Venice

15 Best Venice Private Tours

The private arrangements: gondolas to yourselves, palace mornings and lagoon boats running on your schedule instead of the crowd’s. In high season, that difference is the whole trip.

2.Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat with Glassmaking

Discover Venice's islands with this guided boat tour to Murano and Burano, featuring glassmaking, lace traditions, colorful streets, and local charm for $46.

★ 4.7

“Very easy to find the starting point. Serena was a friendly, knowledgeable guide! The tour was not only informative but very interesting and beautiful. A great use of time- never boring! Thank you so much Serena!”

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3.Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark’s, Walking tour & Boat tour

Discover Venice with this 3-hour private tour, including St. Mark's Basilica, walking through hidden alleys, and a scenic boat ride along the Grand Canal.

★ 4.0

“Francesco was our tour guide. Being a Venetian native, he was able to share information that he knew first hand. The Bascilica was amazing and the boat tour a blast. I highly recommend both and ask for Francesco... you won’t be disappointed!”

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5.Private Best of Venice Walking Tour with St Mark’s Basilica

Discover Venice’s highlights with this 2-hour private walk, skipping lines at St. Mark’s Basilica and exploring hidden alleys and architectural gems.

★ 4.0

“Francesca was our tour guide and she was excellent. She spoke into a microphone that wirelessly connected to earphones that she gave us. She was attentive to making sure we could hear her as we traveled through the busy Venice streets. She filled in our…”

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6.Private tour on Murano Island: discover the art of Artisanal Glassblowing

Explore Murano's renowned glassmaking on a private 3-hour tour from Venice, including a factory visit, island walk, and water taxi—an authentic Venetian experience.

★ 5.0

“More of a sales gimmick than an experience. You basically see a master artisan create a single piece in about 15 minutes and then are moved into the sales showroom. Murano is basically a series of shops with glassware. It would have been better to…”

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7.Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Arrival Transfer via Motorboat

Arrive in Venice in style with a private motorboat transfer from Marco Polo Airport. Enjoy stunning lagoon views and seamless hotel drop-offs.

★ 4.0

“We were tired and worried about everything that could go wrong, but from greeting thru the boat trip we were well cared for and should not have worried. SUCH a spectacular and fast trip over the water - it truly set the stage for our…”

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8.Venice: Private Walking Tour with a Local

Discover Venice with a private local guide, exploring hidden gems, authentic spots, and personalized stories — perfect for a genuine city experience.

★ 4.6

“We liked the fact that it was an intimate tour. . No group. It was very informative. Boris listened to what we were interested in and showed us places that catered to our likes. Would HIGHLY recommend Boris to everyone!”

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9.Private 4hrs Venice Tour: Doge’s Palace, Grand Canal & St Mark’s

Discover Venice's highlights on a private 4-hour tour including Doge's Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica, and a scenic Grand Canal cruise, with expert guides.

★ 4.5

“My husband and I attended this tour for a day trip to Venice from Verona. We attended the first part of the tour that was a wonderful tour of the doge's palace. Then unfortunately, the weather changed and the skies opened up and it downpoured…”

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10.Private 2 hrs Grand Canal, Hidden Gems Walk and food tasting

Discover Venice’s waterway and hidden alleys on a 2-hour boat and walking tour, with food tasting, guided by knowledgeable locals for an authentic experience.

★ 4.0

“We fell immediately in love with Venice, and this tour was so much fun! Highly recommend it! Tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend!”

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11.Venice Exclusive Private Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

Discover Venice’s best bites on a private foodie tour with 6 or 10 tastings, personalized guidance, and hidden gems—perfect for food lovers and curious travelers.

★ 4.5

“Claudia was engaged and is very easy to talk to. She gave us great information about history and culture in Venice. We had a wide variety of foods to try and saw many places during our tour.”

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12.Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat

Discover the charm of Venice’s nearby islands with this half-day private boat tour to Murano and Burano, featuring live glassblowing and lacemaking demos.

★ 4.5

“Overall great tour - the guides were fabulous and the boat ride was nice. Wish the glassblowing was longer and we had more time in Burano.”

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13.Private Excursion by Typical Venetian Motorboat to Murano, Burano and Torcello

Explore Venice’s lagoons with a private motorboat tour to Murano, Burano, and Torcello. Discover artisan glass, colorful villages, and historic sites in comfort and style.

★ 4.5

“Adventure started 30 minutes late due to driver error and miscommunication from office. Murano was super. Very interesting and great artistry. Burano visit cut short and other stuff cut out due to late start. Since it was provider error I would have expected them to…”

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14.Venice Private Gondola Ride: Explore Hidden Canals and Sights

Discover Venice’s hidden charm on a private gondola ride exploring lesser-known canals and landmarks, with options from 30 minutes to 2 hours.

★ 4.0

“Awesome ride on the gondola ride , the driver is very friendly , helpful . Coming back next year with the family to do it all over again. .”

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15.Create your Glass Artwork: Private Lesson with Local Artisan in Venice

Create your own Murano glass art with a private, hands-on lesson from a Venetian artisan. Perfect for discovering authentic craft and making lasting souvenirs.

★ 5.0

“Hands on private class making a pendant + an up close demonstration of glass blowing in a Venetian artist’s studio”

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More Venice Private Tours

5.0Private Doge’s Palace and Saint Mark’s Basilica Walking Tour2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$240.76 4.5Murano by Private Watertaxi Including Glass Blowing Demo with Hotel Pickup2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$54.31 4.5Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Departure Transfer30 minutes (approx.)$301.71 4.5Private Prosecco Wine, Charming villages and Palladian Villa Day Tour9 hours (approx.)$676.30 4.0Private Secret Venice Tour; Rialto Market, San Polo & Food and Wine tasting2 hours (approx.)$257.05 4.7Venice : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Local Guide2 - 8 hours$59 4.0Private Tour: Venice Gondola Ride with Serenade30 minutes (approx.)$438.53 4.54 hours Private Boat Tour to Murano, Burano with local real guide4 hours (approx.)$216.02 5.0Venice Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Semi-Private Tour, Max 6 People2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$228.66 4.0Venice: 30 min private Gondola Ride with Guide30 minutes (approx.)$343.48 4.5Private Venice Canal Cruise: 2-Hour Grand Canal and Secret Canals2 hours (approx.)$521.33 5.0Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Venice Private Tour3 hours (approx.)$328.95 4.5Private Tour: Venice Half-Day Walking Tour3 hours (approx.)$181.41 5.0Off the Beaten Track in Venice: Private City Tour2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$146.33 4.5Venice: Private Personalized Tour with a Local Guide2 to 6 hours (approx.)$66.52 5.0Private Boat Tour in the Venice Lagoon50 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)$84.66 4.5Venice Private Departure Transfer by Water Taxi: Central Venice to Cruise Port25 minutes (approx.)$210.81 4.0Venice Private Arrival Transfer by Water Taxi: Cruise Port to Central Venice1 hour (approx.)$195.62 5.0Rialto Market Tour & Private Cooking Class in the Heart of Venice4 hours (approx.)$149.00 5.0FriendInVenice: Experience the True Venice with a Private Tour2 hours (approx.)$139.08 5.0Best of Venice Private Tour: St. Mark’s Doge Palace Gondola Ride4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$544.22 5.0Private Gondola ride and Photo Session in Venice.1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$435.43 4.045-Minute or 1-hour Private Gondola Ride from Rialto45 minutes (approx.)$337.34 4.9Private Beach Day from St. Marks Square: Enjoy Sun & Relax9 hours$59