Domes of Santa Maria della Salute above the Grand Canal in Venice, with water taxis passing

Venice Shore Excursions

Top-rated port tours for cruise passengers, with live prices and reviews.

Top-Rated Venice Shore Excursions

Large ships no longer sail past St. Mark’s, and many now berth at mainland terminals outside the historic center, so check where yours docks before planning. Once in the city, most excursions cover St. Mark’s Square and the Doge’s Palace, a gondola or Grand Canal ride, or a boat out to Murano and Burano.

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Venice Off the Beaten Path – Private Walking Tour

★ 5 (113 reviews) · 2 hr

From$296

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Private Photo Shoot in Venice with Gondola Ride

★ 4.9 (81 reviews) · 2 hr

From$854

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VIP Luxury Chauffeur Service – Venice to Dolomites, Cortina

★ 5 (61 reviews) · 2 min

From$1,019

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Private Tour: Prosecco Wine Tasting Day Trip with Lunch from Venice

★ 4.9 (46 reviews) · 8 hr

From$455

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Exclusive Professional Photoshoot and Gondola Ride

★ 5 (43 reviews) · 1.5 hr

From$227

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Venice Off the Beaten Path: Private Tour in Venice with a Local

★ 5 (42 reviews) · 2 hr

From$342

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Exclusive Venice & Murano (4hrs ) private and Customizable tour

★ 4.9 (15 reviews) · 4 hr

From$319

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Luxury Boat Tour to Murano & Burano with Private Local Guide (6h)

★ 5 (8 reviews) · 6 hr

From$2,129

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Venice Shore Excursion Private Tour

★ 5 (7 reviews) · 3.5 hr

From$555

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Best of Venice in 3 hours

★ 5 (4 reviews) · 3 hr

From$308

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Private Photo Shoot & walking tour

★ 5 (4 reviews) · 2 hr

From$399

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Cannaregio & Jewish Heritage Experience with a Local-

★ 5 (4 reviews) · 3 hr

From$512

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Tours, prices and reviews from Viator, a Tripadvisor company — prices are per person, from, and were checked October 27, 2026. Europe Port Excursions may earn a commission when you book, at no extra cost to you. Always allow a generous buffer to be back on board before all-aboard time.

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