Want to discover the mysterious side of the floating city? Step into the dark history of Venice with me! Find out how the plague struck Venice, as I bring this era to life through local stories and legends. Wander off the main path and uncover the hidden places of my city!
Ready for a jam-packed tour, full of history, culture, stories, and sights? Checkmark from your travel bucket list all your must-sees of Venice, because if there’s a Withlocals tour that shows you all the city's ins and outs, it’s this complete and personalized tour of Venice.
Welcome to Venice! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to Venice to start your city trip on the right foot.
Discover Giudecca Island: A Hidden Gem in the Venetian Lagoon
229 reviews
2 hours | off the beaten track | Venice
Explore the enchanting Giudecca island of Venice, where industrial archaeology meets art. Uncover panoramic and unusual views of St. Mark's Basin, with glimpses of the former psychiatric hospital at San Servolo and the convent at San Lazzaro degli Armeni—a true hidden gem!
The way to a city's heart it's through its food! And on this private food tour, you'll get to know Venice through its cuisine and the tastings favorite of the locals. A local food expert is ready to give you a taste of the real Venice satisfying your cravings for local food and city highlights.
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What other travelers love about our local experts
jonzy1
About local
27 January 2025
Amazing tour. My son loved it.
My son loved this tour. His favorite memory of the trip. Valentina was so kind and informative.
The Dark Side of Venice: Plague Tour
joshlcox
About local
Amazing tour by an amazing guide
Elena’s tour was perfectly timed and very informative. She has a great way of telling you the history and information that really made the tour a blast. She was personable and accommodating. This was one of the best kickststarters we have ever done.
She sent us many recommendations after to the tour to make sure our stay in Venice was special. I cannot recommend her enough.
City Kickstart Tour: Venice
Life
About local
Romy - A favourite guide in Venice!
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.
Benvenuto A Venezia! Intro tour with your Licensed Private Tour Guide and Gondola ride
Alex
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Amazing experience!
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.
Benvenuto A Venezia! Intro tour with your Licensed Private Tour Guide and Gondola ride
Janis
About local
Valentina the Great!😊
Valentina is a knowledgeable guide who takes you off the beaten path to share her city. She adjusts the tour to fit her clients interests. Valentina encouraged us to explore on our own after the tour. We have fond memories of our time with her in Venice.
City Kickstart Tour: Venice
Vincent
About local
Wonderful and informative Tour
To those thinking of visiting Venice in the capable hands of an experienced guide that equally happens to be a local then Sarah is the guide for you. She was incredibly informative and made us discover multiple hidden gems that only a local would know. Great experience, to be repeated!
City Kickstart Tour: Venice
Emily
About local
Highlight of our trip!
We loved our food tour with Claudia! She was engaging and informative, providing details about the history of the city and food we were tasting. I highly recommend this tour! Claudia was an absolute delight! We did this with two children, ages 11 and 14, and both enjoyed themselves.
Culinary Kickstart Tour: Venice
Adam
About local
Great for big families
Frederica was very accommodating of our large party ranging from 15 months to 75 years of age. We had a wonderful time, exploring Venice, enjoying good food and wine, and appreciating the history that Frederica shared with us.
Culinary Kickstart Tour: Venice
Michelle
About local
Wonderful and Informative!
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!!
Benvenuto A Venezia! Intro tour with your Licensed Private Tour Guide and Gondola ride
Teresa
About local
Felt like a local
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.
Secret San Marco's Tour & Panoramic View with your Licensed Private Tour Guide
