A Venetian Evening: Wine Tasting and Cicchetti with a Local Guide
Enjoy real Venice away from the tourist crowd led by a young local guide. A relaxing 3 hours street food and wine walking tour around the alleys and the fine wine bars of Venice to try the best selection of cicchetti (Venetian-style tapas) and sip various regional drinks. Bars have been carefully selected based on the quality of their food/drinks and the authenticity of the location. The tour offers a selection of local prosecco, natural wines and more drinks, all originally from the Veneto region. All our guides are local, young, passionate about Venice and its cuisine and, of course, professionally licensed. The wine experience combines insights into Venice's culture, its rich history, arts and daily habits. Our commitment is to show you Venice the way it really is not the way tourists want to see it. This tour has been designed for real foodies and travelers.
Private One Day Tour of Venice!
Discover the jewels of Venice in just 1 day!
Experience the real essence of the city with your native Venetian guide, who will be showing you around this fascinating labirinth rich of histories, legends and traditions.
From Rialto bridge, with its millenary trade center, to St. Mark's square, surrounded by the 3 "cousins": the Basilica, the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs.
Arriving in Cannaregio, where the merchants had developed their main activities, you will enjoy an authentic atmosphere, exploring an original atelier of Carnival masks.
You will also have lunch like a Venetian, with the delicious "cicheti" accompanied by the famous 'ombra' (small glass of local wine).
After the little break, you will reach by private luxury water taxi one of the oldest Murano glass factory and admire the millenary blowing glass art.
There is no better ending then a private boat ride through the Grand Canal, reflecting the sunset colors on the nobles palaces, and leaving you with the last amazing view of the city.
Ready to say.. ARRIVEDERCI VENEZIA!
MandolinVenice Concert in Venice
Experience the timeless sound of the Italian mandolin in a striking historic church in the heart of Venice. Leave the crowds outside and soak up the cosy atmosphere of one of the most beautiful historic churches in Venice. For an unforgettable evening, the MandolinVenice Quartet takes you into the golden age of Italian music — baroque and classical repertoire performed with passion, precision and that intimate elegance that only a small ensemble can offer.
The mandolin is the soul of Italian musical tradition, and nowhere resonates more naturally than within the stone walls of a Venetian church, where every note seems to belong to the centuries that surround it.
Why book this concert:
- Baroque and classical repertoire of great Italian masters
- Reserved place in a beautiful historic Venetian church
- An authentic musical experience — not a tourist show
- The only ensemble in Venice specialized in the tradition of the mandolin
Exclusive Venice & Murano (4hrs ) private and Customizable tour
A private & customizable tour (we do not combine groups), only for you, your family or friends. Your private licensed tour guide will help you to discover the beauties and the extraordinary history of a unique city in the world like Venice.
You will meet your private tour guide at your hotel, Airbnb or Santa Lucia Train Station at 9:30 or 14:30.
If you arrive at the port of Venice (Shore Excursions) you will meet your tour guide at Piazza San Marco, Under the winged lion near the gondola place. At your request, we can provide private transportation from the port of Venice to St. Mark square.
After visiting the historical and artistic wonders of Venice, a private boat will take you to Murano, to visit the famous Venetian glass masters.
Tickets are not included
The Grand Canal & Rialto Bridge Private Photo Shoot
How many times have you left a holiday destination and wished you got some better photos to look back on? Venice is such an iconic destination that you absolutely need to have a nice photo album to look back on!
However, that's not all, our Venetian photographers aren't only experts in photography - they're also city experts. Which means you'll get some photos to treasure forever, but also learn a little about Venice while you're at it!
Venice: Commissario Brunetti Walking Tour for Donna Leon Fans
Step into the world of Commissario Brunetti and discover the real Venice behind Donna Leon’s novels and the beloved German TV adaptations.
Follow Brunetti through quieter neighborhoods, see locations associated with his home, the Questura and memorable cases, and discover how the fictional Venice of the books and films compares with the real city.
The German small-group tour focuses primarily on filming locations from the German TV adaptations. Private tours can be customized around Donna Leon’s novels, the TV series, or a combination of both.
- Follow Commissario Brunetti through the Venice of Donna Leon
- Discover filming locations from the beloved German TV adaptations
- See Brunetti’s home, the Questura and locations connected with memorable cases
- Compare the Venice of Donna Leon’s novels with the city created for television
- Explore quieter neighborhoods while discovering real Venetian life beyond the tourist landmarks
Murano, Burano & Torcello by Private Luxury Water Taxi
Discover the authentic soul of the Venetian Lagoon on a private luxury boat experience, far from the crowds and typical tourist routes.
Murano is world-famous for its centuries-old glassmaking tradition. Visit one of the island’s most authentic furnaces, where master artisans transform molten glass into extraordinary works of art using ancient techniques passed down through generations.
Burano enchants visitors with its brightly painted fishermen’s houses, peaceful canals, fishing traditions, and delicate handmade lace, creating one of the most picturesque atmospheres in the Venetian Lagoon.
Torcello – Where Venice Began
Peaceful and timeless, Torcello is often considered the Mother of Venice. Once one of the most prosperous centers in the lagoon, today it offers a rare glimpse into the ancient origins of Venetian civilization, surrounded by silence, nature, and history.
The Venetian Lagoon is not just something to see — it is something to feel.
Venice Food Tour with 6+ Tastings with Cicchetti, Spritz & More
Experience Venice like a local with our immersive food tour through the city’s charming cannaregio and bacari wine bars. Guided by Venetians, you’ll taste 6+ authentic dishes that reveal the city’s rich culinary traditions. Savor a traditional Venetian Pizzetta., indulge in a variety of cicchetti including the must-try baccalà mantecato, and enjoy a tender Venetian meatball paired with a glass of wine. Sample a hearty Venetian pasta dish, and finish with a luscious tiramisù. Along the way, uncover hidden corners, hear stories of Venice’s history and culture, and enjoy our exclusive Secret Dish. More than just a meal, this tour is your gateway into the flavors, traditions, and local life of Venice.
Private Guided Tour in the Dolomites from Venice
Free your mind from the city frenzy and give yourself an enveloping experience with a private tour to discover the Dolomites, recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Together we will explore the most enchanting places that have made the Dolomites famous throughout the world. We will indulge in moments of relaxation on the shores of crystal clear lakes, nestled between the peaks and fir forests. The views, which can be enjoyed simply sitting or walking, offer an extraordinary natural spectacle. Every moment is a good time to visit the Dolomites, especially if you belong to that group of people who embrace the belief that life should be lived with an adventurous spirit. The Dolomites, with their magnetic charm, become irresistible once you cross the threshold: they have too much to offer!
Experience A Traditional Sailor’s Supper In The Venetian Lagoon
Experience a truly unique dining experience in a centuries-old location, featuring an equally ancient menu that recalls some of Italy's long-forgotten heritage and its incredible maritime culture. Enjoy an incredible seafood dinner, with amazing fresh-caught fish and other sea creatures, lovingly prepared for you by the last of Venice's noble sailors. During the evening, you will also learn about the life and love of Italian sailors and their unique heritage from the port of Venice, which was once the most powerful seafaring nation in the world.
Dolomites Private Tour from Venice
Dolomites is a mountain range in Italy that extends to the provinces of Belluno, Bolzano, Trento, Udine and Pordenone. You will visit Cortina D´ampezzo which is the main town of the area and enjoy the wonderful views of the Misurina Lake and mountains.
You will discover the main emblematic sights of Dolomites with your private driver. Of course you will have some free time for a wonderful Italian lunch before driving back to Venice (lunch is not included in the price of the tour).
Pick up and drop off will be from Piazzale Roma or place of choice outside the center of Venice.
You will have the pick up in your hotel inside the channels by water taxi if you choose this option.
Glass Lampwork Workshop and Walking in Murano
Get ready to discover the Murano island, witnessing artistry in action in its glass factories, experiencing the lampwork tradition by creating your own Venetian bead and visiting the Byzantine-style 12th century mosaics of its churches.
You will have a personal glass lampwork workshop, in which you will create your own Venetian bead, keeping alive a 17th century artistic practice.
We will visit the oldest glass factory in the world active since 1295 and see how tradition is combined with contemporary design and creativity.
We will stroll around Murano, discovering some hidden gems like its churches and walking through off-the-beaten paths.
Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Venice Private Tour
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.
Private Photo Shoot in Venice with Gondola Ride
Enjoy a private gondola ride together with a personal photographer to capture and preserve your special moments!
Gay Life in Venice from the Middle Ages to Present Days
Hear about the stories about the cross-dressing in cat masks, exploring the places of cruising from middle ages through the later centuries up to the tolerant attitude of nowadays Venice.
Take a trip over the centuries through the gay history of Venice, which is as labyrinthine as the city’s convoluted system of canals. Travel back to Middle Ages, when the practice of sodomy was deemed a sin. Learn about the history of Rolandina, a transgender who was burned at stake, as several other men of all social statuses have being condemned for their same-sex relations in the following centuries. Visit the city as a European tourists did during their discovery trip "Grand Tour" in the 17th century and how Thomas Mann and Frederick Rolfe made Venice a place of homosexual imagery during Belle Epoque. Learn about the fascist attempt to “clean up” the city, while following the location of a music video by a gay-icon as Madonna and checking out how is gay life nowadays in the floating city.
All inclusive Private Prosecco Hills Tour - 2 Wineries and Lunch.
Questo Tour Enogastronomico è pensato per chi vuole scoprire le meraviglie delle colline di Conegliano Valdobbiadene, patrimonio Unesco dal 2019.
Solo aziende a conduzione familiare.
La prima tappa del tour sarà all'aperto dove sarete guidati nella degustazione di Prosecco DOCG che saranno accompagnati da salumi e formaggi.
Sarà poi l'ora del pranzo dove verranno serviti antipasti, primo, secondo, acqua e caffè in una splendida Osteria con favolosa vista sulle colline.
Dopo aver esplorato le meraviglie delle colline patrimonio Unesco ci sposteremo nella seconda cantina, una piccolissima realtà a conduzione familiare, dove vivremo l'esperienza di una degustazione tecnica di Prosecco di altissima qualità prodotti utilizzando i vitigni originali.
È previsto anche un piccolo pranzo pensato appositamente per voi in una taverna locale dalla quale potrete godere di un panorama mozzafiato.
Il tour inizierà e terminerà da Treviso, Conegliano o Piazzale Roma Venezia.
Learn to Row in the Venice Canals
We are a sports association that deals with the recovery and maintenance of ancient traditional boats.
We love to share our knowledge and passions with all travelers by introducing them to our laboratory / museum and the magnificent canals of Venice by learning the art of rowing accompanied by one of our prepared instructors born and raised in Venice
The Secret Venice + Cicheti & Wine Private Tour
If you are struggling to choose between tasting the delicious "cicheti" and discovering the secret corners of Venice, why not combining them for a unique experience?
A complete and unforgettable tour crossing the 3 main Venetian districts, enjoying cicheti with wine in the most historical taverns.
Luxury Tour of Murano & Burano by Private Boat and Guide
The best experience to learn about the old arts of Venice lagoon islands: Murano and Burano.
With a private boat from Venice, directly to the oldest original Murano Glass Factory, where a Master glassblower and his team are working daily, following the tradition of centuries ago. From Murano, crossing the lagoon, we’ll reach Burano island, famous for its lace work and the colourful atmosphere. Walking by picturesque houses, enjoying the typical “bussolai” (famous cookies of the island), feeling like a resident. Last but not least, an insightful guided visit into an historical hand-made lace workshop.
Then back to Venice by private boat, for an outstanding view of the lagoon.
Lido Bike Tour: With a Local on the Island of Cinema
We will discover the Lido island by bike, with its groomed shellac beaches, bronzed lifeguards and old ladies sipping Prosecco at the market, experiencing the Belle Epoque glamour passing in front of the beautiful hotels designed in the 20s in Art Noveau style.
We will enjoy special views of Venice biking along the lagoon and reaching an old Israelitic cemetery. Biking through the San Nicolò harbor mouth we will reach its lighthouse and we will end up at the Hotel Excelsior, where the stars gather on the red carpet during the glittering Venice Movie Festival.
We will bike along the canals of Malamocco, a colorful fishing village that’s like a miniature version of Venice, cycle through a forest reserve to a lighthouse and relax like the locals do by heading to quiet Alberoni beach for a drink or a swim.
The route will continue on the lagoon side of the island, with views of the abandoned island of Poveglia, the island of Lazzaretto Vecchio and San Lazzaro degli Armeni.
Concert at Palazzo Pisani Revedin in Venice
Born in 2021 on the initiative of the cultural manager Samuel Baghdassarian, the Palazzo Pisani-Revedin Cultural Center, with its fascinating and spacious exhibition halls for multi-purpose use, promotes various types of artistic and cultural initiatives behind the intention of enhancing culture in its many forms, starting from the pictorial, literary and musical one. The Palazzo Pisani-Revedin Cultural Center is a space of knowledge, discussion and experience open to encounters between "curious" people who intend to keep their feelings alive through the sharing of cultural initiatives that intend to protect and enhance different knowledge, tastes and tools and details. The Venice Palazzo Pisani-Revedin Concert Association aims to add classical music to this incredible context of sublime pictorial and architectural art with spectacular performances of the highest level.
Private Tour: Prosecco Wine Tasting Day Trip with Lunch from Venice
Immerse yourself in the tastes and traditions of Italy’s prosecco wines on this private day trip from Venice. With an English speaking driver, explore the Veneto region, famed for its prosecco production. Tour two acclaimed wineries and taste their top-quality varieties, and enjoy a scenic drive through the region’s rolling vineyards as you learn about the local winemaking heritage. After working up an appetite, savor a delicious 2-course lunch at a rustic trattoria or winery, and throughout your tour, enjoy the undivided attention and assistance of your driver.
Lagoon Light Lunch Tour at 12:00 in Venice
Escape the heat of the city and enjoy a light summer lunch on the water. The meal consists of gazpacho, vegetarian couscous, fresh fruit and ice cream. One free drink is included. All this with relaxed chill-out music and served by the most charming waitresses. Enjoy ample space for sitting, lying, and walking about. There is a large bar offering alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Departures are at 12:00 every day, except for Mondays.
Cultural Kayak Tour: Discovering the City’s Canals
Moderate Group Workout for Adults: Suitable for Intermediate Kayakers.
Ever sailed under the Venetian bridges, along Venetian canals? Or visited a Venetian rowing club? Venice has a long tradition of water sports, do you know?
We are Nicoló and Aleksandra, a young couple living in Venice. Let us show you Venice from cultural, sports-oriented and local perspective. Improve your kayaking skills in authentic canals of Cannaregio or Castello; visit the historically important Venetian rowing club, as it is the best place to immerse yourself in Venice's history, traditions, and contemporary life. Sport is history, so explore history through sports as well!
What is the program of the class?
Visit to the rowing club;
Paddling instructions;
Training on the water.