Best of Venice Small Group Walking Tour with a Local Expert
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Venice, Italy
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore the hidden corners of Venice on this walking tour and benefit from local knowledge. Stroll with a small group to the city square of Campo Santa Margherita, see the Scuola Grande di San Rocco, and visit the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari. Then cross the Rialto Bridge and walk past the Marco Polo House to St. Mark's Square. Upgrade for a private tour.
- Small-group or private walking tour of Venice
- Select a morning or afternoon itinerary
- See top sights like the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square
- Get insider tips and info about Venice
What's Included
- English Speaking Local expert
- The tour is in English language only the private option can be done in English, Spanish and German
- outdoor walking tour
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Campiello dei SqueliniSestiere Dorsoduro, 2766, 12242 Venezia VE, Italy
please note that the meeting point will CAMPIELLO DEI SQUELINI,near the Ca’Foscari University , Dorsoduro district, by the coloured wall https://maps.app.goo.gl/QZNMBSrcqQ5Ts3EG7
End point
- St. Mark's SquarePiazza San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Itinerary
Start your walking tour of Venice in the morning or afternoon. Meet at a central location and set off with a small group limited to 15 people. Alternatively, select a private tour exclusively for you and your party. Your guide is a well-informed local who provides insight into the former maritime republic.
Stroll the pedestrianized streets to historical areas and particular districts that include Rialto, San Marco, and Cannaregio. Cross charming footbridges that connect some hundreds of small islands that comprise Venice, including the Rialto Bridge. Get a look at the surrounding area, once the financial and trade center of Venice, and walk past Marco Polo's house; where one of the world's most famous travelers was born.
See Campo Santa Margherita and the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, where the 16th-century Italian painter Titian is buried. Upon crossing Campo San Bartolomeo see the Church of San Giovanni e Paolo, the resting place of many Venice doges, or leaders, of the city-state. See the Scuola Grande di San Rocco and finish at St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco).
Your guide can offer recommendations on where to eat and how to spend your free time in Venice.
Stroll the pedestrianized streets to historical areas and particular districts that include Rialto, San Marco, and Cannaregio. Cross charming footbridges that connect some hundreds of small islands that comprise Venice, including the Rialto Bridge. Get a look at the surrounding area, once the financial and trade center of Venice, and walk past Marco Polo's house; where one of the world's most famous travelers was born.
See Campo Santa Margherita and the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, where the 16th-century Italian painter Titian is buried. Upon crossing Campo San Bartolomeo see the Church of San Giovanni e Paolo, the resting place of many Venice doges, or leaders, of the city-state. See the Scuola Grande di San Rocco and finish at St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco).
Your guide can offer recommendations on where to eat and how to spend your free time in Venice.
1
Campiello dei Squelini
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Scuola Grande Di San Rocco
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Campo dei Frari
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Ponte di Rialto
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Piazza San Marco
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 908 reviews
Fayyaz_K, June 2026
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!
James_Y, June 2026
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.
Robert_N, June 2026
Great tour by Alicia. Very interesting and fun! Fun little facts we would never know without this tour.
David_B, June 2026
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.
riceyt, May 2026
Great tour we really enjoyed it. Jade the tour guide was fabulous and very informative. Would highly recommend
Adan_Z, May 2026
The guide was very well informed and very nice. She took us to all the amazing views and gave us time to take pictures as well as making sure that we are never lost along the way through all the crowds.
Dylan_S, May 2026
This was a great way to see the main parts of Venice, along with its history. Jada was a great tour guide, and was very insightful throughout. We’d definitely recommend this tour for anyone staying in Venice, and just want more of an intro to the city without it taking up too much time.
Barbara_V, May 2026
Jada was a great guide. This tour was a great way to learn about the city. I highly recommend booking this tour.
William_T, May 2026
The guide never showed up, so I don't know if the tour would have been good or not. I have time-stamped pictures of the meeting place that show I was there.
Mark_J, May 2026
The meeting place was changed and we were not notified. We were at the meeting point given to us, and met others there. One of them received a text after the starting time indicating a new meeting place so we followed and made the tour. Very unorganized.
Jill_P, Apr 2026
We learned a lot about Venice from a very knowledgeable guide! Glad we booked this tour to understand more about this beautiful city!
EvaLeung, Apr 2026
Honestly you could probably skip the tour and wander Venice at your leisure. There were some interesting tidbits shared by the guide but it felt more like a 2 hour foot race.
Keith_W, Apr 2026
Really interesting tour, excellent guide (Alice)
Learned a lot about Venice and its history in a couple of hours!
Hayden_R, Apr 2026
Excellent introduction tour to Venice. Our guide was very informative and had some great restaurant recommendations. Definitely recommend this tour.
Amarjeet_K, Apr 2026
Alice was amazing, it’s a good way to understand history and gain different perspectives of Venice. Covers all major spots within the island
Jane_F, Mar 2026
It was was an excellent way to learn about the city of Venice! Flavia was very knowledgeable and friendly, it was a great experience.
We referenced a lot of what we had learnt throughout the rest of our stay in Venice.
Thank you very much!
Katherine_A, Mar 2026
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!
Valerie_R, Feb 2026
It was small and very informative! It was great seeing a combination of touristy and non-touristy spots.
Nicholas_G, Nov 2025
Gianmarco was an amazing guide. Local knowledge and provided a great lay of the land to get your bearings on the city. The tour helped set me up to enjoy the palazzo and other sites even more.
Robert_S, Nov 2025
Dropped the luggage off at the hotel and wondered around until our tour started. It was a great way get introduced to Venice.
jeffmech, Nov 2025
Valentina was not only very knowledgeable but also friendly, witty, and above all, patient. She really took the time to get to know all nine of us on the tour (and answered all our questions!), while providing us with lots of fun facts and insights into Venice’s history, geography, and culture, as we weaved our way down streets and alleys, across squares (fields), and over bridges. A great way to spend two-plus hours that takes you beyond seeing just the “must see” landmarks!
Ashton_O, Nov 2025
Very informative walking tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and answered every question the group asked! You do go up and down many stairs, but that is to be expected in Venice.
Michelle_H, Oct 2025
Julia was an excellent guide. She is a native Venetian. She shared many interesting facts. I appreciate that the tour took a less crowded path. The starting place was odd. The colorful wall with art is really your only indication that you are in the right place.
I like history and facts. Very straightforward. I can’t say that I was wowed, but it was of decent value for the price.
This is not the tour if you want to be entertained. I think children would be extremely bored.
MegGaravaglia, Oct 2025
What a wonderful fun time we had on this walking tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable, answered questions thoroughly & with patience - and was a joy to learn from. Not only was his tour great but he mentioned an excellent restaurant (Enoteca Al Volto) in Venice. So, we tried it. It was the BEST meal we’ve had in Italy - filled with what seemed to be only locals! Thank you!
Paula_H, Sept 2025
Excellent introduction to
Venice strolling through
its historic lanes,
bridges and squares.
Flavia, our guide,
was wonderful.
Robyn_B, Sept 2025
Valentina was quite lovely. She was welcoming, very knowledgeable and made it fun. She made sure the group was acquainted with each other before we began and was thoughtful enough to get a picture of our group at the end for a souvenir. We wry much enjoyed her tour and would highly recommend her.
Paul_P, Sept 2025
Excellent guide & great day out. Walking tour was approx 2.5 hours. Guide offered advice, practical tips, interesting anecdotes and insight into Venice’s modern day beauty and its colourful past. Would highly recommend, even the rain.
Jessica_H, Sept 2025
Overall positive experience. Great overview of the area for a reasonable price. It was nice not having to worry about getting lost and just getting to follow someone around.
kim_r, Sept 2025
Flavvia was excellent. She gave lots of good information and didn’t deluge us with dates we wouldn’t remember later. Good illustrative pictures to help explain her points. Open for all questions
Janet_W, Sept 2025
Non-stop, walk thru the city. Few opportunities to snap a picture (you will fall scarily behind). Don’t expect a rest or comfort stop—no opportunity to grab a coffee or soda on a hot, humid day.
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