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Private Tour: Venice Half-Day Walking Tour

114 Reviews 4.60 out of 5 stars Based on 114 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 90% of reviewers | Venice, Italy

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Overview

Discover Venice your way with this 3-hour private tour led by a professional guide.

Tailored to your preferences (based on the details you provide when booking), the flexible itinerary allows you to experience world-renowned attractions like the Rialto Fish Market, or explore hidden gems such as the Cannaregio Quarter.

Enjoy a stop at a traditional bar for wine and a snack while benefiting from the personalized insights of your private guide.

What's Included

  • Private Walking Tour (3 hours)
  • Private tour and commentary
  • Appetizer and one glass of wine at a Venetian bacaro
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Calle Minelli
4267/A, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

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Ponte di Rialto (pass by)

Rialto was the commercial heart of the ancient Republic of Venice. Discover the history of one of the most iconic symbols of Venice.
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Mercati di Rialto (pass by)

Rialto market is one of the most authentic parts of the city: it sells fresh fish, vegetables and fruit that Venetians buy everyday for their homes.
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Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari (pass by)

Frari's gothic Church is one of the most majestic buildings in the city. Inside you'll see exquisite artworks by Titian and Bellini, as well as an imposing funeral monument by Canova.
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Campo san Bortolomio (pass by)

San polo is a quiet Square where you can have a taste of the authentic side of Venice.
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Chiesa della Madonna dell'Orto (pass by)

The church was erected by the now-defunct religious order the "Humiliati" in the mid-14th century and is located in the beautiful district of Cannaregio.
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Cannaregio (pass by)

Discover the most authentic district of Venice: Cannaregio.
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Teatro La Fenice (pass by)

La Fenice thatre is one of the most important theatres of Italy, staging more than one hundred opera performances per year, a major symphonic season conducted by prominent conductors from across the globe, the full cycles of symphonies by Beethoven, Schumann, Brahms and Mahler, a contemporary repertoire focused especially on Venetian artists such as Nono and Maderna, ballets, and chamber music concerts.
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Scala Contarini del Bovolo (pass by)

Hidden in a maze of streets and canals, very close to Campo Manin, appears an architectural gem characterized by a style that is among Renaissance, Gothic and Byzantine: the Scala Contarini del Bovolo.
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Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute (pass by)

In the 17th century Venice experienced an unusually devastating outbreak of the plague. As a votive offering for the city's deliverance from the pestilence, the Republic of Venice vowed to build and dedicate a church to Our Lady of Health (or of Deliverance, Italian: Salute).
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Ponte dell'Accademia (pass by)

The Accademia Bridge is the only wooden bridge in Venice. From the top you can enjoy a great view of the Grand Canal and of the Salute Church.
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Chiesa di San Zaccaria (pass by)

The Church of San Zaccaria is a 15th-century former monastic church dedicated to St. Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist. Inside, one of the oldest crypts of the city.
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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Usually the hostess accompanies tourists along unknown parts of the city sharing stories
  • San Marco square, Ducal Palace and the Basilica can not be visited on this tour
  • Your tour guide cannot accompany you into any church or historical buildings

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour: Venice Half-Day Walking Tour?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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What's Included

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  • Private Walking Tour (3 hours)
  • Private tour and commentary
  • Appetizer and one glass of wine at a Venetian bacaro
  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • This tour is accompanied by a tour hostess and can cover any kind of city sightseeing. Hostesses are not allowed to give precise historical and artistic explanation inside palaces and churches and give short information only
  • Usually the hostess accompanies tourists along unknown parts of the city sharing stories
  • San Marco square, Ducal Palace and the Basilica can not be visited on this tour
  • Your tour guide cannot accompany you into any church or historical buildings
  • On Sunday mornings it is not possible to enter any of the visited churches due to religious functions taking place. Rialto Market is closed every Sunday and Monday. These closures are beyond our control so no refunds or discounts will be issued
  • If you're planning a day trip to Venice and staying outside the city, please note that an access fee will be required on certain dates.
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