Private Tours of Venice

A private tour of Venice with Tour Florence pairs you with a licensed local guide for St. Mark’s Square, the Doge’s Palace and the quiet streets beyond the main routes, with the option of a private boat on the Grand Canal. Boats, drivers and itineraries are all arranged to your wishes. Tours are never shared with a group, and we plan each one around your hotel and your timing.

Private tours of Venice, on foot and by water

Venice is a city you understand by walking it. The famous squares and bridges are only part of it: the best hours are early in the morning and in the evening, when the crowds have thinned and the city feels like a place where people live. A private guide lets you choose that hour and leave the main route.

We design each Venice day around what you want to see: the basilica and the palace, the Grand Canal by water, the artisan workshops, or the quieter neighborhoods away from the center. A private boat can connect the stops in comfort. Tell us what you would like to see and we shape the day around it. If you are coming from Florence, we can plan the journey and the day as one.

Good to know: the Venice access fee

According to the City of Venice’s official access-fee site, the day-visitor access fee is no longer in effect as of July 27, 2026, and visitors can enter Venice without payment or exemption requests. The city will decide in the coming years whether it returns, so check its official site before you travel.

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Do I have to pay to enter Venice?

Not at present. The City of Venice states that its day-visitor access fee is no longer in effect as of July 27, 2026, though the city may reinstate it in future years. Check the City of Venice’s official site before you travel.

How much does a private tour of Venice cost?

Every Tour Florence quote is fixed and all-inclusive: guide, timed entry, reservation fees and any transport in the itinerary, with nothing to pay on the day. The price depends on the length of the tour, whether it is on foot or by boat, and the sites you choose; planning and revisions cost nothing.

What is the best way to see Venice privately?

A walking tour with a licensed guide, started early in the morning or in the evening, is the most reliable way to avoid crowds. A private boat adds the Grand Canal and the lagoon.

Can I visit Venice as a day trip from Florence?

Yes. We book the train tickets or arrange a private driver, and a private guide for the day.

Do I need a guide in Venice?

No, but a local guide helps you understand the history behind the places and avoid the busiest routes.