Venice · Walking tour · The city of water
Venice City Tour on foot.
A Venice city tour through the canals, bridges and hidden corners of the most romantic city in the world — St. Mark’s Square, Rialto Bridge, and the Venice that locals still live in.
DURATION
Approx. 2h30
GROUP
2 to 6 people
LANGUAGES
English · IT · PT on request
PACE
Easy walking
Starting at
€450
total · 2 people
About this journey
The most romantic city in the world.
A Venice city tour is the most enchanting way to discover the city of water — one of the most romantic destinations in the world. Walk through the famous canals, the narrow alleys filled with history, and the stone bridges that reveal the unique charm of this magical city.
Be enchanted by iconic sights such as the Rialto Bridge, the majestic St. Mark’s Basilica and the bustling St. Mark’s Square — the pulsing heart of Venice. Your guide brings the history to life — the doges, the merchants, the artists who made Venice the maritime power that ruled the Mediterranean for centuries.
Beyond the classics, discover the secrets hidden in lesser-known neighbourhoods, where the true Venetian soul reveals itself in old taverns (bacari), artisan workshops and corners full of charm. With its rich history, irresistible cuisine and vibrant cultural atmosphere, Venice transforms any trip into an unforgettable memory.
What you’ll experience
The icons, and the hidden Venice.
St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco)
The 'most beautiful drawing room in Europe' according to Napoleon. The Basilica, the Campanile, the Doge's Palace — five centuries of Venetian power in a single square.
St. Mark's Basilica
Byzantine domes, golden mosaics inside, the four bronze horses brought from Constantinople. Your guide explains why Venice looks more Eastern than Italian.
The Rialto Bridge
The oldest and most famous bridge over the Grand Canal. Where merchants traded for centuries, and where the best photos of Venice are still taken.
Hidden neighbourhoods
Beyond the postcards — the quiet quarters where Venetians still live, the bacari (wine bars), the artisan workshops. The Venice that locals know.
Venetian street life
We pause at a traditional bacaro for a glimpse of Venetian aperitivo culture — cicchetti, an ombra of wine, the social ritual that defines Venetian evenings.
An English-speaking guide
Your guide is a certified Venice specialist who knows the city beyond the tourist routes. Portuguese and Italian available on request.
The tour, step by step
How the tour unfolds.
A natural rhythm of the journey, adapted to the season, the weather and your interests.
Start
Meeting at agreed point
We meet at a quiet location near St. Mark’s Square (agreed in advance). Your guide introduces the tour, the route, and the first stories of Venice.
+ 15 min
St. Mark's Square & Basilica
Time at the most famous square in Venice. Your guide explains the architecture, the Doge’s Palace, the Campanile, and the layered history of the Basilica.
+ 45 min
The Doge's Palace exterior
The pink and white Gothic facade of the Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, the columns of St. Mark and St. Theodore. The political heart of the Venetian Republic.
+ 1.25 h
Through hidden alleys
We leave the crowds behind and walk through Venice’s narrow calli. The quiet courtyards, the small churches, the wells where Venetians once drew water.
+ 1.75 h
Rialto Bridge & market
The famous bridge and the fish and produce market beside it — still in operation since 1097. The commercial heart of medieval Venice, alive every morning.
+ 2.25 h
A bacaro stop
We pause at a traditional Venetian bacaro (wine bar) — your guide explains cicchetti culture and the local way of drinking. Wine and small plates optional, at your expense.
+ 2.5 h
Farewell with recommendations
Your guide hands you a personalised list of restaurants, bacari, and quiet corners to explore on your own — including which neighbourhoods to wander in the evening.
The details
What's included, what isn't.
Included
- Approximately 2h30 of walking tour
- Qualified English-speaking guide (PT/IT on request)
- Curated route through Venice's iconic and hidden corners
- Personalised recommendations of restaurants and bacari
- Group size of 2 to 6 people (private or small group)
- Full booking support
Not included
- Vaporetto (water bus) tickets
- Entry tickets to monuments (Basilica interior, Doge's Palace)
- Cicchetti and drinks at the bacaro stop
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Travel insurance
Investment
A price for every group size.
2 people
€450
Total tour fee
Most intimate experience — fully private
4 people
€490
Total tour fee
Best value per person · perfect for small families
6 people
€530
Total tour fee
Maximum group size · private experience
Prices include the qualified English-speaking guide and curated route.
When we go
Upcoming dates.
Send us your preferred dates and we’ll confirm availability within a day.
Spring
Mar · Apr · May — daily
Available
Summer
Jun · Jul · Aug — early morning
Limited
Autumn
Sep · Oct · Nov — daily
Available
Winter
Dec · Jan · Feb — daily
Available
Group rates
Starting at €450 for 2 people
See notes
Custom
Private group, your dates
Inquire
Good to know
Travel notes.
Pricing by group size
€450 for 2 people · €490 for 4 people · €530 for 6 people. Total tour fee, not per person. Includes the licensed guide and curated route.
Optional: Gondola ride
A traditional Venetian gondola ride (~30 min) can be arranged as an add-on. Standard rates apply — usually €90 per gondola (up to 6 people). Let us know when booking.
Meeting point
Agreed in advance with your guide — typically a quiet location near St. Mark’s Square. Easy to find by vaporetto or on foot from major hotels.
Carnival season
If you travel in February (Carnival), Venice transforms — masked figures, costumed balls, an extraordinary atmosphere. Book well in advance, the city is at its busiest.
Languages
Tour led in English as standard. Portuguese or Italian available on request — please let us know when booking.
What to wear
Comfortable walking shoes (Venice involves many bridges and stairs). Layers in spring and autumn. The city floods (acqua alta) occasionally Oct–Mar — we have flexible meeting alternatives.
Reserve your tour
Ready to walk Venice?
Send us a note with your dates and group size. We’ll reply within a day with your guide’s name, the meeting point, and the start time.
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