Experiences

Beyond sightseeing, Venice is a city you do. Glide through canals, learn to blow glass, row standing up, or lose yourself in Carnival crowds.

All Experiences

11 listed

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Venice Biennale

Biennale Arte 2026 runs 9 May to 22 November. One-access ticket costs 30 EUR full price, 16 EUR for under 26, one entry each to the Giardini and Arsenale.

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Venice Boat Tour

A guided lagoon excursion to Murano, Torcello and Burano costs 25 EUR per person. The same three islands on an ACTV day pass also cost 25 EUR.

Venice Carnival: 2027 Dates, Free Events and Ball Prices

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Venice Carnival: 2027 Dates, Free Events and Ball Prices

Venice Carnival 2027 runs 23 January to 9 February. Every street event is free to watch; the city's own official ball starts at 650 EUR per person.

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Venice Cooking Class

Hands-on Venetian cooking with Rialto Market visit. 3-4 hours, 80-150 EUR including meal and wine.

Murano Glass-Blowing Classes and Demonstrations

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Murano Glass-Blowing Classes and Demonstrations

Murano glass-blowing classes cost 150 to 300 EUR per person at the Scuola del Vetro, with free furnace demonstrations at the island showrooms.

Venice Gondola Ride: 2026 Prices, Where to Board, and How to Do It Well

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Venice Gondola Ride: 2026 Prices, Where to Board, and How to Do It Well

Official 2026 gondola tariff: 90 EUR per boat for 30 minutes by day, 110 EUR in the evening, up to five passengers. Where to board for quiet canals, shared-ride prices, and the 2 EUR traghetto.

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Venice Mask-Making Workshop

Decorate or build a Venetian mask with an artisan. Ca' Macana's one-hour decorating course runs 46 to 57 EUR per person.

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Venice Photography Tour

Sunrise photography walk through Venice's hidden viewpoints with a local photographer. 2-3 hours, from 70 EUR.

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Venetian Rowing Lesson

Learn voga alla veneta, standing up in a flat-bottomed Venetian boat. Row Venice charges per boat, 100 EUR for two on an 80-minute lesson.

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Venice Sunset Cruise

Evening cruise along the Giudecca Canal with prosecco and cicchetti. 1-1.5 hours, from 40 EUR.

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Venice Walking Tour

Venice walking tour prices for 2026: 160 EUR for a half day and 300 EUR for a full day per group, the 25-person legal cap, and how to check a guide.