Venice
Half day in Venice
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Enjoy a full four-hour itinerary that’s been tweaked to suit your own interests and must-see list
- Make the most of your time by letting your guide build the perfect itinerary for you
- Explore the Rio Martin area, and other iconic sites like Basilica dei Frari and Piazza San Marco
- Soak up the iconic Venetian atmosphere as you sample new tastes and see new sights
- Get invaluable tips for the best cafes, restaurants and local delicacies for the rest of your trip
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
4 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
4 hours with a host
Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)
What’s not included
Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
Enjoy a half-day, customized exploration of one of the world's most beautiful cities. Roam down labyrinths of locale, through Rio Marin, a typical popular Venetian neighborhood to end up at Basilica dei Frari, one of the most exquisite and unknown churches. Perhaps you’d like to see how gondolas are made or you’d prefer to browse local crafts in Murano - the choice is yours. Follow your local guide as they weave together a mix of the main big travel ticks as well as those insider secret spots, that no tourist usually gets to see. You might discover something you would have missed entirely or you could sample the best of cafés and local delicacies along the way. It’s 12 o’clock somewhere and you’re in the home of the aperitivo after all!
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Lars
Oct 2024
Never did a tour like this and didn’t know what to expect but was really happy we booked with Roberto. If I could have I would have traversed Venice with Roberto our whole time here. He was informative but it was clear he loves Venice and wants you to see it through a local Venetian eyes. Thank you for the additional advice on where to go off the beaten path.
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Margo
Sep 2023
She did a nice tour with recommendations and helped us with bookings and had a beautiful surprise at the end
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Robert
Jul 2023
We had a great time with Benadetta. I would use her again upon our return.
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Jane
Jul 2023
We had an incredible tour with Benedetta in beautiful Venice! Benedetta tailored the tour to our specific group, being very mindful of our four children and ensuring they were engaged throughout the tour. Communication with Benedetta was very easy - she reached out to us prior to our tour and was easy to reach when we were running late. She was knowledgeable and patient with our many questions. Overall, we learned so much about the city and saw incredible sights that we would have otherwise missed, thanks to Benedetta!
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Tracey
Nov 2022
It was an excellent tour, from the quieter north side to the bustling San Marco. Victoria’s knowledge of the city is excellent, from its fascinating history to arts, architecture, theatre to where movies were filmed. A great tour which enhanced our Venice experience. We thoroughly enjoyed it!
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Julie
Oct 2022
Davide gave us a real insight into Venice life. He was knowledgeable about history, politics, the environment and its impact on Venice and the lagoon. We saw a side of Venice which most tourists wouldn't and we all really enjoyed the tour. We would thoroughly recommend this and loved Davide.
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