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Want to see the best of Venice? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Venice!

Destination

Venice, Italy

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Italiano, Hrvatski, Српски, العربية, Deutsch, Español, Français, 日本語, 中文, Română, Русский

Included

• Private Guide
• 1 Local Snack or Drink
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 29 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 Campo San Giacomo di Rialto, near the fountain - 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. City Highlights

   See from Doge’s Palace, Marco Polo’s house, Campo San Francesco della Vigna and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Venice so unique

4. Hidden Gems

   Along the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists experience

5. Magical Storytelling

   Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know!

6. Special Treat

   Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions

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

Katie🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sarah)

3 March 2025

We had a fabulous morning with Sarah in Venice. When we met, Sarah chatted to us and got a feel for what we would like to see before we set off. Venice was busy because of the Carnivale but Sarah took us to some quieter areas which we loved. We also visited some local craftspeople in their studios and tried the local festival donuts. A really lovely morning and just what we wanted, thank you Sarah! Fabulous tour thank you

Dominic🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Valerio)

3 March 2025

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Karen

(About local Romy)

2 March 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!

Unknown

(About local Roko)

24 February 2025

We had a wonderful half day tour in Venice with Roko. He is super knowledgeable and interesting, bringing history to life and injecting humor into the many sights and cultural treasures in Venice. We avoided crowds while getting to explore some off-the-beaten path destinations, as well as major monuments, like San Marco. Roko kept us fully entertained with his command of history and his obvious personal appreciation for the art and history throughout the city. He pointed out many small, but interesting details that most tourists, will no doubt, miss. I highly recommend Roko!Roko is the man in Venice!

David🇫🇷 France

(About local Valerio)

22 February 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

Jane

(About local Valentina)

17 February 2025

Valentina agreed to meet us at our hotel and arrived promptly. She gave us an interesting and informed tour of several of the main areas of Venice and indicated other areas we might want to visit during our stay. The 3 hours past really quickly but gave us a great grounding for the rest of our stay. Many thanks Valentina!Great 3 hour tour

christina.zielinski

(About local Adair)

2 February 2025

We had a great tour with Adair, she was very knowledgeable about history and local gems as well. She had a great energy levelGreat tour

germano.schwartz

(About local Lucrezia)

21 January 2025

We had a perfect Day guided by Lucrezia who was the perfect day. She booked us a surprise that just blown our mind .Great experience

Shailesh🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Lucrezia)

16 January 2025

Lucrezia was a great local guide. We got I see some places we wouldn’t have discovered on our own. She made the experience engaging for all the family and went at a good pace. She also gave some great recommendations for additional places to see and where to eat/drink.Fun, and knowledgeable guide

Eva🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Giada)

30 December 2024

Giada was very nice and friendly. She showed us the main sights and provided interesting background info. Fortunately she also took us from the beaten paths away from the crowds to places we would never have come across or entered into without her! Finishing off with a recommendation for and a reservation in a very nice restaurant concluded a perfect tour!Perfect tour in Venice

Andrew

(About local CLAUDIA)

29 December 2024

We are a family group of 7 with 2 adults and 5 children aged 16-20yo. Claudia provided an excellent tour for our group which included a good mix of history and other things interesting to the younger adults. She guided us through the streets which allowed us to explore a large portion of the island, viewing significant sights along the way. I highly recommend this tour and Claudia. Her English is great and she was very knowledgeable. Venice with adult children in winter

Elisabeth 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Valentina)

29 December 2024

Paul 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lucrezia)

28 November 2024

The Venice walking tour was an unforgettable experience! Strolling through the charming canals and hidden alleys, Lu brought the city’s rich history and culture to life with fascinating stories and insights. Highlights included visiting iconic landmarks like St. Mark’s Square and discovering off-the-beaten-path gems. The pace was relaxed, and the private tour made it personal and engaging. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to explore Venice beyond the usual tourist spots!Wonderful tour of Venice!

Ross

(About local Matteo)

10 November 2024

Matteo was great. Very personable, full of interesting information and an encyclopaedic knowledge on Venice and its history. We couldn’t recommend him more. An engaging Venetion guide

Jean

(About local Riccardo)

5 November 2024

Riccardo met me at my hotel. He had planned an interesting route full of historical information. He went at my pace so wasn't rushed. Lots of useful information sent to me afterwards about eating places etc Thoroughly enjoyed the walk. So interesting.Really informative and enjoyable time.

Celeste 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alexandra)

2 November 2024

Alexandria is an amazing guide and very personable. our group of 4 had an amazing time and learned a lot about the history and culture. Our stop for a bite was amazing calamari and shrimp...so good! I highly recommended!Alexandria- Venice

Gerry🇺🇸 United States

(About local Romy)

2 November 2024

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

Pedro Juan🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

(About local Romy)

1 November 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

jude🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sarah)

31 October 2024

My teenage daughter and I loved our time with Sarah. She was super friendly, fun, knowledgable and adaptable to what our interests were. Sarah showed us so many places we would not have found on our own; gorgeous squares, bridges and local artists producing beautiful creations. The tour was so relaxing and I loved not having to consult a map or guidebook and just being able to relax into a place. It was like visiting a friend who shows you the best sites. Sarah really did go above and beyond and we were sad to say arrivederci! Don’t hesitate just book. Great tour

Nicholas🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Riccardo)

23 October 2024

Riccardo was an excellent guide. He used his diverse background in architecture, history, and photography to steer us away from the crowds to some great spots for a short story or perfect picture. It must be hard to strike the right balance of giving enough information but not too much so it becomes a drag - and Riccardo does this perfectly. His English is also at a very high standard having travelled extensively. Perfect mix of style and substance

Jutta🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Valerio)

18 October 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

Sara

(About local Sarah)

13 October 2024

Our private tour with Sarah was fantastic. She showed us the off and beaten places and finished with an amazing rooftop view. Highly recommend!Great morning with Sarah

Derek🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elena )

11 October 2024

Elena was very knowledgeable and not only was great about providing historical context for the city and architecture but also how the average modern day Venetian might feel or think about a given aspect. Had a lovely morning with her and my wife and it’s been one of the highlights of our trip. Context you’d never get on a group tour

Unknown

(About local Valentina)

10 October 2024

We really enjoyed our tour and training with Valentina. She trained in a kind way and it was a very enjoyable way to see the city.Great way to see Venice

Mary🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sarah)

27 September 2024

We enjoyed Sarah's historical knowledge of the city and relaxed, friendly style. She's flexible and fun We highly recommend.Fun and Friendly

Beate🇳🇴 Norway

(About local Adair)

24 September 2024

We booked Adair for 3 hours tour and had a really great time. Got to hear about history of Venice, the different neighbourhoods, the people living in Venice etc etc. We got to see some beautiful places, hidden gems, charming brigdes, and of course the more known and historical sites. She has a lot of knowledge and is able to inform with charm and enthusiasm. Thank you Adair for a great tour ♥️ Fantastic tour in Venice with Adair

Katie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Roko)

24 September 2024

Roko knew a lot about Venice and was great about pointing out interesting pieces of history. I took this tour my first day in Venice and it grounded me to the city. Roko was fun and picked great places to take me tooGreat intro to venice

Anne🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sarah)

23 September 2024

My friend and I could not have been happier with the visit. Sarah was knowledgeable, personable and interesting. It was all that a private guided visit could be: she asked us questions, paid excellent attention to our desires and tailored the visit to our wishes. She showed us the “important” must/sees but also amazing views, little known lively and beautiful neighborhoods, introduced us to talented artisans who gave us a private demonstration of their craft and one of the best restaurants we ate at in Venice. She deserves all the stars on the scale plus some!Great guide, perfect visit!

Mitch🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elena )

22 September 2024

Elena was amazing—our favorite tour guide by far! She was knowledgeable, incredibly nice, and such a pleasure to be around. We learned so much about Venice and its history, and the tour was a highlight of our trip. We highly recommend booking with her and would do so again if we return to Venice!Best Tour Guide in Venice

Matthew🇺🇸 United States

(About local rocco)

14 September 2024

Rocco is a charming guide with a good sense of humor. He efficiently walked and talked with interesting stories about Venice. Our 3 hour tour flew byCharming Guide

Lisa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elena )

12 September 2024

This could not have been any better. Do not hesitate to use Elena if you have the opportunity. She is incredibly knowledgeable about her beloved city. Our only regret is that we didn’t find her sooner! She showed us the real day to day life of a Venetian. She was very open to do anything we wanted but for us just going away from the hustle and bustle of San Marco etc was what we wanted. She also went above and beyond later that evening by sending great restaurant recommendations! I’m pretty good at finding out of the way restaurants but I NEVER would have found where she recommended. She also called ahead and made a reservation for us! It was the most perfect evening and a great way to end our visit to Venice. Thank you Elena🤗Fantastic Experience

John🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elena )

12 September 2024

Elena was very knowledgeable and presented the city in a very fun way. She was accommodating for our group and we vibed great! Highly recommend!Great Way To Explore Venice!

Patricia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Loris)

31 August 2024

Loris was a lovely tour guide. Venice is a very busy place, overrun in many places with tourists. Loris took us on a very interesting walk, visiting places we never would have seen otherwise - in areas where there were no tourists! Highly recommend. Especially at the beginning of your visit to Venice so you can find places to revisit later in your stay.Very Enjoyable

Fiona

(About local Romy)

31 August 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

Kendra

(About local Alexandra)

27 August 2024

Alexandra was a wonderful host and taught us so much about the city and its history throughout the tour. We enjoyed the snack stops along the way and this guided tour was the highlight of our trip. Would highly recommend booking a tour with her!Lovely tour and guide!

Mike🇺🇸 United States

(About local Genny)

16 August 2024

Genny was an absolutely wonderful guide that despite the intense heat that day, gave us a wonderful experience seeing parts of Venice I had no idea about and really, mostly only local people know about. I often travel to that area and mostly only ventured to where all the tourist go. But she showed us the real Venice that only a real venetian could do.. I highly recommend her to anyone wanting to experience Venice off the beaten path..Our review

Kathy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Valentina)

3 August 2024

Valentina was so great! She was patient with our schedule needs and changes, customized our tour for us with having a large group, was very communicative before the tour with planning, very knowledgeable, super kind, and even sent us suggestions for shops and restaurants for the rest of our day. We had a fantastic experience with her and our tour!Fantastic experience!

Rafael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Matteo)

21 July 2024

We had a great experience with Matteo. He took the time to explain key elements of Venetian culture and way of life and he took us to not so obvious places in Venice, made restaurant recommendations for us and was a really great host. Great!

John

(About local Valentina)

19 July 2024

Valentina was sweet as pie. She was very knowledgeable, accommodating, and flexible. Highly recommend

Richard🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Elena )

9 July 2024

We had the most fantastic morning with Elena. We were a family group aged 12 to 80 and she made Venice come to life for all of us. Knowledgeable, engaging and, best of all, fun. Highly recommend. First Class

yvonne

(About local Sarah)

7 July 2024

Our family of 3 had an evening tour of Venice with Sarah. We had great fun ; Sarah was easy going and knowledgable having lived in Venice for decades. After surviving a tour where we were following a distant flag being waved by a distant guide , we loved the fact this tour was just us . We could raise all the issues we were interested in and Sarah tailored our tour so we only saw areas we hadn’t previously visited. She came up with lots of options for us. We went places we never would have thought to go on our own, and, like we requested, we largely avoided the crowds. Sarah gave us lots of useful local tips (restaurants , bars etc) . We only wish we had toured with Sarah earlier in our visit so we could have made more use of the info we have gleaned from her. A great personalised tour with Sarsh

Veronique🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Elena )

5 July 2024

Elena is a true local, as she was smiled at by all the locals during our tour. through back alleys and other hidden shortcuts we covered a lot of ground while listening to fun stories and anecdotes, and had the best gelato I have ever eaten, and I am Italian!True local who knows all the short cuts

Sascha🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

5 July 2024

Frederico was a great guide who took his time and really showed us all of the Venice highlights. His local knowledge of the culture and history was excellent and our children (17 Y/O girl and 11 Y/O boy) really enjoyed it. We were concerned, as this was their first city walking tour, but Frederico did not disappoint. He engaged the children and we highly recommend this tour. Wonderful Experience

Marc🇺🇸 United States

(About local Roberto)

5 July 2024

After two other guides had to cancel with us, we were assigned to be with Roberto. We are so happy that he ended up being our guide! He had so much to tell us about Venice and we loved his stories! We had such a great tour. Afterward, he dropped us off at a wonderful restaurant for lunch and arranged a tour of a Murano glass factory. Roberto really went out of his way to make our whole day in Venice amazing!We loved our time with Roberto!

Bernice🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nicoletta)

4 July 2024

Nicoletta was a wonderful guide through Venice. She communicated with me before the trip and we were able to make arrangements for a meeting spot that would suit my multi-generation group of 5. Nicoletta showed us everything we wanted to see in our day trip and more. She took us off the beaten path and also gave us the history of the sights. We immensely enjoyed our time with Nicoletta and highly recommend her to other visitors.Excellent customization by Nicoletta

Deana🇺🇸 United States

(About local rocco)

1 July 2024

Rocco was wonderful! Our tour with someone else got canceled the night before, and he was more than willing to accommodate us. It was extremely hot. We were a group of nine with five teenagers and my parents. He was so patient and always walked us to shade to go over so many interesting details of Venice. He is a true Venetian and has extensive knowledge about the most interesting details of Venice. Absolutely wonderful day. We appreciated everything. Thank you Rocco!Great experience!!

Tiffany🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Sarah)

1 July 2024

Sarah was a wealth of knowledge and we had an excellent time exploring the wonders of Venice! Excellent adventure!

JUAN🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Lucrezia)

28 June 2024

Lu ha sido una guía / anfitriona genial , su alegría , conocimientos y actividad han sido insuperables , estamos muy contentos con el recorrido , explicaciones y ambiente , hemos descubierto sitios ocultos Ha sido encantadora , cercana y muy agradable y simpática , muchísimas gracias Un dia genial

nancy🇺🇸 United States

(About local CLAUDIA)

28 June 2024

Claudia was the most delightful person! Her overview of Venice was fascinating and very comprehensive. There was never a dull moment and she was completely tuned in to what our group needed and at what pace we could go. We were all sad when our time ended with her. She was that fantastic! Fantastic! Simply the best!

Nikita🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marco)

20 June 2024

A tour with Marco was a great way to start my stay in Venice. Over the 3 hours we spent together Marco showed me both main and perhaps off-the-beaten-path landmarks, and told me countless stories. I really enjoyed the tour and Marco’s company. I would heartily recommend his tours. A fountain of knowledge!