VENICE
The best of Venice, in order.
The 15 most popular private tours in Venice. The ones worth your hours in a city you cross on foot and by water, with prices, run times and who to book each with.
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.
Most Popular“Wonderful introduction to two iconic islands near Venice, and their artistic heritage in glass and embroidery. Also a great way to experience the ecosystem of the Lagoon.”
Private boat to Murano and Burano with English-led glassblowing and lace demos plus time to roam colorful streets.
“Alessandra was enthusiastic and energetic throughout. She loves what she does. Gave us space to do our thing which I always appreciate. Rich knowledge of islands.”
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.
“Really great day out the square was flooded but the guide still made the trip fun and informative some really interesting facts”
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.
“bit expensive for the time you get but it has to be done when in Venice! was a lovely experience all in all”
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.
“Great info throughout the tour. She was very passionate about her beautiful city and all its historical attractions.”
Private Murano glassblowing tour from Venice with a boat ride, factory demo, Murano walking, and optional Burano add-on for artisan crafts.
“We bought a private tour of Murano Island with Venice Tours. We knew we be arriving about 20 min late we contact the tour company they said they would contact the tour guide. We arrived 20 minutes late and the guide was gone. This was a private tour for just myself and my son, they…”
Private motorboat arrival from Venice Marco Polo to your hotel. Meet-and-greet, 24/7 service, water views, up to 6 travelers.
“We are stranded at the airport with no one responding to our texts. this is the worst experience of our trip.”
Private 4-hour Venice tour with skip-the-line Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica plus Grand Canal motorboat views.
“We had a family emergency and couldn’t attend the tour. They refused to refund me $800. No compassion or kindness.”
Private Venice 2-hour boat and walk with Grand Canal views, hidden canals, and a sweet or savory tasting. Small group, English.
“We had a nice boat ride around Venice. The boats speaker system was cutting out half the time so we could only hear half of what the tour guide said. The tour guide's accent was so thick we could only understand about half of what she was saying, so could only get about a quarter…”
Private Venice food tour with 6 or 10 tastings, from Aperol Spritz and mozzarella in carrozza to cicchetti and gelato. 2.5 hours.
“Our guide Marina made this tour the most amazing experience. She took us to the places that the locals frequent making it an authentic experience. My 15yr old son even had a great time, and you know how hard it is to make teenagers happy!!! She was knowledgeable, engaging, and just a great guide all…”
Private 75-min Murano-style glass lesson in Venice with Massimiliano Caldarone. Make a pendant, learn Murano secrets, take it home.
“An unforgettable experience! I cannot recommend this glass blowing class highly enough! From the moment we arrived, the instructor made us feel completely welcome and at ease. His passion for the craft was contagious, and he guided us through every step with patience, humor, and skill. Even as total beginners, we were able to create…”
Private boat half-day to Murano and Burano with real glass and lace demos, guided time on both islands, and scenic returns to Venice.
“The experience consisted of around an 1.5hr-2hr at each island. While we did explore the glass making and lace making stores, we had plenty of time to explore the islands. Watching the glass maker was magical as well as seeing the final products. Burano was so colorful with its houses. Silva was a great guide…”
Private boat tour from Venice to Murano, Burano and Torcello with Colleoni glassworks, colored Burano, and hotel pickup.
“Overall we had a really fantastic time. We went to the Murano glass blowing factory to start. We had a tour of the facilities including observing of their master glass blowers making a variety of objects. In particular, the made a glass cup and a small glass figurine of a cat. The craftsmanship was incredible.…”
Escape Venice crowds for a private Murano glass tour: water taxi ride, a live glassblowing demonstration, factory visit, and a guided island walk.
“Well organized, the guide was excellent, she was very knowledgeable and professional.”
A private gondola ride in Venice that blends iconic Grand Canal views with quieter back canals and classic landmarks, daytime or night.
“The gondola ride was not what we expected at all. Specifically, the canals that we explored were kind of abandoned, some were working sites or filled with floating garbage. Additionally, the whole ride lasted a total of 20mins instead of the expected 30mins that we paid for.”
The basilica, the islands, the canals and the table, and every way to see them.
