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15 Best Private Tours In Venice

The best of Venice and the lagoon.

The 15 most popular private tours in Venice. The ones worth carving a morning out for, with what each costs, how long it runs and who walks you through it.

15 Best Private Tours In Venice

Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat - Murano glassblowing: what you’ll see and how to use your time
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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

Small-group boat tour to Murano and Burano for glassmaking and lace demonstrations, plus private rides around the Venice Lagoon.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“This boat trip was exceptional. An amazing day with the most brilliant commentary from a local lady. She made it really fun and interesting. The views and visits to the islands were amazing. So glad this trip had been recommended to us before we travelled to Venice.”

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 - Inside St Mark’s: Dress Code and ID Are Part of the Deal
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Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark’s, Walking tour & Boat tour

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

Skip-the-line St Mark’s, a guided walk through Venice backstreets, then a 1-hour Grand Canal boat ride in a small group.

★ 4.0

“Both guides had a wealth of knowledge and were very pleasant and accommodating. I suggest seeing Venice via foot and boat as you get two very different perspectives.”

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

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Venice: Private Gondola Cruise for up to 5 Passengers - The 30-Minute Ride: Grand Canal Sights, Then Quieter Canals
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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: Where the City’s Power Shows
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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

A 2-hour Venice walk with skip-the-line St Mark’s Basilica access, plus smart stops in quieter streets and canals near San Marco.

★ 4.0

“Would prefer more time in Basilica. Could cut off a little of the walking portion. The part in the quieter streets is nice but didn’t need the last bit of busy streets with not much to see or mention. Guide was friendly helpful knowledgeable.”

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 - From St. Mark’s area to Murano by water-taxi
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Private tour on Murano Island: discover the art of Artisanal Glassblowing

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

Private Murano tour with a glassblowing demonstration, local history walk, and boat transfer from Venice, plus optional Burano.

★ 5.0

“I would have preferred to spend more time learning about how Murano glass is made, observing the process, and learning about the history of the town and LESS time feeling pressured to buy expensive Murano glass.”

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

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Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Arrival Transfer via Motorboat - Your two options: quick escort vs full-service help to the hotel door
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Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Arrival Transfer via Motorboat

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Private 4hrs Venice Tour: Doge's Palace, Grand Canal & St Mark's - Palazzo Ducale: inside the power center (and the prisons)
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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, plus guided walking, hidden Venice alleys, and a Grand Canal motorboat ride.

★ 4.5

“We did the 5 hour tour with Lorenzo and he was amazing. It was about 95 degrees out on the day of our tour and he was very sensitive about the heat with our group of three. He was extremely informative about the history of Venice and balanced that well with some fun and laughter.”

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

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Private Venice 2 hrs Tour: Boat & Walking Tour with food tasting - Cannaregio side canals and Madonna Dell’Orto: the quieter Venice people remember
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Private Venice 2 hrs Tour: Boat & Walking Tour with food tasting

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Exclusive Private Venice Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings - Starting at Campo Manin: the easiest way to get your bearings
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Exclusive Private Venice Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

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Create Your Glass Artwork: Private Lesson With Local Artisan - How the 75 minutes of Murano lampwork actually plays out
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Create Your Glass Artwork: Private Lesson With Local Artisan

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

A private Murano-style glass lesson with Massimiliano Caldarone in Venice. Make your own lamp-work glass art and take it home.

★ 5.0

“This workshop was amazing and worth every penny ! Massimiliano was amazing and you can see his true passion for glass artwork. He really helped us with our art. I would absolutely recommend this workshop!”

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

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Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat - Meeting at San Marco and Getting Ready for the Lagoon Ride
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Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat

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

Half-day private boat tour linking Murano glassblowing and Burano lace in colorful streets, with an English guide and lagoon views.

★ 4.5

“Amazing trip, beautiful places to see, our guide Sylvia was fantastic, friendly and knowledgeable and gave us some additional great recommendations of place to eat and visit!”

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

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Private Excursion by Typical Venetian Motorboat to Murano, Burano and Torcello - From Your Hotel Lobby to the Lagoon: Pickup That Saves Your Energy
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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12.Private Excursion by Typical Venetian Motorboat to Murano, Burano and Torcello

Private 4-hour motorboat from Venice to Torcello, Murano and Burano with Colleoni glass blowing, biscuits, and hotel pickup.

★ 4.5

“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…”

421 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $241.86by Glass factory Colleoni Murano

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Venice Private Gondola Ride: Explore Hidden Canals and Sights - The Real Value of 30 vs 60 vs 90 vs 120 Minutes
Gondola Rides, Hidden & Secret Venice Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice Private Gondola Ride: Explore Hidden Canals and Sights

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13.Venice Private Gondola Ride: Explore Hidden Canals and Sights

A private gondola ride through Venice’s quieter canals and Grand Canal icons, with optional commentary and 30–120 minute timing choices.

★ 4.0

“Absolutely wonderful experience. No commentary though but we preferred the silence so we could truly enjoy the ride. Venice is so beautiful from the water. The company was professional, kind, and helpful. No complains at all. But it is much colder in the water than on shore, January was very very cold. We had such…”

334 reviews30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)From $95.78by TUI Musement

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Create your Glass Artwork: Private Lesson with Local Artisan in Venice - What the Lesson Actually Feels Like: From Hot Glass to Your Take-Home Piece
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Create your Glass Artwork: Private Lesson with Local Artisan in Venice

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Private or Semi Doge's Palace & Saint Mark's Basilica Guided Tour - St. Mark’s Basilica skip-the-line entry and the photo ID rule
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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

Skip the lines at St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace with a guided tour in Venice, including Bridge of Sighs photos.

★ 5.0

“Great experience. Guide was very friendly and informative. Wife uses walker. Guide went way and beyond to make sure lifts were provided. When lifts not available she found comfortable place for my wife to sit.”

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

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