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Explore the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and more!

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Rome in a Day Tour with Colosseum and Vatican Museums

Skip the line and gain direct access to the Raphael Rooms, Creation of Man, and St. Peter's Basilica

St Peter’s Basilica On Your Own

Privileged Entrance Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel

Breeze past the lines for the palace and gardens with a friendly English speaking guide

Skip the line

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Enjoy a premium and exclusive tour of the Raphael Rooms, St.Peter's Basilica, and more!

Semi-Private Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel

Walk in the footsteps of gladiators on the Colosseum floor and see the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

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Best Views of the Colosseum and Circus Maximus

Palatine Hill

Special Access Colosseum Arena Floor Tour through the Gladiator's Gate

Book a unique experience that visits the Vatican in the early evening with fewer crowds

Vatican at Closing Time with Sistine Chapel

Begin your day early and see Rome from above, the Papal Crypts below, and the Vatican museums nearby

St. Peter's Dome Climb and Sistine Chapel Combo Tour

Get to know Venus de Milo, Liberty Leading the People, and Napoleon's Coronation like never before

Secrets of the Louvre Museum Tour with Mona Lisa

See the Mona Lisa, Sacre-Coeur, and Moulin Rouge with organized transportation and an expert guide

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Paris in a Day Tour with Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and Seine River Cruise

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Easily visit these colorful Venetian islands by boat and see traditional glassblowing and lacemaking

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Murano and Burano in a Half Day Boat Tour

Do more in a day: St. Mark's, Doge's Palace, glassblowing and lacemaking demos, and a gondola ride

Ultimate Venice in a Day with Murano and Burano

Explore colorful streets and ancient trades in Murano and Burano with a private boat and local guide

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Murano & Burano

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Venice, Italy sits on the top of every traveler's bucket list.  To avoid fighting crowds and standing in long lines, make sure to book your tours and activities in advance. We offer many skip-the-line tours of St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, and other monuments in Venice.  We also run boat tours and experiences that get you off the main island and off the beaten path. Choose from our small group and private Venice tours below to find the right fit for you! 
 

You want to see it all when you come to Italy, which means you have to plan carefully and maximize that precious vacation time. Whether you want to explore Tuscany, Venice, Rome, or the Amalfi Coast, you'll find the perfect tour for you. We're Italy experts and have cultivated years of relationships at the top sites. What does that mean for you? You'll enjoy skip-the-line entry and exclusive access to restricted areas at top monuments like the Colosseum and Vatican Museums.

Get to know the quiet but trendy academic district that has a Banksy mural and cool movie locations

<p>This tour operates from April through November, and begins in Campiello degli Squelini, not far from the Grand Canal in the Dorsoduro district. You'll meet your friendly local guide and set off to explore the highlights of the neighborhood. Over the next couple of hours, your walking tour takes you to the Venice Banksy mural and the world’s largest canvas painting, not to mention the filming locations for Indiana Jones movies, Madonna music videos, and more.  </p><p>Get to know the neighborhood’s unique churches and most impressive architecture and stroll along the promenade and through popular local <em>campos</em> where university students converse at night over drinks and dancing. </p><h2>Venice Dorsoduro District Tour Description </h2><p>Your 2-hour tour includes: </p><ul><li><p>Guided tour of Venice’s Dorsoduro neighborhood </p></li><li><p>Local art, stunning churches, and charming hidden campos </p></li><li><p>See the Venice Banksy, Indiana Jones film locations, and more! </p></li><li><p>The quieter side of daily Venetian life</p></li><li><p>Engaging, English-speaking local guide </p></li><li><p>Maximum group size of 8 </p></li></ul><h3>Meet Your Guide in Dorsoduro </h3><p>Make your way to the charming Campiello degli Squelini, not far from the Grand Canal in Dorsoduro, where your local guide will be waiting to greet you and introduce you to this attractive Venice neighborhood. </p><p>One of the six <em>sestieri</em> (districts) of Venice, Dorsoduro is the city’s arts and university district, and it brings a youthful energy to complement its ancient architecture and classic Venetian streets and canals.</p><h3>Venice’s Banksy and the World’s Largest Canvas Painting </h3><p>Early in your tour, your guide will take you inside a local church to see a giant canvas painting thought to be the world’s biggest. Afterwards, you’ll stroll along an otherwise unremarkable canal where famous street artist Banksy left his mark on Venice—his mural depicts a migrant child holding a flare right at the water’s edge. </p><h3>Local Life &amp; Famous Film Sets in Campo Santa Margherita </h3><p>Take a stroll through the lively Campo Santa Margherita, where the morning market makes way for one of the district's most lively squares when evening falls. See local life unfold before you, and be wowed by the fabulous Santa Maria del Carmelo church nearby. </p><p>Film lovers may see something familiar here—this is where scenes from "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" and Katherine Hepburn’s "Summertime"<em> </em>were filmed! (Cue the selfies.)</p><h3>Gorgeous Churches and the House of Othello </h3><p>As you pass through the streets of Dorsoduro, you’ll happen upon a number of charming local churches that date back centuries. These include the only Venetian church with two bell towers, a 12th-century church with a wooden interior that was founded by poor fishermen during the days of the Venetian Republic, and the church that was the setting for Madonna’s "Like a Virgin" music video. </p><p>You’ll also see what remains of an ancient palace inhabited in the distant past by the Moro family and known as the House of Othello. </p><h3>Arts and Culture at Ca’ Foscari </h3><p>The Ca’ Foscari University is spread over a number of historic buildings in the Dorsoduro district, many of which you’ll see on this local walking tour of Venice. The main building is a striking Gothic palace that gives the university its distinctive character. Nearby is also one of Venice’s premier art galleries, which was pivotal in the fight to for freedom of artistic expression. </p><h3>San Basilio &amp; Fondamenta delle Zattere Promenade </h3><p>Your guide will lead you along San Basilio, an old maritime terminal next to Canale della Giudecca. From here you can see across to Giudecca Island and its striking skyline of basilicas and historic industrial buildings. </p><p>Towards the end of your tour, you’ll stroll along the wide Fondamenta delle Zattere promenade where locals sip coffee by the water. Then head towards the Dorsoduro triangle tip where you’ll see an impressive collection of historic buildings and the famous Fortune Goddess statue. </p><p></p>

Tour Overview

Just some comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, and a sense of curiosity. Please wear sunscreen during hot summer months.

What to bring

Guided tour of Venice’s Dorsoduro neighborhood

Local art, stunning churches, and charming hidden campos

See the Venice Banksy, Indiana Jones film locations, and more!

The quieter side of daily Venetian life 

Engaging, English-speaking local guide

Maximum group size of 8

What's included

One of the six sestieri of Venice, Dorsodoro is the city’s arts and university district, and it brings a youthful energy to complement its ancient architecture and classic Venetian streets and canals. 

Hidden gems of Dorsodoro

Stroll along an otherwise unremarkable canal where famous street artist Banksy left his mark on Venice—his mural depicts a migrant child holding a flare right at the water’s edge.

See the Venice Banksy mural

Itinerary

Beat the crowds and join a local Venice guide to see an alternative side to the Floating City, with Dorsoduro district, Banksy mural, and so much more! 

Want to see the authentic Venice that most people miss? Away from the main tourist areas lies a maze of narrow canals and ancient streets just waiting to be explored.  With your guide’s in-depth local knowledge, you’ll discover the true character of the Floating City. Join a small group walking tour through the charming Dorsoduro district to experience the vibrant local art scene and visit famous film locations, historic churches, and shady campos where real Venetian life plays out before you.