Eraclea Mare attractions

With admission to the Doge’s Palace, you’ll explore beautiful gothic architecture and preserved rooms as you learn about the building’s storied history. Inside, you’ll find frescoed walls, triumphal arches, a golden staircase and rooms decorated by artists like Titian, Veronese, Tiepolo and Tintoretto. You’ll find out how the palace also served as a prison and see the infamous Bridge of Sighs that the convicts crossed.

On this tour, you'll travel by boat to discover the Venetian islands of Murano and Burano. It will take just 30 minutes to reach Murano, and your tour escort will provide commentary along the way. On arrival, you'll visit a glass factory and watch a glassblowing demonstration by a master glassmaker. Your next stop will be Burano. Here, you'll have postcard-perfect views of the colorful houses. You'll have an hour of free time, and you can watch the local lace-makers at work or treat yourself to the famous bussolai biscuits.

This ticket will provide you with admission to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum, which is located in the heart of Venice. While at the museum, you'll have the chance to learn about Leonardo da Vinci's works and interact with reproductions of several of his machines. The museum features sections related to earth, water, air and fire, as well as a section dedicated to da Vinci's anatomical studies.

This day trip will introduce you to the most famous Venetian islands, with activities and free time to explore. You'll learn about the islands from the staff on board the boat as you travel to your first stop – Murano. Here, you'll have the chance to watch a glassblowing demonstration and find out more about the craft from a master glassmaker. Your next stop will be Burano, where you can view the colorful fishing houses and watch the lace makers at work. You'll have time for a meal here and a chance to try characteristic Burano biscuits. During your final stop on Torcello, you'll spend an hour discovering local sights like the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, the Throne of Attila, the Devil’s Bridge and the Bell Tower.

On a small-group guided tour of Venice’s most iconic landmarks, you’ll enjoy skip-the-line access to St Mark’s Basilica. Inside, over 8,000 square metres of golden mosaics light up the Byzantine interior. From the basilica’s terrace you’ll take in panoramic views of St Mark’s Square, the former political and commercial heart of the Venetian Republic. You’ll then move on to the Doge’s Palace, the former seat of Venetian power. Walk through lavish chambers hung with masterpieces by Tintoretto and Veronese, climb the Golden Staircase and see the Grand Council Chamber with its opulent paintings and striking architecture. As you cross the Bridge of Sighs, your guide will share stories of the rulers who shaped Venice and of prisoners who glimpsed the city before their fate. Throughout, an expert guide will put the art, history and intrigue into context so you leave with a fuller sense of Venice’s enduring grandeur.

An iconic symbol of Venice, the gondola has mysterious origins in the famous water city with the unique vessel being different from the one we admire today. Evolving with time together with the city, the gondola is synonymous with the beautiful city of Venice. Admired for being one of the most elegant and stunning boats on Earth, it is built using unique techniques with immense symbolic meaning.

You will enjoy fast-track entry to the former seat of power in Venice, the Doge’s Palace, and can wander its halls and corridors at your own pace. As you move through the palace, you will see grand chambers decorated with masterpieces by great Venetian artists. Along the way you can cross the Bridge of Sighs from the inside to reach the historic prisons where criminals were once held, including the famous Giacomo Casanova. With the same ticket you can also visit the nearby Royal Palace, now the Correr Museum, which overlooks St. Mark’s Square. Inside, you will explore rooms that tell the story of Venice’s rise as a maritime republic, including the Napoleon Ballroom and the boudoir of Empress Sissi, and you will see the famous 1500 map of Venice by Jacopo de’ Barbari. The ticket also includes access to the Monumental Rooms of the Marciana Library and the National Archaeological Museum, home to an important collection of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures and other classical artefacts.

With this ticket, you'll get to watch a classical music concert at the atmospheric I Musici Veneziani in Venice. You'll see a performance of the famous Four Seasons by Vivaldi as well as three other major concerts performed on stringed instruments. The talented musicians in the orchestra will be in traditional 18th-century costumes, adding to the festive atmosphere you'll feel in the venue.

On this tour, you'll have the opportunity to explore the islands of the Venetian Lagoon. You can opt for a three-hour tour or Murano, an island known for its centuries-old glass-making tradition. You'll have time to visit a furnace and observe the process of glass-blowing, as well as shop for glassware souvenirs. For a more comprehensive exploration, you can add visits to Burano and Torcello across a six-hour tour.

On this morning boat tour, you’ll get to sail into the Venetian Lagoon and see two beautiful islands in just four hours – Burano and Murano. During the boat ride, you’ll hear about the history of the islands through onboard guide commentary. Then, once you get to Murano, you’ll learn about its glass-making tradition and you’ll be able to experience a glassblowing demonstration. Similarly, in Burano, you’ll learn about another type of local craftsmanship – lace-making. You’ll be able to stop and watch a lace-making workshop before your tour finishes and you head back to shore.

From Marco Polo Airport, Alilaguna waterbuses will take you straight into the heart of Venice while you enjoy views of the city from the water. Alilaguna is the fastest, most comfortable and direct way to reach Venice centre, Murano, the Lido and the Cruise Terminal. The service runs three colour‑coded lines, each following a different route. The Orange Line stops at Airport, Madonna dell'Orto, Guglie, San Stae, Rialto, Sant'Angelo, Ca' Rezzonico and Santa Maria del Giglio. The Blue Line links the Airport with Murano Colonna, F.te Nove, Ospedale, Bacini, Certosa, Lido S.M.E., Arsenale, San Zaccaria, San Marco, Zattere and Giudecca Stucky. The Red Line, operative only during summer, serves Airport, Murano Museo, Certosa, Lido S.M.E., Arsenale, San Zaccaria, San Marco, Giudecca Zitelle and Giudecca Stucky. Along the way you’ll pass and disembark at many central stops — including Rialto, San Marco and the Arsenale — making it easy to reach central sights, Murano’s stations, the Lido and the Cruise Terminal.

The Venice Vaporetto Pass will provide you with unlimited access to public water taxis around the city. The pass also covers Lido, the lagoon islands like Murano and Burano, and busses in Mestre and Marghera. There's also the option to add a one-way airport transfer to the airport to your pass. The Vaporetto Pass can be made valid for 75 minutes, 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours, or 7 days depending on your preference.

A boat from Punta Sabbioni will take you into Venice, letting you explore the city at your own pace. You’ll travel on a comfortable vessel with an upper deck where you can enjoy clear views as you approach the lagoon and the historic islands. Along the way you’ll pass the MOSE works, the system designed to protect the city from flooding, and skim by the famous Lido, known for its wide beaches and as the venue for the Venice Film Festival. The route will also take you past the small island of Sant'Andrea and the gardens of Sant'Elena in the Castello district, offering a varied perspective on Venice’s coastline and green spaces. You’ll be dropped off at the Riva degli Schiavoni, just steps from St. Mark’s Square, giving you easy access to the city’s main sights. From there you can wander the narrow streets, visit landmarks or simply sit by the water — and decide when to leave and return on your own timetable.

On this half-day guided tour of three islands, you'll head to the Venetian Lagoon for a sightseeing visit to Burano, Murano and Torcello. During the tour, you'll traverse the area on board a motorboat for an opportunity to take in its attractions. First, you'll spend time on Murano island exploring its glass-blowing industry. Then, you'll move on to Burano island to see colorful houses and shop for traditional handcrafted lace. At the end of the tour, you'll visit Torcello island to discover the Church of Santa Fosca, Attila's Throne and the Ponte del Diavolo.

Set sail from Venice to visit the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello. Depending on the option chosen, departures will be from either San Marco - Pontile Cornoldi or the Venice train station near the KFC. Along the way, you’ll enjoy the scenery of the Venetian lagoon as you move between the islands. In Murano you’ll visit a local furnace and watch a master glassmaker give a live demonstration, seeing traditional techniques up close. You’ll also have free time to stroll the island. On Burano you’ll have time to explore colourful streets and choose a place for lunch or to sample typical Venetian aperitifs. Finally you’ll go to Torcello, where you can wander independently and may visit the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta (entrance fee not included). The pace combines guided highlights with unstructured time so you can explore each island at your own rhythm.

In Venice, you will attend a prime-time concert in the wonderful Church of Vivaldi, where the Four Seasons will be performed. The event offers a chance to hear this famous work in a historic church setting, with the music experienced in situ rather than on a recording. As you settle into the venue, you will listen to the Four Seasons unfold around you. The description highlights the location and the programme, so you can expect an atmospheric concert devoted to that work in the Church of Vivaldi. This experience focuses on the performance and the setting, giving you a musical evening in one of Venice’s notable churches.