Venice
Kickstart your trip to Venice
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- 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
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
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)
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
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.
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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See our hosts and guests creating memories
Twilight in Venice: Memories at St. Mark's Square
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What travelers think of our Italy experiences
Steve
Oct 2025
We had a great tour with Mary. She is knowledgeable, personable and warm. I feel that we have made a new friend!
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Dale
Sep 2025
One of the best decisions we made on this trip was to have a private tour of Venice led by Benedetta. She is very warm and friendly, and clearly she is passionate about Venice. Prior to our trip she was gracious enough to answer several question I had about the area and that helped me plan better. We had a really great time. Thanks Benedetta!
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Amy
Jul 2025
Bernadette was fabulous!! She was engaged, knowledgeable and fun! A definite referral to friends!
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Ronnie
Dec 2024
Our guide was engaging and knowledgeable and made our time together worth every penny of the cost. She patiently answered our questions and made sure that she was responsive to our interests. Bravo!!!
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Robin
Oct 2024
We booked a private tour via City Unscripted.it was worth every penny. Our guide,Benedetta tailored our tour perfectly, based on our answers to the questionnaire the company sent us at the time of booking. Benedetta was on time, friendly and spoke excellent English. She was able to answer all our myriad questions about the city and its history. She was a fount of knowledge and made the experience all the more enjoyable. We always book private tours in cities we have not visited before as you get a much more intimate view of the place and although it is generally a more expensive option, you get your money’s worth.
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Robin
Oct 2024
Our guide was on time, spoke excellent English and was extremely knowledgeable about the city. She tailored the tour perfectly to fit in with our requests.
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