
Venice in a Day: Private Tour with Expert Local Guide
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3.7/5
Based on 3 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Venice in a Day: Private Tour with Expert Local Guide worth booking?
Venice in a Day: Private Tour with Expert Local Guide is a 6-hour experience in Venice, Italy, from $1000 per person. It scores 41 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.7/5 rating across 3 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 41 / 100
- Rating
- 3.7/5 (3)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $1000 per person
this tour is the perfect combination to visit the most important attractions of venice in one day ... it's perfect for people traveling by train or by car from other cities and want to spend a full day in Venice. we will
What you get
About this experience
this tour is the perfect combination to visit the most important attractions of venice in one day ... it's perfect for people traveling by train or by car from other cities and want to spend a full day in Venice. we will organize for you a Grand Canal boat tour to Murano, a visit of a famous glass factory, a city tour of venice's famous spot like San Marco square and Rialto bridge and a way back transfer to train station or to your hotel in Venice
What's included
Included
- private tour of the grand canal by boat with guide 1 hour to murano
- visit of one historical glass factory in murano 1 hour
- way back transfer to hotel or santa lucia train station or Piazzale Roma
- city tour 2 hours with local professional guide
- shuttle boat offered by the glass factory from murano to San Marco (can be shared with other guests)
Not included
- lunch
- entrance fees during the city tour
What you'll see and do
Canal Grande
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Pass by without stopping
Murano
visit the famous glass factory
60 minutes here
Piazza San Marco
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60 minutes here
Ponte di Rialto
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20 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Venice
we will meet you at santa lucia train station holding a sign with your name at your train arrival platform
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
we will meet you at santa lucia train station holding a sign with your name at your train arrival platform
Options you can book
Venice in a day Deluxe
Private Tour The tour includes: Transfer to San Marco square city tour 2 hours gondola ride 30 minutes aperitif in a luxury location transfer back Pickup included
Venice in a day
Private Tour included: Canal Grande 1 hour boat tour Visit a glass factory in Murano City tour 2 hours Transfer boat return Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Top Venice
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
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Traveler reviews
3 verified traveler reviews for Venice in a Day: Private Tour with Expert Local Guide. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
SCAM!!! Do not book!!!
6/1/26 DO NOT TAKE THIS TOUR!!!!! It is a SCAM. The tour indicates 6hrs. The guide is with you for the first 30 minutes on a boat that takes you to Murano island, and then he dropped us off at Murano and vanished. After the Murano visit, which was all done by ourselves, we headed back to the boat, where he took us back to the main island to board a gondola. Again, this was a 30 minute trip. The guide does not get on the Gondola with you. The Gondola ride was 30 minutes. As we existed the Gondola, our guide came to us and thanked us and said “have a nice day”. We were stunned and said, what about the rest of our tour? He said that was not his job and it belonged to someone else. So in total, the guide was with us for 60 minutes. We reached out to the provider who indicated that the time spent on the gondola and Murano island (even though the guide was not present) is counted. So what the heck do we need the guide for? We paid $1400 to guide ourselves. After going back and forth with this scam of a tour company, we said we would take it up with our credit card company, considering they refused to compensate for the lack of a proper tour. On top of that, we were charged $200 for the gondola, only to find out that is only cost $95. All this wicked company kept saying to me as a response was; “well you agreed to our terms.” We live the US and booked from there. How are we supposed to know the tour guide is not with you for 6hrs as advertised. AVOID AT ALL COST! SCAM!!!!
via Viator
Excellent day trip. ...
Excellent day trip. Guide was very knowledgeable and planned around our interests and time constraints.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $1000 to $1197
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 41
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Venice in a Day: Private Tour with Expert Local Guide: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Venice.
How much does Venice in a Day: Private Tour with Expert Local Guide cost?
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Prices start at $1000 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Venice usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Venice in a Day: Private Tour with Expert Local Guide take?
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Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Venice is not rushed.
Is Venice in a Day: Private Tour with Expert Local Guide worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 41 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.7/5 across 3 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Venice, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Venice in a Day: Private Tour with Expert Local Guide?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Venice in a Day: Private Tour with Expert Local Guide suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Venice in a Day: Private Tour with Expert Local Guide?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Venice can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Venice and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Venice in a Day: Private Tour with Expert Local Guide start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Venice within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Venice?
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On Outty we rank every Venice experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine in Venice, Eating Venice Small Group Food & Drinks Tour, Venice Bacaro Food Tour: Eat and Drink like a Venetian. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Venice?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Venice?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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