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Off the Beaten Track in Venice: Private City Tour

4.9 Excellent 127 reviews
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2h 30m
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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

Second visit, Dorsoduro in our Walking Tours comparison.

Trade-off: Minimum two; no pickup or food.

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

Overview

Guidekin summary

A private walk through Dorsoduro rather than St Mark's, from Campo Santa Margherita through the streets Venetians use, with a local guide for your party only and carbon offset included. Hotel pickup, food and drinks are not included, and the route suits a second visit more than a first. 4.89 from 127 reviews at €121 per person.

From the guide

Ready to experience a side of Venice like a local, with a local? This is a tour, unlike any other! If you want to take a step away from the touristy path, there's no better way than by diving into the city's alternative side. Welcome to Dorsoduro!

If you're done with the main highlights, why not step away and take a less-traveled path that will show you an unexpected side of Venice? Follow a local guide on a private tour full of surprises and check out Campo Santa Margherita and Isola San Giorgo, and more that let the true form of the city shine!

Withlocals Off the Beaten Track 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. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Compared with other Walking Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #7 of 22€1212h 30m4.89 (127)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 #7 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: 17 start times between 09:00 and 17:00
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, with 17 start times between 09:00 and 17:00 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

CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
Private Tour
Local Guide
Transportation

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Itinerary

To begin with, get to see the most amazing view of not only the whole Saint M... Stop 1
To begin with, get to see the most amazing view of not only the whole Saint Mark’s water basin but of the Doge’s Palace and part of Saint Mark’s Square itself.
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Campo Santa Margherita Stop 2
Surrounded of houses from the XIV and XV century, is a very well-known meeting point of the Dorsoduro District area
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Fondamenta Del Gaffaro Stop 3
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might a... 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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San Polo 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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Mercati di Rialto 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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Chiesa di Santa Maria della Fava 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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Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might a... 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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Piazza San Marco 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 di San Marco 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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Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo Stop 11
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Fondamenta de Ca' Bala 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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Departure & Return

Start point

In front of Libreria Ca' Foscarina 3 (bookshop)

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End point

In front of Libreria Ca' Foscarina 3 (bookshop)

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 121 / person