Experience hosted by Valerio, Roberto & other locals
Private Tour
Carbon Neutral
Are you curious to know what treasures you can find in Murano? Let a local show you around! On this private half day trip, experience Murano Glass Museum from a local perspective and get to know the interesting stories and unique details that make this place a must-visit during your time in central Venice.
Destination
Venice, Italy
Category
Day Trips
Duration
4 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
Deutsch, English, Italiano, Español, 日本語
Included
Private Guide
Public Transportation
Entrance to the Glass Museum
All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
Entrance to attractions
Lunch (on guest expenses)
6 reasons to book this tour
Visit Murano glass museum & explore it with a local
Get insights straight from a local source
No big groups: just you and your local host
Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
Forget about big tourist groups & audio guides!
See Murano from a local perspective
What you can expect
Right outside central Venice, there's a cultural gem ready to be discovered. Get ready, hop on a vaporetto with your favorite local and prepare to be amazed, Murano awaits!
On this private half day trip to Murano, forget about those big tour groups and audio guides. With so much to see and learn, there's no better way than to have a knowledgeable local by your side. Check out its best-known spots as well as those little details that only a local expert knows about, like Glass making demonstration. Because in this experience, it's you, Murano, and your local host!
Embark on an enriching journey where you'll get to know everything about Murano with its ins and outs, its incredible history, insights, and fun facts. The more you explore Murano, the more you'll discover why this place is so important to the locals and its cultural relevance. Thanks to this private day trip, you'll be able to say that you got to see Murano from an exclusive and authentic perspective.
The local hosts are natural storytellers, each with a different background ranging from history to art. They can't wait to share some of their unique stories and personal anecdotes with you! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes!
Choose your local
Get to know these 6 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.
Valerio
A venetian [deTour]ist®
5.0235 reviews
English・Deutsch・Italiano・Español
Roberto
The triathlon Doge
4.7112 reviews
Deutsch・English・Italiano
Adair
Cultured Island Hopper
5.0149 reviews
Italiano・English
Federica
The family friendly guide
5.045 reviews
English・Italiano・日本語
Lucia Bondetti
The Passionate Art Historian
5.0145 reviews
Italiano・English
Genny
The Language Lover
4.9169 reviews
English・Español・Italiano
This is the plan
Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.
Meeting point
Meet at Fondamente Nove 'A' - Venice to start your journey
Itinerary
This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.
From Venice to Murano
Get ready to hop on a vaporetto, your host will be there by your side to make the journey a more pleasant and enjoyable experience
Murano exploring
Let your local host show you around Murano. Here you can find must-sees, hidden gems, history, cultural treasures, and more! Your host will make sure to provide you with all the answers and insights you might have along the way
Glass museum
The best part about this private day trip is that you get to experience Murano from a different perspective - away from the big tourist groups, audio guides, and through the knowledge of a local!
Ask Away!
Your day trip is 100% private, meaning that it’s only you and your local host exploring Murano. Take advantage of this opportunity and get all the answers and insights to your questions about Murano
Make it yours
Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.
Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.
Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.
Flexible cancellation policy
Feel confident booking
Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.
Change of plans?
Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.
Loved by travelers worldwide
Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.
Reviews from guests
Philipp🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
8 June 2025
Wir hatten eine großartige Tour mit Roberto durch das authentische Venedig abseits der Touristenmassen. Besonders gefallen hat uns der Einblick in das ruhigere Viertel Dorsoduro mit seinen charmanten Gassen und versteckten Ecken. Roberto hat uns mit spannenden Fakten, interessanten Geschichten und einem echten lokalen Blick auf die Stadt begeistert. Er ist sehr gut auf unsere Wünsche eingegangen und hat die Tour ganz auf uns abgestimmt. Eine tolle Möglichkeit, Venedig einmal von einer anderen Seite kennenzulernen - absolut empfehlenswert!Tolle Tour - abseits des Bekannten
Mark🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
6 June 2025
Lucia is a warm, knowledgeable and organized guide who tailored our tour to our requests. Her energy and enthusiasm made for a wonderful way to see major sites in beautiful Venezia.A beautiful experience
Ann
(About local )
5 June 2025
Our day with Valerio was amazing! After meeting at the local fish market, we went to his home on murano to prepare a meal. It was delicious and so fun to feel like a local. Our tour of murano included stops to learn about glass blowing. Our daughter got to make her own glass bead and then we toured a glass showroom which was beautiful. Don’t hesitate to book this memorable tour- Valerio is outstanding!Amazing Day
Susanne
(About local )
5 June 2025
Adair was a wonderful guide who tailored the tour to our group. She is very insightful and we really liked to get her view on living in Venice. Her unique perspective on Venice greatly contributed to our enjoyment of our stay. Great tips and she hooked us on cicchetti!Great and very personal tour!
Tyler
(About local )
26 May 2025
We had a great tour with Roberto. As a local he was able to give great insights and avoid the main tourist areas. Great way to explore Venice
Cornelia
(About local )
26 May 2025
Valerio macht den Spaziergang durch Canareggio und San Polo weit über die Brunetti-Informationen hinaus interessant. Wer weiß schon, wie die Hausnummern zustande kommen oder wo die Bestattungskirche aus dem Film "Wenn die Gondeln Trauer tragen" liegt? Die Restaurant Empfehlungen, die man noch zusätzlich bekommt, sind eine echte Empfehlung. Vielen Dank, Valerio!mehr als Brunetti ...
Heidi
(About local )
23 May 2025
Roberto accommodated us 2 days after our originally scheduled tour, as we arrived a day later than expected. The tour he provided was interesting, but could probably be completed in 2 hours. Roberto is an intelligent person who does have a working knowledge of several languages, but I would not say that most English speakers would be able to absorb all of what he says during a tour. We certainly liked learning about his native city and enjoyed his sense of humor too. The only reason we are providing this level of detail is because the cost of the tour was considerable and we would have appreciated knowing exactly what the pluses and minuses might have e been. We truly appreciated Robeto’s flexibilty.
Sudharsan🇮🇳 India
(About local )
18 May 2025
We were lucky to get an overview of Venice with Adair right on the first day. This helped is connect the dots when we did the indepth types of near by islands, St. marks/Doges palace and the various nooks and crannies. Recommend!History + Architecture + Personal stories
Mara
(About local )
17 May 2025
Adair was absolutely wonderful and perfect for our stay in Venice. She led us through the city and we saw some much more than we could have imagined. She planned the best day and best fit for our family. She was so warm and friendly ... my family of 4 just adored her.
Plus, she knows so many people - we were given extra special treatment on the tour. Book with Adair and it will be one of your favorite memories of your time in Venice. It was one of our most memorable in our 10 day tour of Italy!!!PERFECT DAY IN VENICE!!!
Angela🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
13 May 2025
Adair was just a wonderful guide for us. Attentive, personable and full of information. It was so helpful to understand the formation of Venice and how each area has evolved.
We stopped for chichetti and now our favorite spritz 'Select'. We all shared little bits of info and she shared many stories of her own and of well known Venetians. It was a fabulous afternoon and we are so glad to have had her show us Venice!Fabulous tour! A
Kevin🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
13 May 2025
We had the best time with Genny. We went to spots that we would’ve never dared to enter. She navigated the hustle and bustle with ease and showed us so many different aspects of Venetian eats. We had an amazing time. Every shop we entered, everyone seemed to know her. 10/10 would recommend booking this tour with Genny. Do not book with anyone else
gabriel🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
9 May 2025
Went to Murano and Burano. Adair gave insights into the glass blowing industry as well as the lace. Saw many examples of the two and was amazed. This was our second day with Adair ( done on purpose) and she delivered. Would highly recommend and would definitely use again.Island hoppers
gabriel🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
9 May 2025
Adair was very knowledgeable and kept the conversation interesting. Buildings are just that without some history (fish market). She adjusted to the members of our group (78 to 15 months of age) very nicely. Would use her again without a second thought.Not disappointed
Cristina
(About local )
4 May 2025
Il tour privato con Lucia è stato meraviglioso, siamo andati con un figlio din7 anni che si era svegliato alle 4 del mattina per prendere l’aereo a venezia, e durante tutta la sperienza con lucia è stato attivo senza dire sono stanco e super involve con tutto ciò che diceva lucia e la caccia del tesoro! Abbiamo imparato tanto, conosciuto grazie a lei la zona più bella di venezia e tutti i segreti! Lucia è una donna molto speciale che sa interagire tanto con adulti e bambini! se venite a visitare la città dovete fare per forza el tour con lei! sarà una esperienza bellissima per tutta la famiglia! non perdetevela!
Lucia grazie mille, durante tutto il resto delle visita abbiamo trovato pisciabrague, altane…. e pensavamo a te! un forte abbraccio della familia spagnola molto alta! 😊Lucia e meravigliosa esperienza altretanto
Sylvia
(About local )
4 May 2025
Frederica was amazing and patient with our 3 boys. The kids and also we adults had a fantastic time and enjoyed the tour in Venice.
Amazing tourist guide
Travis
(About local )
1 May 2025
Our tour with Adair was absolutely fantastic! She covered all the major highlights and shared some of Venice's hidden secrets. We highly recommend her!Perfect!
cczg6gvypf
(About local )
30 April 2025
Jeder der überlegt, ob sich ein Private Guide lohnt, möchte ich sagen: Auf jeden Fall!!
Man darf Venedig von einer ganz anderen Seite erleben. Wenn man möchte, ganz entspannt fernab der Touristenmassen. Venedig ist eben nicht nur Dogenpalast und Markusplatz!
Wunderbare Zeit in Venedig, danke Valerio!
Tanya🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
29 April 2025
A huge shout out to Adair for taking us on a 2hour magical Venetian walking tour. We had a blast! A great afternoon adventure!
William🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
29 April 2025
I can’t tell you how much we enjoyed the food and the experience with Adair. As an American living in Venice, we related so much to her. She loves it there and was able to give us such an interesting perspective on life in Italy, especially in Venice. This tour was so worth it.Best Way To Experience Venice
HENRYK🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
27 April 2025
I am a big fan of Inspector Brunetti, the Venetian policeman created by Dona Leon. A friend enthused about the "Brunetti" tour presented by Valerio in Venice. We hired Valerio and embarked on the expensive two hour tour (over two days unfortunately). We walked by five relevant sites and enjoyed espresso at Brunetti's local coffee bar. From my friend's enthusiasm, I had expected more from the tour. Perhaps, we didn't get the full tour?Inspector Brunetti tour
Evelyn🇦🇹 Austria
(About local )
27 April 2025
Valerio hat mich unterhaltsam und charmant durch diesen mir nicht bekannten Teil Venedigs geführt . Er hat mir alle Facetten , Kultur, Geschichte, Religion und Kulinarik näher gebracht, sowie alte Filme, die da gedreht wurden wieder aus meinem Gedächtnis geholt. DORSODURO ENTDECKEN
Mary🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
26 April 2025
We spent a couple days with Adair and couldn’t have had a better time! One day was a walking tour of Venice, the other was an island hopping tour. Both were a lot of fun, very informative and got to experience things that I don’t think we could have, had we been on our own. In Venice we took in all the historical attractions as well as experience the local food, the gondole (not gondola!) a spritz! The second day island hopping to Murano, Burano and Mazzorbo. So much fun and each island so different than the other. The behind the scenes at the glass factory, inside look at lace being hand stitched, both were incredible.
Adair also helped us by booking transportation, reservations, and gave recommendations, very helpful. Adair was a lot of fun and was really very easy and comfortable to spend that much time with!Great time with Adair!
Jacqui🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
18 April 2025
Adair was friendly and helpful sharing loads of tips on places to visit and eat for the rest of our trip.
We had a great couple of hours with her and enjoyed the food and drink on offer. She also showed us a great wee place to see the Rialto Bridge away from all the crowds.
Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her as your guide. Enjoyable afternoon with a great guide
DOMINIQUE🇧🇪 Belgium
(About local )
15 April 2025
Here's a suggestion for an enthusiastic and positive review for Adair in English:
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Review for Adair - Our Guide in Venice
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We recently had a fantastic culinary tour of Venice with Adair as our personal guide, and it was an unforgettable experience! Adair introduced us to the hidden gems of this beautiful city, complete with the tastiest snacks and delicious drinks.
From the very beginning, she perfectly understood what we were looking for and ensured that we got to know the real Venice. Her rich knowledge of the city's history added an extra layer to our tour. Thanks to her handy tips, we made the most of our visit!
What made this experience even better was Adair's wonderful sense of humor. She made us feel completely at ease, which made the tour even more enjoyable.
We wholeheartedly recommend Adair to anyone looking to explore Venice. Don't hesitate to book her – you won't regret it!
Dominique & Sven
So much more than we expected.
Nicola🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
14 April 2025
Die Führung mit Roberto war ein unvergessliches Erlebnis. Er zeigte uns die Schönheit von Venedig und gestaltete die Führung spannend und amüsant. Wir würden immer wieder eine Führung bei ihm buchen und können es nur weiterempfehlen. Vielen Dank, Roberto!Fantastische Führung mit Roberto
Tonya
(About local )
14 April 2025
Adair was a wonderful guide. She tailor made a tour for our family in Venice. Adair was patient with our group of very mixed ages and interests and made sure that we got to do all the things we had wanted to do in Venice and more. Adair was helpful and caring and knew a lot about Venice. I would definitely recommend her as a guide for your tours in Venice.
Markus🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
11 April 2025
Durch die Augen eines echten Venizianers. Roberto hat uns so viele Geschichten erzählt. So viele schöne Dinge gezeigt. Es war ein echtes Erlebnis. Wir würden jederzeit wieder auf die grosse Erfahrung von Roberto zurückgreifen. Nochmals viele herzlichen DankTolle Erfahrung. Besten Dank Roberti
Susanne
(About local )
8 April 2025
Bereits im Vorfeld unserer Reise stellte sich Roberto als hilfsbereiter, unterstützender Guide heraus, der uns die Organisation unserer Venedig Reise mit super Tipps bezüglich Restaurants und "places to go" erleichterte. Die Tour war eine Bereicherung und veränderte unsere Sichtweise auf die Stadt! Roberto ist ein wandelndes Geschichtsbuch, kennt seine Stadt wie seine Hosentasche und die Zeit verging wie im Fluge. Immer wieder unterbrochen durch Stopps mit kulinarischen Highlights! Das Deutsch von Roberto ist excellent! Wir können die Tour wärmstens empfehlen!!!! Vielen herzlichen Dank Roberto!Excellente Tour auf Deutsch mit Roberto!
Ti
(About local )
3 April 2025
My friends and I had the most incredible experience exploring Venice with Roberto. From the moment we met, it was clear that he was not only knowledgeable but also passionate about the city’s rich history, culture, and hidden gems.
Roberto took us beyond the usual tourist spots, leading us through charming backstreets, picturesque canals, and lesser-known historical sites that we would have never found on our own. His storytelling brought the city to life, making every church, bridge, and piazza even more fascinating.
One of the highlights was his recommendation for a small, family-run trattoria where we enjoyed authentic Venetian cuisine away from the crowds. He also shared great tips on navigating the city and avoiding tourist traps.
If you’re looking for a tour guide who is engaging, professional, and truly passionate about Venice, look no further. This tour was the highlight of our trip, and we highly recommend Roberto to anyone visiting this magical city!Exceptional Experience in Venice
Gregory🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
30 March 2025
Adair went above and beyond for us!
Adair was so helpful before and throughout our trip.
The tours were fantastic, don’t book anyone else!
Super flexible and worked perfect with my kids.
Grqzie Adair!Adair is the best!
Lana
(About local )
15 March 2025
Adair was highly knowledgeable about the culture and food in Venice. We had a Beautiful day touring with her. It was like we had been friends forever. Thank you for making his birthday extra special. I would recommend Adair for any tour! Grazie!!!Amazing Day in Venice with Adair!!
Jonathan
(About local )
14 March 2025
Adiar was an absolutely fantastic tour guide! Our family's recent trip to Venice was made truly memorable thanks to her expertise and enthusiasm. She possessed a remarkable depth of knowledge about the city's history, particularly regarding the intricate architecture that makes Venice so unique. Adiar's explanations were engaging and easy to understand, even for our younger family members.
Beyond the historical insights, Adiar also took the time to point out some delightful local spots to grab a quick snack, which was a welcome treat.
Her recommendations were spot-on, and we felt like we were experiencing the authentic flavors of Venice.
Adiar's warm and friendly demeanor made the tour a truly enjoyable experience for everyone in our family. She was patient, attentive, and clearly passionate about sharing her love for Venice. We couldn't have asked for a better guide, and we highly recommend Adiar to anyone looking for a comprehensive and delightful tour of Venice. She truly made our experience perfect!Amazing time in Venezia
Anna
(About local )
8 March 2025
Roberto weiß einfach alles über die Stadt und hat die Tour unsere Bedürfnissen angepasst. Wirklich tolle Erfahrung! Sehr sympatischer und erfahrener Guide
Dominic🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
3 March 2025
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Mason🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
26 February 2025
Lucia was an excellent guide. She is very knowledgeable as well as fun, enthusiastic and professional. We had fun exploring and learning about these important Venetian landmarks. Thanks Lucia!Palazzo Ducale and St. Marks Basilica
David🇫🇷 France
(About local )
22 February 2025
Nous avons passé un excellent moment avec Valerio, passionné limite enflammé par Venise. Il connaît les endroits et l'histoire de sa ville et a su transmettre son ethousiasme. Il nous a montré les différentes facettes de la cité, des ambiances contrastées de foule et de calme, des lieux atypiques. Plein de bons conseils. Merci Valerio !Le vrai vénitien, amoureux de sa ville
Diane
(About local )
16 February 2025
For 3 Jewish women, this was a highlight of our trip to Venice. Lucia told the story of the ghettos and ghetto experience so personally, complete with family photos. It is necessary to tell our story, but Lucia's tour will be meaningful to non-Jewish visitors too. The experience is a first-hand view through the eyes of a Venice local.
Below is a question about Price-value rating. This is not your typical tour experience, and in my opinion, worth every dollar, eruo or shekel.Passionate Lucia
Unknown
(About local )
10 February 2025
Roberto hat uns als waschechter Venezianer mit viel Wissen und Engagement abseits der Touristenpfade durch Dorsoduro geführt. Auch kulinarische Empfehlungen kamen hierbei nicht zu kurz. Eine sehr lohnenswerte Veranstaltung. Sehr lohnenswerte Führung
Unknown
(About local )
9 February 2025
Wir hatten einen sehr schönen und interessanten Nachmittag mit Roberto,
mit tollen Aussichtspunkten und Einsichten in das venezianische Leben!Perfekt
Denise
(About local )
9 February 2025
With so many food options available in Venice, I wanted to have someone guide me through the street food options. Adair certainly managed that plus more. She weaved snippets of history into our conversations whilst savouring a variety of foods. Adair made navigating the alleyways look easy and we probably needed her the next day when revisiting one of the cafes! Venice can be overwhelming with food options but that can be made easier when in Adair’s capable hands. Thankyou for providing a great memory of this magical city.Flavours of Venice
christina.zielinski
(About local )
2 February 2025
We had a great tour with Adair, she was very knowledgeable about history and local gems as well. She had a great energy levelGreat tour
Tara
(About local )
26 January 2025
Genny is a great guide and took us so many brilliant places. My partner is vegetarian and so usually doesn’t have a great time with food tours but Genny customised the tour to suit us both. Genny is like a celebrity - vendors and store owners greeting her as she passes just showing how much of a beloved local she is. 10/10 would recommend. Brilliant and delicious experience.
Lori🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
13 January 2025
While visiting Venice, I had the pleasure of booking a tour with Valerio for fish shopping at Rialto Market followed by home cooking in Murano. The experience was nothing short of extraordinary and truly authentic.
We began our day at Rialto Market, selecting fresh, local ingredients under Valerio's expert guidance. From there, we traveled to his lovely home in Murano, where he prepared a mouthwatering multi-course meal, perfectly paired with libations for each course. What made the experience even more special was how hands-on it was—my friend and I got to help with some of the preparations, which made the meal feel even more personal and rewarding.
Throughout the day, Valerio’s warm and engaging personality shone. He answered all our questions about life in Italy with patience and enthusiasm, sharing fascinating insights into local culture and traditions. Despite our endless curiosity, he never seemed to tire of our company and made us feel completely at home.
To top it off, Valerio provided excellent recommendations for other unique experiences and activities we could try during our trip. His hospitality, knowledge, and passion for sharing the Italian way of life made this tour the highlight of my visit to Venice.
If you’re looking for an authentic, unforgettable experience in Venice, I cannot recommend Valerio enough. He is the perfect host and guide, and this experience is not to be missed!A Highlight of My Venice Trip!!
Elaine🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
11 January 2025
What a great day in Venice with Genny.Informative, entertaining, and seeing places we would have missed without her local knowledge and contacts. Genny treated us like family so much so that we ended our day with a hug. Thanks so much,Genny , we will recommend you to friends travelling to Venice.Wander Woman
Patricia
(About local )
7 January 2025
Thank you for a wonderful tour of Venice and arranging for the glass tour too in such a short space of time! You are a miracle worker! Simply the best!!!Thank you for an amazing time
Dennis🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
1 January 2025
Genny was a delightful and knowledgeable guide. I would highly recommend her tours. Venice with flair
Desmond🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
30 December 2024
We toured with Adair as a family of five, including some members with allergies and intolerances. We still had a great time and were able to enjoy ourselves! Adair adjusted our stops and offered substitutes for those who needed them. We would absolutely book with her again!Family-friendly food tour!
Marc
(About local )
30 December 2024
My wife and I, along with our two teenage children, recently did the San Marco tour with Roberto. Right away it was clear that Roberto was born and raised in Venice, with a passion for every corner of the city, and all the history and stories that contribute to making Venice what it is today! Roberto mixed history, intrigue and story telling seamlessly. He kept us captivated for 4 hours, and showed no signs of slowing down even when our time was over. Roberto’s tour was a great primer, reading us to dive even deeper into Venice’s rich history. Thanks Roberto!Passion for Venice!
Rene🇲🇽 Mexico
(About local )
29 December 2024
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Chantelle🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
22 December 2024
Genny was an absolutely wonderful host to us in Venice. She was extremely knowledgeable and charming, giving us a detailed history of the city and it’s rich heritage. She was accommodating to my wife’s pregnancy as well for the food offerings and made us feel very welcome every step of the way. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone wanting a great food tour in the city. Fantastic food tour!
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