Venice Small Group Tours

Private Guided Tours of Venice
The enchanting city of Venice is like no other. A captivating maze of scenic canals and winding alleyways, you’ll uncover Venice’s rich history, vibrant culture, and magical atmosphere at every turn, with something for everyone to enjoy.
This “City of Bridges” has over 400 bridges connecting 118 small islands, and was once a powerful port in the ancient world for the spice trade and silk trade. Now, it is one of the most famous destinations on the planet, and it’s not difficult to understand why. Its incredible sights including the Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica are architecturally-inspiring, and the city’s unique culture – a tapestry of music, art, and gastronomy – is entirely unique. And with plenty of memorable experiences on offer, from romantic gondola rides to glassblowing on the island of Murano, a vacation in Venice is totally unforgettable.
As one of our favorite places in Italy, we encourage everyone to visit Venice in their lifetime. With our expertly curated Venice private tours, travelers can expect to not only explore the city’s most iconic attractions and embrace its most-loved experiences but also uncover a hidden side of Venice that gives you an exclusive glimpse into what it is truly like.
Our Founder Rem Malley has guided and carefully crafted tours to Italy since 1995, so you can expect several tailored Venice itineraries suited to every type of traveler. For art lovers, history buffs, and those who love the finer things in life, we’ll help you choose the perfect private tours of Venice to bring your dream vacation to life. Enlist our personal Venice guide services today and enquire with our team about our Venice guided tours, for a truly unforgettable experience in this city on the water.
Planning Your Trip to Venice
Before planning your vacation to Venice, the savvy traveler knows there are two sides to the city. One is the touristy Venice, where throngs of visitors flood the streets, cafes, and restaurants until they are overflowing. Then there is the real Venice, which offers an insight into the city from a unique and local perspective. This is where you will find the sleepy alleyways with authentic restaurants off the tourist-trodden route, and artisanal shops with beautiful souvenirs to take home from your travels.
We know the real side of the city, and our private tours of Venice will showcase the hidden gems that you wouldn’t otherwise know about. Our dedicated team of Italy experts also craft digestible posts to help streamline your adventures across Italy and have shared their top tips for visiting Venice, so you can make the most of your stay in the city.
If you want expert advice to plan your trip to Venice, you can speak to our specialists who will arrange tailor-made Venice tours suited to your wants and needs. Spend more time doing the things you love, without worrying about the logistics of your trip.
What to See In Venice
Whether you want to explore the center of the city, savour the best foodie experiences, or explore its off-the-beaten-track neighborhoods and islands, our private tours of Venice offer something for every type of traveler. Here’s what we’d recommend for you, based on your interests:

Foodies
Venice is not lacking when it comes to food-focused experiences. Indulge in delectable Italian cuisine, and Venetian delicacies during your stay, from Sarde in Saor to Cichetti. And not to forget wine in Venice, given the Veneto wine region is world-renowned, with a huge variety of wines celebrated for their quality and diversity.
For gastronomes looking for exclusive Venice tours to sate their appetites, you can book our ‘Venetian Cicchetti and Wine Tasting Experience’. Get to grips with foodie favorites and visit expert-known locations for mouthwatering dishes and wines to get a true taste for the city.

History Lovers
History buffs will no doubt leap at the opportunity to discover Venice’s heritage. With nuggets of the city’s rich history at every turn, there are many mysteries and tales to unravel about Venice during your stay.
You’ll no doubt want to uncover two of Venice’s most iconic historical sites during your visit – The magnificent Doge’s Palace and the architectural marvel that is St Mark’s Basilica. During our ‘Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica Tour’, you can do just that with Venice local guides to share everything there is to know about these world-renowned sites.

Off-the-Beaten-Track Explorers
Want to explore Venice beyond its city center? We don’t blame you.
We actively encourage travelers who choose our personal Venice guide services to discover what lies beyond the city’s bustling piazzas and winding canals during their vacations.
Venice’s islands are some of the most enchanting extensions of the city center, with unparalleled beauty and fascinating maritime landscapes, and you can discover them during one of our cultural Venice experiences. ‘Discover Venice and its Enchanting Islands by Private Boat’, takes you to see the colourful island of Burano, and the home of centuries-old glassblowing traditions – Murano – among other beautiful islands and city sites.

Golfers
Want to play a few holes during your visit to Venice? Few know how brilliant a destination Venice is to swing clubs in style, which is why you should embrace it if you’re a golf enthusiast looking for a unique experience in lush landscapes brimming with culture.
During our ‘10-day Venice Golfing Adventure’, you can combine playing golf in picturesque landscapes at exclusive golf clubs with indulging in authentic Venetian experiences like cruising the Venice Lagoon and visiting local vineyards.
Tours of Venice
Venice is one of the most unique cities in the world. While it’s fascinating, it can be a confusing maze of alleyways and canals that are difficult to navigate. Not to mention that it can be equally difficult to know what’s worth seeing and doing during your stay in Venice, and what isn’t.
Having a guide in Venice means that you can confidently get your bearings in the city, without getting lost and losing precious time during your vacation. Our certified private or group tours in Venice with guides will introduce you to the city in a comfortable and enjoyable way that will give you the confidence to explore on your own.
Not to mention that Venice guided tours offer skip-the-line entrance to many of the city’s most popular sites. Gone are the days of queueing for hours to see world-renowned landmarks. Instead, leave it to the experts to arrange the details of your Venice itinerary so you don’t have to, for optimal convenience and worry-free travel.
Best of all, our exclusive Venice tours customize your experience in the city to match your likes and budgets. If you can’t find a Venice private tour that’s perfect for you, just submit your request and one of our experienced staff will reply with a personal tour of Venice, or tailored Venice itineraries, made just for you.
Opting for private Venice escorted tours is the best way to minimize hassle and maximize convenience when it comes to planning your perfect vacation. Leave the logistics to our experts here at Italy4Real, who will ensure that every detail you want from your Venice vacation is taken care of. This means you can spend your time focusing on indulging in meaningful moments that allow you to get the most out of your experience in the city.

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