Kickstart your trip to Venice
Kickstart your trip to Venice
Kickstart your trip to Venice
Kickstart your trip to Venice
Kickstart your trip to Venice
Kickstart your trip to Venice
Kickstart your trip to Venice
Kickstart your trip to Venice

What you'll do

In three hours, you’ll get your bearings in this exquisite floating city. From an overview of the main areas to how to get around, and even a chance to catch a gondola crossing at Santa Maria del Giglio, complete with amazing views overlooking Madonna della Salute, this is the ideal experience to help prompt your love affair with this city of masks. Venice is a photograph waiting at every turn, follow your guide into picturesque campi and bacari standing bars, where the locals socialize over their lunch break. In this prime orientation of Venice, feel free to ask your guide questions as they share tips of where to head next and happily pass on their local knowledge of some of the most-loved secret spots, ready and waiting for you.

 

Where you’ll go

You’re not left wanting for sights and mantle-piece worthy moments in this city which at times feels like its beauty is put on solely for your enjoyment. You could begin by following your guide through Rio Marin, a popular Venetian neighborhood in the center of the city that leads you to a hidden gem of note, Basilica dei Frari. From there perhaps you’d like some insight into the local market scene as you head past locals selling their wares, today’s catch and fresh goods and on towards world-renowned Rialto bridge. The ideal orientation of this effortlessly stylish city wouldn’t be complete without heading to Piazza San Marco and its famed basilica before finishing at Campo Santa Margherita - where a lively scene, and a spritz, await you. 

 

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 3 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)

  • Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Experience outline

  • Help get your bearings in the city with a local guide to show you the way and point things out
  • Receive valuable insider tips on how to get around and what to do during the rest of your trip
  • Soak up the ineffable energy of Venice as you wander the Rio Marin area and discover hidden gem Basilica dei Frari
  • See must-see sights like Rialto bridge and the beautiful Grand Canal
  • Finish up at Campo Santa Margherita - where a lively scene and a spritz, await you

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalized experience
  • 3 hours with a host
  • Crossing of the Grand Canal by fast gondola
  • Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)

What’s not included

  • Additional food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Additional 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

    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.

    September 2023

    Elvira A

    Benedetta was fantastic! She was both knowledgeable and fun! We learned things and went to areas we never would have known about without her. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

    June 2023

    Judy H

    We enjoyed the walk despite the rain and appreciate how our time was maximized to see the many different faces of the city, thank you!

    November 2022

    Amanda A

    Ceren was able to cater to our requests and interests

    September 2022

    Helena Y

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