You'll enjoy skip-the-line access to both St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace, plus get an hourlong walking tour of some of Venice's secret spots. This is a great way to see much of Venice in ...

One local company, Venice by Tour Boat, offers a four-hour tour of Venice's lagoon, which includes a stop on the island for a leisurely stroll on its sandy shores and a cool dip in the brackish water.

Sunset on the lagoon. Venice is everyone's dream city. —Gillian Price What to see at the Venice Biennale this year What to see at the Venice Biennale this year ...