Top 15 Private Tours in Venice

Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat - The private water taxi in Venice, and what you gain

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,580 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $36Our pick

Private boat tour from Venice to Murano and Burano with small-group guides, glassblowing and lace demos, plus time to explore.

“It was a great experience. The guide Alice made our experience perfect. Reading other reviews about the cost and what was expected. In our opinion the private boat with a max of 20 including a guide was an amazing price point. You have the same boat from start to finish so if you want to leave items onboard that is an option. The island demos are more of an exposure not a lesson. Again, the price reflects this. For little more than the public transport a guide is included. Alice’s art history degree, her love for her home town of Venice and narration made the tour a treat. The five…”

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From Venice: Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat

2.Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,170 reviews · from $61

Private boat day from Venice to Murano and Burano for glassblowing, lace making, island strolling, and take-home craft treasures.

“Manu was the best guide we could have asked for, 5 Star guide providing us with so much information of the Venetian way of lifr”

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Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark’s, Walking tour & Boat tour

3.Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark’s, Walking tour & Boat tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,372 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $480

Small-group Venice tour with skip-the-line St Mark's Basilica, hidden Castello backstreets, and a Grand Canal boat ride.

“Our Tour Guide was excellent. She moved at a steady pace - we weren't rushed nor bored. It was good to have a few hours between the walking tour and the boat ride. Would highly recommend.”

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Venice: Private Gondola Cruise for up to 5 Passengers

4.Private Gondola Cruise for up to 5 Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 3,106 reviews · from $157

Private gondola up to 5 in Venice from Campo San Luca, gliding the Grand Canal and side canals for about 30 minutes, day or night.

“We opted for the private session. Even though the trip was short, it was peaceful and quite special - we were able to see some buildings of Venice from the water. We did not choose the commentary option but our gondolier was fun and entertaining throughout to the boat ride. Would recommend.”

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Venice: Private Gondola Ride along Grand Canal

5.Private Gondola Ride along Grand Canal

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 2,475 reviews · from $168

Private 30-minute gondola ride on Venice’s Grand Canal for up to 5, with Gondola Gallery craft visit and audio commentary options.

“We had so much fun despite the cold weather. Our gondolier was very friendly and informative.”

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Private Best of Venice Walking Tour with St Mark’s Basilica

6.Private Best of Venice Walking Tour with St Mark’s Basilica

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,063 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $242

Private-style Venice walk to St Mark's Basilica with skip-the-line entry, expert stories, and quiet alleys in about 2 hours.

“Tour of St. Marks Basilica. Skip the line tickets were totally worth it and the guide was very knowledgable”

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 965 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $108Top rated

Private Murano glassblowing tour from Venice with a boat ride, artisan furnace demo, and guided Murano walk to San Donato and more.

“Nicola was the absolute best. He was supremely knowledgeable about the many eras and histories of Italy. Additionally, he is from the area so has vast local knowledge. We also stopped for coffee and learned about his studies at University and learned about what it is like to live in Venezia. Cannot say enough. 5 star EVERYTHING. Thx Nicola!”

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Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Arrival Transfer via Motorboat

8.Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Arrival Transfer via Motorboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 953 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $301

Private motorboat arrival transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport to your hotel, with meet and greet options, 24 hour service, and scenic lagoon views.

“Smooth, professional and friendly experience transferring from the airport to our hotel. The woman who met our plane was very friendly and helpful. Our boat driver helped us with our luggage and provided a safe and very nice boat ride. Very happy with everything and I’d recommend this.”

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Venice: Private Gondola Ride

9.Private Gondola Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 757 reviews · 20 min · from $85

Private 20-minute gondola ride from Santa Maria del Giglio, avoiding queues and gliding into quieter canals for classic Venice views.

“Our guide was great. We enjoyed the experience but wish the canal had not been so crowded with other gondolas. We had avoided the grand canal for this reason and picked a route that was supposed to be less busy but it was still crowded.”

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Venice: Private Tour with a Local Guide

10.Private Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 718 reviews · from $62

Venice private walking tour with an English local guide. Tailored routes, smart tips, and local food and shop recommendations for 2 to 6 hours.

“Even in the rain Hala made it an incredible tour. I had a wonderful time and would heavily recommend!”

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Private 4hrs Venice Tour: Doge’s Palace, Grand Canal & St Mark’s

11.Private 4hrs Venice Tour: Doge’s Palace, Grand Canal & St Mark’s

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 715 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $594

Private 4-hour Venice tour with skip-the-line Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica, a Grand Canal motor-launch ride, plus a guided walk.

“All three tours were definitely worth doing. All three tour guides were knowledgeable and entertaining. All three of these are must-sees and this made it an easy way to do it. You don't want to wait in line at St. Marks!”

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Venice: Off the Beaten Path Private Gondola Ride

12.Off the Beaten Path Private Gondola Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 703 reviews · 30 minutes - 2 hours · from $94

Glide Venice’s canals in a private gondola, from quiet backstreets to Rialto and St Mark’s, with a trained gondolier guiding your route.

“Thanks so much we enjoyed the ride and I believe and hour is perfect amount of time to really see Venice”

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Private Venice 2 hrs Tour: Boat & Walking Tour with food tasting

13.Private Venice 2 hrs Tour: Boat & Walking Tour with food tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 688 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $402

Two hours in Venice by private boat on the Grand Canal and hidden canals, plus a walk and food tasting in Cannaregio.

“The tour guide never showed up. both my wife and I and the other two couples were stood up by our guide. The couple from Bosnia contacted their tour guide agent and found out that our 10:00 tour was cancelled. The tour was being rescheduled for 1:00. We were unable to make that time because we had already scheduled our day beginning with your 10:00 tour.”

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Exclusive Private Venice Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

14.Exclusive Private Venice Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 598 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $147

Private Venice food tasting with a local host, 6 or 10 stops and classic cicchetti, spritz, wine, seafood and gelato. Skip tour groups.

“We had a great time! Adair was an amazing tour guide. This was my college aged son’s favorite part of the whole vacation! Well worth it.”

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Create Your Glass Artwork: Private Lesson With Local Artisan

15.Create Your Glass Artwork: Private Lesson With Local Artisan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 556 reviews · 1h 15m · from $93

Private 75-minute Murano-style glass lesson with master Massimiliano Caldarone in Venice. Make a souvenir piece, plus 10% off.

“It was a wonderful experience! We got to make our own glass items and watch him do a professional demonstration, it was very interesting and informative. 10/10 would recommend to anyone.”

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