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.

1.Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

Discover Venice's nearby islands of Murano and Burano on a small-group guided boat tour, with glassmaking and lace demonstrations included.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Transport to the islands in a lovely private boat. Tour Guide Romie was helpful and informative. Would definitely recommend if you want to visit Murano and Burano. Lace making demo was lame, but Burano was lovely little town.”

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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

“My husband did a day trip to Venice and only had a few hours in the city. This was a good way to get an understanding of the history of Venice. The tour was interesting and our guide was lovely and very knowledgeable. Our group…”

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4.Dolomite Mountains and Cortina Semi Private Day Trip from Venice

Discover the stunning Dolomite Mountains on a semi-private day trip from Venice, with expert guides, scenic stops, and authentic mountain towns.

★ 4.5

“This is an amazing day out of Venice. Beautiful scenery and great stops to quaint little towns. Also time for some small hikes around a few lakes. Our guide Marco was amazing and very accommodating. It is a long day but absolutely worth it.”

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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

“Great tour! Our tour leader was smart and funny and gave us a great walking tour of Murano after the demo at the glass factory. I would highly recommend this trip as the cost is significantly less than booking at taxi.”

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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

“Adrienn was the best tour guide we’ve ever had (and we’ve had many!). Her knowledge and passion were exceptional and added immensely to our visit to Venice. Grazie Adrienn!!!”

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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

“Great tour extremely knowledgeable guide. Water taxi was a fantastic touch and great way to see the Grand canal..Highly recommended!”

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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

“Fun tour of the grand canal. Our tour guide Sandro was engaged the whole trip and pointed out all the historical buildings we were passing on the way. A great way to see a brief introduction to Venice.”

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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

“We have done food tours all over Europe and the US. This one was just not as up to par as any of the others. Our guide was very informative and gave us lots of history, so that was very nice. However as a food…”

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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

“Selena was a great guide. She brought us to Murano to see the glass blowing. Very interesting but very very expensive to buy. Then onto beautiful Burano. The colorful houses and the peaceful atmosphere was a nice break from Venice! Thanks Selena for making our…”

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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

“What a lovely way to tour the city. Our gondolier wasn't the most fluent in English he managed to get the message across and it was amazing to hear that he was a fifth generation gondolier”

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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

“Very educational, hospitable, talented. Makes everyone comfortable regardless of skill level!! Enjoyed watching a master at work!”

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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