Things to do in Venice

Planning questions about Venice

What are the best things to do in Venice?

Venice Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with wine by Cooking Italy is the highest ranked experience in Venice, scoring 97 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 1,686 traveler reviews. Eating Venice Small Group Food & Drinks Tour, Tour of The Real Hidden Venice, Venice Bacaro Food Tour: Eat and Drink like a Venetian, Eat Drink Repeat Venice Food Tour with 10 Tastings and 6 Wines round out the top five. Outty ranks 2,022 bookable experiences in Venice, Italy, and 15 of them score 90 or above.

How much do activities in Venice cost?

The median price across everything we rank in Venice is $102 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $14 on St. Mark's Basilica: Golden Cathedral Priority Visit (Refundable). Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.

Can I book something in Venice for today?

Yes. 120 of the top 120 experiences we rank in Venice currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.

Is Venice good for families?

Yes. 11 of the experiences we rank in Venice are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.

How many days do you need in Venice?

Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

When is the best time to visit Venice?

Prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

Can I cancel a booking in Venice?

118 of the 120 experiences we rank in Venice offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.

How does the Outty Ranking work?

Every experience in Venice gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Venice so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.