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Venice Sightseeing Small Group Walking Tour with a Local Expert

Recommended by 93% of travelers
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Venice, Italy
High interest
Booked 4 times today.
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.7
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· 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!
· 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.

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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 Squelini
    Sestiere 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 Square
    Piazza 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.
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
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers 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 travelers
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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 890 reviews
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It was was an excellent...

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!

Great personal feeling tour!

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!

It was small and very...

Valerie_R, Feb 2026
It was small and very informative! It was great seeing a combination of touristy and non-touristy spots.

Great tour!

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.

First tour on the day we arrived.

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.

Learned a lot about this unique city!

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!

Informative, quick walking tour!

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.

Interesting, but do not recommend for children

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.

Excellent Tour

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!

Venice Walk

Paula_H, Sep 2025
Excellent introduction to Venice strolling through its historic lanes, bridges and squares. Flavia, our guide, was wonderful.

Get to know Venice with Valentina!

Robyn_B, Sep 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.

Great guide. Great value for money!

Paul_P, Sep 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.

Recommend

Jessica_H, Sep 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.

Excellent and informative

kim_r, Sep 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

Informative albeit pedantic

Janet_W, Sep 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.

Our tour guide,...

Jenny_I, Sep 2025
Our tour guide, Valentina, was amazing!! We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. She took us to many places we otherwise would never have found - or even known to look for. Her knowledge of Venice is extensive and for this reason she made the tour very interesting. She is very friendly and fun! I would highly recommend taking this tour soon after arriving to Venice. Thank you Valentina for providing us with a memorable time in Venice!

Excellent tour! Anna...

Matthew_B, Sep 2025
Excellent tour! Anna took us to parts of the city we would not seen on our own and provided a lot of information!

Disappointed traveler

michael_f, Sep 2025
Our guide seemed rushed; she spoke too quickly, didn’t invite questions, and didn’t allow for guests to stop and appreciate the points of interest. Our family members were on the same tour with another guide and they finished their tour at least 45 minutes after us.

Walking (and stair climbing) tour

Nancy_S, Aug 2025
Very good guide, spoke English well. Although it was very hot, she kept us in the shade and the walk was a steady but doable pace. Climbed quite a few bridges (very Venice) so if stairs aren’t your friend, a little tough.

This was a great tour...

Kendra_A, Jul 2025
This was a great tour through areas I would not have seen if I wasn’t on the tour. Julia was amazing!

Valentina was a lovely...

MichaelD, Jun 2025
Valentina was a lovely guide and did a great job keeping us in the shade on a HOT day. We got to see some of the quieter canals and bridges which was nice, but still ended in the city center.

Great intro to Venice!

Anonymous, Jun 2025
Great quick introduction to Venice with a lot of interesting information. Our guide was friendly and energetic even in the heat!

Excellent Experience

Austin_H, Jun 2025
Wonderful personal touch, we had a remarkable time and learned a lot. The tour was private for my wife and I and our guide was excellent in knowledge and hospitable.

Amazing Kickstart to Venice

Jillian_B, Jun 2025
Amazing way to kickstart our Venice stay! We ended up with our own private tour (supposed to be small group) but it was so late in the day that we got to see and learn about everything in a quieter and cooler part of the day. Would highly recommend!

Enjoyable.

Rickie_D, Jun 2025
Our tour guide, Irene, was very nice, entertaining and comfortable to be with. Enjoyable walk and english was very good.

Great relaxing walking tour!

Shauna_G, Jun 2025
This was such a nice relaxing walking tour and a great way to see the city and learn about the history of Venice from a true local!

Our tour guide, Valentina, was great.

Doroteo_D, Jun 2025
This walking tour was very educational. Our tour guide, Valentina, was knowledgeable, engaging and friendly. I highly recommend the tour.

Walking tour of Venice

elizabeth_s, May 2025
Good overview of Venice. You don’t go into locations however so if there are any of interest in seeing inside, plan on a return visit.

The walking is simple as...

Gail_G, May 2025
The walking is simple as everyone should be able to do it Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly Definitely learn more then if you were in your own Highly recommend it

Good tour and guide but...

ellensteinberg, May 2025
Good tour and guide but we could not hear her through the headset. Something had to be wrong with her end as none of us could hear her. I think my group is due a partial refund, as essentially we took a walk

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