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Best of Venice Small Group Walking Tour with a Local Expert

4.7 · 932 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 93% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Venice Operated by Raphael Tours & Events Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h
Group
Group size varies by option: small group from €40 · private from €120
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
10:30, 15:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A small group walk that starts in Dorsoduro at the Scuola Grande di San Rocco and the Frari, then crosses the Rialto into the centre with a local guide who favours side streets over the main drag.

The group tour runs in English only, with a private option in other languages; tips and hotel pickup are extra. 4.7 from 932 reviews for 2h.

Best for: Main sights in a small group for 2h at €40 per person; the group runs in English only, a private tier exists, tips extra. 4.7 from 932 reviews. Walking Tours comparison

Trade-off: Group runs in English only; tips extra.

In our comparison: #16 of 22 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: September 22, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Small Group The page price€40
Private Tour€120

Children from €15 (ages 4 to 6). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 22 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • English Speaking Local expert
  • outdoor walking tour
  • The tour is in English language only the private option can be done in English, Spanish and German
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviews

4.7
932 ratings
Viator 495 · Tripadvisor 437

93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 867 of 932

Star breakdown of all 932 ratings

5 stars
772 · 83%
4 stars
95 · 10%
3 stars
28 · 3%
2 stars
21 · 2%
1 star
16 · 2%

What reviewers say

Reviewers value the local insight and quieter streets, but some struggle to hear the commentary through the headsets

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides explain Venetian history and everyday life
  • Routes combine major sights with quieter streets and less visited areas
  • An introduction that helps visitors get their bearings early in their stay
  • Patient answers to questions and useful restaurant recommendations

Complaints

  • Some struggled to hear through the headsets, while others found the audio clear
  • Meeting point confusion made it difficult for some guests to join the tour
  • Some felt rushed with little time to stop, while others found the pace comfortable

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (1 September 2024 to 30 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
please note that the meeting point will CAMPIELLO DEI SQUELINI,near the Ca’Foscari University , Dorsoduro district, by the coloured wall https://maps.app.goo.gl/QZNMBSrcqQ5Ts3EG7 · Open in Google Maps
Departure
10:30, 15:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Raphael Tours & Events; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Children from €15 ages 4 to 6

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Walking Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #16 of 22€402h4.7 (932)varies by option
Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice€793h4.95 (325)private
Tour of The Real Hidden Venice€392h4.86 (2299)private
Venice: Commissario Brunetti Walking Tour for Donna Leon Fans€832h4.93 (178)shared

Ranked #16 of 22 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €14 to €450, median €90; typical length 2h 30m. 9 of 22 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 22 Walking Tours

From €40 per adult · Small Group