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Venice : Private Tour by Typical Boat

4 hours 20 minutesFree Cancellation

Venice Carnival Tour of Must-See Sites with Local Guide & Frittelle Tasting

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from $177

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from $307

Explore Venice’s two most iconic landmarks with an expert private guide, uncovering the history, legends, and artistic treasures hidden within St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. This experience provides a deep dive into the heart of the Venetian Republic, revealing the grandeur and political intrigue that shaped the city for centuries. Step inside St. Mark’s Basilica, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture, where golden mosaics and opulent treasures, including the Pala d’Oro, reflect Venice’s powerful past. Then, enjoy the panoramic views from the Loggia dei Cavalli, where the famous bronze horses overlook Piazza San Marco. At the Doge’s Palace, walk through halls adorned with Renaissance masterpieces, learn about the city’s government, and cross the legendary Bridge of Sighs—a poignant passage to the New Prisons. With personalized commentary and skip-the-line access, this private tour ensures a seamless, and unforgettable journey through Venice’s most treasured sites.

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Venice: Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica Private Guided Tour

Venice: Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica Private Guided Tour

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from $230

Discover Venice’s most popular attractions in an organized way, with skip-the-line tickets to St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace—plus a gondola ride—all included on this private tour led by a local. You’ll go beyond simple sightseeing as you explore the landmarks, learning about their history, culture, and architecture and discovering corners you might otherwise have missed before gliding along the city’s canals on a traditional gondola.

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Venice Private Tour: St Mark's, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride

Venice Private Tour: St Mark's, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride

3 hours

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from $401

Venice Private Tour Including San Marco Doges' Palace and Gondola Ride

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $660

Join a real Venetian on an itinerary that’s tailored to busy cruise travelers with limited time in port—but still manages to show you the authentic side of the city. To speed things up, enjoy private vehicle transfers from the cruise port to the nearest car access point, then discover exciting new routes to big-ticket attractions, including St. Mark’s Square. Explore the canals like a local on a water taxi ride.

Venice Shore Excursion Private Tour

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $575

3 Hours Venice walking tour

Enjoy the highlights of Venice, without the hassle of planning your own sightseeing route, on this small-group walking tour. Follow your guide as you take in the city on foot, taking in landmarks including St Mark’s Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs, and Doge's Palace. This experience also includes a relaxing gondola ride, where you can enjoy the city's sights from a unique, waterside perspective.

3.7

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from $93

Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride

This is the perfect Venice tour for you. This walking tour in Venice will save your day, starting with the train station we will give you the chance to enjoy everything you need. We have put together a private walking tour. You will be able to enjoy a complete Venice tour, but also to take advantage of the secret areas. Feel like a local for one day, the true soul of Venice, and head off the beaten tracks through unique neighborhoods. Walk the atmospheric streets of the hidden Venice, admire its main highlights and treasures, and taste local, traditional food and drink with a professional tour guide. The perfect way to get a taste of what Venice has to offer in a single day.

3.3

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from $189

The best of Venice in a day

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $802

Let's bike through the "Orto di Venezia" (Venice's "vegetable garden"), through artichokes fields and farms, admiring the Venice skyline from a very unusual view and tasting the unique honey produced only on this island. Bike along the island banks and fields and enjoy a rare view of Venice from an unusual spot. Experience the unique natural beauty of the island, appreciating the relaxed and traditional lifestyle of its few inhabitants. In fact, although being the largest island of the lagoon, Sant’Erasmo is populated by only 700 people, the majority of whom farm their own lands producing amazing fruits and vegetables. One of most interesting crops is the typical purple-hued artichokes, a slow food ® presidium “Carciofo Violetto di Sant'Erasmo”. Another typical activity in the island is beekeeping: bees enjoy the amazing variety of flowers growing on the salty soil, and they produce a unique kind of honey which you will be able to taste. While biking you will appreciate the variety of crops grown by local farmers as well as beautiful wild landscapes while spotting the belfries of Venice from afar.

Sant’Erasmo Bike Tour in Venice’s Green Island

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(19)

from $199

Discover the beautiful Venetian villas of the Riviera del Brenta on this guided bike ride. A peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of Venice, the tour showcases the extravagant architecture that lines the banks of the Brenta River between Venice and Padua—such as Grand Villa Pisani and Villa Foscari. Along the way, hear tales of Venice’s aristocratic families, see spectacular landscaped gardens, and enjoy the riverside views.

Bike & Palladian Villas: Scenic Ride Along the Brenta from Venice

Bike & Palladian Villas: Scenic Ride Along the Brenta from Venice

4 hours 50 minutesFree Cancellation

from $199

Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Tour

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Venice Walking Experience & Doge's Palace guided tour

3.1

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from $117

4.0

Venice 6-hours tour with Doges Palace and Murano Island

from $112

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $702

This tour offers five hours in the most authentic Venice, away from the crowds and crowded tourist routes. The experience takes place on board an elegant, spacious and comfortable boat, perfect for couples and families who want to relax and live the lagoon in total tranquility. For the duration of the tour you will be accompanied by a Venetian Local Guide, born and raised in Venice, who will stay with you for five hours. It is not a standard visit: the Guide customizes the story according to your group, sharing stories, traditions and curiosities of the Venice Lagoon that only those who live it every day can know. Unlike traditional tours, you'll sail in quiet, uncrowded areas, between lesser-known canals and islands, without thousands of people around. The pace is slow and relaxed, designed to savour every moment. An experience signed Venice Voyage, ideal for those seeking quality, authenticity and a very special memory of Venice.

Private Island Tour: Murano and Burano

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $1,060

A web of canals, islands, bridges, lanes, and squares, Venice can be slow and intimidating to explore independently. Spend less time looking down at your phone and more time inhaling the beauty on this private walking tour with your own personal guide, who’s not just a Venice local but a trained art historian. See big-ticket attractions including St. Mark’s Square, the Doge’s Palace, and the Rialto Bridge—and capture postcard-perfect views.

Discover Venice’s Icons: Private 3-Hour Walking Tour

Discover Venice’s Icons: Private 3-Hour Walking Tour

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from $344

Murano, Burano, and Torcello—three islands on the outskirts of Venice—are time-consuming to reach by public transportation. Make life easy with this convenient boat trip, with a multilingual tour leader to provide commentary as you sail. See a glassblowing demonstration on Murano, famed for its colorful glass, visit a lace shop on Burano, and receive an exclusive eBook guide; cathedral tickets on Torcello are optional.

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Murano Glass, Burano Lace, and Torcello Island Adventure + Ebook

Murano Glass, Burano Lace, and Torcello Island Adventure + Ebook

4 hours 50 minutesFree Cancellation

Venice has long been known for its rich culture of artisan crafts, from glassblowing to mask making. Go beyond the souvenir shops and discover authentic Venetian ateliers with this unique artisan crafts tour. Join a local insider guide to discover the landmark and cutting-edge artisan workshops and boutiques, meet the craftspeople, and learn about the most storied and intricate handmade wares.

Creative Venice: Artisan Excellence and Craftsmen Workshops

4.7

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from $182

Venice is packed with historical artifacts and ornate architecture, but on this tour you will be shown the beauty that lies within all of the major sites in the city. Step into the Basilica and learn about its relics, and visit the Doge’s Palace—a haven of Baroque design and art. Take a peaceful gondola cruise through Venice on the lesser-visited canals, and visit the Grand Canal on a water taxi.

A full taste of Venice-The very best in one day(tour to Murano included) PRIVATE

A full taste of Venice-The very best in one day(tour to Murano included) PRIVATE

5 hours

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from $696

Guided Tour of the Jewish Ghetto in Venice with Cannaregio & Synagogues Visit

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Lido Island is known for being the setting of one of the world’s oldest film festivals. With this tour, let a guide show you the highlights of the island, including its beaches, markets, and 1920s art nouveau-style architecture. To make the most of your time and cover more sites, enjoy exploring the island by bike on beautiful canal-side paths, with scenic breaks along the way—such as at a lighthouse.

Lido Bike Tour: With a Local on the Island of Cinema

Lido Bike Tour: With a Local on the Island of Cinema

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(12)

from $199

Make the most of limited time in Venice by checking off two islands in a day—Murano and Burano. Instead of figuring out public transportation routes, benefit from the perk of having private boat transfers included. During the trip, enjoy the special opportunity to visit a historic Murano furnace to learn about glass-blowing, then discover the highlights of Burano, such as its colored houses and lace.

4-hour private tour: Murano and Burano by private boat

4-hour private tour: Murano and Burano by private boat

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $1,166

Explore Venice through its cuisine on this private food and drinks tour led by a local. You’ll visit several bars, sampling Venetian delicacies like “fritto misto” fried seafood and traditional crustless sandwiches while sipping a glass or two of local wine or Aperol spritz—already conveniently included. As you stroll through San Marco, San Polo and the Rialto, you’ll discover dishes, flavors and ingredients you might otherwise have missed.

Venice Food Tour with a Local Foodie, 100% Personalised & Private

Venice Food Tour with a Local Foodie, 100% Personalised & Private

3.0

from $219

Guided tour of Venice wonders including Correr Museum & Empress Sisi Apartments

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $413

The gems of the lagoon. Torcello Burano Murano with a real local!

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What are people saying about Venice

Melissa_K, Aug 2026

Excellent gide and wonderful day with teens

Andrea was a wonderful, attentive guide who made the trip fun and informative for me and my teens. He was warm and welcoming and clearly loves his job. We were originally going book a provate boat tour but were so glad we did it this way. The water taxis are amazing and the islands were truly magical.

Small Group Prosecco Experience from Venice or Treviso

Gillian_C, Jul 2026

Amazing Tour!

We had an amazing tour with Riccardo! We loved seeing the beautiful Prosecco Hills and visiting the boutique winery! The prosecco & food were absolutely delicious and we learned so much about the vineyards & prosecco! Would highly recommend this tour! Thank you!!

St Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace with Secret Passages Access

Jennifer_T, Jul 2026

We enjoyed our experience...

We enjoyed our experience with our tour guide! Make sure to check dress codes for St. Marks and also know that your back needs to be covered in addition to your shoulders. Pack a water bottle and possibly a portable fan if traveling during warm weather and wear comfortable sneakers for climbing stairs. You need to be physically fit to climb up and downs lots of small narrow stairwells in Doge's Palace.

Exclusive Private Venice Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

Sarah_L, Jul 2026

Marina was a fantastic...

Marina was a fantastic guide. She was personable with each family member and answered all our questions. The tour way perfect way to begin our time in Venice! Maria was very responsive ahead of the tour. After the tour she sent pictures of our family and recommendations of other restaurants we would enjoy. Highly recommend.

Venice Deluxe Tour

Jessica_S, Jul 2026

Antonia is your guy

We had a wonderful experience with Antonio our Venice tour guide. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the city's history and culture. The tour was well-paced, full of fascinating stories, and included hidden gems we would never have found on our own. He answered all of our questions with patience and made the experience enjoyable from start to finish. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Venice! Danny and Jess

Luxury Tour of Murano & Burano by Private Boat and Guide

Caroline_D, Jun 2026

Wonderful Family Adventure

We had an amazing tour with Tommaso! We are a family of 4, including 10 year old twin girls, from Houston, Texas USA. Tommaso picked us up at our Airbnb and walked us to a private water taxi where we headed to Murano to see the glass blowing demonstration. There, he handed us off to Diego who explained the process to us as we watched a master artisan make a bowl and a horse. It was amazing to see this process in action! Then, Diego accompanied us while we visited the showroom displaying the pieces made by different artists. Of course the sales people want to sell, but we felt no pressure to buy anything. We decided to buy a piece of handmade Venetian glass as a souvenir upstairs and our kids picked out two small items from the small store on the first floor. If you want to buy real Venetian glass, this is the place to do so as all of what you see in Venice is cheap mass produced glass. From there, we met Tommaso again who took us to another private water taxi to take us to Burano. On this island, Tomasso accompanied us and gave us a tour of the local areas and explained the culture. We learned and saw so much more than we ever could have on our own. We walked around town and stopped for a snack before going to a lace shop where we saw a demonstration of the lace making process and again had the opportunity to buy some lace, but it is not mandatory. After that, Tommaso took us back to our third and final private water taxi which took us back to Venice. This was a great day with a great guide and a great tour company! This company employs only locals for their tours, so their enthusiasm and dedication is evident. We highly recommend this tour for the quality, ease, and convenience, especially with children. Grazie!

Premium Prosecco Hills Winery Tour with Prosecco Tastings & Food

Mark_M, Jun 2026

Unforgettable Prosecco Experience

If you love wine, I'd really recommend this tasting session in the heart of the Prosecco DOCG region. Paulo, our driver was incredibly friendly and welcoming and his knowledge of the local area added so much depth to the day. The winery itself was breathtaking with rolling hills and lush vines. And we got to taste high-quality, artisanal bottles that you simply cannot find in the UK.

Eating Venice Small Group Food & Drinks Tour

Julie_L, May 2026

Delicious way to see Venice

We had so much fun on the Venice food tour with Cecilia! We learned so much about the specialty foods and drinks of Venice and the origins behind them, which made the experience even more interesting. We actually ended up being the only ones on the tour, and Cecilia never made us feel rushed for a second. It was such a great way to see the city and experience Venice beyond just the typical tourist spots. Cecilia made the whole tour fun, interesting, and absolutely delicious with all of her choices. Highly recommend!

Grand Canal boat tour and Murano glass experience with Hotel pick up

Dorothy_B, Jan 2026

Fantastic Grand Canal and Murano trip!

Our guide met us at our designated location near our hotel. She was born and raised in Venice. Very knowledgeable and spoke English well. We were in a private taxi that she had arranged. She narrated our tour up the grand canal. It was a sunny but cold day. The boat was comfortable and well sheltered for crossing to Murano. We were taken to a private glass blowing demonstration and then through the family’s large display of glass pieces. Restrooms were available here. Then a taxi was arranged to take us back to our starting point. Wonderful way to see the heart of Venice and a taste of Murano!

Venice 3,5 hrs tour: Doge's Palace, St Mark's and Hidden Gems

Donna_P, Oct 2025

St Marks /Doges Palace

Private tour with guide Giorgia History of Venice explained expertly enthusiastically by Giorgia This was the highlight of the entire stay in Venice St Meeks and Doges Palace were amazing . Having “skip the line “ access with a guide made for a pleasant non stressful time

Private Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica After Hours Night Tour

Jerry_R, Sep 2025

Outstanding!!

This by far is one of the best tours we have booked in our travels to Europe. Nico our tour guide made the experience that much more enjoyable. Extremely knowledgeable young man. Never felt rushed and took his time explaining all the little details that only a local would know. Thank you viator and more so Nico. Highly recommended.