Visit Venice At Your Own Pace
Enjoy an exceptional experience with our private tours of Venice
If you are looking to discover Venice authentically, away from the crowds, while embracing a more responsible approach to tourism, you have come to the right place. Our guided tours offer a unique experience combining history, culture and environmental awareness.
Explore Venice from a different perspective with our exclusive off-the-beaten-path tours, during which you will discover hidden corners of the city filled with charm and history. If you are interested in an experience that is both romantic and intriguing, our “romance and libertinism” tours will reveal Venice’s mysterious side through captivating stories from times gone by.
For lovers of wine and good company, we offer our “half wine, half libertine” tour, where you can taste local wines while hearing fascinating anecdotes about Venice’s libertine past. You can also choose one of our tours of the lagoon islands, where you will meet local communities and discover preserved traditions, thereby helping to support more sustainable tourism.
Join us and discover an authentic, responsible and surprising Venice!
Off-the-beaten-path guided tour of Venice
Discover Venice away from mass tourism and experience the city differently…
We offer an alternative itinerary that allows you to explore Venice like a local, accompanied by your French-speaking guide, who will bring Venetian heritage to life throughout this guided tour.
Did you know that the entire city of Venice is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and that it holds many more treasures than St Mark’s Square alone?
You will learn how real Venetians live and discover their daily lives through a series of entertaining anecdotes. Duration: 2 hours.
Romantic and libertine Venice
Zoccolo, casini, confidenti and tutti quanti… But what exactly do these words mean?
Venice, famous for its romantic canals and gondolas, was also once the capital of libertinism.
Discover how the Venice Carnival influenced the city’s history during the 18th century, explore the little-known Castelletto district and learn how figures such as the poet Giorgio Baffo and Giacomo Casanova, a symbol of both libertinism and romanticism, left their mark on the city, adding to its reputation as a place where traditional norms were challenged.
Duration: 2½ hours.
Venice between romance and libertinism by night
Visiting the Floating City at night offers a unique and enchanting perspective on this magnificent destination.
After dark, Venice is transformed into a magical painting, with its narrow streets bathed in soft light, shimmering reflections on the canals and romantic bridges. A guided night tour allows you to experience this special atmosphere and surrender to the city’s timeless charm.
Your guide will share fascinating and sometimes mysterious stories about the city’s history, legends and secrets. Let these captivating tales transport you into Venice’s turbulent past. Discover romantic Venice by night, with a few touches of eroticism. Duration: 2 hours.
Discover the islands of the lagoon
The Venetian Lagoon is dotted with a myriad of fascinating islands, each with its own history and distinctive charm.
Murano is undoubtedly the most famous worldwide for its talented glassblowers. You can visit the workshops to watch the artisans at work and discover the fascinating history of this centuries-old tradition.
Burano, meanwhile, is considered the most romantic island, thanks to its picturesque streets and colourful houses.
Mazzorbo, which can be reached directly from Burano via a bridge, is home to one of the oldest vineyards in the Venetian Lagoon. Your guide will recommend the most suitable islands according to your interests. Duration: half day or full day.
An original half-wine, half-libertine guided tour! CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
What if you experienced Venice in a completely different way? Accompanied by a French-speaking Italian sommelier, this tour reveals the secrets of Venice from an oenological perspective, intertwined with history and intrigue… After all, Casanova was not only a great seducer—he was also a true bon vivant!
Did you know that vineyards can still be found in some of Venice’s gardens? This unusual walk will take you to Rialto, as well as through the districts of San Polo and Santa Croce.
End your tour on a high note with a tasting in an authentic bacaro—a traditional wine bar far removed from the tourist trail. Your sommelier will tell you more about the wine as you enjoy a few cicchetti. This is the real Venice! Duration: 2 hours.
This tour includes one or two glasses of wine and two or three cicchetti per person.
Personalised private guided tour
Would you like to choose exactly which places you visit during your romantic getaway to Venice? Or would you prefer us to create a tailor-made itinerary for your stay, based on your wishes, for half a day, a full day or even longer?
Would you like to explore some of the lagoon’s more remote islands, discover Venice’s winemaking heritage from island to island, visit its palazzi or venture into the city’s more secluded neighbourhoods?
A completely personalised itinerary can be created according to your wishes and interests, allowing you to experience this magnificent floating city, which is now threatened by mass tourism.
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How can you book your private tour?
It is easy: simply send us your request by completing the form and indicating your dates and the private tour—or tours—you are interested in. We will contact you within 24 hours.
For tour requests made within 48 hours of your preferred date, please email Karine at guides@go-citybreak.love so that we can check the availability of our local guides in Venice more quickly.