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Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Venice Private Tour

4.9 Excellent 138 reviews
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3h
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English, Italian
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Private tour Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Guidekin's take

Landmarks plus quiet Castello in our Private Tours comparison.

Trade-off: Minimum two; moderate fitness; no hotel pickup.

Last checked: September 22, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

A private walk for your party only that pairs the landmarks around the Doge's Palace and Marco Polo's house with the lesser known campi of Castello, one local drink or tasting included. Hotel pickup and food are not included, and the pace needs a moderate level of fitness. 4.93 from 138 reviews at €272 per person.

From the guide

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Venice from a unique perspective! Get to know Venice on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all!

Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Venice at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Doge’s Palace, Marco Polo’s house, Campo San Francesco della Vigna and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included.

Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups.

Compared with other Walking Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #5 of 22€2723h4.93 (138)private
Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice€793h4.95 (325)private
Venice: Commissario Brunetti Walking Tour for Donna Leon Fans€832h4.93 (178)shared
Tour of The Real Hidden Venice€392h4.85 (2274)private

Ranked #5 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

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 16 start times between 09:00 and 16:30
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, with 16 start times between 09:00 and 16:30 depending on the date. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 25, 2026.

What's Included

Private Tour
Local Guide
1 local drink/tasting

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food

Itinerary

San Francesco della Vigna is a Roman Catholic church in the Sestiere of Caste... Stop 1
San Francesco della Vigna is a Roman Catholic church in the Sestiere of Castello in Venice, northern Italy. One of two Franciscan churches in Venice, originally built on a vineyard.
1h
Palazzo Ducale Stop 2
: Get amazed by the beauty of one of the most important jewels of Venice, a palace built between the 10th and 11th centuries that holds plenty of histories. Palace built in Venetian Gothic style, and the residence of the Doge of Venice, the supreme authority of the former Republic.
1h
Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo Stop 3
Marco Polo's House: Hear the story of Marco Polo's explorations and see the house where he used to live! Here lived one of the most well-known explorers with his family when he wasn't travelling the world.
1h
Piazza San Marco Stop 4
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Ponte di Rialto Stop 5
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Canal Grande Stop 6
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Libreria Acqua alta Stop 7
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo Stop 8
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Canal Grande Stop 9
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo Stop 10
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Riva degli Schiavoni Stop 11
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Riva degli Schiavoni Stop 12
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo Stop 13
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo Stop 14
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Dalmatian School of Saints George and Tryphon Stop 15
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Departure & Return

Start point

Campo San Giacomo di Rialto, near the fountain

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End point

Campo San Giacomo di Rialto, near the fountain

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide
  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
  • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
  • Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 272 / person