Top Venice Half-day Tours - page 2

Antonio is an excellent guide and provides an educational and fun tour. We learned a lot from his explanations of the history of the places we visited and the multiple paintings we looked at. We were surprised and happy that he also paid for drinks and snacks at a couple of stops and brought us to a glass blowing demonstration that was not on the original tour. He also is happy to provide local suggestions for restaurants and other places. Absolutely worth the money. I will use him as a guide when I come back.

This is the best tour for everyone who come to Venecia because include the REAL GONDOLA, believe me the price por single ride is very expensive (around $110-150) but this TOUR offer amazing tour the guide explain details and very sweet, he show me how I can te water taxi for back to the station trains and he has the most beautiful spots and views, really you need this tour. Highly recomend

This was a wonderful food tour with Daniela! She did a fantastic job of showing us some places we never would’ve found on our own and telling us a lot about the history of Venice. The small group was very nice and made it easy to hear and enjoy everything. We always like to take a food tour on the first day we get to a city because it’s a great introduction to the area and this tour was particularly good!

We had a great time exploring Venice with Marina on this food tour. It ended up being just the four of us on the tour, which made it feel very personal and relaxed. Marina was incredibly personable and friendly from the start—easy to talk to and genuinely passionate about sharing Venice with us. We stopped at several spots to try delicious cicchetti, spritz and wine and a few other dishes. Marina did a wonderful job explaining the local food, wine and culture while keeping the atmosphere light and enjoyable. Overall, it was a really memorable way to experience Venice beyond the usual tourist paths. A great mix of food, drinks, and local insight. We’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a more personal and authentic tasting tour. Marina was amazing and made us feel like family. Thank you for a great time!

Private tour with guide Giorgia History of Venice explained expertly enthusiastically by Giorgia This was the highlight of the entire stay in Venice St Meeks and Doges Palace were amazing . Having “skip the line “ access with a guide made for a pleasant non stressful time

This by far is one of the best tours we have booked in our travels to Europe. Nico our tour guide made the experience that much more enjoyable. Extremely knowledgeable young man. Never felt rushed and took his time explaining all the little details that only a local would know. Thank you viator and more so Nico. Highly recommended.

Our private food tour with Giacomo was an absolutely delightful blend of gastronomy and cultural immersion. Giacomo expertly guided us through various Venetian neighborhoods, using each carefully selected dish as a gateway to understanding the rich history and heritage of this remarkable city. The culinary experience was exceptional—from fresh, locally-sourced seafood that showcased Venice’s maritime traditions to delicate pastries that revealed the city’s artisanal craftsmanship. Each sip of wine and spritz was perfectly paired not just with the food, but with fascinating stories about the neighborhoods we explored. What elevated this tour beyond a simple food experience were the engaging conversations Giacomo facilitated about Venice’s evolution—its storied past, vibrant present, and promising future. His insights transformed each tasting into a meaningful cultural exchange, making the tour both highly informative and thoroughly enjoyable. Giacomo’s passion for his city and its culinary traditions was infectious, creating an atmosphere where learning about Venice felt as natural as savoring its incredible flavors. This tour offered the perfect combination of exceptional food, rich history, and genuine local perspective. We highly recommend this experience to anyone wanting to truly taste and understand Venice. We’re already planning our return visit and wouldn’t hesitate to book another tour with Giacomo to discover even more of Venice’s culinary treasures!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Rita, our guide was informative and engaging. We began promptly, had ample time in the basilica, and were guided through carefully. We then went to the gondola for a nice ride through the canals. The tour ended where it began, which was very convenient, even though the listing said it would end far away.