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15 Best Private Tours In Venice

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The 15 most popular private tours in Venice. What each one includes, what it costs and who runs it, so you can spend the day out on the water instead of stuck in a queue.

15 Best Private Tours In Venice

Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat - Murano glassblowing: what you’ll see in the workshop time
Cruises & Boat Tours, Guided, Lagoon Island Tours (Murano, Burano & Torcello), Murano Glass & Glassblowing 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

Small-group Murano and Burano tour by private boat from Venice, with glass and lace demos plus guided lagoon stories.

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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From Venice: Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat - Price and value: what $61.49 buys you in the real world
Cruises & Boat Tours, Guided, Lagoon Island Tours (Murano, Burano & Torcello), Murano Glass & Glassblowing Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

From Venice: Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat

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2.From Venice: Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat

A 5-hour private boat tour from Venice to Murano and Burano for glassblowing and lace-making, plus time to explore and shop.

★ 4.7

“The Murano and Burano tour was absolutely delightful and one of the highlights of my trip! The boat ride was smooth and scenic, and our guide was friendly, informative, and made the whole experience enjoyable. Watching the glassblowing demonstration in Murano was fascinating—it's amazing to see such artistry up close. Burano was simply charming, with…”

4,170 reviewsFrom $61.49by City Wonders Ltd.

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Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark's, Walking tour & Boat tour - St. Mark’s Basilica: the real win is the skip-the-line entry
Cruises & Boat Tours, Private, St. Mark's Basilica Tours, 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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3.Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark’s, Walking tour & Boat tour

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

★ 4.0

“Francesco was our tour guide. Being a Venetian native, he was able to share information that he knew first hand. The Bascilica was amazing and the boat tour a blast. I highly recommend both and ask for Francesco... you won’t be disappointed!”

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

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Venice: Private Gondola Cruise for up to 5 Passengers - Where to check in: Alilaguna ticket office and the Campo San Luca start
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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 - St. Mark’s Square to the Basilica: What the Exterior Is Telling You
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Private Best of Venice Walking Tour with St Mark’s Basilica

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

A 2-hour Venice walk with skip-the-line St. Mark’s Basilica, guided stories, quiet calle stops, and a smooth return to 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 - The glassblowing demo: short, intense, and incredibly physical
Lagoon Island Tours (Murano, Burano & Torcello), Murano Glass & Glassblowing Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

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

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

Private Murano tour from Venice with glassblowing demo, guided walking, and watertaxi transport (optional Burano add-on).

★ 5.0

“Great tour! Our tour leader was smart and funny and gave us a great walking tour of Murano after the demo at the glass factory. I would highly recommend this trip as the cost is significantly less than booking at taxi.”

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

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Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Arrival Transfer via Motorboat - How the meet-and-greet flow works at the airport
Airport Transfers, Private, Private Drivers, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Arrival Transfer via Motorboat

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Venice: Private Tour with a Local Guide - Starting in your neighborhood: faster bearings, fewer dead ends
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Venice: Private Tour with a Local Guide

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10.Venice: Private Tour with a Local Guide

Private local-guided walk in Venice with hotel pickup, tailored sights, and practical tips for food, shopping, and getting around.

★ 4.6

“Olga was friendly, engaging, knowledgable, and fun. She tailored our tour to our interests and we enjoyed walking around and exploring Venice with her. Would recommend!”

718 reviewsFrom $62.63by Lokafy

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Private 4hrs Venice Tour: Doge's Palace, Grand Canal & St Mark's - Inside Doge’s Palace and the Prisons: Where Venice’s Power Shows
Doge's Palace Tours, Private, St. Mark's Basilica Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

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

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

Private Venice tour with skip-the-line Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica, plus a guided Grand Canal motor-boat ride.

★ 4.5

“We had Stefano for both the St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace tours, and he is outstanding! He made us fall in love with Venice even more. Really passionate about what he does and we really appreciate that. Grand Canal Tour was also great.”

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

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Venice: Off the Beaten Path Private Gondola Ride - How the Route Changes: 30 Minutes vs 1 Hour vs 1.5 vs 2 Hours
Gondola Rides, Private, Tour Reviews, Venice, Venice Walking Tours

Venice: Off the Beaten Path Private Gondola Ride

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Private Venice 2 hrs Tour: Boat & Walking Tour with food tasting - Meeting at Giardini Reali: Simple Start, No Hotel Pickup
Cruises & Boat Tours, Food, Food & Cicchetti Tours, Food & Drink, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice, Venice Walking Tours, Walking Tours

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 - The route that takes you from Aperol spritz to gelato
Food, Food & Cicchetti Tours, Food & Drink, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

Exclusive Private Venice Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

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

Taste classic Venice bites on an exclusive private tour with 6 or 10 tastings, spritz, wine, cicchetti, and gelato, guided in English.

★ 4.5

“As food tours go, this one was quite disappointing. Not much information on the areas and restaurants we visited, and a poor selection of restaurants. Mediocre food experience.”

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

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Create Your Glass Artwork: Private Lesson With Local Artisan - Where you meet Massimiliano’s workshop in Venice
Murano Glass & Glassblowing Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Venice, Workshops

Create Your Glass Artwork: Private Lesson With Local Artisan

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