Canal in Chioggia, Italy, lined with colonnaded buildings under a vivid sunset sky

Venice

Private Tours in Venice

Wander winding streets, glide along timeless canals, and discover Venice through the eyes of a local with a Venice private guide.

85 tours in Venice

Venice Private Transfer to Trieste Port for Cruises Transfers

Venice Private Transfer to Trieste Port for Cruises

2 hours 4.9 (69)

From Venice: Private Day Trip to Vicenza Rides & Cruises

From Venice: Private Day Trip to Vicenza

7 hours 4.7 (6,200)

Transfer from Venice to Fusina Cruise Terminal Transfers

Transfer from Venice to Fusina Cruise Terminal

1 hour 4.0 (4)

Private Transfer from Venice Airport to Venice Transfers

Private Transfer from Venice Airport to Venice

1 hour 4.0 (4)

Transfer from Venice VCE to Cortina d’Ampezzo Transfers

Transfer from Venice VCE to Cortina d’Ampezzo

2 hours 4.9 (173)

Transfer from Mestre to Venice Airport Transfers

Transfer from Mestre to Venice Airport

1 hour 4.0 (4)

Transfer from Venice Airport to Mestre Transfers

Transfer from Venice Airport to Mestre

1 hour 4.0 (4)

Transfer from Cortina d’ Ampezzo to Venice Transfers

Transfer from Cortina d’ Ampezzo to Venice

2.5 hours 4.0 (4)

Transfer from Venice to Trieste Cruise Terminal Transfers

Transfer from Venice to Trieste Cruise Terminal

2 hours 4.0 (4)

Chioggia Port from Venice Private Transfer and Water Taxi Rides & Cruises

Chioggia Port from Venice Private Transfer and Water Taxi

1 hour 4.9 (73)

Transfer from Venice to Treviso Airport Transfers

Transfer from Venice to Treviso Airport

1 hour 4.0 (4)

Transfer from Venice to Cortina d’ Ampezzo Transfers

Transfer from Venice to Cortina d’ Ampezzo

2.5 hours 4.0 (4)

Sweet Venice: A Food Tour of Pastries, Chocolate & Gelato Food Tours

Sweet Venice: A Food Tour of Pastries, Chocolate & Gelato

2 hours 5.0 (839)

Brenta Riviera Bike Tour: Villas & Palladian Heritage Venice

Brenta Riviera Bike Tour: Villas & Palladian Heritage

4.5 hours 5.0 (813)

Discover Verona’s Historic Heart on a Private Tour from Venice Rides & Cruises

Discover Verona’s Historic Heart on a Private Tour from Venice

8 hours 4.7 (6,326)

Dolomites in a Day: Explore Italy’s Best Mountains from Venice Rides & Cruises

Dolomites in a Day: Explore Italy’s Best Mountains from Venice

8 hours 4.9 (73)

Venice Accessible Tour: Private & Wheelchair-Friendly Venice Walking Tours

Venice Accessible Tour: Private & Wheelchair-Friendly

2 hours 5.0 (835)

Venice Islands Tour: Murano, Burano and Mazzorbo Murano & Burano Tours

Venice Islands Tour: Murano, Burano and Mazzorbo

4.5 hours 5.0 (869)

Venice Private Day Trip to the Dolomites and Cortina d’Ampezzo Rides & Cruises

Venice Private Day Trip to the Dolomites and Cortina d’Ampezzo

8 hours 4.7 (6,357)

Express St. Mark’s Basilica Tour with Terrace Access | Private St. Mark’s Basilica Tours

Express St. Mark’s Basilica Tour with Terrace Access | Private

1 hour 5.0 (23,467)

A day among the most beautiful mountains in the world, the Dolomites and Lake Braies Rides & Cruises

A day among the most beautiful mountains in the world, the Dolomites and Lake Braies

8 hours 4.9 (186)

Professional Photographer in Venice, Italy Venice

Professional Photographer in Venice, Italy

1.5 hours 4.5 (52)

Semi Private St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Tour with Gondola Ride Doge’s Palace Tours

Semi Private St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Tour with Gondola Ride

3.5 hours 4.5 (2,118)

Semi Private Venice in a Day Tour with Gondola Ride Gondola Rides

Semi Private Venice in a Day Tour with Gondola Ride

half day 4.5 (2,118)

Private Water Taxi Ride with Professional Photographer in Venice Venice

Private Water Taxi Ride with Professional Photographer in Venice

1 hour

About this destination

Venice Private Tours

Discover Venice through Venice private tours designed around your interests, pace, and travel style. Explore the city with a local guide through private walking tours, visits to iconic landmarks, food experiences, gondola rides, and excursions across the Venetian Lagoon.

Our private tours in Venice offer a more personal way to experience the city, whether you want to see its essential sights, explore lesser-known corners, enjoy a culinary experience, or venture beyond Venice to nearby islands and destinations. With a Venice private guide, you can focus your experience on the places and activities that matter most to you.

Choose from private walking tours in Venice, cultural and historical experiences, boat-based excursions, food tours, and private day trips. For travelers looking for a more exclusive experience, selected luxury private tours in Venice offer an elevated way to discover the city with a dedicated guide and a more personalized itinerary.

Browse our curated Venice private tours and find an experience that fits your schedule, interests, and way of exploring the city.

Need to know

Venice FAQs.

  • For a first visit, you can choose a private tour covering Venice’s essential landmarks, such as St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, or a broader walking tour of the historic center. These experiences offer an introduction to Venice while allowing you to explore with your own guide.

  • Private tours offer more flexibility than standard group experiences, and some can be tailored around your interests and preferred pace. The available options vary by tour, so check the individual experience for details about customization.

  • Yes. The collection includes private walking tours in Venice, gondola rides, private water taxi experiences, and boat tours of the Grand Canal and Venetian Lagoon. You can choose between exploring Venice on foot or experiencing the city from its waterways.

  • Yes. Several tours combine major landmarks in a single experience. Options include tours featuring both St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, while longer experiences can combine these highlights with other parts of Venice.

  • Yes. Private experiences can be a good fit for couples and special occasions, with options including private gondola rides, evening tours, food experiences, and marriage proposal planning in Venice.

  • Yes. You can explore destinations across the Venetian Lagoon and beyond through private experiences. Available options include tours to Murano, Burano, Mazzorbo, and Chioggia, as well as private day trips to destinations outside Venice.

  • A private tour gives you a more personal experience with your own guide rather than following a larger group. Depending on the experience, you can also have greater flexibility around the pace, focus, and way you explore Venice.

  • Booking in advance is recommended, particularly if you are visiting during a busy period or have a specific tour and date in mind. This gives you more choice when selecting the experience and schedule that suits your plans.