Private City Kickstart Tour: Venice

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Private City Kickstart Tour: Venice — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Benvenuti! The Essence of Venice Private Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Receive a warm welcome to Venice on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 120 minutes, a local guide will get you acquainted with Venice to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest.

Discover where to find Basilica di San Marco and Rialto Bridge, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family-owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction.

Private City Kickstart Tour: Venice is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English, Italian
Operated by: Withlocals

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local Tips and Tricks
Included: City Orientation
Included: Private Tour
Included: Local Guide

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Ponte di Rialto

30 min

Campo San Giacomo di Rialto: Say hi to your local host near the fountain and get the perfect introduction to your tour. The Ponte di Rialto is the oldest of the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal in Venice and was designed to allow passage of galleys.
Basilica di San Marco

30 min Admission not included

First of on your list is this amazing landmark of Venice. Blending the architectural styles of East and West, Venice's magnificent basilica was consecrated in 832 AD as an ecclesiastical building to house the remains of St. Mark.
Venice

one hour

Depending on your interests your host will show you the real Venice and share the tips and tricks for your time in the city
Libreria Acqua alta

Passing by

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Ponte di Rialto

Passing by

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Chiesa di San Zaccaria

Passing by

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
T Fondaco Dei Tedeschi by DFS

Passing by

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Dalmatian School of Saints George and Tryphon

Passing by

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Piazza San Marco

Passing by

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Ponte di Rialto

Passing by

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Fondamenta de Ca' Bala

Passing by

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Ponte dei Sospiri

Passing by

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your host in front of the restaurant “Birraria La Corte”.

End point

Meet your host in front of the restaurant “Birraria La Corte”.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Private tour: only you & your local guide
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.