Top Venice Private Sightseeing Tours

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The Heart of Venice: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

As you wander through the ancient streets and beautiful open squares of this city, you’ll learn some of the fascinating stories that are tied to …More

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The Heart of Venice: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

As you wander through the ancient streets and beautiful open squares of this city, you’ll learn some of the fascinating stories that are tied to...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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$5

Private Excursion by Motorboat to the Islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello

A private escorted visit of the island of Venetian Lagoon: Murano, Burano and Torcello. Spend the day out of the crowds and learn the traditional …More

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Private Excursion by Motorboat to the Islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello

A private escorted visit of the island of Venetian Lagoon: Murano, Burano and Torcello. Spend the day out of the crowds and learn the traditional...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$268

Private Full Day Tour from Milan to Venice with local tour guide and fast train

Enjoy this private full day tour of Venice from Milan with a local tour guide. You will take the fast train from Milan to Venice …More

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Private Full Day Tour from Milan to Venice with local tour guide and fast train

Enjoy this private full day tour of Venice from Milan with a local tour guide. You will take the fast train from Milan to Venice...

8 hours Free Cancellation

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$737

Private Day Trip to Murano Burano and Torcello islands from Venice with a local

You will visit Burano, an island known for its brightly colored houses and traditional lacework, it is such a lovely place that it will put …More

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Private Day Trip to Murano Burano and Torcello islands from Venice with a local

You will visit Burano, an island known for its brightly colored houses and traditional lacework, it is such a lovely place that it will put...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$115

Leonardo da Vinci Museum and San Polo Private Tour

Celebrate the life and works of the greatest Renaissance man, Leonardo da Vinci, on a guided tour of the Leonardo da Vinci Museum and San …More

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Leonardo da Vinci Museum and San Polo Private Tour

Celebrate the life and works of the greatest Renaissance man, Leonardo da Vinci, on a guided tour of the Leonardo da Vinci Museum and San...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

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$55

Private Venice Walking Tour: St. Mark’s Basilica & Hidden Gems

Discover the best of Venice on this 2-hour private walking tour, combining iconic landmarks with the city's charming hidden gems. Explore magnificent St. Mark’s Square …More

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Private Venice Walking Tour: St. Mark’s Basilica & Hidden Gems

Discover the best of Venice on this 2-hour private walking tour, combining iconic landmarks with the city's charming hidden gems. Explore magnificent St. Mark’s Square...

2 hours

4.2 (973)

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$65

Venice Private Ghost Stories & Legends Walking Tour

Venice by night is steeped in mystery and the ghosts of the past! This 1.5-hour evening Legends and Anecdotes walking tour takes you on a …More

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Venice Private Ghost Stories & Legends Walking Tour

Venice by night is steeped in mystery and the ghosts of the past! This 1.5-hour evening Legends and Anecdotes walking tour takes you on a...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$46

Venice Private Hidden Food Tasting Tour & Grand Canal Boat Ride

Discover the authentic charm of Venice on this exclusive private experience combining hidden corners, delicious local flavors, and a scenic Grand Canal boat tour. Accompanied …More

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Venice Private Hidden Food Tasting Tour & Grand Canal Boat Ride

Discover the authentic charm of Venice on this exclusive private experience combining hidden corners, delicious local flavors, and a scenic Grand Canal boat tour. Accompanied...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$125

Venice Private Gondola Ride: Explore Hidden Canals and Sights

Step aboard your private gondola and glide through the canals of Venice, with different routes taking you from quieter waterways to some of the city’s …More

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Venice Private Gondola Ride: Explore Hidden Canals and Sights

Step aboard your private gondola and glide through the canals of Venice, with different routes taking you from quieter waterways to some of the city’s...

30 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation

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$181

Private Gondola Ride: Explore Venice with a Local Guide

Float through Venice by private gondola boat on a 30 minutes tour, and learn all about the history of the quintessential Venetian gondolas, too! As …More

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Private Gondola Ride: Explore Venice with a Local Guide

Float through Venice by private gondola boat on a 30 minutes tour, and learn all about the history of the quintessential Venetian gondolas, too! As...

30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$329

45-Minute or 1-hour Private Gondola Ride from Rialto

The best perspective to admire Venice is from the water and the gondola is the very best way to discover the city and experience how, …More

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45-Minute or 1-hour Private Gondola Ride from Rialto

The best perspective to admire Venice is from the water and the gondola is the very best way to discover the city and experience how,...

45 minutes Free Cancellation

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$321

Private Art & Architecture Tour: Hidden Venice

Discover the incomparable art and architecture of Venice on a private walking tour with your very own guide. You'll focus on areas of architectural and …More

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Private Art & Architecture Tour: Hidden Venice

Discover the incomparable art and architecture of Venice on a private walking tour with your very own guide. You'll focus on areas of architectural and...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$327

Grand Canal, Murano Glass Factory + glass blowing experience!

Meet your English-speaking guide and board a private water taxi to discover the uniqueness of the Grand Canal. Relax while listening to your guide, explaining …More

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Grand Canal, Murano Glass Factory + glass blowing experience!

Meet your English-speaking guide and board a private water taxi to discover the uniqueness of the Grand Canal. Relax while listening to your guide, explaining...

2 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$115

Venice Private Tour fast access, Doge Palace, St Mark's Basilica

Dive into the magic of Venice with a 2-hour private tour designed for travelers who demand the best—skipping the crowds, unlocking hidden stories and stepping …More

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Venice Private Tour fast access, Doge Palace, St Mark's Basilica

Dive into the magic of Venice with a 2-hour private tour designed for travelers who demand the best—skipping the crowds, unlocking hidden stories and stepping...

2 hours

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$199

Venice: Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Guided Tour

Embark on an authentic journey through Europe where culture, history, and gastronomy come alive in an unexpected way. exclusive tours invite you to venture beyond …More

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Venice: Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Guided Tour

Embark on an authentic journey through Europe where culture, history, and gastronomy come alive in an unexpected way. exclusive tours invite you to venture beyond...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$333

Be surrounded by the unspoiled beauty of the Italian Alps with this private day trip to the Dolomites from Venice,Discover the most beautiful mountains in …More

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Dolomite Day Tour From Venice area

Be surrounded by the unspoiled beauty of the Italian Alps with this private day trip to the Dolomites from Venice,Discover the most beautiful mountains in...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$907

Private Walking Tour: Cannaregio and the Jewish Ghetto

Visit the popular neighbourhood of Cannaregio. Your will admire some monuments, palaces and churches in one of the ancient but richest area of the town: …More

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Private Walking Tour: Cannaregio and the Jewish Ghetto

Visit the popular neighbourhood of Cannaregio. Your will admire some monuments, palaces and churches in one of the ancient but richest area of the town:...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$92

From Doges to Domes Self Guided Tour of Venice with App

In 832 AD, two merchants smuggled a saint’s body out of Egypt, hidden in barrels of pork meat to get past the guards. That relic …More

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From Doges to Domes Self Guided Tour of Venice with App

In 832 AD, two merchants smuggled a saint’s body out of Egypt, hidden in barrels of pork meat to get past the guards. That relic...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation

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$7

Private Transfer from Venice to Florence, 2h of sightseeing

With our private transfer service, you can enjoy optimizing your travel time and the comfort of our cars. Our experienced local driver always has your …More

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Private Transfer from Venice to Florence, 2h of sightseeing

With our private transfer service, you can enjoy optimizing your travel time and the comfort of our cars. Our experienced local driver always has your...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$212

Private Gondola Ride in Venice with 2-Course Dinner

Take your place on the gondola and let the local gondolier carry you along the hidden canals of Venice on a 30-minute ride. After the …More

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Private Gondola Ride in Venice with 2-Course Dinner

Take your place on the gondola and let the local gondolier carry you along the hidden canals of Venice on a 30-minute ride. After the...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$181

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for Venice Private Sightseeing Tours?

What are the best kid-friendly options for Venice Private Sightseeing Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Venice Private Sightseeing Tours are:

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Which Venice Private Sightseeing Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Venice Private Sightseeing Tours with Instant Confirmation include:

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Which Venice Private Sightseeing Tours have Free Cancellation?

Venice Private Sightseeing Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which Venice Private Sightseeing Tours have Hotel Pickup?

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