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!
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.
Did you know that the Venice tour of your dreams exists? Yes, and it’s 100% personalized and created by your local host around your interests. Customize and see only the places that spark your interest. From classic landmarks to neighborhood walks - your wishes are our command!
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!
Curious to know more about Venice’s history? Join a local history expert on an insightful tour that will show you a side of the city that can’t be found in any book. This experience will open your eyes to the past and origins of Venice from a local perspective as you learn about San Marco Highlights.
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Venice like a local
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
Katie
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3 March 2025
Fabulous tour thank you
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!
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Venice
Patricia
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Thank you for an amazing time
Thank you for a wonderful tour of Venice and arranging for the glass tour too in such a short space of time! You are a miracle worker! Simply the best!!!
Family Friendly Venice City Tour
Aimee
About local
Venice with Riccardo, Our Excellent Guide!
We wholeheartedly recommend Riccardo to anyone seeking an insightful, enjoyable, and family-friendly way to explore Venice! Riccardo is an outstanding private Venetian tour guide who made our visit to Venice truly unforgettable. His tremendous knowledge of art and architecture brought the city's history to life, and he shared fascinating perspectives into lesser-known but impactful facts. He guided us through Venice's unbeaten paths, revealing hidden insights that we would never have discovered on our own. In just 2.5 hours, we covered an impressive amount of ground—even with our 6- and 8-year-old children in tow, thanks to his thoughtful pacing and engaging storytelling. Taking in the breathtaking skyline of the city of Venice, right above the Rialto bridge, was truly awesome!
Beyond the tour, Riccardo provided a plethora of authentic local recommendations, from fantastic restaurants and gelato spots to trustworthy shopping spots. We have also used his sage advice on where to best get cash as we continued our travels to Florence. Getting to know Venice intimately, with Riccardo as our trusted guide, was the highlight of our time in the Floating City!
Withlocals Your Way! - Venice City Tour
Way
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Hidden gems in Venice
So glad we booked this tour with Lucrezia! Even months before the tour, Lu was responsive and generous with information and fully engaged with coming up with a tour that met our needs. She is incredibly knowledgeable and showed us many interesting, off the beaten path sites. We felt like we really knew Venice, despite our short time there. With Lu, we felt taken care of before and even after the tour! She checked in to see how we made out even afterwards! Thank you Lu for a fun and memorable time!
