Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Venice Private Tour

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About this activity

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Venice from a unique perspective! Get to know Venice on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all!

Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Venice at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Doge’s Palace, Marco Polo’s house, Campo San Francesco della Vigna and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included.

Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ 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.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 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 (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private Tour
Included: Local Guide
Included: 1 local drink/tasting

Not included

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

Itinerary

Stop 1

one hour

San Francesco della Vigna is a Roman Catholic church in the Sestiere of Castello in Venice, northern Italy. One of two Franciscan churches in Venice, originally built on a vineyard.
Palazzo Ducale

one hour Admission not included

Palazzo Ducale: Get amazed by the beauty of one of the most important jewels of Venice, a palace built between the 10th and 11th centuries that holds plenty of histories. Palace built in Venetian Gothic style, and the residence of the Doge of Venice, the supreme authority of the former Republic.
Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo

one hour

Marco Polo's House: Hear the story of Marco Polo's explorations and see the house where he used to live! Here lived one of the most well-known explorers with his family when he wasn't travelling the world.
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

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Canal Grande

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Libreria Acqua alta

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Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo

Passing by

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

Passing by

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo

Passing by

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

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Riva degli Schiavoni

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Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo

Passing by

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Campo San Giacomo di Rialto, near the fountain

End point

Campo San Giacomo di Rialto, near the fountain

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

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Private tour: only you & your local guide
CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
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.