Top Venice Private Sightseeing Tours - page 2

from $192

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.

Dolomites & Cortina Small Group Tour from Venice

(1,480)

10 hoursFree Cancellation

from $222

Venice : Private Hidden Food & Grand Canal Boat Experience

4.1

(688)

from $446

Get the kids enthused about the Venetian landmarks with a treasure hunt around the sights. Cutting out any heavy commentary, the tour is focused on fun with skip-the-line visits to the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, and hunts involving clues, riddles, and time-treasured mysteries. Even better: The guide is private, just for your personal family group, so you cut out the crowds and the waiting around.

Private Family Tour of Saint Mark’s & Doge’s Palace with Scavenger Hunt

Private Venice Family Tour with Saint Mark’s & Doge’s Palace

(54)

from $300

Venice Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour

(4)

from $30

Private Photoshoot on Personal Gondola in Venice

(87)

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $347

Per group

3.2

(56)

Fall in Love: Private Romantic Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal

30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $179

Per group

Make every minute in Venice count with this private walking tour that includes skip-the-line admission to St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace plus a gondola ride. Meet your guide in St. Mark’s Square to check off the city’s two headliner sights in just hours. Then enjoy a scenic stroll through the city’s narrow alleys to take in highlights like the Rialto Bridge before ending with a gondola ride.

Skip-the-Line Venice Private Tour Including St Mark Doges Palace & Gondola Ride

4.9

(15)

6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $859

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

4.4

(300)

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $54

Likely to Sell Out

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

(207)

from $131

Likely to Sell Out

Rialto Market Tour & Private Cooking Class in the Heart of Venice

(112)

Discover Venice’s local side—and head off the tourist trail—on this immersive, private tour. Choose from multiple start times to suit your schedule, meet your guide at a convenient start point (or your hotel), and set off on foot. You’ll venture beyond the crowded areas, and will discover lesser-known treasures from quieter neighborhoods and backstreets to historic churches, gondola-making facilities, and more.

from $149

Another Side of the City: Discovering Authentic Venice

(60)

Explore Venice’s rich history and art on this private tour of St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. Skip the lines to admire the Basilica’s stunning mosaics, the Pala d’Oro, and the Horses Loggia, then delve into the Doge’s Palace to see masterpieces by Titian and Tintoretto, the Doge’s Apartments, and the Bridge of Sighs. With a professional art historian guide, this tour offers an in-depth look at Venice’s most iconic landmarks.

from $102

Likely to Sell Out

Venice Skip the Line Saint Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace Private Tour

(74)

from $420

Experience one of Venice's landmarks without the crowds with this after-hours tour of St. Mark's Basilica. Marvel at mosaics, explore the crypt believed to house St. Mark's remains, and soak in the serene atmosphere. To explore more of Venice at this peaceful time, upgrade your experience to include a visit to the Doge's Palace, the historic seat of the Venetian Republic’s government, and the Bridge of Sighs.

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

4.7

(1,423)

1 hour 15 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $155

Venice: Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Square Private Walking Tour

(2)

from $246

Venetian Carnival Mask Making Class in Venice, Italy

(545)

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

from $83

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

The Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica are Venice’s most famous sights, but long lines and huge crowds make visiting a chore. With this exclusive private after-hours tour, marvel at these wonders after closing time when you have the palace and church all to yourself. Take in the impressive halls and prisons inside the Doge’s Palace then move on to the basilica to admire the glittering mosaics and altar.

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

(59)

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $450

Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Venice Private Tour

4.9

(136)

from $327

Great Venice St Mark's Square & Doge's Palace Guided Tour for Kids & Families

(14)

from $347

Ferrari & Lamborghini Private Day Tour with Lunch

(27)

8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $262

Cruise Venice's legendary canals on this private sightseeing boat tour with a bonus gondola ride. The city’s maze-like alleys and crowded bridges can turn your trip into an exhausting experience. This private boat tour covers all the highlights from the water, stopping at landmarks such as the Frari Chapel, Piazza San Marco, and colourful Rialto Market, and ends on a high with an authentic gondola ride.

Grand Luxury Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola - Skip the Crowds!

(8)

from $155

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

(1,001)

from $107

Venture to corners of Venice that most tourists never see and discover the haunted history of the city with this unique after dark tour with a private guide. Visit quiet alleyways and stroll past brooding palaces while you listen to tales of ghouls and spirits from Venice’s past. End your spooky adventure with a scenic gondola ride to admire the Floating City from the water as you glide along its canals.

Venice Private Ghost Tour and Gondola Ride

Venice: Private After Dark Tour and Gondola Ride

(67)

from $288

Morning Venice Lagoon Cruise: Murano and Burano Islands

3.6

(362)

Luxury Tour of Murano & Burano by Private Boat and Guide

from $36

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What are people saying about Venice

Juan_A, Apr 2026

Loved It!

The Luxury Tour of Murano & Burano by private boat and guide was easily one of the best experiences we had in Venice. From the moment we started, everything felt premium, well organized, and thoughtfully designed. Visiting both islands by private boat adds a completely different level of comfort and exclusivity, allowing you to enjoy the scenery without the crowds and typical tourist rush. What truly made this tour exceptional was our guide. He was absolutely spectacular. His family is directly involved in the glassmaking tradition in Murano, which gave the entire experience a much deeper and more authentic perspective. You’re not just hearing generic explanations, you’re getting real insight from someone who is personally connected to the craft. That alone elevates the value of the tour significantly. On top of that, he spoke excellent Spanish, which made everything even more fluid and enjoyable. His way of explaining, his knowledge, and his attitude made a huge difference throughout the day. Overall, this is a top-tier experience in Venice and definitely something we would recommend if you’re looking for a more exclusive, meaningful, and high-quality tour.

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

Neil_H, Mar 2026

Excellent tour

This is an absolutely amazing tour, experiencing the Doges Palace and St Marks basilica whilst empty is stunning. Shannon our guide was excellent and I would thoroughly recommend both her and the tour- full of information, historical facts, put across in a very friendly manner- one of the best tours I have ever done! Many thanks

Venice : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Kevin_T, Mar 2026

Good Intro to Venice

Our tour guide, Sneh, had several years of local experience in Venice, yet spoke English well. He not only walked us through many of the great spots to visit while in Venice, but he also explained the layout, the neighborhoods, and gave us additional insights that were great for our time there.

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

Kevin_S, Mar 2026

Murano and Burano tour

Private tour. Just my wife and I. Overall a good experience. Giulia was a local and very experienced in sharing culture and history. We loved her recommendations for food and where to spend our free time on Burano. Our Private water taxi driver was helpful in providing a timely and comfortable experience. Murano glass blowing was interesting to see, but felt pressure to purchase glass after the demonstration. Guess because we were in a private tour…. Burano was a beautiful island providing alot of food options and pictures.

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

WilliamGordon_W, Mar 2026

Great Tour.

Excellent tour. Concise, informative, and flowed through in a seamless manner. Started Doges Palace to the prison and then to the Cathedral. She even schedule us to see the gong of the clock tower at 3pm. English was perfect and she explained everything as we toured. Loved the tour!!

Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice

Jessica_P, Feb 2026

Informative, Pleasant, Private walking tour of Venice.

Majid was on time and very professional. We enjoyed all the facts and history he shared with us about Venice. He made sure we all stuck together well and that we could all hear him. Majid did a wonderful job and we would book with him again. It was also very nice to have just our own small group and be able to stop and start when we wanted.

Exclusive Private Venice Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

Otitolola_F, Nov 2025

Amazing experience

Our guide Marina made this tour the most amazing experience. She took us to the places that the locals frequent making it an authentic experience. My 15yr old son even had a great time, and you know how hard it is to make teenagers happy!!! She was knowledgeable, engaging, and just a great guide all the way around. It was like sightseeing with an old friend who lives locally. Would recommend this tour 1000%. Thanks again Marina!!!! We left with our bellies and hearts full!

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

Mark_H, Nov 2025

A beautiful afternoon

A beautiful tour. Not fast paced or crowded. We enjoyed the private water taxi across to the islands of Murano and Burano. As our tour was in the afternoon we watched the sunset over the water. Beautiful. Glass blowing. Lace making. Cookie baking. All artisan crafts. Each one different and unique. And each one in danger of disappearing. We were greeted with a lovely glass of cool drink to watch the demonstration. Our glass blower is a true genius who was singing and humming as he worked. The others with him moved together like a well choreographed dance. It was magical and beautiful to watch. The woman making lace in Burano was also beautiful to behold. Her fingers were working quickly and delicately to create the most beautiful craftsmanship I’ve ever seen. As we sampled the traditional cookies we enjoyed the soft buttery flavor. Not too sweet. Just right. Of course we purchased something and would’ve bought more if we’d had time. That was the only downside. As it is the end of the season. The sun is setting earlier and we’re the last tour of their day. Overall a beautiful way to spend our first afternoon in Venice.

Venice Doge's Palace & Prisons Tour

Turner_H, Oct 2025

Fast and Furious Doge’s Palace Tour

Our Guide Eddy was fabulous. Our transportation plans were changed at the last minute causing our tour to be shortened. Instead of being irritated, our guide got us through an educational and fact filled tour at a rapid place. She kept track of the time and made sure we saw and heard the major points. Then she walked us to our taxi. Eddy was knowledgeable, expressive and fun.

Murano by Private Watertaxi Including Glass Blowing Demo with Hotel Pickup

Natalie_R, Oct 2025

An absolute must, with best tour guide.

This was an excellent tour. An absolute must whilst in Venice. Great value for money. What made it most special was our tour guide Giovanni, he was knowledgable, polite and went over and above what was expected. Definitely bring cash and negotiate in the factory, the glassware is stunning.

Private Venice Tours with Gondola - Tailor-Made: Choice of Guest!

Jennifer_M, Oct 2025

Memories Forever

A great entry experience to our first day in Venice. Elena, our tour guide, grew up in Venice and gave us the local view into this unique city, its history & traditions. The arranged gondola ride was extra special. Elena’s relationship with her fellow tourist colleagues got us right up & in. She also surprised us with photos of us - special & memories forever. Grazie Elena!

Best of Venice Private Tour: St. Mark's Doge Palace Gondola Ride

Heather_M, Sep 2025

100% Would Recommend!

This experience was truly amazing! Pamela took great care of us and catered to our every need and pivoted as needed by our group. She also made some food recommendations which were all amazing! If you have a short time in Venice, this is a great way to experience it efficiently and effectively!