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Essential Tours of Venice Italy

The best tours of Venice Italy selected by an insider - me Maria!

Walking tours, gondola trips, St. Mark’s Basilica, and even a creepy ghost tour—I have it all!

Exploring Venice takes time. Even visiting only the top attractions in Venice can take a few days, particularly during the peak summer months.

During July and August you may need to stand in line for hours just to get into places like St. Mark's Basilica.

Standing in line is something I really hate. I'm very impatient and fiery, or so my husband says! One long line is enough to drive me crazy for the rest of the day.

For this reason, the tours of Venice featured on this page are a very good idea.

Particularly if your time is limited, one days tours are ideal. I mean, you really don't want to spend those few days you have in Venice standing in line for hours and hours. These tours stop that from happening, they will allow you to see all the top attractions in Venice without having to waste any of your valuable time standing in line.

All the tours are in English and led by extremely knowledgeable and highly professional guides. I'm not the guide but, don't worry, the guides are nearly as nice :)

Whether you wish to be serenaded on a gondola or prefer simply enjoying an informative walking tour of Venice you should find something to suit both your taste and budget.

The tours I offer are all done in association with Viator, one of the world's most respected tour operators.

Enjoy my tours of Venice Italy....simply click here.

Need a hotel in Venice? My advice is to try one of these.
If you would prefer to visit the six best tourist sites in Venice Italy on your own then click here.
For my insider's guide to those little known parts of Venice, where few tourists ever venture, click here.
When is the best time to tour Venice? Have a look at my guide on when to visit Venice. It is packed full of information on everything from the weather to the best months to avoid the crowds.

Now, how about spending a wonderful minute in Venice?

When it comes to hotels in Venice few are good value. Good news though! We have discovered a handful of great ones... here is the list.

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Simply book your next trip anywhere (not only to Italy) via the link below or with any of the hotel links on the website.

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More Travel Tips:

Book your tickets to museums and other attractions in advance on Tiqets.com
Book your accommodation. Booking.com and Agoda help you to book accommodation in advance
Book your excursions. Wherever you go, make the most of your time! Excursions with professional guides will help you do this - choose a location and the best option for yourself on Viator or Getyourguide
Book your car. At least a month before is best. Use Discover Car Hire.
Cash Back on Flights: Great deals & money back with WayAway
Get peace of mind when traveling. Get insured with VisitorsCoverage.com