15 Private Tours in Venice to Build a Day Around

Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat - Leaving San Marco by private water taxi

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

Visit Murano and Burano from Venice by private boat, with glassblowing, lace-making, local stories, and free time on both islands.

“Had a nice boat ride to the islands of Murano and Burano. The guide was very knowledgeable and loved the explanation as to the creation of the Venice. The colorful homes and village in Burano was spectacular not to mention the impressive glass making example in Murano. Definitely worth seeing!!”

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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

Visit Murano and Burano by private boat for glassblowing, lace-making, colorful canals, free time, and practical Venice island insights.

“great guide. Burano was way more than expected. overall great tour”

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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

Explore Venice on foot and by boat with St. Mark’s Basilica entry, Castello backstreets, Grand Canal views, and an English-speaking guide.

“Guides were very good but tour was short for the cost. It could be because walking through the busy streets takes a lot of time some days.”

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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

Review of Venice’s private 30-minute gondola cruise, with Grand Canal views, quiet side canals, booking tips, and honest value advice.

“Beautiful sights and gondola. Water traffic was busier than expected but I know that can’t be controlled”

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Venice: Private Gondola Ride along Grand Canal

5.Private Gondola Ride along Grand Canal

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 2,475 reviews

Glide through Venice on a private 30-minute gondola ride along the Grand Canal, with quiet canals, grand palaces, and optional audio commentary.

“Great guide but the boat is a lot weathered … all in all a fantastic experience !! We would highly recommend!”

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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

Review of Venice’s private St. Mark’s walking tour, with skip-the-line basilica entry, quiet lanes, expert guides, price, and practical tips.

“Amazing walking tour! Lots of history and the guide was very knowledgeable! Highly recommend doing this while in Venice!”

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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

See Murano glassblowers at work, explore San Donato Cathedral, and ride a private water taxi on this personal Venice island tour.

“We had a private tour, just the two of us and a guide. We experienced a private glass blowing demonstration from our private table with cool drinks (it was warm outside!). The glass master brought his creations to us for a closeup view. After the demonstration, we toured the “store” of completed glass art creations for purchase. The items are quite expensive. You have to consider them pieces of art. We highly recommend this tour!”

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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.)

Review of Venice airport’s private motorboat transfer, with pricing, pickup details, hotel drop-offs, luggage limits, weather plans, and booking advice.

“Excellent service. We were met at arrivals by a very friendly and helpful young woman who took us to the taxi. The taxi ride was wonderful - a fast boat through the Ventian lagoon. Everything was perfect.”

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Venice: Private Gondola Ride

9.Private Gondola Ride

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

Review of Venice’s private gondola ride: quiet canals, Grand Canal views, easy booking, a short 20-minute trip, and mixed value.

“Our Gondolier didn't speak too us but he was nice enough to take a picture of myself and my partner in the Goldola when we return.”

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Venice: Private Tour with a Local Guide

10.Private Tour with a Local Guide

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

Review of Venice’s private local guide tour, with custom routes, food tips, neighborhood walks, and practical advice for navigating the city.

“Miriam was a great guide and the tour was well worth it since she took into account what we had already seen in Venice and customized our tour based on what we were interested in. With her art history experience, we took a deep dive into art at a few museums and Churches, made a few stops at places locals frequent, and had a wonderful experience.”

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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

See Venice’s Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica, hidden lanes, and the Grand Canal by private guide, with skip-the-line entry and a motorboat ride.

“This is the best way to see venice our tour guide eleanor was exceptional with so much info on both Doge's palace & St marks basilica”

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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

Review of Venice’s private offbeat gondola ride, with quiet canals, grand palaces, local history, flexible lengths, and practical booking advice.

“Our Gondolier Stefano made all the difference. He is a local and is very passionate about preserving the culture of Venice. Besides sharing with us the history of Venice and the attractions, he had shared with us his personal thoughts and views, which we appreciated greatly. He truly made our Venice trip much more memorable, insightful and inspiring. We hope he continues imparting Venice culture and bringing joy to others! Thank you Stefano!”

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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

Review of a private Venice boat and walking tour with Grand Canal views, secret canals, local history, and a pastry or cicchetti tasting.

“Loved this so much. well worthwhile doing! Go into the little canals that are impossible to reach by walking or on vaporetto.”

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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

Taste Venice through spritz, cicchetti, seafood, cheese, prosecco, and gelato on a private tour with a local host.

“Not only did we taste a variety of foods we also learned much about Venice’s history and life in modern day Venice. Claudia was great!”

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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

Make a Murano-style glass pendant with Venetian artisan Massimiliano Caldarone in a private 75-minute workshop, then take your artwork home.

“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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