Top Venice Private Sightseeing Tours

Venice Private Tour - Custom Experience with Local Guide

2 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Venice is home to hundreds of attractions, making it difficult to cover the highlights in limited time. Ideal for first-time visitors, this full-day tour of Venice checks off top sights. Stroll across the Rialto Bridge and browse the lively Rialto fish market, then hop aboard a traditional gondola for a romantic cruise along the Grand Canal. Finally, visit St. Marks's Basilica and enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the grandiose Doge's Palace.

Venice In a Day St Mark's Doges Palace Gondola Ride and City Tour

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Private or Semi Doge's Palace & Saint Mark's Basilica Guided Tour

Private Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica Walking Tour

Luxury Tour of Murano & Burano by Private Boat and Guide

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore Venice–and enjoy a more intimate experience at a time that suits you–on this private tour with a local guide, complete with half-hour gondola ride. Discover the city’s highlights, including St. Mark’s Square and Accademia Bridge, visit hidden gems you might otherwise have missed, and step inside historic buildings. Take a private gondola along the Grand Canal and enjoy plenty of time for photo opportunities on the water.

Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore the intricacies of two famed Italian handicrafts on a fully guided day trip from Venice to the nearby islands of Murano and Burano with a group of up to 22 people. Watch centuries-old glassblowing techniques in Murano, and marvel at the detailed stitches of exquisite Burano lace. Your knowledgeable guide will share the history of these two artisan islands while you visit local workshops and wander the picturesque streets.

Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience the tranquil beauty of Venice from the water on a private gondola ride that takes you through the city's less-traveled canals. Relax onboard a traditional Venetian boat as a gondolier navigates past historic palaces, churches, and landmarks that most tourists miss. Booking in advance guarantees your party’s seats and saves you the hassle of payment on the spot, so you can sit back and enjoy the ride.

Venice Private Gondola Ride: Explore Hidden Canals and Sights

Venice Private Gondola Ride: Explore Hidden Canals and Sights

30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover a side of Venice many tourists never see on this real secret Venice walking tour. Join your Venetian guide for a stroll through authentic local neighborhoods and past captivating hidden gems. Delve into the history and lore of the Jewish Ghetto, Cannaregio, and San Polo districts, stopping to admire its quiet canals and tiny artisan workshops that still make traditional handicrafts.

Tour of The Real Hidden Venice

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore Venice with a small-group tour that dives into the city’s history, culture, and iconic landmarks, including St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. With your guide leading the way, skip the lines with pre-reserved tickets and step inside these stunning sites to uncover their fascinating stories. Wander through St. Mark's Square, cross the legendary Bridge of Sighs, and hear tales of Casanova while visiting the Old and New Prisons—then marvel at the grandeur of the Correr Museum, once home to Napoleon and the King of Italy.

Venice: St.Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Tour with Tickets

Venice: St.Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Tour with Tickets

3 hours 10 minutesFree Cancellation

With this tour, you can explore two stunning islands while visiting Venice—Murano, renowned for its centuries-old glassblowing tradition, and Burano, famous for its intricate lacemaking history. Travel comfortably by private boat, then enjoy the chance to disembark and learn about local crafts, including live demonstrations of both glassblowing and lacemaking, as well as free time to explore Burano alone.

Half Day Murano & Burano Islands Small Group Tour by Private Boat

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Delve into Venetian history on this tour that showcases two of the city's most iconic structures and sheds light on the stories behind them both. Your first stop is legendary St. Mark's Basilica. Wander around the mosaic-covered interior and Byzantine treasures while a local guide fills you in on how this collection came to be. Then continue to the Doge’s Palace to explore the former political heart of Venice.

Legendary Venice Doge's Palace & St. Mark's with Exclusive Access

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

The entrance lines at Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice can sometimes feel like they last forever. Bypass the annoyance of waiting in long queues by prebooking a Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica skip-the-line tour. Perfect for those with a limited time in Venice, you’ll visit both big attractions with a guide leading the way and loading you with historical information you wouldn’t hear otherwise.

Skip-the-Line: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Fully Guided Tour

Skip-the-Line: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Fully Guided Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover three of the most beautiful islands in the Venetian Lagoon in just a few hours on a private tour aboard a typical Venetian motorboat. See where the world’s finest blown glass is made in Murano, visit the home of artisan lace makers and famous biscuits in Burano, and set foot on Venice’s oldest settlements in serene Torcello. Enjoy a customizable itinerary, hotel pickup, and the personalized attention of your private boat captain.

Private Excursion by Typical Venetian Motorboat to Murano, Burano and Torcello

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore Venice on foot and from the water—and skip the hassle of multiple bookings—on this private walking tour followed by a private gondola ride. Discover top landmarks, including St. Mark’s Square and the Doge’s Palace, visit hidden corners you’d otherwise miss, and learn about the city’s history and culture from a local guide. Afterward, step onboard your private gondola and float along the Grand Canal in style.

Private Gondola with Private Walking Tour In Heart of Venice

Maximize your sightseeing time on your Venice vacation with this private walking tour, and orient yourself around the city's historical attractions, canal-lined neighborhoods, and sights. As it’s a private tour, the focus is on your interests, but typical itineraries include pass-by stops at top Venice attractions such as the Rialto Bridge, Rialto Fish Market, the Basilica of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, La Fenice Theater, and more.

Venice Must See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide

Venice Must See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Swap the schedules and historical focus of conventional tours for a private walking tour of Venice with a local who’ll show you the city like a friend. Tell them what you fancy doing, and enjoy a personalized tour enriched by their grassroots knowledge. Explore often-overlooked neighborhoods; discover sights and eateries favored by locals; and get transport and cultural pointers to help ensure you get the most from your visit.

Venice Private Walking Tour with a Local

Venice Private Walking Tour with a Local

2 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Get out of Venice for the day to visit the magnificent Dolomite Mountains. The early departure is to ensure a better experience in an area that year after year has seen a growing number of visitors. Enjoy the luxury of having a driver to seamlessly transport you between sites, which, depending on the season, may include Cortina d’Ampezzo, Lake Misurina and enjoy stunning views of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo peaks.

Small Group Dolomites and Cortina Tour from Venice

Small Group Dolomites and Cortina Tour from Venice

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience authentic Venice on a private walking tour with a local guide who contacts you beforehand to tailor the itinerary. Skip mainstream spots and discover hidden gems, including monument exteriors and museums if desired. Get recommendations and insider knowledge to make the most of your trip. Your guide can meet you at your accommodation for convenience, ensuring a unique and personal experience of this historic city.

Venice : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Venice : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide

2 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Venice’s “vaporetto” water buses are a unique way to get around the islands, but their slow pace and frequent stops can eat into your sightseeing time. With this tour, zip between the islands by water taxi and to fit in guided visits to three of the most fascinating in a single day. Explore the Murano’s glassblowing workshops, snap photos of Burano’s colorful houses, and learn about Venetian history on Torcello.

Murano, Burano & Torcello by Private Luxury Water Taxi

Murano, Burano & Torcello by Private Luxury Water Taxi

6 hours 7 minutesFree Cancellation

Ideally suited for first-time visitors, or anyone short on time, this action-packed sightseeing tour serves as the perfect Venice primer. Get an inside peek at the world-famous Byzantine mosaics in St. Mark’s Basilica, and cross the iconic Bridge of Sighs. Tours include pre-booked admission tickets to the Doge's Palace. Upgrade for an exclusive bonus at the end of the tour: a relaxing gondola ride through Venice’s most cherished lagoons.

Private Venice City Tour and Gondola Ride

Get to the famed glassblowing island of Murano while avoiding the crowds on a one-way private water taxi transfer. Have a chance to explore a 7th–century cathedral in Murano's historical center before visiting a glass factory. Here, you can learn about the skill required to blow glass by watching a demonstration, and you can also peruse showrooms and take advantage of discounts on glassware.

Murano by Private Watertaxi Including Glass Blowing Demo with Hotel Pickup

Murano by Private Watertaxi Including Glass Blowing Demo with Hotel Pickup

Venice Marco Polo Airport Link Arrival Transfer

1 hourFree Cancellation

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Escape the crowds in St. Mark's Square and visit three of the top islands in the Venetian lagoon in a single day. Save hours with private boat transportation and stop in Murano for a glassblowing demonstration before continuing on Torcello, Venice's oldest inhabited island. End with a stroll on the island of Burano to snap photos of its candy-colored houses and browse the traditional lace shops.

Full-Day Venice Lagoon Tour: Visit Murano, Burano and Torcello

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Photoshoot on Personal Gondola in Venice

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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What are people saying about Venice

Venice Private Tour - Custom Experience with Local Guide

Christina_V, Oct 2026

Private Walkng Tour in Venice

Amina was a wonderful tour guide with a lovely personality. She met us at the hotel due to (losing luggage in Venice from Paris and we waited for next flight that luggage was on) and we were on a tight schedule. Anyways, Amina was timely, dependable , very personable and knowledgeable about Venice. She showed us so many hidden gems off the beaten paths that were truly lovely! We asked for recommendations for dinner, and shopping when we return to Venice after our cruise ends and she gave us many. She knew her history of Venice and was a very refreshing tour guide! She truly enjoyed doing this job!

Venice: St Mark's Basilica After-Hours Tour with Optional Doge's Palace

Jane_F, Sep 2026

Church tour of a lifetime

This is an experience of a lifetime. Seeing Saint Marks after dark in the evening without the crowds and with the church lights on is amazing. I learned a lot abut The church, Venice and Venetian history even tough I had down a lot a reading beforehand. The Doge’s Place after blaring was also very good. Highly recommend they’d tour to everyone visiting Venice.,

Small Group Dolomites and Cortina Tour from Venice

Andrea_T, Sep 2026

Beautiful Views and Great Tour Guide

The Dolomites are beautiful but maybe not the easiest to get around if you've never been there before. This tour allowed us to stay in Venice and also take a day out and see the Dolomites from all over the area. Francesco, our tour guide, was great and made the day extra special.

Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice

Rosanna_A, Sep 2026

Awesome tour

My husband and I enjoyed this walking/gondola ride so much! Soroush was so knowledgeable and very informative. He was so kind and came to meet us exactly where we were to start the tour. Lots of walking, but we didn’t mind it and enjoyed all the places we visited. I’m so glad we booked this tour!

Private One Day Tour of Venice!

Whil_R, Sep 2026

Such a Fun Day in Venice! 🇮🇹🛶

Our tour guide, Georgia, was amazing! She was full of energy, super fun, and made learning about Venice so interesting. We laughed, learned a lot, and enjoyed every part of the day. Her love for Venice truly showed, and she made the experience feel personal and relaxed. Such a great tour and one of our favorite days in Venice! Five stars for Georgia! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The private Murano glassblowing demonstration was also fascinating! Watching the master artisans create beautiful pieces by hand was an unforgettable experience and a perfect addition to the day. 🔥🎨

Luxury Tour of Murano & Burano by Private Boat and Guide

tgilbert11, Sep 2026

This was an excellent...

This was an EXCELLENT tour! Luca met us right at our hotel and took great care of us all afternoon. He shared that he comes from a glass working family and was so knowledgeable about the process and the history of both Murano and Burano. The glass blowing was so impressive and absolutely worth the trip. Luca gave us a some local recommendations for dinner which were also excellent. Highly recommend this experience!

Venetian Carnival Mask Making Class in Venice, Italy

Steven_B, Sep 2026

Fun and educational

One-time totally amazing experience! George, an authentic artist in painting these faces was so helpful throughout this mask painting experience and gave us the history behind it which we felt like it made our experience even better. We would suggest this class to anyone and everyone when visiting Venice.

Private or Semi Doge's Palace & Saint Mark's Basilica Guided Tour

Ralph_S, Sep 2026

Venetian History Comes Alive With Lara!

The semi private tour of Doge’s Palace and St. Marks Basilica was an outstanding experience of learning with an exceptional guide Lara. The breath of knowledge through story telling and historical facts was mesmerizing. Lara guided us through a maze of rooms in the Palace and the aura of Saint Marks Basilica in an organized and seamless manner. My wife and I are experienced travelers and agreed it was the best tour taken!

Murano by Private Watertaxi Including Glass Blowing Demo with Hotel Pickup

David_K, Aug 2026

Great visit

Great guide in Aleksander. Picked us up from our hotel and took us to the island where we got a tour of the fabrication of the glassworks and then later bought a couple a glass artworks from them to be shipped back to our address. Got a good discount from them too. Recommended

Private Excursion by Typical Venetian Motorboat to Murano, Burano and Torcello

LAUREN_N, Jul 2026

Fabulous Day Trip!

This was a fabulous trip to Murano and Burano, we had Gianluca as our guide and he was knowledgeable about both islands. We saw a glass maker create a turtle and watch the steps involved in glassmaking. Then we went to burano for a wonderful lunch at a small out of the way restaurant that was delicious! Wonderful afternoon on both islands highly recommend GianLuca!

Private tour on Murano Island: discover the art of Artisanal Glassblowing

gloverandrea, Jun 2026

Fantastic Custom Tour

Elisabete was a wonderful tour guide. Very friendly, knowledgeable, kind and thoughtful. It was just our family of 3, so it was private and intimate. After the glass blowing demonstration we visited the factory showrooms. Then went into a church and went to the lighthouse. We stopped at a few shops before getting back on the water taxi. We truly enjoyed our visit to Murano.