Top Venice Private Sightseeing Tours

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, Spanish, and Russian.

Venice Private Tour - Custom Experience with Local Guide

Venice Private Tour - Custom Experience with Local Guide

2 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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

2 hours 30 minutesFree 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

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

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

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

4 hours 30 minutesFree 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

2 hours 30 minutesFree 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

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

4 hours 30 minutesFree 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

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

Step aboard your private gondola and discover Venice from its most iconic perspective. After meeting your local host near St. Mark’s Square, you’ll be escorted to your gondola where your private experience begins. Glide through a beautiful section of the Grand Canal surrounded by magnificent Venetian palaces before entering quieter canals that reveal the authentic charm of the city away from the busiest tourist routes. During your ride, relax with a chilled bottle of Italian Prosecco included for your group while your experienced gondolier navigates through centuries of Venetian history. Whether you’re celebrating a romantic occasion or simply want to experience one of Venice’s greatest traditions, this private gondola ride offers an unforgettable atmosphere.

Private Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal with Chilled Prosecco

Private Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal with Chilled Prosecco

40 minutesFree 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

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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% Personalized & Private

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

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

I Musici Veneziani Concert: Vivaldi Four Seasons

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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

2 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

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

2 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Photoshoot on Personal Gondola in Venice

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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

3 hours 30 minutesFree 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

Experience an evening of opera in Venice, surrounded by the historical elegance of a 15th-century palace. The singers and musicians of the Musica a Palazzo ensemble perform classics of Italian opera within the ornate salons of the Palazzo Barbarigo Minotto. Move from room to room with the performers and soak up the drama of epics such as “La Traviata” and “Rigoletto” in a truly intimate, immersive environment.

Violetta's room, the alcove

(La Traviata)

Musica a Palazzo 'Traveling Opera' Performance in Venice

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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

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

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

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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

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What are people saying about Venice

Jenna_H, Oct 2026

Incredible Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica tour

I had an absolutely wonderful private tour of the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica with Brankica! LivTours was very communicative and quick to respond to my questions, which made everything easy and stress-free from the start. Brankica arrived right on time and was incredibly knowledgeable, thorough, and passionate about history. It was clear how deeply she cares about the stories she shares, and she brought the history of these incredible places to life in such an engaging way. What made the tour especially memorable, though, was Brankica herself. She is wonderfully warm, kind, and genuinely funny! I laughed so much throughout the tour, and I really enjoyed getting to know her personally. It felt less like being on a formal tour and more like spending time with a friend who just happens to know an incredible amount about history. I highly recommend Brankica anyone visiting Venice! She combines fascinating historical knowledge with such a lovely personality, making the experience both educational and genuinely fun. An absolute highlight of my time in Venice! ❤

Venice : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Shajeev_W, Oct 2026

An Insider’s View of Venice

Ragdha was an excellent guide, customising the tour to fit what we’d asked for, i.e. one or two touristy things like the Rialto, but focusing more on off-the-beaten-track aspects of the city. She was knowledgable, interesting and good company through the two hours of our walk. We definitely saw and learned about parts of Venice we’d never have come across otherwise. It was a very nice touch when she WhatsApped us recommendations for restaurants and gelato after the walk had ended!

Murano by Private Watertaxi Including Glass Blowing Demo with Hotel Pickup

Philip_M, Oct 2026

Marvelous experience!

This is a must do trip if you are at all interested in glass. We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel (the actual ticket is confusing but it is a round trip back to hotel). Our guide, Julia, was terrific! Emilio at Colleoni met us at the dock at Murano and led us to the demonstration and explained what was happening. Colleoni is a premier glass blowing company and their showroom is spectacular! We bought a chandelier what will be made just for us.

Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice

Preston_C, Oct 2026

Surush | Excellent Guide

Surush was wildy passionate and knowledgeable about Venetian history and culture. He answered all our questions and showed us many historical and architectural aspects of Vernice we otherwise would have never known. He made the experience top-notch. If you care at all about history, architecture, or engineering of Venice this tour is a must do!

Luxury Tour of Murano & Burano by Private Boat and Guide

Terri_M, Oct 2026

More than Venice !

So worth your time to experience the art of glass making! You can sit and watch glass makers at work and then visit the showroom with numerous piece of art. Then travel to the island of Burano and experience the peaceful life of an islander. Along the tour we learned about the history of the island and had time for a wonderful lunch. Our tour guide Tomaz was fantastic and would highly recommend this tour!

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.,

Dolomites & Cortina d’Ampezzo Small Group Day Tour from Venice

elizabeth_A, Sep 2026

Dolomites & Coftina from Venice

Marco Z was an amazing driver and guide!He knows the Dolomites like the back of his hand! The 2 hour drive was gorgeous and passed quickly. If coming from Venice, pre -arrange your transportation to the meeting spot, we (8) went to and from our hotel in a water taxi .The tour guide or Vistor, etc can do this for you, Highly recommend Marco Z and this tour!

Venice Private Walking Tour with a Local

Jeff_B, Sep 2026

Communicative and flexible to our schedule

Shaheer was excellent. He was very communicative the days previous to us arriving in Venice and adjusted his schedule to accommodate 2 last minute timing changes due to our transportation being rerouted. He was a local and a Masters student in Venice, so excellent knowledge and great discussion. I would suggest that 2 hour is probably the right amount to give you your bearings and understand the “why” of Venice.

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

Jason_S, Aug 2026

The Highlight of Our Venice Vacation

What an absolutely unforgettable experience! Our private Venetian motorboat excursion to Murano and Burano was one of the highlights of our trip. From the moment we stepped aboard, the scenic ride through the Venetian Lagoon was breathtaking. Our guide was exceptional, friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the history and culture of Venice, making every moment engaging and memorable. The glass-blowing demonstration in Murano was fascinating. Watching master artisans transform molten glass into beautiful works of art with such precision and skill was truly incredible. Burano was simply magical. The vibrant, colorful homes lining the canals created the most picturesque setting, and every street felt like a postcard. We loved wandering through the charming island, taking in its beauty and unique character. If you’re visiting Venice, I can’t recommend this private excursion enough. The personalized experience, stunning scenery, rich history, and unforgettable stops made for a perfect day. Five stars all around!

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.