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Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Venice Private Tour

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

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.

What's Included

  • Private Tour
  • 1 local drink/tasting
  • Local Guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Campo San Giacomo di Rialto
30125 Venezia VE, Italy

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Calle San Francesco

San Francesco della Vigna is a Roman Catholic church in the Sestiere of Castello in Venice, northern Italy. One of two Franciscan churches in Venice, originally built on a vineyard.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Doge's Palace

Palazzo Ducale: Get amazed by the beauty of one of the most important jewels of Venice, a palace built between the 10th and 11th centuries that holds plenty of histories. Palace built in Venetian Gothic style, and the residence of the Doge of Venice, the supreme authority of the former Republic.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo)

Marco Polo's House: Hear the story of Marco Polo's explorations and see the house where he used to live! Here lived one of the most well-known explorers with his family when he wasn't travelling the world.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Piazza San Marco (pass by)

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Ponte di Rialto (pass by)

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Canal Grande (pass by)

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Libreria Acqua alta (pass by)

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Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo) (pass by)

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Canal Grande (pass by)

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Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo) (pass by)

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Riva degli Schiavoni (pass by)

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Riva degli Schiavoni (pass by)

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Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo) (pass by)

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Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo) (pass by)

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Dalmatian School of Saints George and Tryphon (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.
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide
  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
  • 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 Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Venice Private Tour?

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

  • Private Tour
  • 1 local drink/tasting
  • Local Guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food

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.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide
  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
  • 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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