Walking Tours In Venice

Tailoring each experience to your wishes by locals who love their city

Top private tours in Venice

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

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The best private guides and local insiders in Venice

If you’re looking for the ultimate private walking tours in Venice, City Unscripted has got you covered. A city of islands linked by hundreds of bridges, Venice is one of the most unique destinations on earth. Our walking tours of Venice will let you step off the well-trodden tourist trail leading to attractions like Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica to explore the parts of the city usually reserved for locals. The city’s cobbled streets, historic bridges, and winding waterways make for private walking tours in Venice you’ll never forget. Whether you stick to the main streets or head off the beaten track, our Venice walking tours will make every step count.

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See locals-only Venice

In a city like Venice, where world-famous attractions like Rialto Bridge and the Grand Canal are around every corner, you could easily spend weeks ticking off the seemingly endless reserve of must-sees. But on Venice walking tours with Venetian guides by your side, you’ll also be exposed to local haunts and holes-in-the-wall. Private walking tours in Venice with City Unscripted won’t ever limit you to the tourist sights, and we’ll show you snapshots of the modern local lifestyle at quaint cafés, charismatic neighborhoods, and hidden street carts selling crunchy fritto misto.

A wealth of Venice walking tours

From must-see experiences of the city’s most iconic attractions to Venice half day walking tours that offer a mix of the highlights and hidden gems, our range of Venice walking tours will take you anywhere you want to go. Simply choose from our selection, and let our Venetian guides plan the perfect day for you. Indulge in fantastic local cuisine on our food tour, book a “Kickstart your trip to Venice” experience for walking tours of Venice that teach you how to navigate the city with ease, or choose a tour of the city’s secret gems to explore paths far off the tourist trail.

Tasting away from the tourist traps

Choosing where to eat in one of the world’s biggest tourist hubs can be tough, with many local restaurants catering almost solely to travelers. We plan the best walking food tours in Venice because we won’t ever make you stick to disappointing tourist menus. After all, our Venice walking tours are hosted by a walking, talking restaurant reviewer and menu decipherer! Eat at hidden gems where the dishes don’t change seasonally, but hourly, and the produce is as fresh as it gets. These authentic experiences make our culinary experiences the best walking food tours in Venice.

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Latest reviews from our guests

Benedetta met us at our hotel for a four-hour private walking tour of Venice. As a local (born and bred) Benedetta displayed a great deal of knowledge of the history and culture of Venice. We ambled around going where we wanted and seeing more besides. We’d opted for this tour on Day 1 of our trip, primarily to source inside knowledge of the sights to visit, how to avoid the queues and the best locations to eat/drink and take a ‘romantic’ Gondola ride. That evening we ate at a fantastic seafood restaurant (Al Colombo) in the quiet back-streets close to Rialto Bridge. The following day, we took Benedetta’s advice and headed to the quieter Jewish Quarter (Cannaregio) after a lovely Gondola ride in San Toma area. This tour was an excellent way to see the city at an easy pace and gain an insider’s knowledge of the city and its sights. Thoroughly recommended!

June 2025

Simon P
Benedetta met us at our hotel and showed us the sights (and hidden places) of Venice as we chose. Four hours at an easy pace, taking in the city as we went. She provided invaluable advice for the remainder of our stay and ensured we had a wonderful time in such a great city.

June 2025

Simon P
Benny made us part of the authentic atmosphere of Venice, was very communicative, a bubbly personality and, as older people physically, very empathetic and understanding. Would highly recommend.

June 2025

John L
Maria was fabulous. She went above and beyond before, during, and after our Venezia day together. Excellent communication, coordination, and local expertise.

June 2025

Lee B