Like many visitors to Venice, I was convinced the highlight of our trip would be being paddled through the city's serene canals by a gondolier. But our gondola ride was anything but the bespoke ...

You can prebook a Venice gondola ride online if you prefer, which typically costs at least $85 for two adults. Some of the best gondola tours you can book online come from companies like Walks of ...

while others showcase the city from the water by gondola or kayak. Consulting both traveler opinion and expert input, U.S. News identified the tours below as the best Venice has to offer.