Secret Corners of Burano: Guided Walking Tour with a Local Expert
Discover the real Burano with a licensed local guide born and raised on the island. This is a firsthand encounter with the history, legends, and daily life of the "Buranelli" people. Walk away from the crowds to understand what truly lies behind the famous colorful facades and the ancient art of lacemaking.
The itinerary covers iconic spots and best-kept secrets: from the home of painter Umberto Moggioli and the Assassins' Bridge to the house-museum of sculptor Remigio Barbaro and the Old Fish Market. You’ll discover local dialect curiosities and the reality of living in a UNESCO site, while receiving honest insider tips on where to find authentic craftsmanship and genuine local cuisine.
Starting the tour directly on Burano gives you maximum flexibility: manage your own arrival and, once the tour ends, you are perfectly placed to enjoy a traditional lunch or continue exploring at your own pace.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Morning Tour: St. Mark’s Basilica & Gondola Ride in Venice
Your combined tour starts at 10.45 am, with the guided visit to the Saint Mark's Basilica, once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice, and the only one of its kind in Italy, thanks to the sumptous golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring. During the tour you will be able to sit down in the church and absorb the atmosphere whilst listening to your guide who will describe the biblical scenes represented throughout the building, together with history and particularities of this ancient Basilica.
The second part of the tour starts at 3.00 pm
Meet the assistant in front of the St Marks post office in calle larga ascensione and you will be assisted in boarding the Gondola, one of the most recognized symbols of Venice - up to 5 people per Gondola - at the landing stage of San Moisè.
Experience how the locals were transported by these beautiful black, elegant rowing boats, throughout history.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Skip the line
Visit Murano's Glass, Burano's Colorful Homes, & Torcello + Ebook
Enjoy a luxury panoramic excursion through the enchanting Venetian Lagoon, now including an exclusive eBook to enrich your experience. Departing from the iconic Piazza San Marco, this unforgettable journey takes you to the famous islands of Murano and Burano aboard an elegant and comfortable boat.
Relax while an experienced hostess shares fascinating stories, history, and local curiosities about the lagoon and its unique islands. Your first stop is Murano, internationally renowned since the 13th century for its extraordinary glassmaking tradition. Explore the island and watch a live demonstration by master artisans creating beautiful glass pieces using centuries-old techniques.
Continue to the picturesque island of Burano, famous for its brightly colored houses, charming canals, and fairytale atmosphere. Complete your adventure with a complimentary eBook featuring travel tips, history, and cultural insights about Venice.
Duration: 4 hr 50 min
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
Venice Tour including St Mark Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride from Train Station
Venice is a city like no other — where streets become canals and every stroll leads you through charming calli framed by magnificent historic palaces.On this exclusive 6-hour private tour, you will discover the very best of Venice. Your experience begins at Santa Lucia Train Station, where your guide will welcome you and lead you through the heart of the city toward the breathtaking St. Mark’s Square.Here, you’ll explore two of Venice’s most iconic landmarks: St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. With skip-the-line tickets, you’ll step straight inside.Your journey continues to the legendary Rialto Bridge, where you can admire one of the most stunning views over the Grand Canal and capture unforgettable photos.To conclude your day, relax and immerse yourself in the magic of Venice with a gondola ride Guided by an authentic Venetian gondolier, you’ll glide through hidden waterways and quiet corners — a timeless, romantic experience that truly brings the city to life.
Duration: 5 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Small Group St. Mark and Doge Palace with Venice Highlights
Join a Semi-private Venice Combo tour, limited to just six guests, for an intimate journey through the city’s highlights and skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. Begin in Campo San Giacometto at Venice’s oldest church, stroll across the Rialto Bridge, and explore the neighborhood of Marco Polo. Enjoy skip-the-line access to the awe-inspiring St. Mark’s Basilica, known as the Golden Basilica for its shimmering mosaics. Then visit the stately Doge’s Palace, home to 120 Doges over seven centuries. Walk through ornate chambers, the Bridge of Sighs, and haunting prison cells. With a knowledgeable guide and exclusive access, discover Venice’s most iconic landmarks and hidden corners in one unforgettable tour.
Duration: 6 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Private Cruise: Murano, Burano and Torcello Full Day
Board a cruiser for a day tour to escape from the crowd of Venice and explore the most famous Venetian islands: Murano, Burano and Torcello.
Duration: 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Cannaregio & Jewish Heritage Experience with a Local-
Discover the authentic soul of Venice through Cannaregio, one of the city’s most fascinating and local districts, home to the historic Venetian Ghetto and centuries of Jewish heritage.
During this private walking experience, you will explore quiet canals, hidden courtyards and lesser-known corners while learning about the history, traditions and daily life of Venice’s Jewish community — one of the oldest in Europe.
Beyond the historical landmarks, the tour also reveals the atmosphere of real local Venice, away from the busiest tourist routes.
Hear stories about merchants, traditions, architecture and cultural life while walking through one of the most authentic neighborhoods of the city.
This experience is fully customizable around your interests, pace and travel style.
Private walking tour
Explore authentic Cannaregio district
Visit the historic Venetian Ghetto area
Away from crowded tourist routes
Experience Venice through history, culture and local life — not just monuments.
Duration: 3 hours
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Private Tour: Venice Walk, Gondola, and Private Boat Tour ending on Murano Island with Venetian Lunch and Glass Factory Visit
Private tour discovering a unique Venice with a qualified guide that will let you discover the city of Marco Polo and his treasures. By walk, gondola and private boat you will discover this romantic city on the water.
A 6-hours tour will include entrance to Doge's Palace, external visit of the surrounding buildings of San Marco with a qualified guide, a private gondola ride, round trip with a private water taxi, a seafood lunch and a glass factory visit with a performance from an expert glass master.
Duration: 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Venice City Highlights Guided Tour for Kids & Families
Enjoy a fun 2-hour walking tour designed for families eager to explore Venice, learn its fascinating history, and have a great time together. This private experience is the perfect way to see the city’s most iconic landmarks with a knowledgeable, friendly local guide who brings stories to life. Along the way, you’ll visit highlights such as the Rialto Bridge, lively Campo San Bartolomeo, the area linked to Marco Polo’s house, and majestic St. Mark’s Square, uncovering curious facts, legends, and cultural traditions.
Led by an engaging kid-friendly guide, children stay excited and involved through games, questions, storytelling, and interactive activities tailored to their age. They’ll discover how Venice became a powerful trading hub, why its architecture is so unique, and what daily life was like centuries ago—while having lots of fun. This family adventure guarantees smiles, learning, and unforgettable memories in one of the world’s most extraordinary cities.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Full-day excursion to Murano, Burano and Torcello from Venice Train Station
Enjoy a full-day boat tour to discover the 3 most famous islands of Venice Lagoon: Murano, Burano and Torcello. The tour starts just few steps far away from Venice Train Station, more precisely, in front of Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant. After getting onboard, you will head to Murano, and stop there for one and a half hours. Here you will visit one of the many glass factories located in the island and attend a glass-making demonstration.
The second stop of this 6-hour tour is Burano, with its marvellous colored houses. The last stop of the tour is Torcello, known as the island where the Venetian civilization was born in the 7th century.
Our Venetian islands tour is coming to an end but ... there is one last surprise: the return trip: this itinerary will allow you to enjoy a splendid panoramic view of the Venetian lagoon ... a very romantic and breathtaking sight. The tour ends in Riva degli Schiavoni, close by St Mark's Square
Duration: 7 hr 30 min
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
Share Your Pasta Love in a Local’s Home in Venice
Step into a charming local home in Venice for an authentic pasta-making experience like no other. In just 1.5 hours, you’ll be welcomed with a traditional Italian aperitivo, learn to prepare fresh homemade pasta from scratch, and enjoy your delicious creation with a complimentary glass of wine.
This immersive culinary journey is perfect for food lovers, travelers, and anyone looking to connect with Venetian culture through its rich gastronomic traditions
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Private Food Tour: Cicheti & Wine
Tour the best Venetian taverns "cicheterie" to discover the local culinary tradition. Between one "cicheto" and another you will become part of the real Venetian atmosphere through the most mysterious and historical places of our city, those that usually no tourist knows when not accompanied by a true Venetian.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Prosecco Hills Wine and Cheese Gourmet Discovery
Come enjoy a fabulous day with us, Giulia and Carlo, as we uncover all the secrets behind Italy’s most famous foods and wines. Join the first and best reviewed tour of the Prosecco Hills area, taste and enjoy the best wines right at the source! Engage in wonderful conversations with the producers of some extraordinary award-winning food products and learn about the passionate craftsmanship and hard work behind them.
We are a small local and very qualified tour operator with more than 10 years of experience in the travel industry, we are based on the UNESCO Prosecco Hills and know every corner of the Veneto Region. We deeply love our land and its people!
Duration: 5 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Private Walking Tour of Venice's Old Town with Gondola Ride
Enjoy a romantic gondola ride on the Grand Canal and explore the city on foot with a Private Guide. See St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Rialto Bridge, and more. Extended option: see also Chiesa di San Zaccaria, Campo Santo Stefano, and more.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2,5-hour: Short Walking Tour of the Old Town & Gondola Ride
See St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Rialto Bridge, and more on a 2-hour walking tour of the Old Town led by a Private Guide. Includes tickets for a 30-minute shared gondola ride with live commentary by Gondolier or mobile app guide.
3,5-hour: Extended Walking Tour of the Old Town & Gondola Ride
Visit the Church of San Zaccaria and see St. Mark's Basilica and Rialto Bridge on a 3-hour walking tour of the Old Town led by a Private Guide. Includes tickets for a 30-minute shared gondola ride with live commentary by Gondolier or mobile app guide.
Duration: 3–4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Tour of Venice between Art, History, Legend and Secrets
You will live an experience considered unique by anyone so far. A Venetian lives it every day but without stopping where we would to discover treasures that most tourists will never see.
We will discover secrets and see beautiful and hidden places for example the House where Marco Polo was born or the Marian Sanctuary of S. Giovanni Crisostomo with priceless works by Giovanni Bellini and Tullio Lombardo Churches with instruments in common use today such as the cello but invented in Venice.
Naturally, Rialto and S. Marco will not be missing but you will be very impressed by what you will discover with my tour.
In Venice women were emancipated and already in the year 1000 AD they were voting and for this reason they became famous from that moment on.
And let's not forget libertine Venice. Stories of magic, witches and ghosts.
I don't want to reveal too much but I will surprise you with an experience that will push you to appreciate this unique city of Venice even more.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Peggy Guggenheim collection Venice private tour
Visit of the Peggy Guggenheim collection in Venice. This private tour will take you in the fascinating palace Venier dei Leoni on the Grand Canal with a local Venetian art historian and local Venetian guide .
The collection of twentieth-century paintings and sculptures was formed by Peggy Guggenheim and embraces all the major artistic European and American movement: Picasso, Calder, Kandinsky, Giacometti, Jackson Pollock, Joan MIrò, Max Ernst, Salvador Dali, Piet Mondrian and it’s exposed in her private house-palace in Venice.You will learn about Peggy's life, some anecdote and her role in the Venetian life.
Tickets are not included. Meeting point outside the main entrance, side on the canal
Duration: 2 hours
- Private tour
Private City Kickstart Tour: Venice
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.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Morning City Walking and Gondola Ride Tour in Venice + Ebook
Explore the best of Venice in a complete experience that combines a fascinating walking tour with a classic gondola ride through the city's canals. Discover the grandeur of St. Mark's Square, admiring icons such as St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, and the famous Renaissance Clock Tower.
Accompanied by a specialized guide, stroll through the charming streets of the Castello district, crossing bridges, alleys, and squares full of history, while learning curiosities, legends, and details about the past and Venetian lifestyle. The route continues along the traditional Mercerie, the elegant street that connects Rialto to San Marco.
Finally, board an authentic gondola and glide along the Grand Canal and hidden small canals, surrounded by historic palaces and unforgettable scenery.
In addition, you will receive an exclusive eBook with tips, stories, and curiosities about Venice to further enhance your experience in the city.
Duration: 2 hours
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
Iconic Photos and Adventure in Venice
Iconic Photoshoot + Skip the crowds Adventure + Gondola
“A lifetime experience!”
(solo travelers must write me before booking)
Get to the heart of Venice and make the most out of your time.
Ideal for couples, families, proposals and big groups.. so fun for kids too!
PLAN:
1 - Let’s have an ICONIC photoshoot.
Easy, the result is guaranteed even if it is your first time. No stress, it’s a smooth session! My reviews speak for themselves.
You’re gonna receive more than 40 pics, they are gonna look like PAINTINGS
2 - It’s a joyful TOUR too!
I’m a BORN a RAISED venetian and I have two bachelors in history.. Venice has no secrets for me.
Avoid tourists and explore safely with me!
3 - GONDOLA? Don’t worry, I organize a magical experience for you.
Gondola service is optional and NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE, you’ll need to pay our gondolier that very day.
Extremely suggested!
4 - Wine service can be added to your gondola ride. Why not cheering while in Venice?
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Venice Boat Tour + Exclusive Murano Glass Show
Are you looking for the most unique tour ever?
Start the experience discovering the Grand Canal by boat, with its majestic palaces and treasures rich of history and legends.
You will get the most exclusive view of the city, immersed in a colorful paradise.
Directly by boat we will then arrive to Murano Island to meet and enjoy a fresh aperitif with a famous Master Glassblower, who will surprise you with an exclusive glassblowing show at his private studio. A unique opportunity to meet and talk with a real Murano Artist famous for his glass operas all over the world!
Duration: 2 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Venice: Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Guided Tour
Embark on an authentic journey through Europe where culture, history, and gastronomy come alive in an unexpected way. exclusive tours invite you to venture beyond the well-trodden paths, revealing hidden gems and breathtaking landscapes that showcase the true charm of each region. With a diverse selection of thoughtfully crafted itineraries available year-round, we can customize your adventure to reflect the interests of your group.
Dive into the heart of Venetian history and art with a private guided tour of the Doge’s Palace and Saint Mark’s Basilica. Explore the former seat of power, adorned with opulent frescoes, grand staircases, and secret passageways. Cross the Bridge of Sighs to learn about its somber past. Then, be amazed by the golden mosaics covering 4,000 square meters in Saint Mark’s Basilica, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture and devotion.
Note - Saint Mark’s Basilica (subject to availability during high season)
Duration: 2 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Venice Walking Tour: Eat and Drink
This tour is a compromise between an informative walk and a food tour. I will take you to 2 different "bacari" where you will taste a glass of wine (or soft drink) and a cicchetto in each bar and the last place will be to taste a fantastic homemade ICE CREAM (in the summer) or a typical dessert. At the same time I will show you a more authentic and less touristy Venice, we will see a courtyard with a legendary history, a particular bridge, buildings out of time, I will tell you anecdotes and curiosities about this splendid city ... and much more!
Venice is a magical city, so don't be surprised by what we will see, because only in Venice can this happen...
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Lakes of the Dolomites: Misurina, Braies, 3 Peaks & Cortina starting from Venice
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the lakes of the Dolomites starting and ending in Venice.
A professional English speaking driver, local of the Dolomites, will meet you at Piazzale Roma
You will have a fast view on the Prosecco land (from the highway), on the dam of Longarone and stop by Pieve di Cadore, birthtown of the painter Tiziano Vecellio
Drive to lake Auronzo and lake Misurina and up to 3 Cime di Lavaredo (available approx. from end of May to October).
You will drive further to lake Landro, lake Dobbiaco and finally to the amazing lake Braies for small walk or row boat ride (boat available only in the summer time).
Lunch options*: local farm or on the lake river.
A short stop in Cortina d'Ampezzo city centre and drive back to Venice through the Cadore valley.
You will stop for pictures and receive explanations about the mountains, history and traditions and a map of the itinerary.
Bottles of water and Wi-Fi free on board.
*extra cost
Duration: 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Doge's Palace & Basilica Tour with Gondola Ride in Venice
A tour to discover Venice's architectural gems and symbols: The Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica, followed by a gondola ride.
You will visit the St. Mark’s Basilica, an extraordinary example of Byzantine art as well as the living symbol of Venice’s bound with the East. The Golden Mosaics covering the high walls are breathtaking, together with gold, silver, glass and precious materials.
Next stop will be the Doge’s Palace. Stepping through the magnificent halls, will be like going back to the time of the Republic of Venice, where priceless treasures, art masterpieces and frescos can still be admired today.
In the afternoon, you will enjoy a 30-minute gondola ride. An enchanting and relaxing way to enjoy the colors, lights, sights, charm and beauty of Venice. You will admire elegant bank-side palaces, unique bridges such as the iconic Bridge of Sighs and breathe the charming and magic atmosphere that only a town built on water can give you.
Duration: 4 hr 30 min
- Likely to sell out