Personal Shopping Tours in Venice
A private driver, a curated route, and access to the best of Italian craftsmanship — from Venetian boutiques and Murano workshops to the designer outlet villages of the Veneto. Discreet, unhurried, and entirely arranged around you.
In business since 1975 · ISO 9001 certified · English-speaking drivers · Discretion guaranteed
Shopping in Venice, the way it should be done
The best of Italian fashion, design, and craft is here — but reaching it through crowded vaporettos, with shopping bags, in the heat or rain, is exhausting. A personal shopping tour solves that. Your driver and vehicle are at your disposal for the day. You shop. We handle the rest.
What that means in practice:
- A private vehicle waiting outside every boutique
- Bags loaded into the car as you go — no carrying, no logistics
- Door-to-door between Venice, the mainland, and the outlet villages
- Discretion — no group tours, no waiting, no fellow shoppers
- Refreshment stops at the cafés and trattorias your driver recommends
- As much or as little time as you want at every stop
Three ways to spend a shopping day
Venice itinerary — heritage and craftsmanship
Start in the San Marco district for the flagship boutiques of Italian and international houses — Bottega Veneta (born just outside Venice), Prada, Gucci, Valentino. From there, into the smaller streets of San Polo and Dorsoduro for independent ateliers, leather workshops, and jewellers. A water taxi to Murano for glass studios that still operate as they have for centuries. Optionally, on to Burano for traditional lace.
Outlet villages — designer brands at outlet prices
The Veneto is home to two of Italy’s best outlet destinations:
- Noventa di Piave Designer Outlet (about 35 min from Venice) — over 150 brands including Prada, Gucci, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani, with discounts of 30–70%
- Serravalle Designer Outlet (further afield) — one of the largest in Europe
Your driver delivers you to the entrance, waits while you shop, and drives you home with the bags.
A combined day — Venice in the morning, outlets in the afternoon
The best of both. Spend the morning in Venice’s historic boutiques and craft workshops. Lunch in the countryside. Afternoon at Noventa di Piave. Back to your hotel before dinner, with everything you bought already in the car.
Beyond fashion — what else our shopping tours can include
- Murano glass — direct from working studios, with options for shipping internationally
- Burano lace and traditional textiles
- Venetian masks from genuine artisan workshops, not tourist replicas
- Antiques and vintage — Venice has exceptional shops for those who know where to look
- Leather, jewellery, and bespoke tailoring
- Italian fine food — Prosecco from the source, balsamic vinegar from Modena, regional specialties to take home
Tell us your interests when you book. Your driver will plan the route around them.
Who this service is for
Discerning travelers who want a curated day, not a tourist-trap experience. Couples marking a special trip — anniversaries, honeymoons, milestone birthdays. Cruise passengers with a single port day in Venice and limited time to shop. Business travelers with an afternoon free between meetings. High-profile visitors who value privacy and discretion above all.
We’ve served private clients, families, celebrities, and corporate guests since 1975. Confidentiality is part of the service.
Why Autoservizi Delfino
50 years of experience moving private clients through Venice and the Veneto.
ISO 9001 certified — independent quality assurance.
Local drivers who know the city, the artisans, and which boutiques are worth your time. Many speak English; other languages can be arranged on request.
A modern, discreet fleet — saloons, executive cars, and minivans for groups. Vehicles under five years old.
Total flexibility — adjust the itinerary mid-day, add stops, change plans. We work around you.
How to plan your shopping tour
- Tell us about your day — date, hours, interests (fashion / outlets / craft / mixed), number of guests, any specific boutiques or brands
- Receive a curated proposal with a fixed price — usually within 24 hours
- Refine the itinerary until it’s exactly right
- Meet your driver at your hotel and enjoy the day
Contact us
Phone: +39 041 5310584 · +39 335 6984545 Email: info@autoservizidelfino.it Address: Corso del Popolo, 211 — 30172 Mestre (VE), Italy