Things to do in Venice

6 picks. Tours and experiences I'd book myself, with a note on why.

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Venice · About 1.5 hours · from $124

Through the hidden offices, the prisons and Casanova's cell. Not for kids under 6 or anyone claustrophobic.

Venice · Half day · from $50

A small-group boat trip to Murano for a glassblowing demo, then Burano for the lace and the colored houses.

Venice · 90 minutes · from $90

Learn to row standing up in a traditional Venetian boat. One of the most fun things to do in the city.

Venice · 3 hours · from $124

A small-group crawl through Venice's bacari (wine bars) for cicchetti and local wine.

Venice · 1.25 hours · from $147

See the gold mosaics without the daytime crowds, with the Pala d'Oro and the crypt included.

Venice · 1 to 2 hours · from €17

Modern art in Peggy Guggenheim's house on the Grand Canal. Closed Tuesdays.