15 Best Private Tours In Venice

Cruises & Boat Tours, Guided, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

/ June 4, 2026

1.Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

Private-boat small-group tour to Murano glass and Burano lace, with guided demos, time to wander, and a calm lagoon ride for up to 22.

From Venice: Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat

/ June 4, 2026

2.From Venice: Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat

Private boat to Murano and Burano with English-led glassblowing and lace demos plus time to roam colorful streets.

★ 4.7

“Alexandra was excellent. Knowledgeable, friendly and well organized. We really enjoyed touring with her. She's funny too!”

4,170 reviewsFrom $61.49by City Wonders Ltd.

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Grand Canal & Lagoon Boat Cruises, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice, Venice Walking Tours, Walking Tours

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

/ June 4, 2026

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

Skip-the-line St. Mark’s plus a guided walking loop and a 1-hour Grand Canal boat ride. Small group, big orientation value in Venice.

★ 4.0

“Great overview of the city and history. Loved the boat tour. Awe-inspired by the church. Guide did a great job keeping my 11 year old engaged and have great tips for us to make our train back to Florence in time. Highly recommend.”

3,372 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $480.59by Avventure Bellissime

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Gondola Rides, Private, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice: Private Gondola Cruise for up to 5 Passengers

/ June 4, 2026

4.Venice: Private Gondola Cruise for up to 5 Passengers

Private Venice gondola for up to 5. Enjoy a 30-minute glide on the Grand Canal and side waterways, day or night, from Campo San Luca.

★ 3.7

“It was a lovely experience but I’m not sure it was worth the price. But I suppose it’s a must do for Venice.”

3,106 reviewsFrom $157.47by Bucintoro Viaggi

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Private, St Mark's Basilica Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice, Venice Walking Tours, Walking Tours

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

/ June 4, 2026

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

Private walking tour of Venice focused on Piazza San Marco and St Mark’s Basilica, with skip-the-line entry and stories in 2 hours.

★ 4.0

“Lara was very friendly and knowledgeable. I wish we had another hour walking tour with her. Loved it!”

1,063 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $242.05by Avventure Bellissime

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Murano Glassblowing Experiences, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

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

/ June 4, 2026

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

Private Murano glassblowing tour from Venice with a boat ride, factory demo, Murano walking, and optional Burano add-on for artisan crafts.

★ 5.0

“The guide Syria was fantastic! She talked about life in Venice, growing up here, challenges, history and future. This is the second time we have been to Murano Glass but first time guided was so much better! We learned a great deal. All handmade glass is exquisite and purchased some lovely items for our home…”

965 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $108.23by CITY TOURS CO. LTD

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Airport Transfers, Grand Canal & Lagoon Boat Cruises, Private, Private Drivers, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Arrival Transfer via Motorboat

/ June 4, 2026

7.Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Arrival Transfer via Motorboat

Private motorboat arrival from Venice Marco Polo to your hotel. Meet-and-greet, 24/7 service, water views, up to 6 travelers.

★ 4.0

“An absolute scam, AVOID AT ALL COSTS. We booked the meet and greet private motorboat service at a cost of £256, where the listing stated the a member of the tour company would meet us after customs and take us to the waiting boat to take us directly to our hotel. We provided flight numbers…”

953 reviews30 minutes (approx.)From $301.71by Bucintoro Viaggi

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Doge's Palace Tours, Grand Canal & Lagoon Boat Cruises, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

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

/ June 4, 2026

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

Private 4-hour Venice tour with skip-the-line Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica plus Grand Canal motorboat views.

★ 4.5

“This was a fantastic tour! Cristina was very warm and welcoming, and extremely knowledgeable about the local area and the history of Venice. I was so glad to have her as a guide, as she pointed out so many things I would never have noticed by myself, and gave us lots of recommendations for things…”

715 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $594.96by Avventure Bellissime

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Food, Food & Drink, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venetian Food & Wine Tasting Tours, Venice, Venice Walking Tours, Walking Tours

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

/ June 4, 2026

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

Private Venice 2-hour boat and walk with Grand Canal views, hidden canals, and a sweet or savory tasting. Small group, English.

★ 4.0

“This is the best way to see Venice from the Grand Canal and other canals, and SO informative! It’s a private taxi, so you can stand comfortably and see everything, or stay seated if you like. Loved it!!”

688 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $402.49by Avventure Bellissime

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Food, Food & Drink, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venetian Food & Wine Tasting Tours, Venice

Exclusive Private Venice Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

/ June 4, 2026

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

Private Venice food tour with 6 or 10 tastings, from Aperol Spritz and mozzarella in carrozza to cicchetti and gelato. 2.5 hours.

★ 4.5

“As food tours go, this one was quite disappointing. Not much information on the areas and restaurants we visited, and a poor selection of restaurants. Mediocre food experience.”

598 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $147.53by Withlocals

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Murano Glassblowing Experiences, Private, Tour Reviews, Venice, Workshops

Create Your Glass Artwork: Private Lesson With Local Artisan

/ June 4, 2026

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

Private 75-min Murano-style glass lesson in Venice with Massimiliano Caldarone. Make a pendant, learn Murano secrets, take it home.

★ 5.0

“Excellent. Masimmiliano is a patient and kind teacher. He is skilled and personable. We learned much and would absolutely do this again.”

556 reviews1.3 hoursFrom $93by CITY TOURS CO LTD

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat

/ June 4, 2026

12.Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat

Private boat half-day to Murano and Burano with real glass and lace demos, guided time on both islands, and scenic returns to Venice.

★ 4.5

“Great experience and wonderful guide. Fun change of pace. Tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable she even gave us a wonderful suggestion for dinner”

529 reviews4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $29.00by The Tour Guy

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