Top Venice Walking Tours

Venice In a Day: St Mark's, Doges Palace Gondola Ride & City Tour

4.8

(3,785)

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $124

Discover a side of Venice many tourists never see on this real secret Venice walking tour. Join your Venetian guide for a stroll through authentic local neighborhoods and past captivating hidden gems. Delve into the history and lore of the Jewish Ghetto, Cannaregio, and San Polo districts, stopping to admire its quiet canals and tiny artisan workshops that still make traditional handicrafts.

Tour of The Real Hidden Venice

4.9

(2,064)

from $71

Best Of Venice: Saint Mark's Basilica, Doges Palace with Guide and Gondola Ride

(880)

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $125

Special Offer

Discover Venice through the eyes of a local on this intimate, small-group walking tour where you visit landmarks including St. Mark’s Square, the Rialto Bridge, and explore lesser-known squares like Campiello dei Squelini and San Polo. Learn about history, culture, and architecture as you explore the floating city on foot, finding hidden corners and tucked-away streets while hearing stories along the way.

Venice highlights and hidden gems Small Group walking tour

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$32

$37

The entrance lines at Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice can sometimes feel like they last forever. Bypass the annoyance of waiting in long queues by prebooking a Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica skip-the-line tour. Perfect for those with a limited time in Venice, you’ll visit both big attractions with a guide leading the way and loading you with historical information you wouldn’t hear otherwise.

Skip-the-Line: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Fully Guided Tour

4.5

(1,963)

Maximize your sightseeing time on your Venice vacation with this private walking tour, and orient yourself around the city's historical attractions, canal-lined neighborhoods, and sights. As it’s a private tour, the focus is on your interests, but typical itineraries include pass-by stops at top Venice attractions such as the Rialto Bridge, Rialto Fish Market, the Basilica of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, La Fenice Theater, and more.

from $100

Venice Must See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide

(52)

3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $42

Explore Venice with a small-group tour that dives into the city’s history, culture, and iconic landmarks, including St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. With your guide leading the way, skip the lines with pre-reserved tickets and step inside these stunning sites to uncover their fascinating stories. Wander through St. Mark's Square, cross the legendary Bridge of Sighs, and hear tales of Casanova while visiting the Old and New Prisons—then marvel at the grandeur of the Correr Museum, once home to Napoleon and the King of Italy.

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Venice: St.Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Tour with Tickets

(1,149)

3 hours 10 minutesFree Cancellation

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$86

$118

Delve into Venetian history on this tour that showcases two of the city's most iconic structures and sheds light on the stories behind them both. Your first stop is legendary St. Mark's Basilica. Wander around the mosaic-covered interior and Byzantine treasures while a local guide fills you in on how this collection came to be. Then continue to the Doge’s Palace to explore the former political heart of Venice.

Legendary Venice: Doge's Palace, St Mark's & VIP Terrace Access

(5,165)

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $88

Experience authentic Venice on a private walking tour with a local guide who contacts you beforehand to tailor the itinerary. Skip mainstream spots and discover hidden gems, including monument exteriors and museums if desired. Get recommendations and insider knowledge to make the most of your trip. Your guide can meet you at your accommodation for convenience, ensuring a unique and personal experience of this historic city.

Venice : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide

(96)

2 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $60

Venice Sightseeing Small Group Walking Tour with a Local Expert

(893)

from $48

Experience one of Venice's landmarks without the crowds with this after-hours tour of St. Mark's Basilica. Marvel at mosaics, explore the crypt believed to house St. Mark's remains, and soak in the serene atmosphere. To explore more of Venice at this peaceful time, upgrade your experience to include a visit to the Doge's Palace, the historic seat of the Venetian Republic’s government, and the Bridge of Sighs.

Venice: St Mark's Basilica After-Hours Tour with Optional Doge's Palace

(1,423)

1 hour 15 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $154

Eat Like a Local: Venice 3-Hour Small-Group Food Tasting Tour

4.8

(3,319)

2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $106

Explore the famous sites and hidden charms of Venice on this walking tour, followed by a ride through the city’s canals on an iconic gondola. Follow your local guide through a romantic maze of surrounding backstreets to discover some of Venice’s lesser-known gems. Learn the fascinating history of Venice as you wander through narrow alleys and over stone footbridges, and then hop aboard a Venetian gondola for a leisurely ride along the Grand Canal.

Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride

3.7

(3,636)

2 hours 9 minutes to 2 hours 27 minutesFree Cancellation

from $72

Explore the intricacies of two famed Italian handicrafts on a fully guided day trip from Venice to the nearby islands of Murano and Burano with a group of up to 22 people. Watch centuries-old glassblowing techniques in Murano, and marvel at the detailed stitches of exquisite Burano lace. Your knowledgeable guide will share the history of these two artisan islands while you visit local workshops and wander the picturesque streets.

Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

(7,861)

5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $38

Taste your way through the canal city on a street food tour of Venice. Meander through the Floating City without having to navigate or overcome the language barrier in a small group that guarantees personalized attention. Pass top sights such as Rialto Market and the Grand Canal, while you savor Venetian specialties including cicchetti (small plates), buranelli (butter cookies), and much more.

Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit

4.8

(846)

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $53

Skip the lines at Saint Mark’s Basilica and Doge's Palace and opt for a small-group guided tour instead. Then, enjoy the quintessential Venice experience—a gondola ride through the city’s canals and waterways. Your ticket also includes access to several landmarks surrounding Saint Mark’s Square, as well as access to a mobile app that provides commentary to a walking tour of the city at your own pace.

Venice's Best: Basilica, Doge's Palace, Gondola & History Gallery

(2,785)

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $118

Special Offer

Feel like a local (and ditch the tourist traps) when you follow your guide to Venice’s in-the-know bars and restaurants on this small-group food tour. Come hungry: over four stops in the Cannaregio district, you’ll try everything from spritzes and crostini to *cicchetti* (Venetian small plates) and gelato. As you go, learn more about daily life in Venice from your guide. Choose from lunchtime or dinner options.

Venice Bacaro Food Tour: Eat and Drink like a Venetian

4.9

(1,193)

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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$74

$83

Skip the crowds and uncover Venice’s hidden corners on this unique walking tour. Wander through the ancient heart of the city—from Campo Santa Maria Formosa’s baroque church to the Rialto Bridge area—while your guide reveals secrets of Casanova, Marco Polo, and treasures from Constantinople. Sip a spritz like a true Venetian, and step inside The Yard of Venice Gallery to see a real gondola up close, admire a handcrafted oar, and experience a virtual reality ride along the Grand Canal. Upgrade to end your tour with an optional shared gondola ride, and experience the city from a vantage point on the water.

San Marco to Rialto Walking Tour & Spritz Like a Local

4.5

(720)

Explore Venice's famous canals on a guided gondola ride through the city. Meander beneath bridges and along quiet, peaceful stretches in a traditional Venetian boat, taking in sights such as the Rialto Bridge and Campo Manin as you go. Join our expert gondolier in enjoying one of Venice's most leisurely and original pastimes, and don't miss this chance to experience the Grand Canal from the water.

from $18

Classic 30-Minute Gondola Ride in Venice

3.2

(971)

25 to 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $47

5.0

(73)

Venice Private Tour - Custom Experience with Local Guide

2 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $60

St. Mark Basilica: The Shining Cathedral Ticket & Tour

(459)

45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $12

Explore Venice with your taste buds–and step inside a variety of eateries without having to reserve a table–on this small-group food tour led by a local guide. Learn about the Venetian custom of cicchetti, discover flavors you might otherwise have missed, and hear stories about the city’s food and drink. Sample ten different bites, including baccalà mantecato cod spread, and savor a glass of wine along the way.

Venice 10 bites Cicchetti with Wine

4.9

(33)

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $68

Step into the heart of Venetian history with an expert-led guided tour of the magnificent Doge’s Palace. Marvel at the opulent chambers, grand staircases, and timeless works of art that once embodied the power of the Venetian Republic. Conclude the experience with a walk across the legendary Bridge of Sighs, leading into the old prisons, and uncover the secrets behind Venice’s most iconic symbols. Begin with a short introduction to the city’s history. Enter the Doge’s Palace through the fast-track line and explore the rich Gothic architecture. Walk through rooms where the Doge and Venetian Council ruled the Republic. Admire the Golden Staircase, the Chamber of the Great Council, and impressive frescoes. Cross the famous Bridge of Sighs, leading to the New Prisons. Learn about the daily lives of prisoners and the symbolism behind this iconic bridge.

Venice Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs Guided Tour

4.5

(10)

This tour is the perfect pick for time-tight travelers visiting Venice. Save yourself the hassle of booking tickets and waiting in long lines and opt for this convenient one-day itinerary instead. As well as skip-the-line admission and guided tours of St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, the trip also includes a scenic gondola ride and visits to Murano and Burano to watch glass-blowing and lace-making demonstrations.

from $100

Traditional gondola ride - After exploring Venice’s romantic streets by foot, climb aboard a traditional gondola for a cruise along the city’s famous canals

St Mark's, Doge's Palace, with Murano and Burano & Gondola Ride

(818)

9 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $159

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Best Of Venice: Saint Mark's Basilica, Doges Palace with Guide and Gondola Ride

Deborah_B, Apr 2026

Venice in an afternoon

It was a very busy tour but quite well organised It’s 3 + hours even skipping the queue which is so worth it The guide Grace was very informative and helpful making the tour interesting Not long in the church but it was fine The gondola tour is beautiful

Eat Like a Local: Venice 3-Hour Small-Group Food Tasting Tour

William_B, Apr 2026

One of my favorite excursions

My wife and I made our first visit to Venice and booked a 5:45PM Taste of Venice tour. It had been a long and crowded day in Venice and we were already tired. I almost considered skipping out on the tour and going back to our hotel, I’M GLAD WE DIDN’T. One of the best excursions I’ve ever been on, well worth the money! Our guide Sara was amazing. Great food, great drinks, and great conversation. There is a lot of walking, but that is what Venice is. I’m in my mid 50s and had no problem keeping up. I can’t recommend this tour enough. More food than you typically have at dinner and the quality is amazing.

Skip-the-Line: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Fully Guided Tour

Candice_R, Apr 2026

Our tour guide was...

Our tour guide was excellent! He had so many informative comments, and a great sense of humor in his storytelling. He was the best guude we've had in Italy! A And of course, the sites were amazingly beautiful and interesting! However, warning: there are a LOT of stairs on this tour, and due to huge crowds of visitors, we were never afforded time to sit at one of the few rest stops along the way. At least four unrelated people in my tour group were having trouble walking by the end of the tour - in pain - and would have greatly benefited from occasional short breaks in rooms that had seating.

Legendary Venice: Doge's Palace, St Mark's & VIP Terrace Access

Barbara_M, Apr 2026

Tour company sold us...

Tour company sold us tickets to st marks for holy thursday but the church was closed. NOT GOOD THEY SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THE CHURCH WAS CLOSED. The guide liked to talk and share her extensive knowledge but it was too much for us so we left the group and continued on our own.

Venice Must See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide

ssulangi, Apr 2026

Authentic Venice at its Best

If you want to skip the crowds and see the real Venice, request Zahra. Our 3-hour tour was perfectly paced and full of surprises. Meeting the artists at Ca' del Sol was a unique highlight—the craftsmanship of their masks and costumes is world-class. Between the history, the authentic gelato, and the amazing truffle shop, this was a great experience from start to finish.

Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat

Terese_J, Apr 2026

Great experience

We had a wonderful time visiting Murano and Burano—both islands are absolutely beautiful and definitely worth the trip. Murano’s glassmaking tradition was fascinating to see, and Burano’s colorful houses made for such a charming and unique experience. It was truly one of the highlights of our time in Italy. The only challenge we encountered was finding the meeting point. The directions provided were a bit confusing, especially in a busy area. It would be very helpful if clearer instructions were included—such as specific landmarks, the name of the company to look for, or even details like the color of a flag or sign. Including a photo of the exact meeting spot would make a big difference and help avoid any stress before the tour begins. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and with a bit more clarity on the meeting instructions, it would be absolutely perfect!

Venice: St.Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Tour with Tickets

Ricardo_C, Apr 2026

Incredible tour with an amazing tour guide

Absolutely incredible! Alessia (our guide) was extremely knowledgeable, funny and very relatable. She shared lots of incredibly interesting stories related to the tour. I would do this tour again! Very enjoyable. My family loved it! We learned a lot about Venice.

Tour of The Real Hidden Venice

Neil_H, Apr 2026

Excellent tour

This is a really good way to see the areas of Venice a little away from St Marks quarry and the more touristy areas. Well paced, full of facts about the history of Venice, this was a great way to familiarise ourselves with the area. Michaela our guide was lovely, very friendly and engaging. The trip to Murano was an added bonus as well! Well worth a visit!

The Essence of Venice in a Stress Free Small group Walking Tour

Sophie_V, Mar 2026

Wonderful 2 hours

Our walking tour was absolutely brilliant—Alice was amazing. She gave us a unique perspective on two sides of Venice: the modern city and how locals navigate everyday life, as well as the grandeur of the 16th-century capital of the Venetian Republic. The tour was fun, educational, and definitely not boring! I would happily come back again. As a local, Alice also gave us plenty of great advice on where to go and where to eat, and her recommendations were excellent. As an art historian, I especially appreciated her insights, particularly when she pointed out where we could find original paintings by Titian.

Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit

Paul_S, Mar 2026

Must do!

Great food tour led by Vanessa! There were five stops - four where we sampled various cicchetti and the final one where we got some gelato. Plenty of food and variety for various dietary needs. Vanessa was outstanding as a guide. She gave us plenty of tips and recommendations for our trip which the group really appreciated. Highly recommend for anyone new to Venice that wants a unique food and cultural experience.

Venice Sightseeing Small Group Walking Tour with a Local Expert

Katherine_A, Mar 2026

Great personal feeling tour!

Great walking tour to see different areas of the city starting in the university area, moving through San Paolo, and ending in the most famous San Marco’s square. I took the tour during my first full day and really enjoyed learning more about the history of Venice on the tour. Alice was a fantastic tour guide, and she was friendly, kind, and informative answering all our questions and giving recommendations. We had three people in our group which gave the tour a great personal feel. Highly recommend this tour!

Venice highlights and hidden gems Small Group walking tour

gillian_d, Feb 2026

This was a two hour walk...

This was a two hour walk through Venice including the major sights like St Marks Sq as well as covering what felt like endless lanes and bridges. It was so interesting to hear Denise's stories of the history and culture of Venice. The tour was a really good introduction to a few days in the city aand we found it very enjoyable.