Top Venice Unique Experiences

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

Get an inside peek into the world-famous glassblowing factories of Murano with this small-group tour. From central Venice, ride a water taxi across the Venetian Lagoon to the colorful island of Murano. Watch a glassmaking demonstration by a master craftsman, and enjoy time to browse the factory showroom featuring finished works of art. Finally, attend your choice of hands-on workshop to create a take-home piece of jewelry or mosaic using authentic Murano glass.

Murano Glass Factory Experience: A Workshop in Venice

Murano Glass Factory Experience: A Workshop in Venice

1 hour to 2 hours 20 minutesFree Cancellation

Real Venetian Kayak - Tour of Venice Canals with a Local Guide

1 hour 40 minutesFree Cancellation

Mask Workshop - Paint Your Own Venetian Mask in Venice, Italy

1 hourFree Cancellation

Semi-Private Murano & Burano Experience

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Get an inside look into the centuries-old art of glassblowing with a factory tour on Murano Island, home to the world’s finest artisan glass. Tour the facilities at Colleoni Glass Factory and watch a master craftsman shape molten glass through a combination of heat, blowing and sculptural techniques. Visit the factory showroom to see beautiful finished works of art, and receive a special Murano glass souvenir to take home.

Venice Murano Island Glass Factory Tour with Glass Blowing Demonstration

Venice Murano Island Glass Factory Tour with Glass Blowing Demonstration

40 minutesFree Cancellation

Don't just savor traditional dishes during your Venice trip—immerse yourself in the city's cuisine, and walk away with new culinary skills, on this small-group market tour and cooking class. Led by a local chef, explore the vibrant Rialto Market, and discover the freshest local produce. Then, return to their home to prepare a 3-course meal, featuring handmade pasta, tiramisu, and more. Savor your dishes with local wine, and receive take-home recipes.

Rialto Market Tour with Hands on Cooking Class, Wine & Tiramisu

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Vacation Photography Session with Local Photographer in Venice

1 hourFree Cancellation

San Marco Square Pass: Basilica, Doge's Palace & Bell Tower

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Local Venetian Cooking Class

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Most tours only visit Venice’s historic Jewish district in passing, but this specialized guided walk takes you to the heart of Cannaregio and the Jewish Ghetto. Discover hidden corners of the city and little-known palaces and bridges, and listen to an overview of Jewish culture and traditions in Italy. The private tour conveniently ends in the neighborhood, so you can opt to visit the museum and synagogue on your own.

Jewish Ghetto and Cannareggio Private Tour in Venice

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore three of Venice's top islands in one day on board a traditional "bragozzo" boat. Leave the crowds in central Venice behind and cruise across the lagoon with your local skipper and small group, taking in views of the Floating City along the way. Enjoy free time to explore the glass workshops on Murano, snap photos of the colorful houses on Burano, and delve into Venetian history on Torcello.

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Traditional Bragozzo Boat Tour to Murano, Burano & Torcello

Traditional Bragozzo Boat Tour to Murano, Burano & Torcello

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Chocolate Tasting in Venice

40 minutesFree Cancellation

Cesarine: Market Tour & Cooking Class at Local's Home in Venice

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Avoid long lines with skip-the-line entrance tickets to Venice’s most famous icon, St. Mark’s Basilica. Follow your guide through the basilica’s Byzantine mosaics, listening to informative commentary about the history of this Italian city and the vibrant culture that has emerged from it. Your tour also includes a visit to a glass factory to watch a glass-blowing demo by a Venetian master.

Venice Saint Mark Basilica Only Express Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

Live some local Venetian culture on your trip to the city, with a tour that focuses on the city’s markets, artisan shops, and traditional cuisine. In a small group, you’ll walk with a guide around the canals, learning about the city’s history, and stopping at carefully selected markets and shops. The walk then finishes in the home of a local host for a cooking class. The best part? Eating your creations at the end with a glass of Venetian wine.

Venice Walking Tour & Traditional Cooking Class with Wine

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Uncover the magic of Venice on this private tour, designed for a personalized and unforgettable experience. Stroll through St. Mark’s Square, see the Doge’s Palace, Bridge of Sighs, and the Grand Canal, all with expert insights from your private guide. Upgrade with skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica to admire its dazzling mosaics and dive deeper into Venice’s rich history, perfect for travelers seeking an exclusive, story-filled adventure.

Venice Private Tour fast access, Doge Palace, St Mark's Basilica

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Venice is home to pasta-making traditions passed down for generations, but too often, travelers suffer through disappointing meals. Skip the usual tourist traps and head to the home of a local Venetian cook to learn time-honored cooking secrets. After mixing, kneading, and shaping classic pasta dishes such as bigoli, tagliatelle, or ravioli, sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor over a bottle of wine.

Share Your Pasta Love in a Local’s Home in Venice

Share Your Pasta Love in a Local’s Home in Venice

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

If you’ve already hit the main sights and are thirsting to uncover another side to the history-packed city, then this private Venice walking tour has got you covered. Escape the tourist trail and immerse yourself in local culture in the sestiere, or district, of Cannaregio, an off-the-beaten-track neighborhood filled with artisans. Then, visit the former Jewish Ghetto as you learn about the city’s often overlooked dark chapters.

Venice hidden gems: Cannaregio & Jewish Ghetto Private Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Visit traditional food shops at a local market and taste authentic Venetian recipes, treasured and passed down through generations in family cookbooks. During this private dining experience at the home of a “cesarina,” or home cook, you’ll share a 4-course menu and experience the warmth of Italian hospitality. Watch as your host prepares an appetizer, main course, side dish, and dessert—all paired with a selection of red and white wines.

Market Tour and Dining at a Local's Home in Venice

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Venice: Home Cooking Experience with a Local by Cesarine

3 hoursFree Cancellation

For this private mask-decorating workshop in Venice, arrive at a traditional atelier, and get a blank sand-colored mask that’s ready for your artist eye. Use feathers, sequins, and other materials to make a masterpiece. Your guide will share facts about the history of mask making and can also show you some great techniques to use. Afterward, you’ll get to bring home your decorated mask.

Venice Mask Workshop Class

Anyone can go to Venice and buy a handcrafted mask, but this private workshop lets you create your own keepsake to take home. Escape the tourist hordes in an intimate mask workshop in Venice’s authentic Cannaregio district. Learn about the history and traditional craftsmanship of Venetian masks from an experienced mask-maker. Choose two papier-mâché masks to decorate, with hands-on guidance from your teacher.

Venice Private Mask-Painting Workshop

PRIVATE Venice Home Cooking Class & Rialto Market with Massimo

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What are people saying about Venice

Mariam_G, Sept 2026

If you’re visiting Venice, don’t miss this.

The cooking class and dinner we did at Massimo’s house was an absolute highlight of our few days in Venice. Amongst all the wonderful activities we did on our trip, this experience really stood out. The hospitality, kindness, and generosity that Massimo showed us were incredible. He shared so much knowledge, taught us wonderful cooking skills and recipes, and made the whole experience feel incredibly personal and special. What we valued most was the feeling of being welcomed into someone’s home and sharing a delicious, home-cooked meal in a foreign country. It felt so warm, authentic, and genuine — we left feeling not only very well fed, but also like we had made a lovely connection and experienced something truly special.

Traditional Bragozzo Boat Tour to Murano, Burano & Torcello

Laura_S, Aug 2026

Great Island Visit

Given how crowded the city and transportation is, it was nice to have a small group of four. Although the boat captain wasn’t an official tour guide, he answered many questions we had. He also helped us to locate places where we could see Murano glassblowing and Burano lace making.

Real Venetian Kayak - Tour of Venice Canals with a Local Guide

Monique_B, Jul 2026

See a different side of Venice!

Wonderful way to see Venice at the end of a day of more traditional sightseeing. It gave us a different perspective and interesting insights into the history of the city. Teresa was a wonderful guide, my nephew and I really enjoyed this activity and would recommend it!

Semi-Private Murano & Burano Experience

Davide_M, Apr 2026

Absolutely amazing experience! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Murano & Burano semi-private tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Venice. Everything was perfectly organized, from the smooth boat ride to the insightful and friendly guide who made the history and traditions of the islands come alive. Murano was fascinating with its glass-making heritage, and watching a live demonstration was truly impressive. Burano, on the other hand, felt like stepping into a postcard — colorful houses, charming streets, and such a relaxing atmosphere. The small group size made the whole experience much more enjoyable and personal, allowing us to ask questions and really connect with the guide. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore beyond Venice and discover these beautiful islands in a more intimate and authentic way!