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3 Tours to Take in Downtown Venice, FL

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Discover the stories and places that bring our city to life with these three historic tours to take in downtown Venice, FL.

Downtown walking tours

Take a docent-guided or self-guided historic tour of downtown Venice, FL. The tours are available through Venice Florida Tours. Or you can find a self-guided tour map of historic downtown Venice at the information kiosk in Centennial Park, at the Venice Main Street office in downtown, or Venice Museum & Archives.

Architectural walking tours

Learn about the beautiful architecture that makes downtown Venice so unique on an architectural walking tour, led by architectural historian Sebastian Liseo.

Take the Venezia Park Walking Tour and learn why the Mediterranean style of architecture is so renowned in downtown Venice. The tour begins and ends at the Venice Museum & Archives. Tours run for about 90 minutes, January through April. For more information contact the Venice Museum & Archives.

Discover how those who owned and built the grand homes of Venice played an important role in the development of the city. The tour begins and ends at the gazebo in Centennial Park. Tours run for about 90 minutes, January through April. For more information contact the Venice Museum & Archives.

Trolley tours of Venice

Don’t feel like walking? Cover much more ground aboard one of the open-air trolley tours of Venice. The signature bright red trolley features an audio recording of the city’s historical sites. It’s the perfect way to get around town and learn a little something too! The trolley is free for riders.

Haunted walking tours of Venice, FL

Out of all the tours to take in downtown Venice, FL, the haunted walking tours are the most unique. Uncover the haunting past of Venice with a haunted walking tour. Experience the dark side of Venice and learn more about the area and those who still call it home, many years later. Hear the tales of paranormal activity and active sightings as you explore downtown after the sun goes down. Tour duration is 75 minutes with two times: 7:15 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Stay at Venice Beach Villas

After a day of touring beautiful downtown Venice, rest your head at night with a stay at Venice Beach Villas. Located on Venice Avenue, we are just minutes from central downtown and the beach, making it easy to enjoy all area attractions. We offer one and two-bedroom villas, plus studios and efficiencies, all with kitchens and comfortable living space. Start your vacation off right and book your stay at Venice Beach Villas!

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