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Private City Kickstart Tour: Venice

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Venice, Italy
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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Italian
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Local Tips and Tricks
  • City Orientation
  • Private Tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

San Polo
2168, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy

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What To Expect

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Ponte di Rialto

Campo San Giacomo di Rialto: Say hi to your local host near the fountain and get the perfect introduction to your tour. The Ponte di Rialto is the oldest of the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal in Venice and was designed to allow passage of galleys.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di San Marco

First of on your list is this amazing landmark of Venice. Blending the architectural styles of East and West, Venice's magnificent basilica was consecrated in 832 AD as an ecclesiastical building to house the remains of St. Mark.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Venice

Depending on your interests your host will show you the real Venice and share the tips and tricks for your time in the city
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Libreria Acqua alta (pass by)

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Ponte di Rialto (pass by)

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Chiesa di San Zaccaria (pass by)

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T Fondaco Dei Tedeschi by DFS (pass by)

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Dalmatian School of Saints George and Tryphon (pass by)

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Piazza San Marco (pass by)

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Ponte di Rialto (pass by)

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Fondamenta de Ca' Bala (pass by)

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Ponte dei Sospiri (pass by)

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide
  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private City Kickstart Tour: Venice?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Local Tips and Tricks
  • City Orientation
  • Private Tour
  • Local Guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide
  • 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

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