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

“Elena was great! Taught us a ton and made us feel so welcome. Murano Glass Factory Tour was informative. Burano is a fun and beautiful 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

“Tour guide was so sweet and accommodated us with a private tour of the city and water taxi trip in and out of the grand canal seeing unique spots not listed in this description. St. Mark basilica was special and very sacred.”

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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 was a small group tour to Dolomite mountains, visiting three little towns and making multiple stops for pictures. The tour itself was a 8/10 rating, but our driver Francesco who was absolutely amazing and so friendly made it a 10/10. Not only did he…”

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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

“We had a private tour, just the two of us and a guide. We experienced a private glass blowing demonstration from our private table with cool drinks (it was warm outside!). The glass master brought his creations to us for a closeup view. After the…”

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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

“Great experience the representative Julio were there awaiting us. As we walked out through the airport door he was a nice friendly guy he walked us directly to the boat.there we met the boat operator he took us directly to our hotel door, Excellent service.”

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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

“Our tour guide was very good...can't remember her name. We learned and saw so much in only an hour. Great way to get an overview of the city!”

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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

“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

“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

“Was an amazing experience! Myself and my partner are on our honeymoon and this is a memory we will keep forever! The host made us feel very relaxed and gave us a demonstration on glass blowing too.”

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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