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Off the Beaten Track in Venice: Private City Tour

4.9 · 127 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Venice Operated by Withlocals Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h 30m
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English, Italian
Start & pickup
17 start times between 09:00 and 17:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

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.

In our comparison: #7 of 22 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €121 per adult.

Included and not included

  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
  • Private Tour
  • Local Guide
  • Transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Reviews

4.9
127 ratings
Tripadvisor 105 · Viator 22

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 125 of 127

Star breakdown of all 127 ratings

5 stars
119 · 94%
4 stars
6 · 5%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
2 · 2%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the quiet routes and knowledgeable local guides; some report cancellations with little or no notice

Praised

  • Quiet walks through Dorsoduro and residential areas away from the main crowds
  • Local guides who connect history and architecture with everyday Venetian life
  • Routes, meeting points and pace adapted to travellers' interests and needs
  • Restaurant recommendations and practical tips for exploring independently
  • Friendly, conversational guides who engage both adults and children

Complaints

  • Late or missing cancellation notices disrupted travel plans

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (19 October 2020 to 17 May 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
In front of Libreria Ca' Foscarina 3 (bookshop) · Open in Google Maps
Departure
17 start times between 09:00 and 17:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Withlocals; 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

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

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

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food not included bring or buy your own

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 · #7 of 22€1212h 30m4.89 (127)private
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 #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

From €121 per adult