France is a country of small ceremonies.

The morning market, the cheese chosen properly, the second glass poured without asking. None of it is on a timetable, all of it is the point. We build the days so there is room for the things that cannot be booked.

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Discover Nice: Private Tours, Experiences & Custom Travel

Experience thev very best of Nice, France with Italy Vacation Specialists and FranceVisits who offer the very best of France and Italy private tours. 

Where France sits

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Where France begins and ends Towns we know by name

A few of the places we know well in France: Paris Nice Provence Bordeaux Lyon Loire Valley Normandy , and plenty more

Multi-Day Holidays Tours

Whole journeys, planned end to end

Private & Small Group Tours in Nice

Days out with people who know the way

Carnival Mask Making and Dinner in Venice with Local Hosts

Your instructor will explain the ancient technique of making a Venetian papier-mâché mask providing information about the use of masks in Venice during past centuries..

Private
3 hours

The Venetian Islands Private Tour from Venice

Join us on an excursion to explore the three most famous islands of the Venetian Lagoon, which is an extremely relaxing tour that combines different aspects of Venice. This tour offers natural beauty, craftsmanship, a genuine fisherman village atmosp...

Private
4 hours

Private Half Day Tour of Venice with St. Mark's & the Doge's Palace

Venice is one of the most remarkable cities in the world. It is situated on the water, and its very existence is incredible. The Venetians have a rich history, and their empire extended as far south as Greece. On this private tour of Venice, we will...

Private
3 hours

Venice off the Beaten Path

Escape the crowds and discover the hidden beauty and fascinating history of Venice, one of the world's most mesmerizing cities.

Private

Private Venice Cicchetti and Prosecco Wine Tour

This is a privately guided tour of Venice which focuses on some of the typical culinary products and traditions of the Veneto area. Included in the tour are several different samplings of wines including Prosecco and Cicchetti as well as several oth...

Semi-Private

Venice in a Day Shore Excursion

The highlights of Venice in one day. Explore the city by boat and on foot, tour the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica, and return to your cruise ship by private transfer.

Private
7 hours

The Artisans of Venice

Venice has a long tradition of exquisite crafts, which are most commonly seen today during the Venice Carnival. Yet all year round artists are working hard to produce the famous masks, the fabulous materials and costumes visitors will wear and the g...

Private
3 hours

Valpolicella + Amarone Wine Tour from Venice

This tour is of one of the most beautiful regions in Italy, the 'Veneto' region. Everyone knows about Venice, but few know that the Veneto region which Venice is a part of, is one of the largest wine producing regions in Italy and dotted with one in...

Private
8 hours

Venice for Lovers Evening Boat Tour of Venice with Romantic Dinner

An evening boat tour, followed by a gourmet dinner with wine, in the world's most romantic city.

Private
3 hours

Birdwatching on the Venice Lagoon

Join us on an amazing tour of Venice's beautiful natural lagoon, which is filled with diverse flora, fauna, and fascinating historical landmarks. This tour will take you away from the bustling crowds of Venice and allow you to experience the serene b...

Private
5 hours 30 minutes

Modern Venetian Gastronomy

Lunch with an up-and-coming Venetian “slow food” chef where they can have either a selection of raw and/or cooked fish and seafood or cured meats and cheeses. They carry boutique wines and make their own beer and breads in house. A guide will...

Private
2 hours

St. Mark's Basilica by night

Legend, history, art and symbology swirl together in a myriad of golden mosaics in Venice’s main church: Saint Mark’s Basilica.The relics of Saint Mark the Evangelist are still enshrined inside today, after his body was plundered from Alexandria,...

Private
1 hour 18 minutes

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