The Secrets of Venice - Private Tour
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Venice, Italy
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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What's Included
- Licensed local tour guide
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 05/23/2022 - 04/08/2027
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Itinerary
1
Ghetto Ebraico
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Fondamenta Dei Ormesini (Pass By)
2
Chiesa della Madonna dell'Orto
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Casa del Tintoretto
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Squero dei Muti
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Chiesetta dell’Abbazia della Misericordia
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Mercati di Rialto
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Palazzo dei Camerlenghi
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
T Fondaco Dei Tedeschi by DFS (Pass By)
8
Ponte di Rialto
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Piazza San Marco (Pass By)
9
Basilica di San Marco
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Doge's Palace
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Ponte dei Sospiri
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- 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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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
5.0
based on 62 reviews
Leonidas_S, Mar 2026
Absolutely fantastic. Entertaining, fun, informative, polite and super knowledgable. Our absolute highest recommendation!
Jen_F, Sep 2025
Could not recommend Nico & this tour more. Definitely book this tour if you are interested in Venice outside of the high tourist areas, and definitely if you if you want to understand the architecture and how Venice today came to be. His deep knowledge of the history of Venice as well as his ability to guide us based on what we found interesting was fantastic. He was enthusiastic, you can tell he truly loves and respects the city. Thanks Nico!
Byron_P, Jul 2025
Nico provided a great walking tour and history of Venice. Not just telling you about the history, but showing you places all around the city. Because it's a smaller tour you move quickly and see a lot. Nico is a native of Venice and knows it well. I really enjoyed learning about his city. It's a great way to immerse yourself in Venice.
Bijal_A, Mar 2025
My husband and I were traveling to Italy with our 13 yo and 10 yo daughters. This tour was the absolute best way to start our time in Venice. Nico is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and flexible. He was easy to communicate with and met us promptly at our hotel. He was happy to adjust the itinerary according to our interests. The city can be a little confusing to navigate even with Google Maps. Our 2 hour tour helped us get our bearings and see the highlights of the city while avoiding tourist traps. As a native Venetian, he knows the city inside and out. Nico’s information about the city’s history made everything come to life. We would’ve missed a lot of cool and interesting things had it not been for the tour & our kids loved it too! Would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to make the most of Venice!
nellie, Oct 2024
Our guide was so knowledgeable, accommodating and really entertaining. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment of our tour.
Julie_B, Jun 2024
I am so glad we booked this tour! Nico is an excellent guide! He shared many interesting stories about the history and culture of Venice as he led us through streets and alleys and across bridges over the canals of the city. In addition, he gave us excellent recommendations for dining and other experiences that were tailored to our interests. I highly recommend booking a tour with him!
David_S, May 2024
Nico was the epitome of Hospitality! His knowledge of both fact and fiction made the trip exciting. He took the best pictures of us for our memories! :)
Katelyn_B, Mar 2024
Wonderful walking tour- picked us up at our hotel and showed us through the winding tunnels on Venice. Showed us great places to eat, drink, visit, and ended the tour right at St Marco’s square (with instruction how to get back ha). Loved the private, intimate tour- our guide was easy to understand, funny and never a dull moment.
BONNIE_L, Feb 2024
Nico’s tour of Venice was amazing! He went above and beyond! It was like meeting up with a friend. The entire tour was very personable and he knows Venice very well! He showed us some traditional masters at work and provided recommendations for local Venetian cuisine. The best part was the fish market and St. Mark’s Square! The quick gondola ride was the icing on top! Overall a very thoughtful and inclusive experience!
Consiglia_F, Dec 2023
Nico was our private tour guide, it was my husband and I only. Nico spoke perfect English. Nico made our day enjoyable and was very informative about Venice. We highly recommend this tour
Kathryn_M, Aug 2022
My husband and two kids went on this tour with Nico. Had a great time-enjoyed learning some of the history of Venice. Especially enjoyed the Jewish quarter and the quieter side of Venice. We’ll work the time and money.
Donny_T, May 2022
Nico was a fantastic! Venice is way more than just St Mark’s Square and Nico showed us that. Plus we got to go on a quick gondola ride! Great way to get an overview of the city and learn about the early history of the area. Just know there’s a lot of walking :)
Joy_M, Oct 2021
Jumping on the tronchetta (gondola) with the locals!
Lots of unique aspects to Venetian life and history. Nico is a passionate ambassador to his city ❤️
Indre_S, Sep 2021
Great tour with Nico. Very pleased with his knowledge of local history and walking tour. We had the best places to take pictures and great recommendations for local restaurants and shopping tips. Expected more from a gondola ride that was only 2 minutes across the bridge. Since title of the tour mentioned gondola ride, I was expecting 30 minutes or so on a gondola. Overall, it was a great walking tour with local guide, but I would not call it gondola ride. Thank you!
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