Top Veneto Private Sightseeing Tours - page 25

Experience Venice at its most magical on this Private Shore Tour by water taxi from Venice Cruise Port. Glide across the lagoon as the city transforms in the soft light of sunset. Admire iconic landmarks from the water, enjoy peaceful views of quiet islands, and relax with a glass of local wine and light snacks on board. This elegant experience captures the true spirit of Venetian aperitivo, combining scenery, atmosphere, and authentic flavors in a unique and unforgettable setting.

Enjoy a relaxed Private Shore Tour across the Venetian Lagoon, starting directly from the Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Nani Venice. Travel by traditional wooden boat and discover three iconic islands at an easy pace, with free time on each stop. This 4–5 hour experience is ideal for cruise guests and city visitors who want culture, color, and authentic lagoon life without rushing. After exploring Murano, Burano, and Torcello, you will cruise back comfortably to your hotel, enjoying beautiful lagoon views along the way.

Discover the enchanting medieval charm of Bologna on this exclusive 3-hour private tour from Venice + water taxi. Led by an experienced guide, this tour is perfect for first-time visitors or returning travelers seeking deeper insights into Bologna's rich history, culture, and architecture. Explore ancient piazzas, iconic porticoes, medieval towers, and vibrant local markets while uncovering hidden gems and fascinating stories that bring the city’s past to life.

Experience the romance and history of Verona on this carefully curated full-day private tour, starting and ending in Venice. Explore the City of Lovers as you journey through its picturesque streets and immerse yourself in its rich cultural and historical charm. With hotel pick-up and drop-off in Venice and water taxi, enjoy a seamless experience as you travel to Verona, where your expert guide awaits to show you the highlights of this enchanting city. Relax and let us handle all the details for a memorable adventure.

Discover the enchanting medieval charm of Bologna on this exclusive 3-hour private tour. Led by an experienced guide, this tour is perfect for first-time visitors or returning travelers seeking deeper insights into Bologna's rich history, culture, and architecture. Explore ancient piazzas, iconic porticoes, medieval towers, and vibrant local markets while uncovering hidden gems and fascinating stories that bring the city’s past to life.

Experience the romance and history of Verona on this carefully curated full-day private tour, starting and ending in Venice. Explore the City of Lovers as you journey through its picturesque streets and immerse yourself in its rich cultural and historical charm. From Piazzale Roma pick-up and drop-off in Venice, enjoy a seamless experience as you travel to Verona, where your expert guide awaits to show you the highlights of this enchanting city. Relax and let us handle all the details for a memorable adventure.

Enjoy your fascinating and joyful half-day private tour to Chioggia, often called "Little Venice," which offers a charming exploration of this fishing town's canals, history, and local culture. During this tour to Chioggia you will discover this small maritime city of ancient origins, full of canals, bridges, streets and pastel colored houses with typical green balconies. It will remind you of Venice, but you won’t find crowds of tourists nor gondolas. The black silhouettes of the venetian gondolas are here replaced by hand-painted bragozzi, typical fishing boats of the Upper Adriatic sea characterized by a flat keel, which was useful to reach all corners of the lagoon, where sea level is also very low.

Discover a peaceful and lesser-known side of Venice with this 4-hour private tour to San Michele Island, the city’s historic cemetery set between Venice and Murano. Led by a licensed English-speaking guide, this unique experience combines history, art, architecture, and reflection in one of Venice’s most atmospheric locations. Meet your guide at Piazzale Roma and begin with a short walk to the vaporetto stop. Enjoy a scenic boat ride across the lagoon to San Michele Island, where your guided exploration begins. Surrounded by cypress trees and tranquil waters, San Michele offers a quiet contrast to Venice’s bustling streets. As you walk through the cemetery, your guide will reveal stories behind its historic tombs, inscriptions, and notable figures who chose this island as their final resting place. This tour offers a reflective and culturally rich perspective on Venice, ideal for travelers seeking a deeper and more meaningful connection to the city.

An essential cultural experience and a true must-see for first-time visitors, this 3-hour private walking tour combines the vibrant atmosphere of Venice with its greatest artistic treasures. Led by a licensed English-speaking guide, the tour offers an in-depth introduction to Venetian Renaissance art and history. Meet your guide in front of Hotel Rialto, by the Rialto Bridge, and begin your journey in the lively Rialto area, the historic commercial heart of Venice. Walk through the bustling fish, fruit, and vegetable markets, where the city’s daily life unfolds much as it has for centuries. The visit also offers insight into Venetian attitudes toward life and death, as reflected in the church’s historic tombs and funerary monuments. Availability: Not available on Sunday mornings

The Prosecco Road is a route over 90 kilometers long that traverses a unique region, rich in charm, historical and artistic attractions, surprises, and often unexpected opportunities. The first stop on our tour is in the hills of Valdobbiadene, where you'll visit a historic winery and taste the renowned Prosecco DOCG, learning about the winemaking process. A guided tasting with expertly crafted food pairings for each glass will highlight the unique characteristics of Prosecco DOCG. The second stop on the tour is in Guia, where you'll visit a family-run winery, where you'll receive insights into the winery's history and production processes. The experience continues with a delicious Prosecco tasting paired with a light lunch or picnic featuring local delicacies such as cheeses, cured meats, ham, and freshly baked bread on the panoramic terrace nestled within the vineyards, a unique location that will allow you to savor the authentic flavor of Venetian hospitality.

An exclusive cruise aboard a private wooden motorboat with a local English speaking guide, through the Grand Canal and some of the most fascinating minor canals closed to tourist boat traffic. This itinerary will give you the chance to discover magical and unforgettable views and admire from the outside the most refined and elegant noble palaces of Venice, visible only from the water. During the cruise you will have the opportunity to make an aperitivo on board based on Prosecco DOC. An unforgettable experience!

This food and wine tour offers you the unique opportunity to experience Venice like a local and savor authentic Venetian finger food, the famous "cicchetti." This tour passes through the Dorsoduro and Cannareggio districts, the most authentic and less touristy parts of the city, home to some of the most famous "bacari", the traditional Venetian taverns. Your local guide will introduce you to 3 of the most authentic bacari, frequented by Venetians. At each bacaro, you'll have the opportunity to taste 2 famous Venetian "cicchetti" paired with 1 glass of local wine. The tour concludes with a visit to the historic Rialto Market, founded over 1,000 years ago.

This private tour will allow you to experience firsthand the ancient art of glassblowing, dating back thousands of years. The tour begins with a fascinating private boat transfer from San Marco square (water taxi station) to the island of Murano, a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Upon your arrival in Murano, an expert local guide will welcome you and explain the history of Venetian glassmaking and every step of the glassmaking process. The experience includes a live demonstration of glassmaking with an authentic Venetian artisan. At the end of the glassmaking tour, you'll be taken back to Venice's historic center aboard our motorboat, admiring the beauty of the city from the unmistakable perspective of the water. A unique experience available year-round!

Your journey begins at St. Mark’s Square, the heart of Venice, where your expert local guide brings the city’s history to life. Admire the stunning St. Mark’s Basilica and the majestic Doge’s Palace symbols of Venetian power and beauty. Walk through narrow alleyways, hidden bridges, and quiet neighborhoods to discover the authentic soul of Venice. Learn how noble families once ruled this lagoon city, while elegant palaces reflect on the water. Explore Venice’s spiritual side with visits to remarkable churches such as the Basilica od St.Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, which houses masterpieces by Titian, and the refined Church of St.Zaccaria, a hidden gem of art and serenity. The experience continues with breathtaking views of the iconic Rialto Bridge, offering a perfect perspective over the Grand Canal. This private walking tour immerses you in Venice’s art, history, and daily life with a local guide who reveals stories and mysteries. A truly authentic experience to enjoy at your own pace

Your journey begins at the iconic Arena of Verona, one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters in the world. From here, your expert local guide leads you through the city’s history, art, and legends. Walk across the Scaligero Bridge of Castelvecchio, a medieval masterpiece overlooking the Adige River and the powerful fortress once used to defend the city. Enter the historic center through Porta Borsari and continue to Piazza delle Erbe, the oldest square in Verona. Admire the Casa dei Mercanti, the Fontana di Madonna Verona, and the towering Torre dei Lamberti. Explore the Duomo of Saint Maria Matricolare, rich in mosaics and home to a masterpiece by Titian. Continue to Piazza dei Signori, surrounded by elegant palaces such as the Palazzo della Signoria, Loggia del Consiglio, and Palazzo della Ragione, with Dante’s statue at its center. The tour ends at the romantic House of Juliet, where the famous balcony and love-filled walls bring Shakespeare’s story to life.

Live your holiday in VERONA in complete autonomy, listening to the audio contents of the app on your smartphone. It will be like having a tour guide at your side who will tell you the history, points of interest and curiosities of the city. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the city as your audio guide tells you about the streets, alleys and monuments and listen to the curiosities that will surprise you at the end of every single audio file. You can listen to the audio guide online using the data plan of your smartphone (or tablet), or you can download the audio files in advance through a WiFi network and listen to them offline, saving roaming costs and always taking the content with you. With our app you can move in total autonomy: no meeting point is required, no paper tickets are required to collect or show. The smartphone is yours and therefore you will not have contact with unsanitary devices provided by third parties.

Departure by private water taxi will take you across the lagoon to the well-known island of Murano. Famous for its glassmaking since the 10th century, visit one of Murano’s quality glass works. Whilst watching one of the glass masters blowing the glass in the furnace of the glassworks, your local guide will explain to you the history and the process of glassmaking throughout the years. After this, you will have time to visit their elegant show rooms. Then by private water taxi crossing the northern part of the lagoon, you will arrive at the colorful island of Burano, famous for its brightly colored houses, fishing industry and also its lacemaking. You will have time to walk around this elegant little island and also visit its shops. Your guide will point out to you one of the specialized shops where it will be possible to see one of the local ladies working on Burano lace. She will show you the different stitches involved in the making these wonderful works of art.

Experience the Floating City in the most authentic and romantic way on an exclusive Grand Canal gondola ride. Enjoy a 30-minute tour of Venice in a traditional gondola. Extended option: walking tour of the Old Town with a Private Guide. 2,5-hour: Private Gondola Ride & Walking Tour Book a 2-hour walking tour of Venice's Old Town and a 30-minute ride in a private gondola with a Professional Gondolier (no live commentary). The unique feature of Venice is its on-the-water location with hundreds of canals, bridges, lively piazzas and colorful water-front palaces. Book an exclusive gondola ride to see the highlights of the Canale Grande and feel the city’s romantic atmosphere. Gondola is more than a popular attraction, it's a Venetian way of life. Book a private ride and fall in love with the "City of Water"!

Look beyond the crowds on St. Mark’s Square and go deep into Venice’s rich history on this private guided tour of Venice’s main piazza and the Doge’s Palace, where the city’s rulers lived, loved, and plotted. See priceless paintings, the armory, the prisons, and more, and learn about the famous lover Casanova’s escape. Upgrade for a longer tour, featuring the opulent Correr Museum and the Marciana Library’s glorious frescoes.

Experience the best of Venice on land and water with a guided tour of St. Mark’s Square and San Giorgio Maggiore. Visit the Basilica of San Giorgio Maggiore. Extended option: explore Doge’s Palace. HIGHLIGHTS: - Visit St. Mark’s Square and San Giorgio Maggiore with a 5-Star Private Guide - See the famous Basilica of St. Mark and San Giorgio Maggiore up close - Discover the beauty and art of the Basilica of San Giorgio Maggiore - Save time with skip-the-line tickets to the Doge’s Palace (5-hour option only) - Enjoy transfers by water bus from San Marco to the San Giorgio Maggiore island Most people see the famous San Giorgio Maggiore only from far away when strolling through St. Mark’s Square, but on this exclusive tour you can visit the island and see its landmark basilica up close! Immerse yourself in the history and legends of the Floating City as you discover its highlights on land and water. Enjoy the ultimate Venetian adventure!

Discover the cultural heritage and commercial history of Venice on a private tour of San Polo and Rialto. See Rialto Bridge and Market, and visit the spectacular Basilica Dei Frari. Extended options: visit St. Mark’s Bell Tower and the Doge’s Palace. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: Basilica Dei Frari & San Polo Choose this tour to explore San Polo, visit the Basilica Dei Frari, and see highlights such as Rialto Bridge and Chiesa di San Giacomo. 3-hour: Basilica Dei Frari, San Polo & St. Mark's Bell Tower Choose this tour to explore San Polo, visit the Basilica Dei Frari and St. Mark's Bell Tower, and see highlights such as Rialto Bridge and Chiesa di San Giacomo. 5-hour: Basilica, San Polo, Bell Tower & Doge's Palace Choose this tour to explore San Polo, visit the Basilica Dei Frari, St. Mark's Bell Tower and Doge's Palace. See highlights such as Rialto Bridge and Chiesa di San Giacomo.

Enjoy a private wine tasting at the best wine bars in Venice's Old Town with a 5-Star Wine Expert and discover the centuries old winemaking tradition in Italy. Taste 4-5 Italian wines, including wines produced in the Veneto wine region. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: Wine Tasting of 4 Wines This option includes an exclusive wine tasting experience at 2 wine bars in Venice. Taste 4 different wines. 3-hour: Wine Tasting of 5 Wines & Old Town Tour This option includes a walking tour of Old Town with an exclusive wine tasting experience at 2 wine bars in Venice. Taste 5 different wines with appetizers such as regional cheeses. In Italy, wine is culture and there is no better place than Venice to experience this yourself! Discover the rich flavors and aromas of original Italian wines, including locally produced wines from Veneto, a highly productive wine region.that specializes in Prosecco (Glera).

Discover the most important monuments, palaces, churches and world heritage sites in Venice's Old Town with a Private Guide. Extended options: see the Rialto Bridge and visit the Church of San Zaccaria, Contarini del Bovolo Palace and the Doge's Palace. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: Old Town Highlights Choose this tour to see the most important highlights of Venice's Old Town, such as St. Mark's Square, St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace (exterior), Teatro La Fenice, and more. 3-hour: Old Town Highlights & Rialto Bridge Choose this tour to see more highlights of Venice's Old Town, such as the Rialto Bridge, and visit the Church of San Zaccaria. 6-hour: Old Town, Rialto, Contarini Palace & Doge's Palace Choose this tour to see more highlights of Venice's Old Town, such as the Rialto Bridge, and visit the Doge's Palace, Contarini del Bovolo Palace and the Church of San Zaccaria.

Explore Venice beyond simple sightseeing with a private tour around iconic landmarks, including St. Mark’s Basilica, the Rialto Bridge, and the Ponte dell’Accademia, as well as a walk along the Grand Canal. As you explore the floating city on foot, you’ll learn about its history, culture, and architecture from your guide. There’s an option to extend your tour with a gondola ride and skip-the-line access to Doge’s Palace—extra cost.