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Venice, Italy

Private tours

Private tours in Venice

A private tour fits Venice around what you want to see. The most comfortable months are April to June and September–October, with highs around 71°F (22°C) and about 8 rainy days a month.

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Venice neighbourhoods

The city's main districts, a good way to choose a route or a theme:

Cannaregio
Canalside bars, the old Jewish Ghetto and quieter local life.
Castello
The largest district: the Arsenale, the Biennale gardens and quiet streets.
Dorsoduro
The Accademia and Peggy Guggenheim museums and student bars.
San Polo
The Rialto market and bridge and the Frari church.
Santa Croce
The bus and car terminus at Piazzale Roma and quiet squares.
San Marco
St Mark's Square, the basilica and the Doge's Palace.
Burano
Brightly painted fishermen's houses and lace-making.
Murano
The glass-blowing island, with workshops and a glass museum.
Lido
The long beach island facing the Adriatic.
Torcello
A nearly deserted island with Venice's oldest church and mosaics.

How to pick a good private tour

  1. Write down what you most want to see before you book, and share it with the guide.
  2. Check whether entry tickets and transport are included in the price or paid on the day.
  3. Licensed guides can enter some sites with you and skip queues; others must wait outside.
  4. A half-day private tour is often enough for the main sights, with the afternoon left free.

Venice month by month

Averages for Venice, 1991–2020.

MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F (°C)46 (8)49 (9)56 (13)63 (17)72 (22)79 (26)83 (29)83 (28)75 (24)65 (19)55 (13)47 (8)
Low °F (°C)32 (0)33 (1)40 (5)48 (9)56 (14)63 (17)67 (19)66 (19)59 (15)51 (11)42 (6)34 (1)
Rainy days656889666766
Sunset (15th)4:53 pm5:37 pm6:16 pm7:56 pm8:34 pm9:01 pm8:57 pm8:19 pm7:23 pm6:26 pm4:41 pm4:28 pm

Questions

When is the best time for private tours in Venice?

April to June and September–October. Expect highs around 71°F (22°C) and about 8 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are January and December.

Where can I book private tours in Venice?

The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.

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