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The bustling district of San Marco's is so much more than just the Basilica and the Doge's Palace. Come with me on a private tour and discover its hidden secrets including a panoramic view from St. Mark's bell tower with a skip the line ticket!

Destination

Venice, Italy

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

Italiano, English

Included

• Entrance tickets
• Private guide

Excluded

• Entrance to churches and sacristies
• Refreshments, drinks and snacks

What you can expect

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 Romy.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Hotel Danieli, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice - 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. What a View!

   Go up on an elevator to the top of the St. Mark's bell tower with a skip the line ticket

4. Venetian Alleyways

   Pass the Napoleonic Wing and enter the luxury Via XXII Marzo, an alley opened at the end of the XIX century

5. Beautiful Church

   Explore Campo Santa Maria del Giglio and admire a church with the most celebrated facade in Venice

6. From Church to Museum

   Find in Campo San Maurizio, a neoclassical church now converted into a museum of ancient music instruments

7. Venice Landmarks

   Explore Campo Sant'Angelo, an old cementery that's now a small Campiello, and the famous La Fenice Opera House

8. Unusual Monument

   Walk through the Rio Terà degli Assassini and get to Campo Manin where you'll see a very unusual monument

9. Rialto & Surroundings

   Discover the oldest theatre in Venice, Campo San Salvador where you will admire one of the six "scuole Grandi", the Rialto bridge and Campo San Bartolomeo

10. Optional

    End this beautiful tour in Campo San Lio where you can have a coffee or a hot drink and some amazing pastries in a fabulous pastry shop, or if you prefer, you can have some typical and tasty venetian "ciccheti" and maybe a "gotto": a glass of wine!

11. 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.

I can personalize this tour for you

• Tell me your preferred date and group size
• Tell me your preferences and wishes so I can customize the tour for you
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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

Teresa🇺🇸 United States

28 April 2024

We had a wonderful time in Venice with Romy. Her English was great and her knowledge of Venice unmatched. We greatly enjoyed learning about the sights that all tourists see, but we love seeing the Venice that locals see. Some in our group have some mobility issues and she was always looking for the best route and ensuring there were enough breaks. We would certainly book with Romy again. Felt like a local

Lesley🇺🇸 United States

1 April 2024

Romy shared a tremendous amount of information in a thoughtful pleasant conversation. We highly recommend a tour with her!Enthusiastic very knowledgeable guide!

Mary Beth🇺🇸 United States

12 October 2022

My husband and I really enjoyed our walking tour thru Venice with Romy! She is very knowledgeable about the history, art, culture and people of Venice. She customized our tour to honor our requests- right down to the best gelato recommendation and delicious lunch! Communication was easy and efficient. We highly recommend Romy!! Excellent Tour!

Kusum🇮🇹 Italy

16 April 2022

Romy engaged the kids with knowledge and scavenger hunt. She is responsive and friendly and patient! It was wonderful to meet her. On the spot I recommended withlocals and recommended Romy! 😁Wonderful guide and wonderful with kids

Anca🇷🇴 Romania

1 September 2021

We went on the secret San Marco tour with Romy and it was a great experience! The tour was interesting and insightful, a perfect start for our trip to Venice. Romy was super knowledgeable, she was warm and firendly, answered all our questions and gave us recommendations for places to see and restaurants. She adapted to our pace and made sure that the tour was enjoyable for all of us. We would definitely recommend this tour and Romy as a guide as she will make you see Venice through the eyes of a local that surely loves Venice! Wonderful tour and Romy a great guide!

Katrin🇮🇹 Italy

25 June 2020

Romy ci ha guidato attraverso Venezia con cordalità e professionalità, dandoci impressioni sulla città e sugli abitanti che sicuramente ci rimarranno in memoria. Ci è piaciuto che si e adeguata al 100% alle nostre esigenze ed interessi. Oltre ad essere molto istruita è una persona gentile con cui fare volentieri due chiacchiere. Esperienza super positiva!Cordialità e professionalità

Brian🇺🇸 United States

9 August 2019

Nancy🇨🇦 Canada

20 June 2019

Romy was fantastic and flexible. She was able to share the history and significance of the sites we saw. She was able to adjust our tour to include the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica at the last minute. With her tour guide credentials, we were able to use the express lines, so we didn’t have to wait hours in line like many of the visitors that we saw.Knowledgeable and Accomodating

Karen

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!

Des

11 January 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

29 December 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!

Matthew🇺🇸 United States

11 November 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

9 November 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

Gerry🇺🇸 United States

2 November 2024

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

Pedro Juan🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

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

Bethany🇺🇸 United States

24 October 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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23 October 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

Life🇨🇦 Canada

10 October 2024

I am a travel advisor and almost always have Romy tour my clients when they are in Venice. Romy is professional, knowledgeable, flexible and my clients have always shared excellent feedback about their time together. Romy - A favourite guide in Venice!

Amber🇺🇸 United States

10 October 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

Sam🇨🇦 Canada

29 September 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

Alex🇺🇸 United States

5 September 2024

We enjoyed the private tour from Romy very much. She has extensive knowledge in the history of Venice. I highly Recommend booking Romy. We experienced Venice from a true Venetian. Amazing experience!

Fiona

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

Manfred🇺🇸 United States

27 August 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

Evan

4 July 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

Michelle🇺🇸 United States

24 May 2024

My two daughters and I took a private tour with Romy; it was wonderful. Romy was a wealth of information about Venice and its history. We learned so much in such a short time and saw parts of Venice we wouldn’t have otherwise seen. I highly recommend Romy!! Wonderful and Informative!

Elise Kessler🇺🇸 United States

21 May 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

18 May 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!

Joel🇺🇸 United States

16 May 2024

We had a great time learning all about her hometown of Venice from Romy. She brought an excellent perspective to the tour about the history of Venice and modern life there. Romy spoke English very well and was easy for us to understand. She responded well to our questions and gave us tips for enjoying the rest of our time there. Prior communication was quick and efficient, too. We'd recommend Romy as a guide without hesitation!Informative tour by a true local expert

james🇺🇸 United States

4 May 2024

We had a wonderful tour with Romy. She tailored the walk to our interests giving us an over of the influence of the Renaissance on Venetian art and architecture. Then, showed us many examples of each. She also gave us a helpful explanation of the significance and role of the state in Venice throughout its history. We will highly recommend Romy as a tour guide to all our friends considering a visit to Venice. Venetian Renaissance

Carol🇺🇸 United States

24 April 2024

In spite downpours and frigid temperatures, Romy found a way to give us a complete overview of the history of Venice around a coffee shop table. When we chose not to brave the elements to see the “hidden gems” sites she had arranged, we came up with an alternate plan to enjoy a cappuccino and pastry while she lead us in learning more about the stories behind the scenes. She was a delight and we would highly recommend her to visitors to Venice.Romy didn’t let the Weather stop her

Helen

8 April 2024

Our tour with Romy was fantastic. She is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. We learnt so much about Venice during our tour and Romy showed us many things we wouldn’t have noticed had we been looking around on our own. She kept our 8 and 10 year old children entertained and it was great doing the tour early in our trip as they are now pointing out things they learnt and understand more about the places we are visiting. It was such a brilliant introduction to Venice and well worth doing and has also highlighted things we would like to explore more during our stay. Thank you Romy. Excellent, friendly and informative tour

Eoghan🇮🇪 Ireland

5 April 2024

We wanted a tour to give our children a sense of the history of Venice and this was perfect. Two hours at a nice pace, seeing the key spots and with lots of interesting facts and stories for the children. We were delighted with it.Superb Family Tour

Liselotte

5 April 2024

Romy gave us a great introduction to Venice on our first day in the city! It was really interesting to hear the stories and get some knowledge about history and archiecture. All of us including our teens had a good time! Thank you, Romy!A geat introduction to Venice

Kristen

28 March 2024

Despite rainy weather Romy made our tour in Venice engaging and enjoyable. She was very knowledgeable and wonderful with our 2 boys ages 8 and 12. Would highly recommend!Fabulous family tour

Gerry🇬🇧 United Kingdom

11 February 2024

We were a party of six adults from UK. Booking was so easy and after a few messages with Romy she added an extra slot that worked for our schedule. The tour was interesting and gave us an excellent introduction to Venice. Would highly recommend RomyWonderful tour with knowledgeable host

sukhrajtakhar

28 January 2024

Romy is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. She gave us a lot of insight into Venice and answered all of our questions really well. Really enjoyed it and thank you Romy!Excellent

Anne 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 December 2023

Our tour really was value for money. Romy's extensive knowledge of the history of Venice and the role of the Venetian Renaissance artists was so interesting. We visited numerous sites of interest and with our new found knowledge we were better able to plan the rest of our trip. Fascinating History and Value for Money

MARK🇺🇸 United States

30 October 2023

My wife and I signed up for the Highlights and Hidden Gems of Venice Tour with Romy from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. A few days before our tour, she contacted us asking if we could change the tour to the next day, since most of the tour would be in the dark. I sent her our itinerary and we moved the tour to the following day from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, a much better time of day for exploring Venice. Plus, she was able to plan our tour based on what we had already seen. The chat feature of the WithLocals website allowed for excellent communication prior to our tour. We found Romy to be very professional and a wealth of knowledge about the history of Venice. For 3 hours we wandered the less touristy sections of Venice, walking through many Campos. My wife was delighted when Romy ducked into a chocolate shop so we could sample and purchase some chocolate. What a wonderful time we had on this tour.Romy really knows Venice

Jamie🇺🇸 United States

23 October 2023

Romy recently provided my husband and I a multi-hour walking tour through the highlights of Venice. As a native and an art historian, she was able to provide so much incredible insight and was super knowledgeable about all aspects of Venice. I can’t say enough good things about Romy!!!Super knowledgeable!

Evan🇺🇸 United States

23 September 2023

Rome was a great tour guide & very knowledgeable on the history of Venice. She was very much the professional tour guide with all her expertise. She took us to one of her favorite candy spots along that way! She answered all our questions & helped with the recommendations we asked her about. The three hours went by very quickly and we were grateful for all the information she provided. Great Tour

Darryl🇺🇸 United States

23 August 2023

If you only have a few hours in Venice, it’s best to spend them with a professional tour guide. It’s the only way to get a sense of the city’s history and impact on the world. Romy was the perfect guide: knowledgeable of the details and sensitive to the needs and slower pace of senior tourists.One afternoon in Venice

Eun🇺🇸 United States

25 July 2023

Romy gave us such a wonderful introduction to Venice! Kids especially enjoyed the special snacks and treats throughout the tour, and we really appreciated her recommendations. She really knows the city inside and out!Wonderful Introduction

Michael🇺🇸 United States

22 July 2023

Romy is the best. We didn't miss a single highlight.Perfect

Ivy 🇺🇸 United States

21 May 2023

Romy Was so knowledgeable about Venice and we got to see everything you would want to see and the gondola ride was great. So Great

Andy🇨🇭 Switzerland

6 May 2023

We spent a very pleasant couple of hours with Romy as she introduced us to Venice and its history. She was also exceptionally good with our 8-year old who certainly enjoyed the little quiz and the "treats" when she got the answers right!Great introduction to Venice

Unknown

25 April 2023

We enjoyed the tour but it is very over-priced for what you get. I'd suggest you look at a cheaper tour. Not worth the money

Melissa🇺🇸 United States

6 April 2023

We hired Romy for the family friendly 2 hour tour. She was amazing. Very knowledgeable, kind and brought Venice to life and helped us see it from the eyes of a local, whilst providing us with historical facts, which we did not know. She kept my children engaged with a scavenger hunt and treats and was patient with the grandparents who had to walk at a slower pace. She took us to her favorite chocolate and gelato place and gave us great restaurant recommendations. If you are looking for a great intro to Venice, book Romy without hesitation. The best introduction to Venice

Maria🇮🇹 Italy

4 April 2023

Romy was wonderful and taught us so much about Venice and it’s history. She was also entertaining and kept the kids interested throughout the tour. ❤️❤️Really fun and informative!

Ken🇺🇸 United States

31 March 2023

Our group of 12 (3 families) had a wonderful tour with Romy. Even the teenagers were impressed. Romy helped us navigate the winding streets of Venice while explaining its deep history. She also showed us the hidden vantage points that we never would have found on our own. Thank you for a fantastic day Romy!A wonderful day in Venice

Anna🇺🇸 United States

28 March 2023

Romy was an amazing guide!! We learned so much history and many local secrets during our two sessions. She took us on a beautiful Sunday afternoon walk through the city - a treat with this native Venetian!!! On a second meeting she took us in depth to the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s cathedral. Taking us through 1000 years of history of the Venetian Republic! Lovers of history and art will love Romy’s expertise! Thank you for a wonderful visit!!The Venitian Experience!!