The 15 best things to do in Venice (2026)

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   1. Venice Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with wine by Cooking Italy

   Outty Ranking97

   Take a break from sightseeing and embrace the richness of Italian cuisine with this pasta and tiramisu cooking class. Learn authentic recipes in a locally beloved Venice restaurant as you sip on wine. Learn how to make. Peak Performance at 97/100, 5.0/5 from 1,658 traveler reviews, 3h from €75, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   2. Eating Venice Small Group Food & Drinks Tour

   Outty Ranking97

   Cruise through Venice’s culinary heart with a food tour in Cannaregio and explore its hidden gems, like the historic Jewish Ghetto. Experience a progressive lunch or dinner that takes you through the diverse styles of Ve. Peak Performance at 97/100, 5.0/5 from 1,227 traveler reviews, 3.5h from €87, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   3. Venice Bacaro Food Tour: Eat and Drink like a Venetian

   Outty Ranking96

   Discover Venice through its flavors on our Venice Food Tour, a journey through the winding canals and historic streets of one of Italy’s most enchanting cities. Taste the dishes locals love, from traditional Venetian spe. Peak Performance at 96/100, 4.9/5 from 1,451 traveler reviews, 3.5h from €46, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   4. Tour of The Real Hidden Venice

   Outty Ranking96

   Discover the real Secret Venice on a special walking tour with a native Venetian tour leader! The experience to live the uniqueness of the most authentic local districts. From Cannaregio, admiring its small canals and mi. Peak Performance at 96/100, 4.9/5 from 2,277 traveler reviews, 2h from €49, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   5. Eat, Drink, Repeat: Venice Food Tour with 10 Tastings and 6 Wines

   Outty Ranking95

   Sip wine where Ernest Hemingway once did and take a seat in one of the legendary Venice restaurants he loved, where he is believed to have spent time writing. Then follow Venice’s wine story from one glass to the next, v. 90+ Club at 95/100, 4.9/5 from 1,179 traveler reviews, 2.5h from €95, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   6. A Sparkling Day in the Prosecco Hills from Venice

   Outty Ranking93

   Explore the Prosecco Hills with us, Giulia and Carlo. Join the first and best reviewed tour of the Prosecco Hills area, visiting two friendly wineries with delicious wine tastings and our family-owned restaurant, for a g. 90+ Club at 93/100, 5.0/5 from 579 traveler reviews, 7h from €189, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   7. Venice - Premium and Iconic Photoshoots

   Outty Ranking93

   4 Tailored Experiences: From quick express shoots and classic street walks to gondola sessions and custom surprise proposals, you choose the exact vibe and depth you want. Zero Stress, Total Fun: First-time in front of. 90+ Club at 93/100, 5.0/5 from 518 traveler reviews, 1h from €19, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   8. Eat Like a Local: Venice 3-Hour Small-Group Food Tasting Tour

   Outty Ranking92

   Fall in love with Venice, through your 3-hour discovery of the gastronomic tradition of the city, through a uniquely designed small-group, walking food and wine tour of the lesser known places to tourists. With at least. 90+ Club at 92/100, 4.8/5 from 4,012 traveler reviews, 2.5h from €80, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   9. Private tour on Murano Island: discover the art of Artisanal Glassblowing

   Outty Ranking91

   A 3 hours guided visit to Murano: the worldwide famous island for the glassblowing's tradition! You will enjoy the tour from an artistic, historical, and traditional point of view, admiring the artisans of this peculia. 90+ Club at 91/100, 4.8/5 from 1,134 traveler reviews, 3h from €42, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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    10. Half Day Murano & Burano Islands Small Group Tour by Private Boat

    Outty Ranking91

    This half-day boat tour takes you beyond central Venice to two of the lagoon’s most famous islands, without the hassle of navigating public ferries on your own. Travel by private boat with an expert English-speaking guid. 90+ Club at 91/100, 4.8/5 from 1,466 traveler reviews, 4.5h from $29, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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    11. Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit

    Outty Ranking91

    Taste delicious specialties and visit the highlights of the city on waters while you walk from one stop to another. This 2.5 hour small group tour is led by a local top-rated guide. Explore Rialto Market, beautiful squar. 90+ Club at 91/100, 4.8/5 from 1,043 traveler reviews, 2.5h from €39, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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    12. Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice

    Outty Ranking91

    A private experience, combining an exclusive private gondola ride with a personalized guided walking tour. Perfect for couples, families, or small groups.. 3-hour private tour: A comprehensive journey combining a serene. 90+ Club at 91/100, 5.0/5 from 328 traveler reviews, 3h from €35, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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    13. Venice Like a Local: Food, Wine & Spritz Tour with Traghetto Ride

    Outty Ranking91

    Experience Venice Like a Local Sip regional wines, savor authentic cicchetti, and cross the Grand Canal on a traditional traghetto gondola. Explore Rialto’s vibrant heart and uncover the secrets of Italy’s aperitivo cult. 90+ Club at 91/100, 4.8/5 from 2,180 traveler reviews, 2.5h from €89, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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    14. Venice Food Tour: Sunset Cicchetti & Wine Tasting

    Outty Ranking90

    Venetian cuisine is famously hard to get to know—but not when you’re in the company of a local food lover who knows the city like the back of their hand. Hop from one bacaro (Venetian wine bar) to another sampling two di. 90+ Club at 90/100, 5.0/5 from 373 traveler reviews, 3h from €109, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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    15. Day trip to the Dolomites, Cortina and Lake Braies from Venice

    Outty Ranking90

    Full-day excursion to the Dolomites departing from Venice aboard a Mercedes-Benz van, led by a local expert with over 25 years of knowledge of the region. An authentic journey through the secrets, traditions, and hidden. 90+ Club at 90/100, 4.9/5 from 507 traveler reviews, 8h from €165, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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