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

“Wonderful experience. During the boat excursion over to the islands, the guide provides very insightful information about Venice. The glass blowing demonstration was interesting, but doesn't hold a candle to the extent of amazing glass sculptures on display throughout the museum. Burano is a lovely…”

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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

“our guide Christina, knew everything about her city and was really enthusiastic giving us all the information Also the boat tour was great However the price was rather high”

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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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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

“Amazing guide, great pace and Alisandro’s knowledge was fab, learnt so much about Venice. Would highly recommend this tour, exceeded our expectations.”

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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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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

“Easy reservation and payment system. Company could give better instructions as to how to meet - we picked “meet outside luggage pickup” but had to go to their counter closer to the boats. Otherwise, great service.”

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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

“Hala Hamdar is the best and perfect guide you can meet. Without her I would have been completely lost in Venice. As photographer I‘m interested to see the non-touristic hidden places. She‘s speaking perfectly English and is a very kind, friendly and charming person who…”

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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

“Guide was very knowledgeable! Loved the history of the buildings she pointed out. Boat was comfortable but could use more openings for tourists to stand up and see sights better.”

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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

“Alexandria was simply the best tour guide we have had. She was knowledgeable, fun and friendly. The food was outstanding and there was an abundance of different tastings. As Alexandria says: “save room”. 10 stars.”

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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

“We loved our private tour to the Burano/Murano islands. Our tour guide Ana was very knowledgeable. They had individual headphones so that we were able to hear her for the entirety of the trip. Everything was seamless!”

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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

“Kids enjoyed the glass making experience. The boat ride was fun for everyone. Ms Eleanora was a great guide and knowledgeable with Italy's history.”

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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

“We had a great experience. Even though it started to rain, we still enjoyed the ride. Flavio was very nice, he lend us an umbrella, and he answered all our questions. There are times when the weather is not what you expect, but it the…”

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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