Discover Venice’s 200 best spots for a Families with Teens' trip

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.

Museo di Storia Naturale Giancarlo Ligabue (Fondaco dei Turchi)

★ 4.6 · 3,957 reviews

Explore the Museo di Storia Naturale in the Fondaco dei Turchi on the Grand Canal. Move through botany and zoology rooms with the free audio guide, a rewarding stop for families and curious adults alike.

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.

Doge's Palace

★ 4.7 · 40,423 reviews

Explore the seat of Venetian power, from gilded halls to the prisons across the Bridge of Sighs. Book ahead to skip the queue at the entrance.

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.

Bell Tower & St Mark's Square History Gallery Ticket

★ 4.2 · 1,027 reviews

Ride the lift up St. Mark's bell tower with the Bell Tower & St Mark's Square History Gallery Ticket. Enjoy the view over the lagoon and rooftops, then watch a virtual reality reconstruction of old Venice.

Piazza San Marco

★ 4.7 · 197,059 reviews

Stand in Piazza San Marco, the heart of Venice and the point where the city's main sights converge. Walk the arcades, take in the basilica's facade and watch the square shift from busy daytime to evening calm.

Ponte di Rialto

★ 4.7 · 198,138 reviews

Walk across the Rialto Bridge, the grand stone arch that has spanned the Grand Canal since the 16th century. Browse the small shops on the bridge and watch boat traffic pass below.

St Mark's Campanile

★ 4.7 · 10,845 reviews

Rise above Piazza San Marco on the St Mark's Campanile. Ride the lift to the belfry and look out over rooftops, canals, and the lagoon from Venice's highest viewpoint.

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.

Libreria Acqua Alta

★ 4.4 · 32,636 reviews

Wander into Libreria Acqua Alta, Venice's famously eccentric bookstore. Browse vintage books stacked in bathtubs and boats, meet the resident cats, and pick up postcards and prints.

Museo M9 Mestre

★ 4.6 · 3,133 reviews

Cross to Mestre and step into Museo M9, a thoroughly modern museum on Italy's 20th century. Move through interactive, technology-rich exhibits on work, family life and the changing city.

Carnival Mask Workshop

★ 4.6 · 2,077 reviews

Paint your own Venetian Carnival mask with an experienced instructor. Choose your colours and take home a one-of-a-kind souvenir.

17-18th Century Dress-Up Experience

★ 4.7 · 538 reviews

Step into Venice's past in rich eighteenth-century costume. Choose masks and accessories, then pose at the studio and on the waterside.

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.

Peggy Guggenheim Collection

★ 4.6 · 14,988 reviews

Step into the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, a waterside palace in Dorsoduro that turns Venice into a modern-art stop. Browse masterpieces including Magritte, wander the sculpture garden, and take in the canal views at an unhurried pace.

Glass Blowing Show Visit Murano Glass Factory & Showroom OMG

★ 4.2 · 894 reviews

Watch molten glass take shape at the Murano Glass Factory show and showroom. An artisan blows a vase and sculpts a small figure, then you wander a 500-square-metre showroom of Murano pieces.

San Marco

Walk into San Marco, the monumental core of Venice. Cross Piazza San Marco beneath the Basilica and Campanile, then wander the lanes beyond toward the Grand Canal while the crowds thin.

Museo Storico Navale di Venezia

★ 4.4 · 2,236 reviews

Step into the Museo Storico Navale di Venezia, where the city's seafaring history fills four floors. Study ship models, uniforms and weapons, listen to the audio guide, and consider the submarine tour.

Suso

★ 4.6 · 9,512 reviews

Treat yourself to a scoop at Suso, one of Venice's most talked-about gelato shops. Choose from creamy, richly flavoured gelato topped with waffles and eat it as you wander the narrow streets.

Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Tour with Gondola Ride

★ 4.6 · 721 reviews

Pair Venice's top monuments with a canal ride on the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Tour with Gondola Ride. Tour the basilica and palace with a guide, then glide through the waterways in a shared gondola.

Dal Moro's

★ 4.6 · 20,649 reviews

Grab a box at Dal Moro's, the Venetian take-out counter that turns fresh pasta around in minutes. Choose your pasta and sauce, then eat on the go between sights.

St Marks Basilica, Doges Palace & Secret Passages

★ 4.7 · 533 reviews

Go behind the scenes of Doge's Palace on the Secret Itineraries route. Step into hidden offices, prison cells and the story of Casanova's escape, then finish with a guided visit to St. Mark's Basilica.

Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat with Glassmaking

★ 4.7 · 7,523 reviews

Sail by private boat to Murano and Burano with a guide. Watch glass and lace being made, then wander Burano's coloured houses.

Farini

★ 4.4 · 7,512 reviews

Stop by Farini, the pizza counter near St Mark's Square that locals recommend for honest prices. Pick a slice baked in front of you and finish with the homemade-style tiramisu.

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.

Murano: Glass Blowing Demonstration and Artistic Glass Gift

★ 4.6 · 671 reviews

Watch a Murano glass artisan blow and sculpt molten glass up close. Leave with a handmade glass souvenir from the factory.

Create Your Glass Artwork: Private Lesson With Local Artisan

★ 5.0 · 631 reviews

Make your own glass piece under the guidance of a Venetian artisan. Learn the technique, work the glass yourself and take it home.

Grand Canal Boat Tour

★ 4.1 · 1,146 reviews

Get your bearings on the Grand Canal Boat Tour, a motorboat cruise through Venice's main waterway. A host points out Rialto, Ca' Vendramin Calergi and the Salute church as palaces and bridges pass at water level.