--- title: Venice Private Tour - Custom Experience with Local Guide lang: en type: tour city: Venice country: Italy price: 60 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.86 reviews: 132 duration_minutes: 120 duration_max_minutes: 480 languages: [ar, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Your interests, from your door rank_in_category: 15 of 26 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-22 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/venice-private-tour-custom-experience-with-local-guide/ --- # Venice Private Tour - Custom Experience with Local Guide **Guidekin's take:** A fully private walk shaped to your interests, from quiet courtyards and canals to the neighbourhoods Venetians favour, with the guide meeting you at your accommodation and bottled water included. Sold in several lengths up to a full day; tickets are extra, and the route can be kept step free for strollers. 4.86 from 132 reviews at €60 per person. In our comparison: #15 of 26 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Experience Venice like a local on a private, fully customizable walking tour. Skip the crowded tourist spots and explore hidden corners, quiet canals, secret courtyards, and charming neighborhoods loved by Venetians. Your guide will share insider tips, local favorites, and stories you won’t find in guidebooks. Personalize your itinerary to match your interests and enjoy a truly unique experience. Your guide can even meet you at your accommodation, saving you time and hassle. • Explore Venice at your own pace on a private tour tailored to you • Discover hidden gems that most visitors never see • Enjoy the full attention of your guide, who adapts the experience to your curiosity • Visit only the places that interest you, for a truly personal adventure ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - 23 start times: between 08:00 and 19:00 - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €60: ages 2 to 5 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €60 per person for the 2 Hours option; other options up to €180 - Duration: 2h–8h - Rating: 4.86/5 from 132 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Yulp - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: Arabic, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 23 start times between 08:00 and 19:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-22 ## Reviews 4.86 from 132 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 128 of 132. - 5 stars: 125 (95%) - 4 stars: 3 (2%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 4 (3%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise tailored walks and local knowledge, but some report guides failing to arrive as booked. **Praised:** - Friendly guides share Venetian history and answer questions in detail - Routes combine major sights with quieter neighbourhoods away from crowds - Walks tailored to personal interests, preferred pace and mobility needs - Hotel meetups make the start easier for visitors unfamiliar with Venice - Practical recommendations for restaurants, shopping and later sightseeing **Complaints:** - Guides failing to arrive as booked, with last minute cancellations or delays - Requests to cancel platform bookings and pay guides directly Written by Guidekin from the 62 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-11-14 to 2026-10-01); last checked 2026-10-04. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | 2 Hours | €60 / person | Arabic, Italian, Spanish, French, English | Duration: 2 hours Pickup included | | 3 Hours | €85 / person | Arabic, Italian, Spanish, French, English | Duration: 3 hours Pickup included | | 4 Hours | €100 / person | Arabic, Italian, Spanish, French, English | Duration: 4 hours Pickup included | | 6 Hours | €150 / person | Arabic, Italian, Spanish, French, English | Duration: 6 hours | | 8 Hours | €180 / person | Arabic, Italian, Spanish, French, English | Duration: 8 hours Pickup included | ## What's included - Meet up at your accommodation (If located in the city) - Private tour - Bottled water - Free 24/7 personalized assistance before and after your tour. - Walking tour - Help from our team to book the tickets for the desired visits and transportation. - Customization of the tour ## Not included - Personal expenses ## Itinerary 1. **Venice** (pass by, no stop) - Explore Venice alongside a local guide! Let me show you all there is to know about the city, the iconic places and the history but also some nice places to eat, go shopping and much more during this personalized and private visit. The itinerary will be designed by me, your... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 23 start times between 08:00 and 19:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meet us at the main entrance of the Church of San Polo, located in Campo San Polo, 30125 Venice VE, Italy. The entrance is easy to spot—it’s the large, ornate door facing the square. I’ll be standing nearby, holding a map, and I have curly hair. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJY9rOIsWxfkcRXxVRe3AaXrY Pickup points listed by the operator: 4 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Ideale per coppie e famiglie anche con bambini Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #15 of 26** | €60 | 2h–8h | 4.86 (132) | private | | [Private or Semi Doge's Palace & Saint Mark's Basilica Guided Tour](/italy/venice/tours/private-or-semi-doge-s-palace-saint-mark-s-basilica-guided-tour/?format=md) | €199 | 2h 30m | 4.97 (431) | private | | [Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice](/italy/venice/tours/gondola-ride-with-private-walking-tour-in-venice/?format=md) | €79 | 3h | 4.95 (325) | private | | [Luxurious Photoshoot in Venice](/italy/venice/tours/luxurious-photoshoot-in-venice/?format=md) | €300 per group | 1h 30m | 5.0 (130) | private | Ranked #15 of 26 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €50 to €580, median €147; typical length 2h 15m. 26 of 26 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/private-tours-venice/?format=md ## More in Venice - All Venice tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/venice-private-tour-custom-experience-with-local-guide/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/?format=md