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San Marco to Rialto Walking Tour & Spritz Like a Local

4.6 · 1,056 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 90% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Venice Operated by CITY TOURS CO. LTD Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00, 09:15, 11:00, 11:15, 14:00, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A walk from St Mark's to the Rialto through Campo Santa Maria Formosa and side lanes, with a spritz stop in a bacaro or a shared gondola ride depending on the option.

No interiors are entered, drinks are extra and hotel pickup is not included; exceptional high tide postpones or refunds the walk. 4.59 from 1,056 reviews at €14 per person for 2h.

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

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

8 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.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Spanish -Historic Walking TourThe page priceSpanishDuration: 1 hour Spanish Tour€14
French - Historic Walking TourFrenchDuration: 2 hours French Tour€27
German - Historic Walking TourGermanDuration: 2 hours German Tour€27
English -Historic Walking TourEnglishDuration: 2 hours English Tour€27
Spanish-Walking Tour & GondolaSpanishDuration: 3 hours Spanish Tour: Unusual Venice Walking Tour & Charming Gondola Ride - Guided tour€47

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 22 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • Shared Gondola Ride - if option is selected
  • Spritz Break in a Local Bacaro (Bar) - if option is selected
  • Shared walking guided tour with a qualified and experenced guide.
  • Gondola Gallery: a unique Vr Experience of Venice in the Past
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pick up & Drop off
  • Entrances Fees

Reviews

4.6
1,056 ratings
Tripadvisor 890 · Viator 166

90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 946 of 1,056

Star breakdown of all 1,056 ratings

5 stars
828 · 78%
4 stars
118 · 11%
3 stars
45 · 4%
2 stars
36 · 3%
1 star
29 · 3%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the local guides, quieter streets and spritz stop; some find the route more limited than expected.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable, friendly guides share Venetian history and local stories
  • Routes combine familiar landmarks with quieter streets
  • Spritz stops provide a welcome break
  • A comfortable walking pace without feeling rushed
  • Useful tips for restaurants and places to visit independently

Complaints

  • Earpieces can be difficult to keep on
  • Some enjoy the range of stops, while others find the route more limited than expected

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (20 June 2026 to 1 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Venice Tours is in Campo San Gallo, beside San Marco Square. Having the Basilica of San Marco behind you, stay on the right side of the square and go under the arches. Find Olivetti Museum, turn right, pass under the archways, cross the little bridge and go straight to “Campo San Gallo”. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:00, 09:15, 11:00, 11:15, 14:00, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00 daily; scheduled through December 2028 (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
CITY TOURS CO. LTD; 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
  • The walking tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide (In these cases, it can be postponed to the day after otherwise it will be refunded).

Accessibility

  • Service animals allowed

Good to know

  • 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 · #22 of 22€142h4.59 (1056)shared
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 #22 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 €14 per adult · Spanish -Historic Walking Tour