Venice Private Guided Walking Tour & Boat
CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE OPTION
Discover Venice with a private licensed guide and enjoy a personalized experience by foot and by boat. These tours are ideal for first-time visitors, returning travelers, families, couples, and luxury travelers looking to explore Venice beyond the surface.
OPTION 1 – Venice “Art & History” Highlights
Perfect for First-Time Visitors (no boat needed for this option)
This private guided walking tour offers the ideal introduction to Venice’s 1,600 years of history, art, and political power. Highly recommended for guests visiting Venice for the first time.
The tour includes:
St. Mark’s Square
Guided visit of St. Mark’s Basilica (founded in 1063), the oldest building still standing in Venice
Doge’s Palace, the former seat of government of the Venetian Republic, renowned for its magnificent paintings and golden ceilings
The iconic Bridge of Sighs and the historic prisons
Conclusion at the Rialto Bridge (1588–1591), overlooking the Grand Canal
Duration: 3 hours
Rates:
1–2 participants: €500
3–4 participants: €600
5–6 participants: €700
7–8 participants: €800
OPTION 2 – Unknown Venice
Off-the-Beaten-Path Experience
This tour combines a private boat experience with a guided walking tour, offering a deeper look into the less crowded and more authentic side of Venice.
The experience includes:
Approximately 1 hour by private boat, cruising along the Grand Canal and selected minor canals, with views of elegant Venetian palaces
A walking tour through hidden neighborhoods, far from the main tourist routes
This option is perfect for travelers who want to experience Venice like a local.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Rates:
1–4 participants: €600
5–8 participants: €700
Important Note:
The boat is not a gondola (water taxi or ferry). Gondola rides are not included and must be paid on the spot if requested.
OPTION 3 – Islands of the Venetian Lagoon
Murano, Burano & Optional Torcello
This private tour is conducted entirely by boat and explores the beautiful islands of the northern Venetian Lagoon.
Included Islands:
Murano
World-famous for glassmaking, Murano has been the center of Venetian glass production for over 800 years. The tour includes a private visit to an active glass factory with a live glass-blowing demonstration.
Burano
A charming fishing village known for its lace-making tradition, brightly colored houses, and the famous leaning bell tower, one of the most photographed landmarks in the lagoon.
Duration (2 islands): 3 hours
Rates (2 islands):
1–4 participants: €990
5–8 participants: €1100
Optional Third Island – Torcello
A place of great historical importance, Torcello is where the first Venetian settlers arrived between the 5th and 7th centuries. Visit the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, famous for its stunning 11th-century mosaics.
Total Duration (3 islands): 4 hours
Rates (3 islands):
1–4 participants: €1210
5–8 participants: €1430
Important Note:
The boat used is not a gondola. Gondola rides are not included and must be paid directly on site if required.
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