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

“It was a great experience. The guide Alice made our experience perfect. Reading other reviews about the cost and what was expected. In our opinion the private boat with a max of 20 including a guide was an amazing price point. You have the same…”

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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

“Good tour, nice guides and provided a great overview of city history. I would have lived to visit a couple of more sites in the city given the price.”

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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

“Purchased the guided walking tour, our guide was very knowledgeable, and very informative. She took us to many landmarks and churches, and gave us plenty of time to take pictures. St Marks was a beautiful building and church, lots of religious paintings and statues.”

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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

“I would have preferred to spend more time learning about how Murano glass is made, observing the process, and learning about the history of the town and LESS time feeling pressured to buy expensive Murano glass.”

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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

“This was a great service. The operator was waiting for us with a sign as soon as we exited customs at the airport. The led us directly to dock where our boat waited. It was a very enjoyable ride into Venice following some long travel…”

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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

“this tour was very nice! we enjoyed everything very much. Great to be off the beaten path and see how the local live. Joe was wonderful very informative and lots of fun!”

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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

“This was a fantastic tour! Cristina was very warm and welcoming, and extremely knowledgeable about the local area and the history of Venice. I was so glad to have her as a guide, as she pointed out so many things I would never have noticed…”

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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

“Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and professional. She took the time to explain all the sights and welcomed all questions. I felt she went above and beyond with the entire 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

“A great tour of two beautiful places to visit. Our tour guides Silvia, was very helpful and knowledgeable about both places of interest.”

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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

“We had a wonderful time on this excursion! The lovely boat ride to the islands was a highlight. Our guide Elenora was knowledgeable, fun and friendly. It was just my husband and I, so they totally customized the day the way we wanted. We loved…”

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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

“This place deserves 6 stars for how good the experience was. It was a little confusing getting there, but we kept walking into the square and found it. We made little pendants and it was very nice. Definitely recommend!”

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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