Ready to taste the best food in Venice? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Venice.
Imagine this: a scenic road trip from Venice to explore Murano with stops along the way to discover viewpoints, villages, incredible nature, and cultural gems. Sounds like a dream? No, it’s possible on a Withlocals day trip with a local host leading the way!
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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Best half day tours in Venice
With its dreamy canals and magnificent bridges, Venice is truly a magical city to explore. There are certainly many tourist attractions to cover, but there are also a lot of hidden gems that are worth a visit. With a private Venice half day tour by a friendly local Venetian, you can do just that. Let’s start with the food. Whether you’re a foodie or not, there’s no denying that the food in Venice is absolutely divine! Sample some of the best of the local cuisine with Venice’s Favorite Food Tour: 10 Tastings. This half day tour in Venice is a culinary experience designed by a local food lover. You’ll get a chance to taste some of the most delicious Venetian bites, such as a heavenly Mozzarella sandwich from a local breakfast spot to a classic Venetian Spritz. Bring your appetite and get ready to indulge! Feeling a little overwhelmed with the amount of things to do and see? The Best of Venice: Highlights & Hidden Gems is a private half day tour in Venice that covers most of what you need to see in just a few hours. Your local host will take you to a mix of famous attractions and local hotspots. You’ll also get to learn a lot about the culture from your host as they share interesting stories and facts about every spot you visit. Get ready to marvel at every turn! Ready to explore Venice? You can get any private Venice half day tour completely customized. All you need do is let the local host of your choice know what you’re looking for!
What other travelers love about our local experts
Katie
About local
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
Mason
About local
26 February 2025
Palazzo Ducale and St. Marks Basilica
Lucia was an excellent guide. She is very knowledgeable as well as fun, enthusiastic and professional. We had fun exploring and learning about these important Venetian landmarks. Thanks Lucia!
Venetian Majesty: Private Tour of St. Mark’s Basilica including Terrace and Doge’s Palace
Laura
About local
11 February 2025
Wonderful Food Tour!
Our group of three (my husband and I, and our adult daughter) had a wonderful time getting to know Venice with Giada. She took us to a variety of eateries, where we experienced authentic Venetian cuisine - everything from spritzes to cichetti to chocolate to fritelle. Along the way, Giada shared lots of information with us about Venetian foods, and living in Venice. She even provided us with suggestions for other places to visit during the rest of our stay in Venice. We very much enjoyed our evening with Giada!
The 10 Tastings of Venice
Elaine
About local
11 January 2025
Wander Woman
What a great day in Venice with Genny.Informative, entertaining, and seeing places we would have missed without her local knowledge and contacts. Genny treated us like family so much so that we ended our day with a hug. Thanks so much,Genny , we will recommend you to friends travelling to Venice.
