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Take a walk off the beaten track, away from the tourist crowds, and see the real side of Venice. On this private tour, go beyond the classic route and explore Castello where you’ll experience a different Venice, like a local with a local by your side!

Destination

Venice, Italy

Category

Off The Beaten Track

Duration

2.5 horas

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Italiano, Deutsch, Español

Included

• Private Guide
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions
• the Venetian Arsenal is open Mon-Fri 08.00-15.00

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 2 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at In front of the church - Venice to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Fuera de los caminos trillados

   ¿Ya te has cansado de lo más destacado de Venecia? Visita Castello. Explora una zona menos conocida de la ciudad que te ofrecerá una experiencia más auténtica de Venecia. Visita el Arsenal Veneciano, los Giardini della Marinaressa ¡y mucho más!

4. El verdadero negocio

   Deja que un experto local de la zona que visitarás te muestre Venecia desde una perspectiva diferente, lejos de las trampas para turistas. Admira el arte callejero, los lugares de interés cultural, los vendedores locales, los lugares de encuentro y las joyas históricas, ¡y déjate llevar por la onda!

5. Recomendaciones personalizadas

   ¿Quieres explorar más la zona después del tour? Tu anfitrión estará encantado de recomendarte sus restaurantes favoritos y dónde descansar mientras paseas por esta vibrante zona.

6. Plan Único

   Dependiendo de tu anfitrión, este tour se vivirá según sus conocimientos, pasión y experiencia. Elige un anfitrión que se ajuste a tus intereses y descubre su ciudad a través de sus ojos.

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Sarah

(About local Giacomo)

19 junio 2025

Giacomo is very knowledgeable about Venice and we enjoyed speaking with him. We visited two restaurants (one a Gelateria) and had great food/wine/gelato. He took it slow (we had just arrived and were tired), adjusting to what we needed. I recommend the tour!Interesting and Delicious Tour!

Ann

(About local Valerio)

5 junio 2025

Our day with Valerio was amazing! After meeting at the local fish market, we went to his home on murano to prepare a meal. It was delicious and so fun to feel like a local. Our tour of murano included stops to learn about glass blowing. Our daughter got to make her own glass bead and then we toured a glass showroom which was beautiful. Don’t hesitate to book this memorable tour- Valerio is outstanding!Amazing Day

Cornelia

(About local Valerio)

26 mayo 2025

Valerio macht den Spaziergang durch Canareggio und San Polo weit über die Brunetti-Informationen hinaus interessant. Wer weiß schon, wie die Hausnummern zustande kommen oder wo die Bestattungskirche aus dem Film "Wenn die Gondeln Trauer tragen" liegt? Die Restaurant Empfehlungen, die man noch zusätzlich bekommt, sind eine echte Empfehlung. Vielen Dank, Valerio!mehr als Brunetti ...

Debbie

(About local Romy)

13 mayo 2025

Romy was a great guide. We have traveled all over the world for 40 years. Our best guide yet. If you are traveling this far, make the trip worth it. Let Venice come alive—this city deserves your attention. Romy’s makes the Venice tourists don’t get

Kerry

(About local Giacomo)

3 mayo 2025

We recently had the pleasure of joining a food tour with a local in Venice, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip. Giacomo was not only incredibly knowledgeable about the city’s history and culture but also passionate about its culinary traditions. We visited several hidden gems and every stop featured something delicious. We especially loved learning the stories behind each dish and how they connect to Venetian life. Giacomo made us feel like locals, introducing us to places we never would’ve found on our own. It felt more like exploring with a friend than being on a tour. If you're looking to experience Venice through its food and meet a truly passionate local, I highly recommend this tour!Amazing Food Tour Experience in Venice!

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(About local Valerio)

30 abril 2025

Jeder der überlegt, ob sich ein Private Guide lohnt, möchte ich sagen: Auf jeden Fall!! Man darf Venedig von einer ganz anderen Seite erleben. Wenn man möchte, ganz entspannt fernab der Touristenmassen. Venedig ist eben nicht nur Dogenpalast und Markusplatz! Wunderbare Zeit in Venedig, danke Valerio!

HENRYK🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Valerio)

27 abril 2025

I am a big fan of Inspector Brunetti, the Venetian policeman created by Dona Leon. A friend enthused about the "Brunetti" tour presented by Valerio in Venice. We hired Valerio and embarked on the expensive two hour tour (over two days unfortunately). We walked by five relevant sites and enjoyed espresso at Brunetti's local coffee bar. From my friend's enthusiasm, I had expected more from the tour. Perhaps, we didn't get the full tour?Inspector Brunetti tour

Evelyn🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Valerio)

27 abril 2025

Valerio hat mich unterhaltsam und charmant durch diesen mir nicht bekannten Teil Venedigs geführt . Er hat mir alle Facetten , Kultur, Geschichte, Religion und Kulinarik näher gebracht, sowie alte Filme, die da gedreht wurden wieder aus meinem Gedächtnis geholt. DORSODURO ENTDECKEN

Clare

(About local Giacomo)

31 marzo 2025

Very good food tour even in extenuating circumstances where there was a football match on the same afternoon, as well as a tall ship in near St Marks Square, so a couple of the usual places he might have taken us were completely full. His knowledge of Venice and places to go were really good and helpful. Thank you for a good tour. Excellent food tour

Dominic🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Valerio)

3 marzo 2025

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Karen

(About local Romy)

2 marzo 2025

Romy’s tour was really great! It was a perfect introduction to our 2 days in Venice with our 2 young adult children. She explained the history of Venice and showed us all of the highlights. She even pointed out some of her favorite spots which we revisited on our own. I would highly recommend Romy as a tour guide!!!Romy is great!

David🇫🇷 France

(About local Valerio)

22 febrero 2025

Nous avons passé un excellent moment avec Valerio, passionné limite enflammé par Venise. Il connaît les endroits et l'histoire de sa ville et a su transmettre son ethousiasme. Il nous a montré les différentes facettes de la cité, des ambiances contrastées de foule et de calme, des lieux atypiques. Plein de bons conseils. Merci Valerio !Le vrai vénitien, amoureux de sa ville

Lori🇺🇸 United States

(About local Valerio)

13 enero 2025

While visiting Venice, I had the pleasure of booking a tour with Valerio for fish shopping at Rialto Market followed by home cooking in Murano. The experience was nothing short of extraordinary and truly authentic. We began our day at Rialto Market, selecting fresh, local ingredients under Valerio's expert guidance. From there, we traveled to his lovely home in Murano, where he prepared a mouthwatering multi-course meal, perfectly paired with libations for each course. What made the experience even more special was how hands-on it was—my friend and I got to help with some of the preparations, which made the meal feel even more personal and rewarding. Throughout the day, Valerio’s warm and engaging personality shone. He answered all our questions about life in Italy with patience and enthusiasm, sharing fascinating insights into local culture and traditions. Despite our endless curiosity, he never seemed to tire of our company and made us feel completely at home. To top it off, Valerio provided excellent recommendations for other unique experiences and activities we could try during our trip. His hospitality, knowledge, and passion for sharing the Italian way of life made this tour the highlight of my visit to Venice. If you’re looking for an authentic, unforgettable experience in Venice, I cannot recommend Valerio enough. He is the perfect host and guide, and this experience is not to be missed!A Highlight of My Venice Trip!!

Des

(About local Romy)

11 enero 2025

We had a fantastic tour with Romy. She provided us with exactly what we asked for and more. She clearly knows everything about Venice and comes across in a very friendly and relaxed manner. We will certainly book Romy again when we are back in veniceRomy review

Brooke🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Romy)

29 diciembre 2024

Romy was a wonderful guide. We learnt so many interesting things about Venice. She provided great context for the history of Venice at the start of the tour so we had a good understanding of things she was taking about during her tour. A really worthwhile as an introduction to Venice! Thank you! Interesting Tour!

Steve🇺🇸 United States

(About local Valerio)

14 diciembre 2024

We took the Brunetti tour with Valerio last week. Valerio was very accomodating in adjusting our start time and meeting location. We had just arrived the previous day and were still getting up to speed. Needless to say, the tour was absolutely fascinating. We learned some very interesting facts about Venice as well as about Donna Leon and Brunetti's Venice. A most enjoyable 2 hours. If your a fan of Brunetti and visiting Venice, definetly look at this tour. It was the highlight of our trip. Aside form the tour, Valerio was extreemly helpful in giving us some recommedations for restaurants and some things to do in Venice and Murano. We visited some areas that were definetely not on the normal tourist track, which made the tour that much more interesting. Thanks Valerio!Brunetti's Venice with Valerio

Benjamin🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Valerio)

25 noviembre 2024

Wir hatten das große Glück, Valerio als unseren Städteführer zu haben – und es war einfach fantastisch! Die Führung war spannend und unglaublich lehrreich. Valerio hat es geschafft, uns die Stadt auf eine ganz besondere Weise näherzubringen. Besonders beeindruckt haben uns die vielen tollen Tipps und Empfehlungen für Sehenswürdigkeiten und ‘places to go’, die wir ohne ihn wahrscheinlich nie entdeckt hätten. Vielen Dank für diese unvergessliche Erfahrung, Valerio! Wir kommen definitiv wieder!Einfach Klasse

Robert

(About local Giacomo)

25 noviembre 2024

Giacomo knows all. He customized my 3 day visit to the Venice Achitecture Biannale, all needed logistics to get around town, and how to beat the crowds. My tour certainly was custom and rewarding and expensive - but worth it. He is prompt, personnal, logical, and has many private contacts. This is yet another city where I feel I have made a friend and I look forward to returning. If you are looking for a high level of expertise, look no further.Modern Architecture in Venice and the Biennale

Barbara

(About local Giacomo)

24 noviembre 2024

Giacomo made the Biennale approachable. Without his knowledge and expertise, it would have been daunting. He took us through the exhibits providing explanations and insight, allowing us to follow and enjoy.Venice Biennale 2024: Art Exhibition

Paul

(About local Giacomo)

22 noviembre 2024

A superb tour by water taxi. Knowledgeable and great for teens and families.Grand Canal: The Most Beautiful Promenade

Marsha

(About local Giacomo)

17 noviembre 2024

Giacomo was extremely knowledgeable and lead us thru the best sand most interesting pavilions with excellent explanations about each artists work. Above snd beyond was his help with my husbands kk it’s mobility o insure he also experienced the full tout which was so appreciatedHighlights of Venice Biennale 2024

Merrily

(About local Giacomo)

14 noviembre 2024

In addition to being very pleasant and easy to be with, Giacomo provided our seeing Carlo Scarpa's touches in the unlikeliest of places, access to "behind the scenes" designs that are so thoughtful, and an afternoon of architectural and artistic education. I've been to Venice a dozen times and had never even noticed the Olivetti showroom.Carlo Scarpa in Venice - a unique architect!

Matthew🇺🇸 United States

(About local Romy)

11 noviembre 2024

Romy took us on a magical tour through the main parts of Venice. She was incredibly engaging and well versed in the history, art, architecture and truly gave our family a deep sense of Venice, its people and culture. We started near Rialto, explored the markets and then walked us through St Marks square, the Doge’s palace and St Mark’s church itself. She presented us with the gift of a glimpse into the soul of both ancient and modern Venice. It was an afternoon we will never forget!Magical Venice Tour

Jessica🇺🇸 United States

(About local Romy)

9 noviembre 2024

Romy did a great job taking us around Venice and making it interesting for our young children. Lots of interesting information and a great time. Thanks!Wonderful tour and tour guide

Annette

(About local Valerio)

6 noviembre 2024

Wir haben Valeria für eine Führung durch den Dogenpalast gebucht. Er hat auf unsere Anfrage sofort reagiert und geantwortet. Valerio spricht ein sehr gutes Deutsch und ist auch super auf unsere Kinder eingegangen. Die Führung war interessant und mit vielen Zusatzinformationen gespickt. Wir können Valerio guten Gewissens weiterempfehlen !!!Top Führung

Gerry🇺🇸 United States

(About local Romy)

2 noviembre 2024

Romy was great. Very knowledgeable about her city. Great tour.Very knowledgeable

Karin🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Valerio)

1 noviembre 2024

Super interessante Führung mit vielen Tipps, Empfehlungen und dem Besuch von unbekannten Plätzen in Venedig. Sehr persönlich gestaltet und auf individuelle Bedürfnisse eingegangen. Jedenfalls eine Weiterempfehlung!Brunetti Tour durch Venedig mit Valerio

Pedro Juan🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

(About local Romy)

1 noviembre 2024

My wife and I had a great time with Romy. We walked through the most important streets of Venice as well as hidden gems. Romy is extremely knowledgeable about Venice and its history. We truly had a great time. Highly recommend you ask her for restaurant recommendations, she has great taste. We loved the three rest. she recommended. Great City Tour

Simone

(About local Giacomo)

29 octubre 2024

Very professional and well experienced guide. A fantastic day spent into the Guggenheim Museum thanks to Giacomo. We will call him again.Collezione Peggy Guggenheim

Bethany🇺🇸 United States

(About local Romy)

24 octubre 2024

We had an excellent tour with Romy. We had a toddler along and she was very accommodating. The tour was very informative and Romy entertained all of our questions. It was a great experience and very interesting to learn from a native Venetian.Wonderful and informative tour with Romy

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(About local Romy)

23 octubre 2024

We arrived in Venise with our two kids and directly embarked with Romy for the visit. Best thing we did! I highly recommend as she has a lot to share and embarked us and the kids throughout the streets. Our daughter loved the treasure hunt she had prepared. I can just warmly recommend Romy to anyone curious to understand what they see in this beautiful place with a local. Wonderful introduction to Venise

Jutta🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Valerio)

18 octubre 2024

Valerio war ein unglaublich freundlicher und äußerst kompetenter Reiseführer. Seine tiefgehenden Kenntnisse über Venedig, von der Geschichte bis hin zu versteckten Geheimtipps, machen die Tour zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis. Er war stets geduldig unbeantwortete alle unsere Fragen mit Begeisterung. Zudem spürte man seine Liebe zur Stadt in jeder seiner Erzählungen. Die Tour war nicht nur informativ, sondern auch sehr unterhaltsam. Absolut empfehlenswert!Ausgesprochen gut

Gary

(About local Giacomo)

17 octubre 2024

Excellent, Excellent, Excellent. Nice person, had good explanations, and explained things we would have missed on our own. Highly recommended. Venice Biennale 2023: Architecture Exhibition

Thomas

(About local Giacomo)

13 octubre 2024

We had a great introduction to Venice with Giacomo. The boat tour was very informative, and we got a great feel for the city. We would highly recommend this tour.Grand Canal: The Most Beautiful Promenade

Amber🇺🇸 United States

(About local Romy)

10 octubre 2024

Romy was a wonderful tour guide! She answered all our questions and kept the kids engaged! We stopped by a sweets shop and got to sample some chocolates and biscuits and she ended the tour what gelato for the kids!Great family tour

Jamie

(About local Giacomo)

3 octubre 2024

What a treat! Giacomo shared his knowledge of the Architecture Venice Biennale--past and present. He carefully planned our tour allowing us to visit this year's highlights, introduced us to the vision and themes of this year's exhibition and discussed current issues in global architecture. A bonus was seeing the old naval shipbuilding area of Venice. His commentary truly made this visit memorable! This was a delightful tour, particularly once you have already visited the typical highlights of Venice. Venice Biennale 2023: Architecture Exhibition

Sue

(About local Giacomo)

30 septiembre 2024

My tour with Giacomo was a perfect way to explore Venice. He took me off the beaten path, told fascinating stories that connected a art, history and architecture and helped me understand the historic influences which make Venice such a unique and incomparable city. In addition to all I learned, he was great company and I enjoyed my time enormously with him. I feel so fortunate to have enjoyed such a memorable day with someone so knowledgable and kind.Contemporary Architecture in Venice

Sam🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Romy)

29 septiembre 2024

Not just fount of knowledge but Romy weaves a story making remembering all your learning more easily memorable. Our hours together were packed with gorgeous views under experienced sections of Venice and a stunning church around each corner. Romy’s warm smile and gracious manner makes the hours of walking a walk through the park. The heart of Venice with Romy

Jenni

(About local Giacomo)

17 septiembre 2024

Giacomo was a wonderful guide - knowledgeable, engaging and flexible. We asked him to take the lead on which pavilions to visit at the Architecture Biennale and his selection was fascinating , combining some of the most interesting pavilion architecture as well as exhibitions for this year's Biennale. He helped us understand what was special and unique in a very accessible way. Venice Biennale 2023: Architecture Exhibition

Barbara

(About local Giacomo)

3 septiembre 2024

Giacomo made the Biennale approachable. Without his knowledge and expertise, it would have been daunting. He took us through the exhibits providing explanations and insight, allowing us to follow and enjoy.Venice Biennale 2024: Art Exhibition

Sue

(About local Giacomo)

1 septiembre 2024

Giacomo was great! His knowledge of Venetian history was exactly what we wanted. He also added tidbits and information on other areas of our interest.The Venice Ghetto: Oldest Jewish Ghetto

Fiona

(About local Romy)

31 agosto 2024

We had a great talk with Romy, three of us, one adult and two teenagers. She was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and put everything in context for us. She answered all the questions and pointed out interesting details- and gave us great recommendations for things to do after our tour was finished. Thanks so much!Great story teller

Manfred🇺🇸 United States

(About local Romy)

27 agosto 2024

Romy gave us a delightful walking tour of Rialto and San Marco including all the historical highlights. We found her to be very knowledgeable and presented in a very entertaining fashion. We would highly recommend her to anyone considering a private guide in Venice.Fred’s review

Alan

(About local Giacomo)

21 agosto 2024

Giacomo gave us a wonderful tour of the Grand Canal.Grand Canal: The Most Beautiful Promenade

Evan

(About local Romy)

4 julio 2024

We had a great couple of hours with Romy. We learned a ton about Venice, including the history and the present, from someone board and raised (and still living) in Venice. She kept the kids engaged and let me ask my nerdy questions. Highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in Venice - particularly those traveling with kids. Romy Was Amazing. 10/10

Nicole

(About local Valerio)

16 junio 2024

Die Erfahrung Venedig durch einen Einheimischen erklärt zu bekommen, ist einfach eine tolle Erfahrung. Wir haben ihm vorab geschildert, was wir uns von der Tour erwarten und er hat sie im Längen übertroffen. Er konnte alles erklären und ist auch auf alle Fragen eingegangen, die währenddessen aufgekommen sind. Einfach klasse. Die Tour war aufgeteilt in teils touristisch und größtenteils weg vom Tourismus, dies war unser Wunsch und er hat in uns besser als gewollt erfüllt. Wir hatten tolle 2 Stunden und es wird nicht die letzte Tour bei Valerio gewesen sein. Venedig auf andere Weise sehen

Hagen🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Valerio)

3 junio 2024

Valerio ist sehr kompetent, freundlich und geht sehr gut auf einen ein.Super Stadtführung

Andreas🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Valerio)

22 mayo 2024

Very good contact in advance. Good tour on not crowded pathes. Good german language skills. But our children sometimes couldn’t follow. Venice guys are talking so fast, also in german ;-) And good tips to continue the tour alone and for the next day. Fully recommendation!Nice individual tour

Elise Kessler🇺🇸 United States

(About local Romy)

21 mayo 2024

Romy was so perfect with my daughter. it was our first time in Venice and she helped us see the big and small things in the city without feeling like tourists. The scavenger hunt she did with my daughter was fun and engaging (and she had prizes for her) she got down on her level and made history Fun! thanks Romy - we miss Venice and you already! Perfect tour with kids

Jeffrey🇺🇸 United States

(About local Romy)

18 mayo 2024

We had an amazing experience with Romy. She is very knowledgeable, professional, and personable. We were able to cover a lot of ground and it relatively short period of time. We saw all the major sites in mass and still had time to sit down for a drink and rest. I would highly recommend Romy as she is an excellent guide!Romy is an awesome guide!