Discover Venice’s 200 best Active Explorer spots for your trip

Parco San Giuliano

★ 4.4 · 8,966 reviews

Spend time at Parco San Giuliano, a spacious lagoon-side park beside Mestre. Walk or cycle its long paths, look across the water toward Venice, and stop at a bar or playground.

Lido di Venezia

★ 4.7 · 1,881 reviews

Escape to the Lido, the sandy barrier island that gives Venice its sea breeze. Cycle or stroll past Art Nouveau villas, then head to the Adriatic beach for a swim or a long walk along the shore.

Venice Kayak

★ 4.9 · 127 reviews

Paddle through Venice with Venice Kayak, a guided tour that puts you on the water instead of the crowded bridges. Glide along quiet canals with a local guide who shares the city's stories, ideally as the sun sets.

Lido on Bike

★ 4.8 · 329 reviews

Hop over to the Lido and pick up a set of wheels at Lido on Bike. Pedal along the island on a standard bike or a side-by-side buggy, escaping the crowds of central Venice at your own pace.

Oasis Lipu Ca 'Roman

★ 4.6 · 151 reviews

Escape to Oasis Lipu Ca' Roman, a protected nature reserve at the far end of Pellestrina near Lido. Walk its natural paths through lagoon landscape and watch for birdlife.

Dolomites Day Trip with Cortina and 2 Lakes

★ 4.9 · 1,145 reviews

Swap Venice's canals for the lakes and peaks of the Dolomites. Stop at Lake Misurina and wander Cortina d'Ampezzo.

City Highlights Walking Tour with a Local Guide

★ 4.8 · 1,566 reviews

See the main sights and quiet corners of Venice on a friendly small-group walk. View St. Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace, then slip into quieter lanes.

City Center Historical Guided Walking Tour

★ 4.4 · 2,443 reviews

Walk Venice from San Marco to Rialto with a local guide and find the quiet squares between the landmarks. Add a gondola ride if you want one.

Dolomites, Cortina and Lake Braies Day Trip

★ 4.9 · 611 reviews

Visit the Dolomites' most photographed lakes in a small-group minivan. Walk beside Lake Braies and Lake Misurina and explore Cortina.

The Best of the Dolomites Mountains Day Trip

★ 4.7 · 995 reviews

See the Dolomites' lakes and peaks on a guided coach day from Venice. Explore Cortina d'Ampezzo and stop at Lake Misurina.

Giudecca

★ 4.7 · 520 reviews

Cross the canal to Giudecca, the lagoon island where Venice feels unhurried. Walk its long waterfront promenade for views of the city skyline, then pause at a neighbourhood restaurant away from the crowds.

St Marco - Rialto Walking Tour & Spritz Like a Local

★ 4.2 · 3,692 reviews

Stroll from St. Mark's Square to the Rialto and stop for a spritz like a local. Add a gondola ride if you like.

Ghosts, Crimes & Legends Sunset Tour with Spritz

★ 4.9 · 522 reviews

Explore Cannaregio at dusk through ghost stories and tales of crime. Enjoy a spritz and two cicchetti along the way.

Crimes, Legends, and Mysteries Sunset Tour

★ 4.8 · 1,075 reviews

Discover a darker side of Venice at sunset in San Polo. Follow canal-side paths while hearing tales of smugglers, spies and mystery.

Private Walking Tour with a Local

★ 4.7 · 907 reviews

See Venice your way with a private local host. Choose between famous sights and quiet neighbourhoods and set your own pace.

Parco delle Rimembranze

★ 4.9 · 17 reviews

Wander out to Parco delle Rimembranze, a peaceful lawn-filled park on Venice's south-eastern edge. Stretch your legs on open grass and enjoy the space far from the tourist crowds.

Giardini della Biennale

★ 4.6 · 13,014 reviews

Explore the Giardini della Biennale, Venice's green home for international art. Wander shaded avenues past architect-designed national pavilions, and pause on a bench among the trees.

Ghost Tour to Rialto and San Marco Square

★ 3.8 · 672 reviews

Hear Venice's ghost stories where they are set around Rialto and St. Mark's. Walk through quiet squares and alleys after the crowds fade.

Andrea Zanzotto Park

★ 3.7 · 369 reviews

Step into Andrea Zanzotto Park, a compact green pocket in the middle of Mestre. Stroll the formal garden in front of Villa Querini, then wander the softer, romantic plantings behind it.

Burano

★ 4.8 · 12,497 reviews

Hop on a water bus to Burano, the lagoon's rainbow-coloured fishing island. Stroll its canal-side streets of painted houses, browse the lace shops, and settle into a seafood lunch before heading back.

Dorsoduro

Spend a slow afternoon in Dorsoduro, Venice's art-minded southern quarter. Stroll the sunny Zattere waterfront, peek into a gondola boatyard, and end the day with a drink among locals in Campo Santa Margherita.

San Giorgio Maggiore

★ 4.7 · 605 reviews

Cross the water to San Giorgio Maggiore, a quiet island opposite Piazza San Marco. Visit the Palladian church, then climb the bell tower for sweeping views over Venice and the Grand Canal.

Castello

Leave the San Marco crowds behind and wander Castello, Venice's largest and most local-feeling district. Walk past the Arsenale shipyards, along the lagoon promenade, and through quiet campos where daily life carries on.

Giardini Papadopoli

★ 4.4 · 3,521 reviews

Pause at Giardini Papadopoli, a leafy garden just steps from Venice's bus and car gateway. Sit under tall shade trees, listen to birds and a small fountain, and let the children use the playground.

City Center Walking Tour with Gondola Ride Option

★ 4.4 · 646 reviews

Explore Venice's lanes and squares with a professional guide and walk to the Rialto. Pick a package with a gondola ride to see the canals from the water.

Mysterious Tales of Ghosts and Murders

★ 4.8 · 911 reviews

Learn the ghost stories and murders hidden in Venice's alleys. A local guide shows you the small details that tell them.

Giardini della Marinaressa

★ 4.6 · 2,066 reviews

Drop into Giardini della Marinaressa, a small pine-shaded garden on the lagoon edge. Browse the rotating modern sculptures and sit on a bench with the water beside you.

Cannaregio

Explore Cannaregio, the Venetian district where residents outnumber visitors. Follow long canal-side quays, step into the historic Ghetto, and finish with cicchetti and a glass of wine at a local bacaro.

San Polo

Dive into San Polo, Venice's smallest and most compact district. Browse the morning Rialto market, wander its tight lanes, and stop at a traditional bacaro for cicchetti before crossing the open Campo San Polo.

Santa Croce

Slip into Santa Croce, a lesser-visited corner of Venice near Piazzale Roma. Walk its quiet canal-side lanes and small campos, and see everyday Venetian life away from the main sightseeing routes.