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!
Traveling to Venice with kids? We’ve got you! See the best of Venice on a family friendly tour and discover the city through your kid’s eyes. Your private tour includes fun activities, entertaining stories, a tasty treat, and unforgettable memories that your whole family will cherish forever.
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 Dorsoduro where you’ll experience a different Venice, like a local with a local by your side!
Island Escape: Day Trip to Murano, Mazzorbo & Burano
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6 hours | day trips | Venice
Picture this: a scenic boat journey from Venice to explore three stunning islands—Murano, Burano, and Mazzorbo—each offering unique charm, picturesque views, vibrant villages, and rich cultural heritage. It’s not a dream; it’s a Withlocals day trip, with a local host guiding you through this unforgettable experience!
Picture this, a night out in Venice hopping from hot spot to hot spot, discovering local nightlife while tasting typical local drinks perfectly paired with delicious local bites. Sounds like a fun night? Join a local nightlife expert and discover how the locals unwind in Venice.
Enjoy Venice the local way over the weekend! From wandering along the Piazza San Marco to admiring the scenic views from the canal, there are so many things that are waiting for you to enjoy in Venice. If you want to know what to do in Venice during the weekend, refer to the list below. Saturday: Piazza San Marco The Piazza San Marco or St. Mark’s Square is surrounded by several attractions, making it a great place to start your sightseeing of Venice. Here, you’ll come across the St Mark’s Basilica, St Mark’s Campanile, Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s Clock Tower, and the Correr Museum. Take time to explore the sights and climb to the top of St Mark’s Campanile bell tower to enjoy the best views of the city. Saturday: Delicious Meal At lunch, avoid the tourist traps and head to those dining spots where locals would flock. For instance, the Bacareto da Lele in Santa Croce is a popular haunt for locals at lunch. Check out the Trattoria Dalla Marisa, a family-owned restaurant serving authentic Venetian cuisines! A scoop or two of gelato would be perfect for dessert! Saturday: Gondola Ride Taking a gondola ride is definitely one of the most romantic things to do in Venice at the weekend. It’s also a great way to soak up the scenic views by the canal. If you’re traveling alone, you can save money by joining the shared gondola rides. For couples, book a private gondola with a free serenade from your local gondolier! Sunday: Vintage Shops and Flea Markets Hit the local vintage shops and flea markets on your trip to Venice this weekend. The Mercatino San Martino is a local thrift shop just beside the San Martino Church. Other markets to visit are the Mercato Centrale, Mercatopoli Marghera, Mercatino di San Giobbe, and the Rialto Market. Sunday: Jewish Ghetto Spend the rest of your Sunday exploring the Venetian Ghetto. Established 500 years ago, this place is a great spot to explore and learn a bit of history about the Jewish community in Venice. The place is also home to some Jewish shops, yeshiva, and a Chabad synagogue.
What other travelers love about our local experts
David
About local
26 July 2025
Get lost in Venice with Loris
Venice is a city you want to get lost in, but in a smart way perhaps. Loris helped us to achieve this goal by crafting a personalized tour through the city with our 10 - 14yr old kids. He kept all of us fully engaged, telling us stories about the history of certain places, and particular things we had to pay attention to. All in all a great experience.
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Venice
Karl
About local
25 July 2025
Superb!
Federica was fantastic, we were a family of 4 and she made the tour super interesting for my kids.
Would highly recommend!
Family Friendly Venice City Tour
James
About local
13 July 2025
After being transferred to 3 different guides and them trying to negotiate a different time to what we requested, we were finally allocated Mina as our guide. And he did not disappoint!! He was incredibly knowledgeable, took us to all the popular tourist points but also took us down roads that were more local with less people. We tried some local food and he showed us where they sell the best Aperol! Thank you so much, Mina, for bringing Venice to life for me and my family!!
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Venice
Jackson
About local
13 July 2025
Great tour and recommendations
Loris ran a great tour of Venice. We saw some great hidden spots, got good explanations of history and politics, and were able to take some nice coffee, gelato, and Spritz breaks along the way. He was also able to give us some great recommendations for the rest of our time in Venice and Italy.
