Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Venice Private Tour
Overview
Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Venice at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Doge’s Palace, Marco Polo’s house, Campo San Francesco della Vigna and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included.
Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups.
Inclusions
- Private Tour
- Local Guide
- 1 local drink/tasting
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Calle San Francesco, Calle S. Francesco, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
San Francesco della Vigna is a Roman Catholic church in the Sestiere of Castello in Venice, northern Italy. One of two Franciscan churches in Venice, originally built on a vineyard.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Doge's Palace, Piazza San Marco, 1, 30124 Venice Italy
Palazzo Ducale: Get amazed by the beauty of one of the most important jewels of Venice, a palace built between the 10th and 11th centuries that holds plenty of histories. Palace built in Venetian Gothic style, and the residence of the Doge of Venice, the supreme authority of the former Republic.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo), Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, 30122 Venice Italy
Marco Polo's House: Hear the story of Marco Polo's explorations and see the house where he used to live! Here lived one of the most well-known explorers with his family when he wasn't travelling the world.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice Italy
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Pass By: Ponte di Rialto, Ruga degli Orefici (Rialto) San Polo, 30125 Venice Italy
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Pass By: Canal Grande, 30100 Venice Italy
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Pass By: libreria Acqua alta, Calle Longa Santa Maria Formosa Castello 5176, 30122 Venice Italy
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Pass By: Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo), Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, 30122 Venice Italy
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Pass By: Canal Grande, 30100 Venice Italy
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Pass By: Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo), Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, 30122 Venice Italy
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Pass By: Riva degli Schiavoni, Between Doge's Palace and the Arsenale, Venice Italy
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Pass By: Riva degli Schiavoni, Between Doge's Palace and the Arsenale, Venice Italy
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Pass By: Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo), Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, 30122 Venice Italy
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Pass By: Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo), Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, 30122 Venice Italy
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Pass By: Dalmatian School, Calle Dei Furlani Castello 3259a, 30122 Venice Italy
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Private tour: only you & your local guide
- CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
- Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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We loved our tour with Matteo! He was super accommodating of our pace and extremely knowledgeable about the history and architecture of Venice. As an architect, I loved his facts about how the city was built! He also arranged a boat ride for us to view the city from the canal which was our favor...
We loved our tour with Matteo! He was super accommodating of our pace and extremely knowledgeable about the history and architecture of Venice. As an architect, I loved his facts about how the city was built! He also arranged a boat ride for us to view the city from the canal which was our favorite part of the tour.Loris was so knowledgeable and we had a relaxing time away from the crowds, drinking the best coffee and seeing the sites that no one else would see. He took us to a fascinating secret garden with an “icebox” from 1500 and we saw guilds and churches that we would never have seen if we hadn’t don...
Loris was so knowledgeable and we had a relaxing time away from the crowds, drinking the best coffee and seeing the sites that no one else would see. He took us to a fascinating secret garden with an “icebox” from 1500 and we saw guilds and churches that we would never have seen if we hadn’t done this tour. You must wear comfy shoes as we walked almost 10 miles and crossed at least 10 bridges over small canals in the 4 hours we were with him. He is a gem!We had the most wonderful tour of Venice with Adair. She blended history with fascinating facts, an insight into life in this wonderful city and a chance to see it from a local's point of view. We had a thorough tour and she patiently answered all our questions, showed us amazing eateries, fan...
We had the most wonderful tour of Venice with Adair. She blended history with fascinating facts, an insight into life in this wonderful city and a chance to see it from a local's point of view. We had a thorough tour and she patiently answered all our questions, showed us amazing eateries, fantastic shops, beatiful views and fascinating backstreets. We felt immersed in the city and would highly recommend her as your next tour guide.Our tour with Genny was our favorite of our entire vacation! Genny made the Hidden Gems of Venice Tour so interesting and informative. Next visit we would spend an entire day with her. Thank you Genny for making this experience so special for us!!
Our tour with Genny was our favorite of our entire vacation! Genny made the Hidden Gems of Venice Tour so interesting and informative. Next visit we would spend an entire day with her. Thank you Genny for making this experience so special for us!!My husband and I recently booked a tour of Venice with Genny and it was one of the best tours of our entire trip! Genny is personable, very interesting and knowledgeable. She told us the history of the masks and carnival. She explained how the plague affected Venice and how, the cats were the her...
My husband and I recently booked a tour of Venice with Genny and it was one of the best tours of our entire trip! Genny is personable, very interesting and knowledgeable. She told us the history of the masks and carnival. She explained how the plague affected Venice and how, the cats were the heroes in fighting the plague. She took us to the bookshop that been damaged by the flood. The best part was the roof terrace with the 360 degree view of Venice! She also gave us restaurant recommendations which were terrific. I highly recommend using Genny as your tour guide!!We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour around Venice with Valentina. She showed us the local fresh food markets, the Rialto bridge, St Mark’s square as well as some far less crowded areas where mainly locals go. After our tour, she sent us information about restaurants, the vaporetto, where to bu...
We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour around Venice with Valentina. She showed us the local fresh food markets, the Rialto bridge, St Mark’s square as well as some far less crowded areas where mainly locals go. After our tour, she sent us information about restaurants, the vaporetto, where to buy jewelry and other things we had asked for help with. We learned a lot and Valentina made our stay in Venice much easier and enjoyable.