Best Venice Tours from Paris

This visually stunning Northeastern Italian city located on 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon features sparkling canals, grand ornate palaces and elegant architecture. Established as a republic in 827, Venice is known as one of the world's most beautiful cities and is visited by more than 16.5 million people per year. Its streets are vehicle-free and the only way to get around is by boat or walking. Popular tourist attractions are St. Mark's Square, St. Mark's Basilica, Grand Canal, Doge's Palace, The Bridge of Sighs, The Lion of Venice, Murano island and The Peggy Guggenheim Museum. The whole city is a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site. A visit to this unique "City of Water" can't be missed.