venice)
Venice A Michelin-starred secret where chef Maurizio sculpts seasonal Venetian ingredients into refined, understated plates—sp… foodExplore →
Gondola Private Sunrise Tour with Gian Paolo Casula
Venice Private early-morning gondola navigation through backcanal neighborhoods and under low-arched bridges when Venice is st… tourExplore →
Lagoon Expedition: Torcello's Byzantine Mosaics (Private Guide)
Venice Private boat tour to the sparsely-visited island of Torcello to explore the 7th-century Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta… outdoorExplore →
Murano Glass Masters at Ateliê Bisazza
Venice Intimate glassblowing workshop where you watch master artisans create intricate tessellated pieces in real-time, then c… cultureExplore →
Osteria Enoteca ai Artisti
Venice Osteria Enoteca Ai Artisti is a restaurant in Venice located between the Accademia Bridge and Ca' Rezzonico that has op… foodExplore →
Osteria Francescana Private Dining Room (Modena) - Alternative: Antiche Carampane
Venice Chef Massimo Bottura's renowned 3-Michelin-star restaurant with only 5 tables and a single seating each night, featurin… foodExplore →
Private Boat Tour with Historian: Hidden Canals & Industrial Venice
Venice A private 1-hour boat tour of Venice's Grand Canal and hidden back canals, led by an English-speaking expert guide. Vis… tourExplore →
Scuola Italiana di Pizzica & Taranta Workshop (Regional: Lecce)
Venice Pizzica workshops in Salento teach the energetic folk dance accompanied by traditional instruments like the tamburello … cultureExplore →