28 tours · €50–€580 per person · ★ 4.8
Private tours in Venice mean the guide, boat or photographer is yours alone, and the 28 were picked by hand from every listing rated 4.5★ or higher. Prices run from €50 per person for a custom walk with a local guide from your door, to €580 per person for a full day with a driver through the Prosecco hills and a Palladian villa. Between them sit the Doge's Palace and St Mark's with skip the line entry, a gondola ride paired with a private walk, food tours with wine, a home cooking class after the Rialto market, and a motorboat to Murano, Burano and Torcello.
A quick way to choose: read the price unit first, because most private tours of Venice are listed per person as the supplier sells them, so multiply by your party, while the photoshoots are priced per group. Entrance tickets come with the palace visits but not with most walks, hotel pickup only with the motorboat day, and meals, drinks and tips are paid on the spot. The best reviewed private tours in Venice come first below.
With this Exclusive Experience you will enjoy a comprehensive and engaging Tour of Venice's two most famous sites, Saint Mark's Basilica and the Doge'...
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Experience the soul of Venice in an exclusive 2-hour journey, featuring a 90-minute private walking tour of iconic highlights and mysterious hidden ge...
The best experience to learn about the old arts of Venice lagoon islands: Murano and Burano. With a private boat from Venice, directly to the oldest o...
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Experience Venice like a local on a private, fully customizable walking tour. Skip the crowded tourist spots and explore hidden corners, quiet canals,...
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Enjoy a private gondola ride together with a personal photographer to capture and preserve your special moments!...
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Tours and prices on this page last updated September 26, 2026
Editorial picks checked: September 22, 2026 · Ranked by Rating weighted by review volume, then what the price covers and the conditions. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
We compared 28 private tours in Venice by task, the palace and basilica with your own guide, a walk with a gondola, islands by private boat, food and cooking, and by what the price covers.
For your own guide, book the private tier, minimum two; €199 per person is the English only semi private tier, both sites included. 4.97, 421 reviews.
Private guided walk at €79 per person, English only, minimum two; choose a gondola tier for a private boat too. Tickets extra. 4.95, 325 reviews.
Private boat to a Murano furnace with the master at work, then Burano for lace and bussolai, €290 per person for 4h; tips extra. 4.92, 210 reviews.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doge's Palace and Basilica, Private or Semi | Palace and basilica, own guide | €199 per person | 4.97★ (421) | 2h 30m | Page price is semi private; private tier needs two |
| Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour | Flexible walk, gondola add on | €79 per person | 4.95★ (325) | 3h | Tickets and entrances not included |
| Murano and Burano by Private Boat and Guide | Two islands by private boat | €290 per person | 4.92★ (210) | 4h | Two people minimum; tips extra |
| Private Home Cooking Class and Rialto Market | Cook in a Venetian home | €142 per person | 4.96★ (138) | 4h | Two to book; market tier needs three; no pickup |
| Highlights and Quiet Campi Private Tour | Landmarks plus quiet Castello | €272 per person | 4.93★ (138) | 3h | Minimum two; moderate fitness; no hotel pickup |
| Custom Private Tour with a Local Guide | Your interests, from your door | €60 per person | 4.92★ (118) | 2h–8h | Tickets extra; the length sets the price |
| Private Food Tour with Six or Ten Tastings | Private food, six tasting tier | €122 per person | 4.72★ (607) | 2h 30m | Minimum two; no entrances or hotel pickup |
| Private Motorboat to Murano, Burano, Torcello | Three islands, hotel pickup | €200 per person | 4.67★ (452) | 4h | Minimum two; lunch and Torcello museum extra |
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The best experience to learn about the old arts of Venice lagoon islands: Murano and Burano. With a private boat from Venice, directly to the oldest o...
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