About Us

Passionate about History, Art, and the Spirit of the Lagoon

Passionate about culture and historic heritage

Venice Private Guides was born from a deep-rooted love for the “Serenissima.”

Our company is built on a simple principle: to share the soul of our city with joy, authenticity, and unparalleled expertise.

Our mission is to offer customizable and immersive tour experiences in Venice. Whether you are a family with curious children, a couple seeking romance on the water, or a traveler wanting to dive deep into Venetian history, we create memories that last a lifetime.

St. Mark's Basilica tickets and Gondola ride

— Why Us

Why Choose Venice Private Guides?

We specialize in high-quality, guided tours led exclusively by fully-licensed professionals. Our guides are the very best in the business, with an incredible wealth of knowledge, ensuring you are guided by a knowledgeable person. We are fully accredited at all major monuments and sites in our destinations, which allows us to offer you exclusive features you won’t be able to access by yourself.

Languages We Speak

To ensure you feel at home, our tours are available in:

  • English
  • Italiano
  • Español
  • Français
  • Deutsch

 

Join us to ensure your Venetian experience—no matter how long or short—is comfortable, insightful, and truly unforgettable.

Exclusively Licensed Local Experts

We specialize in high-quality guided tours led by fully licensed, professional guides. In a city as complex as Venice, knowledge is everything. Our guides are not just narrators; they are scholars of Venetian art, history, and architecture, ensuring every story you hear is as accurate as it is engaging.

Priority Access to Iconic Landmarks

As an accredited tour operator, we provide priority "Skip-the-Line" access to Venice’s most famous monuments. From the golden mosaics of St. Mark’s Basilica to the secret itineraries of the Doge’s Palace, we handle the logistics so you can focus on the beauty of the moment.

Tailored & Personal Experiences

No two travelers are the same, and neither are our tours. Our expert booking team consists of Venice specialists who work closely with you to customize your itinerary. From private water taxi arrivals to hidden gondola routes and artisan workshop visits in Murano and Burano, we are with you from start to finish.

Specialized Family & Kid-Friendly Tours

We believe Venice is a giant playground for the imagination. Our team includes specialized child-friendly guides who transform history into an adventure. Through hidden squares and interactive storytelling, we keep children and teens entertained while they learn about the city of masks

— Meet

The Team

Our team is a small “family” of locals who live and breathe Venice.

Viviana

Founder & Guide

Gloria

Booking

Mary

Tour Guide

Mark

Tour Guide

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Get in touch

Vivicos International Travel

Phone:

+39 329 447 8183
+39 320 882 2894

E-mail:  info@vivicostravel.com

Address: Clock Tower, P.za San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE

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