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Vittorio was the BEST!!
Vittorio was the best guide and gave us many recommendations for restaurants, gondolas, and even helped with water taxi locations. Great experience and my girlfriend is ready to go back already!! THANK YOU!!
Venice Private Tour - Custom Experience with Local Guide
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2–8 hours
- Price from
- $69 / person
- Location
- Venice, Italy
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 135 reviews
- Languages
- AR, RU, EN, IT
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Yulp
- Meeting point
- Meet us at the main entrance of the Church of San Polo, located in Campo San Polo, 30125 Venice VE, Italy. The entrance is easy to spot—it’s the large, ornate door facing the square. I’ll be standing nearby, holding a map, and I have curly hair.
Description
Experience Venice like a local on a private, fully customizable walking tour. Skip the crowded tourist spots and explore hidden corners, quiet canals, secret courtyards, and charming neighborhoods loved by Venetians. Your guide will share insider tips, local favorites, and stories you won’t find in guidebooks. Personalize your itinerary to match your interests and enjoy a truly unique experience. Your guide can even meet you at your accommodation, saving you time and hassle. • Explore Venice at your own pace on a private tour tailored to you • Discover hidden gems that most visitors never see • Enjoy the full attention of your guide, who adapts the experience to your curiosity • Visit only the places that interest you, for a truly personal adventure
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 23 times a day, 8:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Next available
- Sat, Oct 17
- Adult (ages 17–64)
- $69
- Senior (ages 65+)
- $69
- Youth (ages 6–16)
- $69
- Child (ages 2–5)
- $69
- Infant (ages 0–1)
- $97
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 3:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:04 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 15.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Venice
Explore Venice alongside a local guide! Let me show you all there is to know about the city, the iconic places and the history but also some nice places to eat, go shopping and much more during this personalized and private visit. The itinerary will be designed by me, your local guide, based on your preferences. Meet where you're staying to get familiar with the neighborhood, find out about the best places to eat, the easiest ways to get around, and the hidden gems you might have missed. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay. Important: This itinerary is completely customizable according to your wishes.
What's included
Included
Meet up at your accommodation (If located in the city)
Private tour
Bottled water
Free 24/7 personalized assistance before and after your tour.
Walking tour
Help from our team to book the tickets for the desired visits and transportation.
Customization of the tour
Not included
Personal expenses
Pickup Locations & Times
We’ll choose the pickup point together based on your needs.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
135 reviews
How it compares in Venice
- Starting price $69 is 41% below the typical $115 for tours of similar length in Venice
Excurgo comparison of 1,974 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Ideale per coppie e famiglie anche con bambini
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Venice Private Tour - Custom Experience with Local Guide take?
Venice Private Tour - Custom Experience with Local Guide lasts about 2–8 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Venice Private Tour - Custom Experience with Local Guide cost?
Prices start at $69 per person for this Venice experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 5 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Venice Private Tour - Custom Experience with Local Guide run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 23 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
How much does Venice Private Tour - Custom Experience with Local Guide cost for children?
Children aged 2–5 pay from $69, adults from $69.
Can I cancel Venice Private Tour - Custom Experience with Local Guide for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We’ll choose the pickup point together based on your needs. Pickup points include Marco Polo Airport.
What languages is Venice Private Tour - Custom Experience with Local Guide offered in?
The experience is available in AR, RU, EN, IT, FR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(135)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Vittorio exceeded our expectations!!
I can’t recommend this tour enough! What a special experience walking through Venice with a guide who was nice, personable, and extremely knowledgeable. Vittorio showed us the best food and drinks spots, beautiful churches, leaning towers, and hidden gems. We enjoyed every minute of this private tour!
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N
Private walking tour of Venice
Amani was awesome! Very knowledgeable and great stories about different parts of Venice.
N
Best way to see Venice!
My tour with Yulp was the best afternoon of my time in Venice, Due to the timing of my tour, I’d already seen the must sees by the time I took my private custom tour with Vittorio on day 3. He made sure the tour the tour covered my interests (art and architecture) and did not overlap with things I had already seen. He is a local (born and lives in Venice) and I saw things that aren’t in guidebooks, had a great time and learned a lot. This is the tour to book if you want a great custom experience!
4
Beautiful Venetian boat ride
Great guide, attached to his city and passionate about history. A good moment of sharing in French. Highly recommended. Thank you Vitorio
C
Very pleasant time
Everything was perfect! I recommend it without hesitation!
2
Perfect!
Vittorio was a great guide. The meeting point is where all the guides' meeting points are. But fortunately, we had his photo! We learned many things, and all of that in perfect French. The tour lasted 2 hours that we didn't see pass by.
J
Terrible experience.
Tour guide never showed up even after I called him. Then he sent cancellation notice. Never use this person. I am only in Venice once and could not schedule any other tours.
Operator response
We are truly sorry for what happened and understand your disappointment, especially as you were only in Venice for a limited time. Unfortunately, on this occasion our guide was involved in a serious accident shortly before the tour. We immediately informed you of the situation and, despite our efforts, this was an unforeseen circumstance that was beyond our control. As a gesture of our sincere apologies, we offered to pay for dinner at any restaurant of your choice, an offer that you accepted and used. We covered the cost of dinner for both you and your friend. We sincerely regret that this unexpected event affected your plans in Venice. Unfortunately, serious unforeseen circumstances can happen, and we did our best to assist you and compensate you for the inconvenience.
C
Private Walkng Tour in Venice
Amina was a wonderful tour guide with a lovely personality. She met us at the hotel due to (losing luggage in Venice from Paris and we waited for next flight that luggage was on) and we were on a tight schedule. Anyways, Amina was timely, dependable , very personable and knowledgeable about Venice. She showed us so many hidden gems off the beaten paths that were truly lovely! We asked for recommendations for dinner, and shopping when we return to Venice after our cruise ends and she gave us many. She knew her history of Venice and was a very refreshing tour guide! She truly enjoyed doing this job!
S
The cellular network on...
The cellular network on the island of Venice is not easily available and very weak. I had the guide's contact information on my cell phone and I didn't have any service. Since he arrived a little late and I couldn't access his messages, I panicked a little. Finally, he reached my friend who could receive calls and we were able to meet up.
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