15 Best Private Tours In Venice

Cruises & Boat Tours, Guided, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

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

/ June 4, 2026

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.

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

/ June 4, 2026

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

“our guide Christina, knew everything about her city and was really enthusiastic giving us all the information Also the boat tour was great However the price was rather high”

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

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Gondola Rides, Private, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice: Private Gondola Cruise for up to 5 Passengers

/ June 4, 2026

3.Venice: Private Gondola Cruise for up to 5 Passengers

Private gondola cruise in Venice for up to 5. 30 minutes on the Grand Canal and quieter canals, with stunning day or night views.

★ 3.7

“A little bit expensive but i did it for the expr, I don’t if i will pay the same price again for 30 minutes”

3,106 reviewsFrom $157.47by Bucintoro Viaggi

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Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice, Venice Walking Tours, Walking Tours

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

/ June 4, 2026

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

“Loved our guide and this experience! Highly recommend!!! Learned a lot about Venice and saw the best of the city!”

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

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Glassblowing Classes & Demonstrations, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

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

/ June 4, 2026

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

“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…”

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

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Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Arrival Transfer via Motorboat

/ June 4, 2026

6.Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Arrival Transfer via Motorboat

Private motorboat transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport to your hotel dock, with meet-and-greet options and a 24/7 schedule.

★ 4.0

“While not inexpensive, it is the best way to arrive in Venice. Being greeted outside baggage claim eliminates any worry about your next leg of travel.”

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

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Gondola Rides, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

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

/ June 4, 2026

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

“Arianna was a very knowledgeable and personable guide! Catering to her group and what you would like to see.”

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

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Food, Food & Drink, Food & Wine Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice, Venice Walking Tours, Walking Tours

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

/ June 4, 2026

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

Two-hour Venice boat and walking tour from St. Mark’s with Grand Canal sights, hidden canals, and a food tasting for a small group.

★ 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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Food, Food & Drink, Food & Wine Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

Exclusive Private Venice Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

/ June 4, 2026

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

Private Venice food tour with 6 or 10 tastings: spritz, mozzarella, cheeses, cicchetti, tramezzini, prosecco and gelato. Skip crowds.

★ 4.5

“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…”

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

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Glassblowing Classes & Demonstrations, Private, Tour Reviews, Venice, Workshops

Create Your Glass Artwork: Private Lesson With Local Artisan

/ June 4, 2026

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

“The experience with Massimiliano Caldarone was one of experiencing real craftsmanship with murano glass and seeing the incredible ways it can be used to create amazing things. We got to choose what he made for a demonstration and the level of detail and skill was incredible. We made pendants and the explanation and walk through…”

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

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat

/ June 4, 2026

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

“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…”

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

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Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

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

/ June 4, 2026

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

“GOOD - great communication with tour company - on time services - the island of Burano is worth the visit - it’s picturesque and charming and there’s enough to see and do for 75 minutes. It’s also interesting even if you don’t have any interest in Lace SO SO - the island of torcello (it’s…”

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

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Gondola Rides, Hidden & Secret Venice Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice Private Gondola Ride: Explore Hidden Canals and Sights

/ June 4, 2026

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

“We did the 1.5 hour Gondola trip and it was perfect for our family of four (two teenage boys). Fabio balanced very well what we needed to know (learned so much) versus letting us take in our surroundings at the same time. His vast experience showed as he expertly navigated the smaller quieter canals and…”

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

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Glassblowing Classes & Demonstrations, Private, Tour Reviews, Venice, Workshops

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

/ June 4, 2026

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

Make your own Murano-style glass artwork in a private lesson with Venetian artisan Massimiliano Caldarone, then take it home.

★ 5.0

“We had a wonderful time! Learning about the history of Murano glass making was interesting, seeing a demonstration was impressive, but being able to make our own pendants (hands on!) was nothing like we’ve ever done before. Our hotel was on Murano for the trip, so we went by a lot of glass making factories…”

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

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Guided, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

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

/ June 4, 2026

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

“Our tour guide was extremely informative detailed and yet kept the tour relaxed and managed the difficult task of keeping our two teenage sons interactive as well”

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

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