Private One Day Tour of Venice

Even if you only have a day, discover Venice's jewels on this to-the-point private tour, complete with a Venetian lunch of cicheti (tapas) and a glass of wine. Explore the historic center from Cannaregio and Rialto to St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace (entrance at own expense). Enjoy a glassblowing demonstration in a historic Murano factory and tour the Grand Canal by water taxi at sunset, prosecco in hand.
Private
8 hrs
Group size up to 10 persons
Mobile ticket
English
Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

What is included in activity

Private Guide for the day
Lunch
Transfer to Murano island by private Water Taxi
Private Guided visit of an old glass factory with glassblowing demonstration
Private Water taxi for the Grand Canal Boat Tour

Details

Even if you only have a day, discover Venice's jewels on this to-the-point private tour, complete with a Venetian lunch of cicheti (tapas) and a glass of wine. Explore the historic center from Cannaregio and Rialto to St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace (entrance at own expense). Enjoy a glassblowing demonstration in a historic Murano factory and tour the Grand Canal by water taxi at sunset, prosecco in hand.

Cannaregio

We will explore Cannaregio district, considered the most authentic one, rich of stories, legends and millenary traditions.

San Polo

We will visit San polo district, old trade center of the city, where the famous Rialto market still takes place.

Santa Croce

We will discover Santa Croce district, to learn the traditions of the ancient crafts and to visit the artisans' workshops.

Ponte di Rialto

We will admire the fantastic view from the bridge, to discover its story and curse.

Mercati di Rialto

We will have lunch in a traditional local tavern with "cicheti" (venetian tapas) and "ombre" (local wine).

San Marco

We will explore St. Mark's square with its secrets and its treasures, surrounded by the 3 cousins: the Basilica, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs.

Basilica di San Marco

We will learn the story of St. Mark Basilica (externally), decorated with golden mosaics.

Doge's Palace

We will discover the story of the famous Doge of Venice, admiring the facade of the palace (externally).

Murano

We will visit one of the oldest glass factories of Murano island, to see a Master glassblower and his team working following a millenary tradition.

Canal Grande

At then end, at sunset time, we will tour the entire Grand Canal, by private water taxi, admiring its marvelous palaces, knowing its secrets and drinking an excellent glass of Prosecco.

This is
individual
excursion
Only your group
Only you, your friends or family will be on the tour. Time on this excursion is time spent with loved ones.
Personal guide
Always at your disposal, your guide will tailor your program and suggest places of interest for children, where to eat and what to see.
Economical
The cost of an individual excursion is comparable to the cost of a group excursion if you are going with someone else.
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Price
Adult (Age 18-99)
€550
per person
Child (Age 1-17)
€190
per person
For any payment method you must book a ticket through the booking form below and receive confirmation by e-mail and (or) SMS.

What places you will see

• Cannaregio
• San Polo
• Santa Croce
• Ponte di Rialto
• Mercati di Rialto
• San Marco
• Basilica di San Marco
• Doge's Palace
• Murano
• Canal Grande

Activity book period

You can book tour up to 1 hour in advance.

Languages in what activity is performed

English

Directions to meet your guide

Pickup offered

How long your tour will be

8 hrs

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Reviews by travellers

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Kathy R.
Tour guide was a life-long local and extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of Venice. The lunch was outstanding and the private boat ride in the canals was great.
2 days ago
Martha R.
Georgia was an exceptional tour guide. Truly one of the most knowledgable tour guide we have ever had. Highly recommend a private tour! It is so personalized. Georgia truly showed and shared a part of Venice would never had seen. And We did an 8 hour tour and it truly encompassed so much.
5 days ago
Eva S.
It was over 7 hours of entertainment, education and incredible views. Our guide (Giovani) was so knowledgeable about Venice. We learned so much. We are the local cuisine. We drank the local wine. We we saturated with culture, laughs and great food.
7 days ago
Donna S.
Our guide, Nicola was great - we love learning and felt like we were in a Venice Masterclass with our own young Venetian scholar! He answered every question we had with enthusiasm- even the uninformed ones. It was fantastic! He was also sensitive to our needs- we stepped in for a cup of expresso, just at the right time. There was a lot to like on this tour: the boat tour of the grand canal, walking tour of the Campos, lunch, Murano glass tour. Definitely worth the cost!
10 days ago
Jean J.
Georgia grew up in Murano and was an awesome guide! Pleasant and made us comfortable. Easy to chat with. We saw everything listed and got some interesting background information on many areas from her. The weather was perfect for the taxi boat ride up the Grand Canal and around the ""fish"" ☺️. We highly recommend this excursion! And lunch 🤩, pasta was yummy with wine, appetizers, coffee and dessert cookies. Thanks Georgia for a perfect introduction to your home city 🥰.
21 days ago
Priscilla H.
Nicole was knowledgeable. Enjoyed a local's perspective. Nice lunch, great Murano visit. Nicole was very knowledgeable - enjoyed a true local's perspective. Lunch in neighborhood restaurant was pleasant. Visit to Murano glass blowing was special.
27 days ago
Ronald L.
Absolutely awesome! Nikola was so knowledgeable and took us all over to places we would never find. Glass factory was amazing to see. Book this tour if you want something special and above the rest! You will learn and see so much! Ask for Nikola!
27 days ago
Peter N.
I don’t even know where to start! This tour was more than we ever expected. Giovanni was so passionate about his city of Venice and that came across in his tour. We walked around Venice and saw the city from his point of view not the touristy side. He treated us like actual queens. We navigated large crowds and he made us feel safe. Our lunch by the water was fantastic with delicious appetizers, wine and pasta. Once at the glass factory the vip experience continued. We were greeted with Prosecco and had an above and beyond tour. I can’t recommend Giovanni enough. Truly made our trip to Venice incredible! You will be tired after the 10 hour tour but you will feel like you have seen it all!
about 1 month ago
Shawn W.
Our private tour of Venice was absolutely magical, thanks to our fantastic guide! Their passion for the city brought its rich history to life as they shared captivating stories around every corner. One of the highlights was discovering a hidden courtyard where we enjoyed delicious traditional cicchetti, paired with insightful commentary. The experience was tailored to our interests, taking us to charming spots we would never have found on our own. If you’re looking for an authentic and immersive experience in Venice, I highly recommend this tour! It turned a simple outing into a cherished memory that will last a lifetime.
about 1 month ago
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