Venice

Private One Day Tour of Venice!

Venice, Italy
True Venice in 1 day
  • 8 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

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.
  • Check off Venice's highlights in a single day on a private guided tour
  • Lunch on Venetian tapas and wine in the famous Rialto Market
  • See the colors of the sunset reflected off the palaces on the Grand Canal
  • Ask all the questions that you want, with a guide just for your group

What's Included

  • 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

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Start time

    10:00 AM

    What To Expect

    Cannaregio

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    San Polo

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Santa Croce

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Ponte di Rialto

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Mercati di Rialto

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    San Marco

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Basilica di San Marco

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Doge's Palace

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Murano

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Canal Grande

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
    Operated by Shome Venice

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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    Reviews

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    21 reviews
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    Trip with my son
    Karen_P, Apr 2024
    Our tour guide Nico was fabulous. Nico was friendly and knowledgable. Nico made our limited time in Venice memorable.
    Great day in Venice
    Ali_B, Mar 2024
    We had a great day guided by Giorgia. She shared many interesting historical references during the day. She made sure our 5 year old daughter had a good time, as well. The glass factory in Murano was fantastic. Overall a terrific experience to remember…
    Highly recommended!
    Mark_E, Mar 2024
    High yield tour! Giovanni our guide was amazing! He lives right in Venice and showed us his hometown. We felt like being toured by family. Aside from seeing the physical beauty of Venice, he treated us to an amazing restaurant and we had the best spaghetti with clams in our lives! Highly recommended!
    MUST BOOK!!!!!!
    Nicole_M, Feb 2024
    Mateo was the BEST most knowledgeable guide ever & we have experienced tons of tours throughout the world! This is A MUST DO adventure of a lifetime. Mateo was sooo kind & understanding and beyond knowledgeable on everything Venice !!! The restaurant was an incredible local spot with the most beautiful owner ever!!!! This was a top rate experience! If you’re reading my review… STOP & BOOK NOW!!! Request Matt!! You will be so thankful you did :) just to be clear this is NOT a private boat for the day, we were very confused to find out there’s a 3 hour walking portion of the tour. Our guide so kindly rearranged everything to give us the perfect experience. It’s a boat to Murano & one hour on boat in canal , everything else is by foot. Worth every penny! Thanks for keeping us all so happy all day!
    Fantastic Murano glass blowing demo and seeing off the beaten path sections of Venice.
    Deborah_W, Oct 2023
    Giovanni was a fantastic guide for our full day tour. He had in-depth knowledge of the streets & history of Venice. We enjoyed walking tours of 3 sections of Venice that were not tourist traps & lunch at a cute little restaurant with him. Afternoon boat trip to Murano for tour & demonstration at a glass factory was amazing. We watched the creation of a unique vase by one of the top 5 glass blowing experts! That was followed by a boat tour of the Grand Canal with a knowledge dump from Giovanni on the palaces & churches. Relaxing end to a great day.
    Response from Host, Jan 2024
    Dear Deborah, Thank you very much for your lovely feedback! We are glad you enjoyed the One day tour with me! I had a great time with you too! Murano art is always stunning for people that are experience it for their first time. Hope to welcome you again next time while in Venice. Your guide, Giovanni
    Best way to experience Venice
    James_W, Oct 2023
    It was an amazing way to see the city of Venice and get to hear from a local private guide along the way. We avoided all the touristy crowds and were able to enjoy the beauty and history of Venice
    Response from Host, Jan 2024
    Dear James, you got the possibility to see the most important highlights on Venice in only 8 hours, what else:) Thank you for spending this tour with us and we really hope to see you again. Best regards, Alvise
    Venetian Perfection
    Leonard_S, Jul 2023
    We recently had the most incredible private tour of Venice with Nico and it was an experience that as will cherish forever! From start to finish, the tour was simply outstanding and exceeded all our expectations. First and foremost, Nico’s passion for Venice’s history and culture was palpable from the moment we met. His extensive knowledge of the city’s past and present is truly remarkable and he expertly weaved together fascinating stories about the hidden gems and iconic landmarks we visited. It was evident that he genuinely loves Venice and his enthusiasm was infectious, making the tour engaging and captivating throughout. One of the highlights of the tour was undoubtedly the delicious lunch we enjoyed together. Nico took us to a charming local restaurant that served authentic Venetian cuisine. The flavors were out of this world and it was an excellent opportunity to not only savor mouthwatering dishes but also to have some relaxed, informal conversation with Nico which added an extra layer of personal touch to the entire experience. Nico’s attention to detail and thoughtfulness were evident throughout the day. He tailored the tour to our interests, ensuring that we got to see and learn about the aspects of Venice that interested us the most. We covered both the iconic landmarks and off-the-beaten-path spots, which gave us a well-rounded and comprehensive understanding of this enchanting city. Nico’s communication skills and charisma made the tour feel more like exploring with a knowledgeable friend rather than a formal guide. He was patient with our questions and his willingness to share personal anecdotes and local insights made the tour all the more enjoyable. If you want an unforgettable experience in Venice with a knowledgeable, passionate, and personable guide, this is the perfect choice. Whether you are a history buff, a food lover, or simply eager to discover the soul of Venice, you will experience a day filled with wonderful memories.
    An absolutely amazing day in Venice!
    Ina_G, Jan 2023
    We had an amazing day exploring Venice with Nathasha, and I highly recommend her for anyone who wants to have a unique, highly customized experience with a very knowledgeable, multilingual guide. We travel a lot and use private guides, and Nathasha is one of the best we had. From customizing the day to our interests, to detailed explanation with interesting facts, funny facts and such polished, pleasant presence. We saw things we didn't expect (just walking through the market yet learning about local seafood and vegetables; touring the Grand Canal and hearing about the stories of the rich families from decades ago), it was a really fantastic experience. I hope you get Natasha for your trip as she made Venice unforgettable for us.
    Response from Host, Dec 2023
    Dear Ina, Thank you very much for such a wonderful feedback! I Hope to welcome you again in our beautiful city, next time having an exclusive half day tour with our new Luxury Riva Acquariva Venice boat. Natasha
    Great tour! Our guide...
    Irina_P, Jul 2022
    Great tour! Our guide Natasha was superb! She is very knowledgeable, accommodating, warm and friendly! She showed us places that many tourists don’t get to see. I highly recommend this tour.
    Venice In one day
    Charlie_C, Jul 2022
    We had only one day in Venice and this tour packed in all the highlights. Our guide - Mateo - was warm, extremely knowledgeable, spoke excellent English and was full of interesting details about Venice. He also shared with us bits of his life as a Venetian which was fascinating. Our first time doing a private tour and our family thought it really enhanced our experience of Venice. The glass blowing tour was interesting and our Lunch was very authentic - off the tourist trek. Lots of walking, so wear comfy shoes.
    This was the most amazing...
    John_S, Jun 2022
    This was the most amazing tour of Venice. Matteo is so energetic and knowledgeable! He explained Venice in detail and kept us engaged the entire time. By far, this was our favorite tour in Italy.
    Venice in a day. Wow!
    Gary_S, Jun 2022
    Natasha took us all around Venice with her local expertise we weaved through side alleys less traveled and explored all over Venice learning the diverse history. Water limo was excellent, food delicious, and the glass manufacturing on Murano was impressive. Drop off and pick up were flawless. Highly recommended for a day trip to get the layout of Venice. We were only there for a day so it was great, however would also recommend if staying longer to do this tour day 1 of the trip to learn the local street cuts, eateries, and non tourist trap locations. Thank you!!!
    Fantastic tour with a great guide!
    Kirk_S, Jun 2022
    Despite some initial confusion with the booking company regarding pickup location, we had an excellent tour. Mateo, our guide, is a young and energetic guide who is very proud of his city and extremely knowledgeable. As a 6th or 7th gereation Venetian who also attended university their he knows a lot about the city and how to get around and avoid the crowds. In addition to the walking tour, he also arranged a great lunch and a private water taxi to a private tour and demonstration at a glass factory in Murano. After the water private water taxi tour af the grand canal, he then arranged for the water taxi to deliver us back to our hotel in Murano. Overall it was a wonderful experience and we would highly recommend.
    Un día muy bien aprovechado
    Miguel_D, May 2023
    Disfrutamos mucho conociendo Venecia, incluyendo rincones poco turísticos, con amenas e interesantes explicaciones. Un día muy bien aprovechado gracias a Georgia, nuestra guía, que demostró que conoce sobradamente la ciudad y supo adaptarse a nuestras preferencias con una cercanía, buen humor y profesionalidad dignas de mención.

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