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!
Magical Venice at Night: Private Gondola Ride with a Local Guide
867 reviews
1 hours | city highlight tours | Venice
Ready to experience Venice at its most enchanting? Step into a traditional gondola and glide through the moonlit canals while your local guide shares the hidden stories, legends, and history of this magical city. As the day fades and the crowds disappear, you’ll discover a quieter, more intimate Venice — full of mystery and charm. This is not just a gondola ride; it’s an unforgettable journey through the heart of Venice after dark.
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!
Want to capture the best of Venice through your lens? Join a local photographer and discover the city's most iconic spots and hidden gems, all while getting professional shots along the way. Experience Venice like never before and walk away with memories in the form of beautiful photos!
Venice is a fantastic city just waiting to be explored! You’ll see the best of Venice on a private city highlights tour. From a Venetian Renaissance Tour & St Marco Basilica Skip the Line tour to a Historical Jewish Ghetto & Vibrant Cannaregio Tour, there’s so much to see and do in Venice! With your friendly local expert by your side, you’ll have an amazing time in Venice! Traveling to Venice with kids? Then the Best of Venice with La Famiglia city highlights tour is perfect for you! Your friendly local host will show you Venice’s famous landmarks and must-sees as well as the city’s hidden gems! On this city highlights tour of Venice, you’ll learn all about Marco Polo's adventures and see the house where he lived. There’ll be fun family-friendly activities and time to play. You’ll even get to taste local authentic sweets! A trip to a secret puppet workshop? Yes, please! The Masks & Puppets: Venetian Traditions private city highlights tour is an unforgettable tour for lovers of puppets, masks and tradition! On this unique city highlights tour of Venice, your friendly local host will take you to an exclusive puppet atelier where you’ll meet Pinocchio, Captain Hook and friends. You’ll cross the Grand Canal on the traghetto ferry and visit a colorful mask shop. There’ll even be time for delicious ice cream! A Venice city highlights tour is a truly unforgettable experience. You can’t beat seeing Venice like a local! All city highlights tours are 100% customizable. Just let your local host know your preferences and special wishes and they’ll sort everything out for you!
What other travelers love about our local experts
Sue
About local
23 July 2025
Wonderful afternoon in Cannaregio!
Lucia was a fantastic guide to Cannaregio and the Jewish ghetto. She clearly loves her city and she is extremely knowledgeable. We felt like we were visiting the neighborhood of a friend, getting to meet the people who live and work in the neighborhood and experience a completely different—and quieter!—side of Venice. We learned a lot. Lucia even helped us discover the perfect gift to bring home to our daughter. We will come back to Venice, and we will book with her again. Grazie mille, Lucia! A dopo!
Cannaregio Highlights: Jewish Heritage, Art, and Local Life
Kent
About local
22 July 2025
Private Tours with Claudia is the best
Claudia has invaluable knowledge of Venice being a resident there. She is a world traveler and returned home to share her passion and nationalism with her client.
Withlocals Your Way! - 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.
