Evening Tours in Venice: 3 Days Out That Repay the Slot

1.Catamaran Sunset Jazz Cruise with Aperitivo

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,206 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $94Our pick

Spend 90 minutes on a roomy catamaran with host Andreas and his friendly crew, sailing from Riva dei Sette Martiri across San Marco Bay, the Giudecca Canal, and toward Lido. Enjoy live saxophone jazz, one included drink, Venetian cicchetti, and sunset views. Extra drinks are available, with cash often needed.

“Lovely music with live sax. amazing views. We enjoyed the snacks and drinks. Would have likes a little more food, and a lot less rain! but clearly they cannot control the weather”

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2.Lords of the Night Prison’s Palace Cells & Tortures

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,067 reviews · 1 day · from $11Best value

Enter Venice’s former prison beside Doge’s Palace and follow a small-group route through cells, courtrooms, torture displays, and the passage linked to Casanova’s escape. Choose a live guide in English or Italian, or an audio guide in four languages. Expect about 45 to 60 minutes, with some stairs and dark, narrow rooms.

“Guide was amazing and the stories and items they had to share were incredible and disturbing!”

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3.Guided Canal Kayak Tour at Day, Night, or Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 318 reviews · from $63

You’ll learn basic kayak technique and safety at Venetian Rowing before paddling through Cannaregio and onto the lagoon. Groups are limited to six, with English or Italian guides such as Boris, Julia, Irene, and Agustina. Choose daylight, sunset, or night for a quieter view of Venice from water level.

“We loved our Kayak tour! Boris was a great guide who made the whole tour very interactive. We were in a small group of 6 so Boris was able to make it more personal as well. A little bit expensive but would do it again for sure.”

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