Venice Private Tour - Custom Experience with Local Guide

Recommended by 99% of travelers

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Venice, Italy

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Booked 10+ times last week!

2 to 8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Lenna_P ·

Jul 2026

My family would highly recommend Noemi to anyone visiting Venice! She gave us a thorough and engaging tour of this beautiful city, answering all of or questions with thoughtful and detailed responses. Noemi was especially patient and accomodating with our 80 year old father who has mobility issues, making sure he was comfortable throughout the tour. Her kindness, knowledge and professionalism made3 our experience truly6 memorable. Thank you Noemi!

· William_S ·

Jun 2026

Great experience! Our guide, Vittorio, was very knowledgeable about Venice. His personal insights and suggestions were just the right touch for a private experience. Highly recommended activity!

Overview

Go beyond simple sightseeing–and enjoy a more personalized experience–on this private tour of Venice led by a local guide and starting from your hotel, apartment, or other address in the city. Customize an itinerary to best suit your interests and hobbies, hear insider stories while exploring on foot, and discover highlights plus hidden gems that many visitors overlook. This tour is available in English, French, Italian, Arabic, and Spanish.

Explore Venice on a private tour with a local and avoid the tourist traps
Personalize the itinerary and skip landmarks you’ve already visited
Learn about the city in a more immersive way than many other excursions
Go at your own pace, ask plenty of questions, and hear recommendations

What's Included

Bottled water
Free 24/7 personalized assistance before and after your tour.
Private tour
Customization of the tour
Meet up at your accommodation (If located in the city)
Walking tour
Help from our team to book the tickets for the desired visits and transportation.

Personal expenses

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

We’ll choose the pickup point together based on your needs.

Meeting points

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Venice (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Ideale per coppie e famiglie anche con bambini
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 111 reviews

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Private tour of Venice

JOANIE_K, Jul 2026

We were shown the hidden gems of Venice, did not encounter any huge crowds. Our tour was 3 hours -- perfect amount of time.

Beautiful City/Beautiful Day!

Lenna_P, Jul 2026

Great private tour with...

Richard_P, Jul 2026

Great private tour with Amina! She took us to a lot of hidden gems and, of course, the highlights of Venice.

Scam

Adam_S, Jul 2026

This tour guide is running a scam that I apparently fell victim to. After booking through Viator, the tour operator instructed me to move our communication to WhatsApp, cancel the booking after the free cancellation period had expired, and pay the guide directly in cash instead of through Viator. I was uncomfortable with these instructions because they bypassed the protections of the booking platform. In the end, the tour guide never showed for the tour that I paid for.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Dear Adam, We are genuinely sorry to hear about your negative experience, and we would like to clarify the situation from our side with full transparency. We take your concerns very seriously. However, it is important to state the facts regarding what happened on the day of the tour: Communication via the Platform: Our guide was in contact with you via the official booking platform and was waiting at the designated meeting point for you. Attempted Contact: When you did not arrive at the scheduled time, our guide attempted to reach you through the platform’s messaging system to ensure everything was alright, but received no response. Waiting Time: Our guide remained at the meeting point for 50 minutes waiting for your arrival. Delayed Response: We only received a response from you more than two hours after the scheduled start time of the tour. We have already shared the guide's contact details via the platform and left messages there, as we do not have direct access to your personal phone number outside of the booking channel. We have also contacted Viator to provide them with the accurate timeline of events, confirming that our guide was present and ready to conduct the tour as scheduled. We are committed to professional service and regret that this misunderstanding occurred. Best regards,

A Heartfelt, Unforgettable Way to Experience Venice

Ava_S, Jul 2026

My boyfriend and I did a private Venice tour with Amina and a food tour with Vittorio, both through this company. It ended up being one of the most special parts of our trip. After coming from the States with flight delays, lost luggage, and last-minute changes, this company was so kind, flexible, and accommodating. They made us feel completely taken care of. Amina made Venice feel personal, like we were walking around with a friend who truly wanted us to love the city. Vittorio made the food tour just as memorable with great food, stories, and conversation. It was warm, comfortable, and unforgettable. I would do it again in a heartbeat.

We had a great evening...

Trevor_K, Jun 2026

We had a great evening with Vittorio walking around Venice, seeing some of the big things and lots of little things you don't really find on your own. We tried some cicchetti from a favorite shop in his neighborhood (awesome treat!) and enjoyed a few stories about growing up in Venice. To really cap off a perfect night, he hooked us up with a truly great gondolier for an evening ride before dinner. What a great first night in Venice!

Great experience! Our...

William_S, Jun 2026

Great experience! Our guide, Vittorio, was very knowledgeable about Venice. His personal insights and suggestions were just the right touch for a private experience. Highly recommended activity!

Wonderful evening tour! ...

Elaine_R, Jun 2026

Wonderful evening tour! Our first time in Venice and our guide, Vittorio, did a great job showing us the major sites and the hidden gems. Very knowledgable and even gave us tips for our remaining time in the area. And the gelato he recommended - THE BEST!

Vittorio was so great and...

Kim_J, May 2026

Vittorio was so great and we just loved our 2 hour walking tour with him. He took us away from the crowds and shared lots of beautiful things with us!

Fabulous Vittorio

Marilyn_H, May 2026

Vittorio was fabulous!! Fun, knowledgeable, flexible and dined with us for a wonderful lunch. We highly recommend him!!

Highlight of the Trip!

Brian_P, May 2026

We booked a 6-hour personalized tour with Vittorio and it was amazing! He was incredibly knowledgeable and accommodated my entire party which had 2 elderly parents in wheelchairs. His friendly personality made us feel at ease and paced the tour really well - didn’t feel rushed at all! Hana was also incredibly helpful every step of the way. She answered all my questions timely and was so professional and courteous. I would t have booked this tour with her and the help of Vittorio’s much-deserved high reviews. Book this tour - you won’t be disappointed!

Vittorio was a wonderful...

Abe_Z, May 2026

Vittorio was a wonderful guide. He is very knowledgable, kind and did a terrific job of showing us around Venice.

History of Venice past and present

ElizabethMcCabe, May 2026

My guide was very knowledgeable and informed. He told us about different neighborhoods He showed us his favorite Church

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Amy_V, May 2026

Highly Recommend! Vittorio grew up in Venice, so we felt like we were getting to see more that the main attractions. We learned about authentic Venetian life, and explored places off the beaten path. Couldn't ask for a better tour guide!

Great tour in Venice

Ruth_T, May 2026

Excellent way to start our visit to Venice. Vittorio was great company and very knowledgeable. We got to see many of the Venice neighborhood and some great hidden gems. I highly recommend this tour and Vittorio.

private 2 hour tour of Venice with local guide

Anthony_R, Apr 2026

The guide will custom tailor the tour length and subject matter to your specific request. Not some generic dog and pony show.

Excellent tour guide

ELEE_A, Apr 2026

We had just a few hours in Venice, and we were very lucky to have Vittorio as our tour guide. He was fun, knowledgeable, and very patient. We were a large group, and he waited for us to retranslate everything he said. We had two senior citizens with us, and he adjusted the pace to their needs. I highly recommend Vittorio as anyone's tour guide.