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A private tour in Venice gives your group a professional local guide for St. Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace, the Rialto Bridge and the quiet canals and campi most visitors never find.
St. Mark's Square
The Basilica, the Campanile and the Doge's Palace form the grand centre of the old Republic.
The Rialto
The famous stone bridge and the market beside it have been the commercial heart of Venice for centuries.
Hidden Venice
Your guide leads you through quiet sestieri such as Castello, Cannaregio and Dorsoduro.
The lagoon
A full day can include the glass island of Murano and colourful Burano by water bus.
Ideas for your private tour in Venice
2-hour highlights walk
2 hours · €360 per group
- St. Mark's Square
- St. Mark's Basilica (exterior)
- Bridge of Sighs
- Campo Santa Maria Formosa
- Rialto Bridge
Half-day San Marco to Dorsoduro
4 hours · €690 per group
- St. Mark's Square and Basilica
- Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs
- Rialto Bridge and Rialto Market
- Campo Santo Stefano
- Accademia Bridge
- Santa Maria della Salute
Full day Venice and the lagoon islands
8 hours · €1,190 per group
- St. Mark's Square and Basilica
- Doge's Palace
- Rialto Bridge and Rialto Market
- Cannaregio and the Jewish Ghetto
- Murano
- Burano
Every route is a suggestion – your guide adapts it to your interests, mobility and the season.
Book your private tour in Venice now with us
Tell us your date, group size, length and topics – we confirm your professional local guide by email.
Not the right city? Choose any other city in the form – or “Other city…” – and we'll find you a private guide there too.
- Value: 2 hours €360 · half day €690 · full day €1,190 per group
- Start at your hotel or a central landmark
- English, German and more languages on request
- Combine several cities – we plan the whole trip
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What makes Venice special
Venice was the capital of a maritime republic that traded across the Mediterranean for about a thousand years. Built on islands in a lagoon, the city and its lagoon are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Its canals, bridges and campi can be busy, especially around St. Mark's. A local guide knows the quieter routes and explains the art, trade and daily life behind the facades.
How your private tour in Venice works
You send us your date, group and interests, and we arrange a professional local guide we work with in Venice. Every private tour is confirmed by email with the exact meeting point and timing.
Your guide can meet you at your hotel or at a central landmark such as the Rialto Bridge. Entrance fees, gondola rides and water bus tickets are not included.
- 2 hours: €360 per private group
- Half day (4 hours): €690 per private group
- Full day (8 hours): €1,190 per private group
- Guide only: entrance fees and transport are not included
- Languages: English, German and more on request
Private tour Venice – FAQ
How much does a private tour in Venice cost?
A private tour in Venice with a professional local guide costs €360 for 2 hours, €690 for a half day (4 hours) and €1,190 for a full day (8 hours). Prices are fixed per private group, not per person, and cover the guide only. Entrance fees and transport are not included.
How long should a private tour in Venice be?
Two hours cover St. Mark's Square and the walk to the Rialto. A half day (4 hours) adds the Doge's Palace area and Dorsoduro. A full day (8 hours) includes Cannaregio and the lagoon islands of Murano and Burano by water bus.
In which languages are private tours in Venice available?
Private tours in Venice are offered in English, German and more on request. Tell us your preferred language when you enquire, and we will match you with a professional local guide we work with in Venice who leads tours in that language.
Can the private tour start at my hotel in Venice?
Yes. Your guide can meet you at your hotel in Venice or at a landmark such as the Rialto Bridge. Because many hotels sit on small canals and lanes, we confirm the easiest meeting point by email before your tour.
Can I combine Venice with Vienna or other cities?
Yes. Venice has direct trains to Milan and Vienna and combines well with the Dolomites or Ljubljana. Prime Tours is based in Vienna, and our sister brand Avellera plans multi-city and multi-country trips with private guides, hotels and transfers.
Your private guide in Venice – value per group
One clear value per private group – your own professional local guide, your pace, your interests.
| 2 hours | €360 |
|---|---|
| Half day · 4 hours | €690 |
| Full day · 8 hours | €1,190 |
Per private group, professional local guide. Entrance fees and transport not included.