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15 Best Private Tours In Venice

Venice, for the two of you.

The 15 most-loved private tours for couples in Venice, with prices, timings and who you book through. The ones worth planning a slow Venetian day around, and what each one is really like.

15 Best Private Tours In Venice

Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat - Murano stop: The glass workshop and what you should watch for
Cruises & Boat Tours, Guided, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

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

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

Private boat to Murano and Burano for glassblowing and lace-making demos, plus time to wander colorful canals with an expert guide.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Great guided tour. Sylvia was very informative and had a lot of stories to tell about the other islands surrounding Murano and Bruano. The glass making was very interesting to watch and seeing all the products in the shop that was made were all very beautifully crafted. Bruano was gorgeous with all the colourful houses…”

7,580 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $36.28by City Wonders Ltd

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Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark's, Walking tour & Boat tour - The Walking Loop: From Campo Santa Maria Formosa to Castello Calle Alleys
Cruises & Boat Tours, Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice, Venice Walking Tours, Walking Tours

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

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Venice: Private Gondola Cruise for up to 5 Passengers - Checking in by the Royal Gardens gate (and why you should go straight to the desk)
Cruises & Boat Tours, Gondola Rides, Private, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice: Private Gondola Cruise for up to 5 Passengers

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Private Best of Venice Walking Tour with St Mark's Basilica - Piazza San Marco Orientation: How You Get Your Bearings Fast
Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice, Venice Walking Tours, Walking Tours

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

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

Skip-the-line St Mark’s Basilica, insider stories in Venice’s calli, and a fast 2-hour walking tour with a local guide.

★ 4.0

“This was a great way to learn about the city and its fabulous history. And get into St Mark’s - I cannot remember our tour guides name - but she was lovely, very informed and knowledgeable. Thanks for the great tour.”

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

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Private tour on Murano Island: discover the art of Artisanal Glassblowing - The glassblowing demonstration: what’s actually worth your attention
Murano Glassblowing Experiences, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

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

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Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Arrival Transfer via Motorboat - The 30-minute lagoon ride: fast, scenic, and luggage-friendly
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Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Arrival Transfer via Motorboat

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6.Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Arrival Transfer via Motorboat

Private motorboat arrival transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport to your hotel, with meet-and-greet, 24/7 service, and door-adjacent drop-off.

★ 4.0

“We were met at the airport by a very friendly and helpful Nicole who drove us to the dockside in her Mercedes. Our water taxi was waiting for us and the guy took us straight to the stop by our hotel. The guy helped us embark and disembark which for my wife was very much…”

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

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Private 4hrs Venice Tour: Doge's Palace, Grand Canal & St Mark's - St Mark’s Square and the Basilica: see it with context, then avoid the worst waiting
Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Tours, Gondola Rides, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

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

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7.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 a Grand Canal motor-launch cruise.

★ 4.5

“Edi was an amazing storyteller with deep and rich knowledge of Venice. She was friendly and talkative, continually giving us wonderful information about all the sites. The skip-the-line is 100% worth the money (lines for tickets and entrance were long), but the real treasure is all the learning from a personalized guide. She kept us…”

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

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Private Venice 2 hrs Tour: Boat & Walking Tour with food tasting - First stop: the Grand Canal big-picture cruise
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Private Venice 2 hrs Tour: Boat & Walking Tour with food tasting

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

Private Venice boat plus hidden canals and a short walking tour, with food tasting. Small group, flexible routing, clear Venice views.

★ 4.0

“We had a great tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and welcoming, despite the fact that we arrived a few minutes late (and the company was very responsive when we reached out to let them know we were delayed getting to the meeting spot). We liked that the boat’s route took us up the Grand…”

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

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Exclusive Private Venice Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings - Meeting at Campo Manin and the Aperitif Kickoff
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Exclusive Private Venice Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

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

Private Venice food tour with 6 or 10 tastings, Aperol spritz, cicchetti, wine, and gelato. Skip crowds with a local guide.

★ 4.5

“We booked multiple tours while visiting Venice and this tour was our favorite. Genny was entertaining and knew all the great food spots. We thoroughly enjoyed touring with her and tasting all the local delicacies and wine pairings.”

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

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Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat - Getting From San Marco to Murano by Boat (Without the Hassle)
Cruises & Boat Tours, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat

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Private Excursion by Typical Venetian Motorboat to Murano, Burano and Torcello - Torcello in 20 minutes: brief, free, and focused
Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

Private Excursion by Typical Venetian Motorboat to Murano, Burano and Torcello

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Venice Private Gondola Ride: Explore Hidden Canals and Sights - Picking 30, 60, 90, or 120 Minutes Without Regret
Gondola Rides, Hidden & Secret Venice Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice Private Gondola Ride: Explore Hidden Canals and Sights

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Create your Glass Artwork: Private Lesson with Local Artisan in Venice - Your private 90-minute glass lesson: from technique to a finished piece
Murano Glassblowing Experiences, Private, Tour Reviews, Venice, Workshops

Create your Glass Artwork: Private Lesson with Local Artisan in Venice

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14.Create your Glass Artwork: Private Lesson with Local Artisan in Venice

Private Venice glassmaking lesson with artisan Massimiliano Caldarone. Make a take-home artwork and get 10% off shop pieces.

★ 5.0

“Massimiliano was such a pleasure to visit with! He explained every step of the process, and made sure that the piece that we walked away with was something that would be structurally secure, but also something beautiful that we created. I loved that this was a small private lesson, and not a large group. The…”

324 reviews1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)From $95.58by CITY TOURS CO. LTD

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Private or Semi Doge's Palace & Saint Mark's Basilica Guided Tour - St Mark’s Basilica: the “Golden Basilica” experience without the line
Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Tours, Guided, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

Private or Semi Doge’s Palace & Saint Mark’s Basilica Guided Tour

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15.Private or Semi Doge’s Palace & Saint Mark’s Basilica Guided Tour

Private guided tour that combines St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace with skip-the-line entry, great for seeing both fast.

★ 5.0

“We were lucky that no one else booked this tour so we were actually given a private tour instead of a group of six. But the best part was how knowledgeable and informative our guide was. She met us at the time and place we were directed to meet. She was fantastic at explaining the…”

316 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $240.76by LivTours

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