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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
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English Speaking Local Guide
The tour is in English language only the private option can be done in English, Spanish and German
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Campo San Pantalon , Campo San Pantalon, 30123 Venezia VE, Italy
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San Toma is the nearest steamboat stop to reach Campo San Pantalon. The guide will wait near the entrance of the church.

St. Mark's Square , Piazza San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
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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.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
Piazza San Marco
Enjoy a fun and informative 2 hour walking tour of the highlights of Venice led by a local expert tour guide. It is the best way to explore the best of Venice in short time.
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Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Scuola Grande di San Rocco
Enjoy a fun and informative 2 hour walking tour of the highlights of Venice led by a local expert tour guide. It is the best way to explore the best of Venice in short time.
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Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Ponte di Rialto
Enjoy a fun and informative 2 hour walking tour of the highlights of Venice led by a local expert tour guide. It is the best way to explore the best of Venice in short time.
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Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Casa di Marco Polo
Enjoy a fun and informative 2 hour walking tour of the highlights of Venice led by a local expert tour guide. It is the best way to explore the best of Venice in short time.
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Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo)
Enjoy a fun and informative 2 hour walking tour of the highlights of Venice led by a local expert tour guide. It is the best way to explore the best of Venice in short time.
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Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Church of San Pantalon
Enjoy a fun and informative 2 hour walking tour of the highlights of Venice led by a local expert tour guide. It is the best way to explore the best of Venice in short time.
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wear comfortable shoes
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Raphael Tours & Events
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Venice Sightseeing Walking Tour with a Local Guide?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
See all safety measures taken by Venice Sightseeing Walking Tour with a Local Guide.
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What is the social distancing policy during Venice Sightseeing Walking Tour with a Local Guide?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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  • "We took the tour on our first full day in Venice and it really provide useful as we walked around on our own in the days that followed." See review
  • "On time, good english and you'll get a good picture at the Rialto Bridge." See review
  • "Definitely recommend this tour for your first time in Venice!" See review

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star-5
Great tour guide
Laura_S
, Aug 2022
The tour guide (Alice) was brilliant; very engaging and told us lots about the history of, and present day Venice
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star-5
Denise was a great guide....
Zoe_F
, Aug 2022
Denise was a great guide. She was very knowledgeable, personable and shared her passion for her native city. We met an artisan mask maker, visited a gelateria, and learned how Venice was literally built on the swamps. We also learned about the function of the escuolas in the city, the old red light district, the different architectural influences, and insights into modern Venetian life (she showed us a picture of her own boat and shared some of her family history). She even had a list of suggested restaurants for us at the end of the tour. This is a fantastic tour to take at the beginning of your visit to Venice. It will give you some background that will help you better appreciate the city as you explore.
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star-5
First thing you should do in Venice
Michael_F
, Aug 2022
This was arguably THE highlight of my Venice trip. Caroline, our guide was brilliant. She took us everywhere. Along the way told the entire history of the city. Her pacing, her stops, her charisma were fantastic. She plotted the best line to tell the story. Each stop furthered the story she was telling. I learned so much about Venice during this tour. All of the information given was important and interesting. Moreover, she took us all over the city. I felt like I knew the city so much more because of her. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone’s first trip to Venice. It will do four things for you. 1) Give you the history of the city, how it was formed, why it was formed and how it is able to work. 2) It will get you situated on how to get Venice. 3) It will show you all of the sights if you are not staying along time. 4) It will make you love the city. As someone who has been to Venice twice and who thinks Venice is overrated, this tour and Caroline turned me around a little.
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star-5
Excellent tour guide
Kameron_L
, Jul 2022
Best walking tour I ever took part on. Our tour guide was excellent very knowledgeable and had great energy.
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star-5
The best tour!
Kathryn_J
, Jul 2022
Denizia was our guide and was fantastic! So fun, great stories and very informative as to the history of Venice. This was not a touristy tour but an informative walk about how Venice became what it is today. She also had a substantial list of recommended places to see and eat. We loved her and our time there!
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star-5
Great storytelling, great...
Matthew_C
, Jul 2022
Great storytelling, great personality and local flare from the guide. She showed us a side of Venice we would not have gotten otherwise.
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star-5
Great tour, fabulous food, lovely guide.
Jo_B
, Jul 2022
Had a fabulous time with Eleonora our guide for the day. Met a lovely and very interesting American couple. We ate at some wonderful places and did a great walking tour past some historical Bologna buildings as well as local and established delicatessen. Highly recommend.
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star-5
Great tour worth the time and money!
Elena_B
, Jul 2022
This was a Great tour worth the time and money. Our guide was great! Extremely knowledgeable! Attentive to our needs! I would highly recommend to get a feel for Venice and learn about its fascinating history!!
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star-5
Great tour
Lasse_N
, Jul 2022
Our wonderful, enthusiastic, local guide, Denise, took us on a great short trip in Venice. Perfect lenght on the tour and a lot of relevant and fun stories about the old city. Will difinitely recommend!
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star-5
Absolutely fantastic -highly recommend
Elaine_M
, Jul 2022
Denise was absolutely fantastic. She is a local, so has so much information about Venice and it's history. The tour was excellent, she brought to places we would never have found ourselves and had great stories. Denise is so enthusiastic about Venice and this really enhanced the experience. The group was small so it was easy to hear her and ask questions. She answered all of our questions and didn't rush the tour at any stage. I would highly recommend this tour!
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star-4
Gives you a taste of Venice
Rebecca_S
, Jul 2022
Denisa was an excellent and knowledgeable tour guide. I only wish we could have gone into a couple of the places we saw, like churches.
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star-3
Tired tour guide
Linda_N
, Jul 2022
It was okay.... Our tour guide was okay. He was informative............ I think Florence had more to offer than he was willing to share. Maybe he was tired
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star-5
Fun guide throughout venice
Teresa_C
, Jul 2022
Denise is a true Venetian. She introduced us to the most important landmarks of beautiful Venice. We had a fun time with her in addition to her knowledge of Venice.
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star-5
Great Venice sightseeing tour with Denise
Luis_V
, Jul 2022
Denise was the best guide we could have in Venice! She is a Venice native and gave us a lot of context and history of the city as she took us through all the sites. She was very accommodating to our needs, even slightly altering the tour based on a couple questions we asked. She was also very patient and friendly with our kids, and answered all their questions without any problem. Thanks Denise for your hospitality!!
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star-5
Amazing city!
Hayley_D
, Jul 2022
We can't rate the tour, we didn't make it, but I'm sure it would have been amazing, we had a Gondola planned for 17h00 hence couldnt do the walking tour, but we did however do a walking tpir by ourselves. Stunning Citu
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star-5
100% Recommend
Sophie_H
, Jul 2022
A fantastic tour! It was our second time in Venice and this tour helped us explore parts of Venice we hadn't been to yet. It was informative. But wear trainers it is a lot of walking!
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star-5
Terrific
Hilary_N
, Jul 2022
Wonderful experience start to finish , our guide was terrfic, smart , sweet and showed her passion for Venice . Highly recommend!
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star-5
Súper!
Alejandro_F
, Jul 2022
Great disposition from Denisse, excellent storytelling and details to better understand the Venetian culture 😄
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star-5
Loved it and would recommend
Daniel_N
, Jul 2022
Denise was amazing! So funny and down to earth! She had great knowledge and presented in a fun manner and less of a lecture style! The 2 hours flew by and we saw so much and got a feel for the city in such a short time!
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star-5
Fantastic walking tour of Venice.
Ted_G
, Jul 2022
This was an awesome tour. Our tour guide was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. We have been to Venice 3 times but this tour allowed us to see Venice up close and personal! Great overview of the neighborhoods with some history thrown in.
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