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“Murano and Burano are wonderful and our guide, Elly, was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The perfect guide.”
Private boat to Murano and Burano with English-led glassblowing and lace demos plus time to roam colorful streets.
“Sirens was a wonderful tour guide. She shared a lot of information about each location and added some humor along the way.”
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.
“Great experience! I had a good time! Staff was very nice and friendly! I will book again! I really like Venice!”
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.
“Was worth the money for scenery. The gondolier didn’t speak but we didn’t pay for a tour guide on top but amazing views for photos and definitely worth a private gondola for that”
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.
“Our tour guide Donatella gave us a full tour of Venice in 2 hours! We learned so much that we wouldn’t have been able to figure out on our own even in 2 days. She even set us up with Venice a glass making tour because we mentioned it in a conversation! She made our…”
Private Murano glassblowing tour from Venice with a boat ride, factory demo, Murano walking, and optional Burano add-on for artisan crafts.
“My husband and I took part in a private tour of Murano Island and a glass making demonstration. The only reason we booked a private tour was due to the times and availability of other tours. We were met at the tour office by our guide who turned out to be a sales representative at…”
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.
“Christina was very professional but not stuffy! So much great information and told to us in a very fun way.. but she also was accommodating for our family when we needed breaks. She gave many good tips for when we were on our own later. Highly recommend!”
Private Venice 2-hour boat and walk with Grand Canal views, hidden canals, and a sweet or savory tasting. Small group, English.
“Great way to see the canal and learn about the important buildings. Also it is a very relaxing ride.”
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 Giacomo was very knowledgeable about the food, culture, history, architecture. But there is very little food tastings. There were 2 stops, 2 small tastes per person and a drink at each. Total of four small tastings. If you’re looking to taste a lot of foods this isn’t the tour for you. Our guide…”
Private 75-min Murano-style glass lesson in Venice with Massimiliano Caldarone. Make a pendant, learn Murano secrets, take it home.
“Excellent. Masimmiliano is a patient and kind teacher. He is skilled and personable. We learned much and would absolutely do this again.”
Private boat half-day to Murano and Burano with real glass and lace demos, guided time on both islands, and scenic returns to Venice.
“Great way to see two art genres and be on the waters outside the main area of Venice. The glass museum/showroom has gorgeous pieces. If you want to really purchase a signature piece it's the place though know you can definitely get knockoffs, though still beautiful, for cheaper in any shop in Venice. Francesca is…”
Private boat tour from Venice to Murano, Burano and Torcello with Colleoni glassworks, colored Burano, and hotel pickup.
“Eleonora and the experience was amazing, I dare say perfect. It’s a great way to see the islands, and get a different perspective of Venice in a matter of 4 hours. They picked us up at our AIRBNB, and dropped us off then walked us back. Eleonora was happy to talk history, fun facts, general…”
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 meeting place was easy to find, the staff was friendly and knowledgeable. A lovely ride that can be shorter or longer.”
The basilica, the islands, the canals and the table, and every way to see them.
