Private & Custom Tours in Veneto

If you've already hit the main sights and are thirsting to uncover another side to the history-packed city, then this Venice walking tour has got you covered. Escape the tourist track and immerse yourself in local culture in the sestiere, or district, of Cannaregio, an off-the-beaten-track neighborhood filled with artisans. You'll also visit the former Jewish Ghetto as you learn about the city's overlooked dark chapters.

Venice is one of the most photogenic places in the world, so put yourself in the frame with a private photoshoot using the city's enchanting canals, palaces, and squares as a backdrop. A professional photographer designs an itinerary to suit your style and captures images of you and your friends or family in hand-picked locations. After the shoot, you'll get 20 fully edited digital photos for lasting memories of you time in the 'Floating City.'

See Venice's most enchanting sights through the eyes of a local with this private, 2-hour tour of St. Mark's Square and its magnificent monuments. Get priority access to the glittering, Italo-Byzantine St. Mark's Basilica, and stroll through the charming alleys and backstreets that surround it with an art historian guide. Add an optional boat ride through the city's famous canals for a quintessential Venetian experience.

Explore the unique history of the fascinating Cannaregio district in Venice, home to the Jewish Ghetto, during this private 2-hour walking tour.

Let a local guide show you the ancient grandeur and hidden enchantment of Venice on a private, 6-hour tour. Step inside the majestic Doge's Palace to see where the republic's mighty rulers once lived, and explore the city's romantic canals on a private gondola ride. Then cruise across the Venetian Lagoon to the colorful island of Murano, where you'll enjoy a delicious seafood lunch and a private demonstration by a master glassblower.

Explore Venice in a fun and family-friendly way on a private treasure hunt through the city's most historic area, designed especially for families with kids age 11 and under. A search for clues around the city's major landmarks keeps young travelers from getting bored, while adults get a break from the guidebooks as an entertaining guide leads the way.

Make your visit to one of the world's most romantic cities even more special by renewing your wedding vows in Venice.

Follow the trail of Robert Langdon and Sienna Brooks on a private tour through the mysteries of Venice as featured in Dan Brown's bestselling book 'Inferno.' Wander through quiet backstreets, look for symbols inside ancient churches, and uncover the dark side of Venice inside its crypts and prisons. Continue the quest for answers on a boat ride across the Venetian Lagoon to the cemeteries of San Michele and through the Venetian Arsenal to search for Dante's inscriptions on this captivating treasure hunt through the city's history.

Capped at eight people for a personalized experience, this private walking tour covers the highlights of Venice in a single stroll - the perfect introduction for first-time visitors. Beat the crowds with skip-the-line admission tickets to Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica, and save the hours-long wait for more sightseeing. You'll also head to the history-packed Bridge of Sighs during this scenic Venice crash course.

See how master artisans are carrying on the Venetian tradition of glassblowing with a private tour to the island of Murano, famous for producing Europe's finest blown glass for centuries. Cruise across the Venetian Lagoon aboard a luxury water taxi, and tour a historic workshop with a personal guide available to answer all your questions. Watch a live glassblowing demonstration and admire one-of-a-kind glass treasures in the factory shop.

Explore top landmarks in Venice with a private guide during this half-day tour. Customize the itinerary according to your interests and visit city highlights including St. Mark's Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs, and Doge's Palace. See a glass-blowing demonstration in Murano and climb aboard a gondola for a private ride.

Breeze past the crowds with your own private guide and enjoy a walking tour of Venice with just your friends or family. You'll have all of your questions answered while you stroll to St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco), Rialto Bridge (Ponte di Rialto), Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale), and more. Or customize your half-day tour with shopping and sightseeing.

Explore the rich history of one of the world's great architects with this 11-hour tour from Verona of the Veneto's Palladian architecture and the town of Bassano del Grappa. Visit some of Andrea Palladio's most famous buildings, including the UNESCO-listed Olympic Theater, before spending time in the charming town of Bassano del Grappa.

Enjoy a private ride through Venice's iconic canals aboard a traditional gondola! On this classic Venetian experience, soak up famous sights like the Rialto Bridge and the ornate Ca' d'Oro palace while your expert gondolier navigates the beautiful handmade boat through the Grand Canal and other watery ways. A friendly local guide will accompany you on the 1-hour ride to share interesting facts about Venetian history and architecture along the way.

Step into the shoes of an Italian fashion model with a private, 2-hour photo shoot in Venice. Walk with a professional photographer to some of the city's most photogenic viewpoints, including St Mark's Square, the Rialto Bridge and the Basilica della Salute, plus romantic canals and hidden alleyways. Capture your personality with accessories and have fun with Carnival masks to create a polished collection of professional portraits that memorialize your time in one of the world's most romantic cities. 

Experience the grandeur and history of Venice on this private tour of St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. Admire the shimmering mosaics and golden altars of the city's most famous cathedral, and see masterpieces by Titian and Tintoretto as you wander through the lavish chambers of the Venetian Republic's one-time rulers. Skip the long lines at both attractions with priority access, so you don't waste a minute of precious vacation time.

Learn about Venice's history and culture on this kid-friendly private tour. Over the course of 3 hours in the canal-filled city, avoid long lines and dry historical commentary. Walk over the Rialto Bridge, see the Marco Polo House, view art at Campo San Bartolomeo and stroll through bustling local marketplaces. This private tour is totally customizable and ensures personalized attention for your family.

Discover the seedy and sensuous side of Venice, a city known in its heyday as a haven for Europe’s most decadent and vice-fueled adventures. Stroll through the city’s former red-light district and hear tales of scandalous royal affairs and famous former residents, from Casanova to legendary courtesans. Get a taste of the libertine lifestyle at one of the city’s most notorious taverns, learn about hedonistic Carnival traditions at a mask shop and enjoy entertaining anecdotes from your private guide throughout the 2-hour tour.

Designed with the savvy shopper in mind, this private tour takes you to the most unusual workshops and artisan galleries in Venice. Bypass the tourist trades and discover authentic Venetian goods like handmade carnival masks, delicate glass, quality leather goods, and fine textiles. Learn about the city's rich craft heritage while visiting tucked-away gems where you can pick up unique treasures to take home.

Discover the beautiful bridges and canals of Venice on a private day trip departing from Florence. Travel past the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark's Square and famous Ducal Palace on a 2-hour walking tour, hearing the rich history of the city from your private guide. Then enjoy free time to explore on your own, visiting the islands of Murano and Burano or taking a scenic gondola ride. This tour can be customized to your own special interests, and will conclude with transportation back to Florence in the evening.