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Discover the best of Venice and the surrounding region with our curated selection of private guided tours and day trips.

From exploring St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace with skip-the-line access to discovering quieter canals, artisan workshops, and hidden corners with your expert guide, our Venice experiences are designed to offer both the iconic and the authentic.

Beyond the city, enjoy private day trips to destinations such as Murano, Burano, and the Veneto countryside, with seamless transfers by boat and expert local insight throughout.

Day Trips, Tours & Things To Do in Venice

Browse our private Venice tours below or contact us to create a fully bespoke experience tailored to your trip.

Full-Day Venice Guided Itinerary

Discover the highlights of Venice in a single day with a private guide, including St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, a Grand Canal cruise, and a private gondola or water taxi experience.

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Hidden Treasures of Venice

Discover a quieter side of Venice on a private guided walking tour through Dorsoduro, San Polo, and Cannaregio. Explore hidden streets, local neighborhoods, a traditional gondola workshop, and the historic Jewish Ghetto while learning about everyday Venetian life.

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St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Premium Private Tour

Explore Venice’s two most important landmarks with a private guide and priority access. Discover the mosaics of St. Mark’s Basilica, the grand halls of Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, and hidden corners of Venice on this in-depth premium experience.

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Private Food, Wine & Gondola Tour

Taste your way through Venice on a private food and wine tour featuring traditional cicchetti, local wines, authentic bacari, and a classic gondola ride through the city's canals.

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Murano & Burano Private Tour From Venice

Escape the crowds of Venice and explore the islands of Murano and Burano with a private guide and boat. Watch a traditional glassblowing demonstration, stroll Burano’s colorful canals, and discover the unique culture of the Venetian Lagoon.

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Experienced Local Venice Guides

Our Venice guides are fully licensed professionals with specialist knowledge in art history, architecture, and Venetian culture.

With years of experience leading private tours, they combine in-depth knowledge with engaging storytelling, offering well-paced and insightful experiences that bring Venice’s history, art, and daily life into focus.

Whether you’re exploring the city’s great landmarks or its lesser-known districts, our guides ensure a seamless and memorable experience.

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Contact Us For Your Venice Guided Tour

Ready to explore Venice with your own expert guide and private boat where required? Reserve one of our tours or request a fully bespoke experience tailored to your interests.

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Venice Tours FAQ

How do private tours work in Venice without cars?

Venice is a pedestrian city, so most tours are walking-based. For certain experiences, such as transfers or lagoon excursions, private water taxis or boats are included to ensure seamless travel across the canals.

Where required, yes. Private boats are included for lagoon tours (Murano & Burano), certain arrival transfers, and can be added to enhance your experience of Venice from the water.

Venice can become very busy, particularly around St. Mark’s Square. A private guide helps manage timing and routing, allowing you to visit key sites more efficiently and explore quieter areas throughout the day.

Your guide can meet you at your hotel or a convenient central location. If your accommodation is not directly accessible, they will meet you at the nearest point reachable on foot or by boat.

Venice has many bridges and uneven surfaces, which can make access more challenging. However, we can adapt routes and include boat transport where possible to make the experience more comfortable.

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