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Half day in Venice
Half day in Venice

What 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!

 

Where you’ll go

You could roam the streets of Rio Martin, that ooze Venetian style and personality aplenty and end up at Basilica dei Frari, a beautiful and unknown church. Pass through the ancient and iconic La Fenice, home to one of the most prestigious lyrical theatres in the world. Perhaps from here, it’s time to soak up the views en route Piazza San Marco, famed for its views of the Basilica, with the historical gardens of Napoleon and the protected walkways of the first-ever cafe opened, Cafe Florian. Continue on towards the amazing contemporary art space of San Lorenzo, or walk through the neighborhoods of Viale Garibaldi and Sant’Elena, areas of the Biennale, renowned for their art events and galleries and also favored by the local ‘Veneziani’.

 

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 4 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Private transportation on request

  • Hosted in English (On request: Catalan, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • 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

Things to know

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)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    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!

    November 2022

    Tracey G

    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.

    October 2022

    Julie B

    Edoardo was great. Took us to the unseen places of Venice and showed us current art exhibits that will not always be in the city. We toured the well-known parts of Venice, but our guide could show us the parts of Venice we were interested in, such as cafes, shopping, and great views. Grazie Edoardo!!!

    October 2022

    Paul K

    Our tour guide Ludovico did an amazing job showing us the beautiful city of Venice. He took us around the city showing us all the amazing treasures without having to cross the paths of all the other tourists in the city. I truly recommend having your own personal guide when you see Venice as we got to explore things, we would never have been able to see on our own.

    August 2022

    Charlotte F

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