Venice Florida Tours

09/30/2026

Spooky season is materializing in Venice, Florida! 👻🎃
October Ghost Tours are right around the corner, and our local spirits are dying to meet you. If you want to explore the haunted history and eerie tales of our historic streets under the moonlight, you’ll want to grab your tickets before they vanish!
Not into things that go bump in the night? No problem at all! Keep your flashlights off and join us for our daytime Historic Walking Tours or coast through town on our Golf Cart History Tours instead. 🏎️🌴
Spaces fill up faster than a ghost disappearing into thin air, so don’t wait! 👉 Secure your spot today at VeniceFloridaTours.com or call us at 941-318-3585.

09/09/2026

Looking for something fun to do around town? We’ve got you covered! 🙌✨Join us for one of our incredible tours this month and make some unforgettable memories. 📸🚶‍♂️👻 SPOOKY SEASON WARNING: Our famous ghost tours for October are already starting to book up fast! Don't get left in the dark—make sure to grab your spots soon so you don't miss out on the thrills. 🎃🕸️

07/31/2026

Fun Fact Friday: The Hidden Paths to the Beach 🌴🚶‍♂️

✨ Fun Fact Friday: Venice’s Secret Walkways! ✨

Have you ever noticed those orange wayfinding signs tucked away in our historic neighborhoods? 🕵️‍♂️

They lead to a network of hidden pocket parks and secret pedestrian walkways that cut straight through the blocks, offering a peaceful, shaded shortcut directly to the beach!

The Mastermind Behind the Magic:
In 1926, legendary city planner John Nolen designed the master plan for Venice. He strongly believed that a city should seamlessly connect human beings with nature. To make sure neighborhood residents never felt cut off from the Gulf of Mexico, he drew hidden “greenways” and pocket parks—like Granada, Harbor, Madrid, and Milan Nolen Green—right into the grid!

Almost 100 years later, these secret paths are still open to the public, keeping our town beautifully walkable just as Nolen envisioned.

Watch the video to see exactly where to find some of these hidden entrances! 🎬👇

Want to uncover more of Venice’s hidden history and architectural secrets? Save this post and book a tour with us at Venice Florida Tours! ☀️

07/23/2026

Don’t miss this today!! Located in between the Venice Museum and Old Betsy Museum.

07/06/2026

Looking for something fun to do in town? Look no further! 🌴 ✨Venice Florida Tours has the perfect experience for you. Discover the fabulous history of Venice, FL, on one of our uniquely themed tours:🛺 Golf Cart Tours – Sit back, relax, and cruise the town in comfort.🚶‍♂️ Walking Tours – Get up close and personal with Venice’s beautiful architecture.👻 Ghost Tours – Explore the spooky, haunted side of our historic streets!Whether you are a local or just visiting, we have a tour you’ll love.🔗 Book now through the link in our bio! We look forward to seeing you soon!!

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July everyone!!!! Stay safe out there and hydrated. Don’t miss out on all the fun activities going. Hope to see y’all out there. ❤️ 🎇 🌭 🍉 ⛳️

Celebrate Independence Day the hometown way! Join the City of Venice and Venice MainStreet, Inc. this Saturday, July 4 for a patriotic Community Picnic celebrating both America 250 and the City of Venice's Centennial!

In West Blalock Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., enjoy family fun with a DJ, yard games, co****le, giant Connect Four, ladder ball, mini golf, obstacle course, hair tinsel and more!
🍉 Watermelon Eating Contest (All Ages): 11:30 a.m. | Noon | 12:30 p.m. | 1 p.m.
🥔 Potato Sack Races (Ages 4+): 10:30 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. | 12:30 p.m.
💪 Tug-of-War (Ages 4+): 10 a.m. | 11 a.m. | Noon

Inside the Venice Community Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., stop by the selfie station, grab a coloring book, hand fans, free face painting, balloon twisting, airbrush tattoos, $2.50 hot dogs and more:
🎭 Venice Gondoliers: 11-11:15 a.m.
🧠 Patriotic Trivia: 11:15-11:40 a.m.
🎩 Uncle Sam Look-Alike: 11:30-11:40 a.m.
📚 Storybook Characters: 11 a.m.-Noon
🎺 Venice High School Band: Noon-1 p.m.

Food Truck Row will be serving from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. And the Venice Museum & Archives will be open with special hours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring a special Centennial exhibit, seasonal displays, and gift shop.

Celebrate 100 Years of Venice and America 250 with your friends, family and neighbors, we'll see you on July 4! 🇺🇸