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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. Marks'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 Italy featured on this page are a very good idea.

Particularly if your time is limited the one days tours are ideal.

They will allow you to see all the top attractions in Venice without having to waste any of your precious 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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Shopping in Venice - The Guide
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Beautiful Venice Italy
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The Metropole Hotel in Venice - what you need to know before you go
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THE Guide to Buying Murano Glass in Venice Italy or Online.
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The Veneto & Venice Itinerary
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San Giacomo Venice Italy
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The Bridge of Sighs - A Place of Sadness in the Heart of Venice
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The Canals of Venice - Exploring the Grand Canal
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Why Visit Venice and the Veneto
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Map of Veneto, Venice and the Veneto Spas
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The Best Luxury Hotels in Venice Italy
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Venice Carnival & Venice Carnival Masks
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Map Venice Italy - A Selection of Maps of this Beautiful City
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The Home of Things to Do in Venice
Looking for unusual things to do in Venice? Apart from the 6 essentials we feature on the site why not visit a few of the secret corners of Venice? The Dorsoduro is a good place to start...
A Journey through Jewish Venice
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Discover Venice in Summer
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The Best Three and Four Star Hotels in Venice Italy
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Flights to Venice Bargain Finder Guide
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The Doges Palace Guide
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Cannaregio Venice - The Undiscovered City
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Venice Attractions - The Southern Lagoon
If the hustle and bustle of the usual Venice attractions gets a little much the southern lagoon is a good place to escape to for a few days.

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