Best of Venice Private Walking Tour

Highlights

  • From the Bridge of Sighs to St. Mark’s Basilica, take the chance to customize your itinerary and make the most of your time in Venice

  • An expert, English-speaking tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Venice and whisk you off to see the city like a local

  • This private tour is an ideal way to see the city the way you want to see it as you’re not having to follow the crowd

Summary

Personalize your very own itinerary as you traverse Venice alongside your private and expert guide and uncover the city's most precious landmarks: St. Mark’s Basilica, View of Grand Canal, Rialto Bridge, Marco Polo’s house and much more!

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
21
Pricing (From)
Commentary
English
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Explore the floating city of Venice with only your own group and your expert guide as you customize the itinerary to your collective interests allowing you to make the most of a short time in Venice. Your English-speaking tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Venice and whisk you off to see the city like a local. From there, you will begin to discover the iconic sites in Venice such as St. Mark's Basilica, Marco Polo's House, and the myriad frescoed palaces and domes that sparkle in the sunlight. This private tour will leave you speechless as you enjoy Venetian treasures that you may have never uncovered on your own accord. 

What’s included?

  • 2-hours private guided tour, customized on your interests

  • Expert, English-speaking tour guide

  • Hotel Pick-Up (in Venice only)

  • Tips and insights on routes, landmarks, and local food stops

  • Food/Beverage

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance

  • We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours

  • We recommend that customers who are not familiar with Venice give themselves ample time to find meeting points

Before you go

  • It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure

  • Our City Wonders guides will have City Wonders tour sign at the meeting point for easy recognition

  • Entrance into religious sites requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.

  • This tour involves a fair amount of walking, comfortable shoes are recommended

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 2 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Redemption information

    • Extra measures may be implemented at some venues due to heightened global security. As a result, we may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues. Extra measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside. To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, we strongly suggest that you avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour.
    • It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated and missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded.
    • For help with meeting points or other urgent issues, please phone +39 06 8336 0561.
    • Our City Wonders guides will have City Wonders tour sign at the meeting point for easy recognition.
    • This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
    • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
    • We recommend that customers who are not familiar with Venice give themselves ample time to find meeting points.
    • Some sites visited lack shade and can be hot under direct sunlight. We recommend bringing a hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water in warm weather.
    • Please note that many sections of the Doge’s Palace are not air-conditioned (as A/C is not standard practice in Italy).


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About operator:

Created for travel enthusiasts with inquisitive minds, City Wonders is a global tour operator specializing in exclusive and expert tours throughout Italy, France, Spain and the UK. Its intimate tours and day trips invite travelers to go beyond sightseeing, bringing the wonders of each destination to life through behind-the-scene experiences. All City Wonders tours are guided by local experts that know the ins and outs of their city.