Best of Venice Small Group Walking Tour with a Local Expert
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Discover Venice with a passionate local expert who reveals the city’s hidden corners, stories, and secrets beyond the usual routes. Begin in the atmospheric Dorsoduro district and admire masterpieces such as the stunning Scuola Grande di San Rocco and the remarkable Basilica dei Frari, resting place of the Renaissance genius Titian. Wander through the historic heart of Venice as you cross the iconic Rialto Bridge and pass legendary sites including Marco Polo’s former home, Campo San Giovanni e Paolo, and the breathtaking St. Mark’s Square. In just 2 hours, this immersive outdoor walking tour offers the perfect introduction to Venice’s highlights. Available as a small-group or private experience, it blends history, culture, and insider tips from your expert local guide to help you experience the city like a true Venetian. Small-group tours are conducted in English, while private tours are available in English, Italian, Spanish, and German.
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Enjoy a fun and informative 2 hour walking tour of the highlights of Venice led by a local expert tour guide. It is the best way to explore the best of Venice in short time.
Enjoy a fun and informative 2 hour walking tour of the highlights of Venice led by a local expert tour guide. It is the best way to explore the best of Venice in short time.
Campo dei Frari is a quiet and historic square in Venice, located in the San Polo district. It is best known for the impressive Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, a large Gothic church that dominates the square. The campo has a peaceful atmosphere compared to the busier parts of Venice and is surrounded by traditional buildings, small cafés, and local shops.
Enjoy a fun and informative 2 hour walking tour of the highlights of Venice led by a local expert tour guide. It is the best way to explore the best of Venice in short time.
Enjoy a fun and informative 2 hour walking tour of the highlights of Venice led by a local expert tour guide. It is the best way to explore the best of Venice in short time.
Enjoy a fun and informative 2 hour walking tour of the highlights of Venice led by a local expert tour guide. It is the best way to explore the best of Venice in short time.
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wear comfortable shoes
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Reviews(912)
Elizabeth Veronica Smau was a terrific guide. So kind and informative. Highly recommend.
Alice gave our group fantastic insight into what makes Venice so unique, with a great combination of old history and current events included in her tour. She was interactive and friendly throughout our walk, and provided information even while she kept us moving from one area to the next. Highly recommended.
Guide was excellent! She navigated a tough afternoon with a rain shower that popped up. She really tried to accommodate everyone in the group and showed care/ compassion for all members of the group.
We only booked this the day before on arrival in Venice and pleased we did. It gave us a lot of information about the establishment and development of Venice city. Our guide was passionate about the city and imparted a lot of information
A great tour of Venice. Julia was fantastic. I would definitely recommend this tour for a quick summary of Venice.
We had a wonderful time exploring the streets of Venice. Our guide was friendly, engaging, and very knowledgeable. She shared fascinating historical details about many of the city's monuments, landmarks, and architectural treasures, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Walking through the charming streets while learning about Venice's rich history was a highlight of our trip. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Venice!
Interesting and plenty of walking. The tour leader explained things well and was patient in handling questions. Note: we found the meeting point difficult to find (even with Google Maps) , so a larger or more prominent spot to meet should be considered.
Great tour by Alicia. Very interesting and fun! Fun little facts we would never know without this tour.
We really enjoyed our tour with Flavia. She’s very knowledgeable and this was a perfect length tour if you have kids/teens. We recommend this as a great introduction to Venice.
Had a great introductory tour with Jahdi (Jade) who provided a walking tour through Venice, commencing at the University district, in the west of the city, winding our way through lesser known parts to the main sites. Jahdi had great communication skills, and provided us with excellent information, including the history of the city, how the buildings floated on the clay foundations, the water and sanitary challenges, and the political landscape of Venice- really brought the city and its beautiful architecture to life, would thoroughly recommend this trip to any visitors.
