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Tour of The Real Hidden Venice

4.9 · 2,299 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Venice Operated by Shome Venice Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h
Group
Shared tour · private option available
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
14 start times between 09:00 and 19:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A native Venetian tour leader walks you through Cannaregio's small canals and the legends of the old Republic, away from the San Marco crowds, with a city map to keep.

Group and private tiers, the private one with a Murano glass add on; the meeting point is by the train station and hotel pickup is not included. 4.86 from 2,299 reviews for 2h.

Best for: Choose the English only group walk through Cannaregio with a native Venetian leader and a map, 2h at €39 per person; no pickup. 4.86, 2,299 reviews. Walking Tours comparison

Trade-off: Meets by the station; no hotel pickup.

In our comparison: #2 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

3 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
English - Group TourThe page priceLanguage: English€39
Private TourPrivate Guide: Get to know the real Venice with your private Venetian guide!€99 for 2+ people
Private Tour + Murano Glass Hidden Venice + Murano Glass : The private experience includes the Hidden Venice walking tour + the exclusive Murano Glass factory visit. Duration: 3 hours: 2 hours Hidden Venice walking tour + 1 hour Murano Glass Factory visit (possible to extend your time at the Glass factory) Water Taxi: Transportation from Venice to Murano and return by Water Taxi€149 for 2+ people

Children from €29 (ages 1 to 10). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 25 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • 2 hours walking tour
  • Native Venetian Local Expert - Tour Leader
  • Local taxes
  • Pickup in front of Hotel Antiche Figure (read carefully the booking info)
  • 1 City Map per person
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviews

4.9
2,299 ratings
Viator 1,415 · Tripadvisor 884

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 2,223 of 2,299

Star breakdown of all 2,299 ratings

5 stars
2,106 · 92%
4 stars
117 · 5%
3 stars
38 · 2%
2 stars
12 · 1%
1 star
26 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers value local stories and quieter neighbourhoods; some find the amount of walking tiring.

Praised

  • Local guides connect Venetian history with everyday life and personal stories
  • Routes through quieter neighbourhoods away from the busiest tourist streets
  • Guides answer questions and explain details visitors would otherwise miss
  • Restaurant and sightseeing recommendations for the rest of the visit

Complaints

  • Some find the pace comfortable, while others find the amount of walking tiring
  • Some enjoy the neighbourhood focus, while others find the sights less interesting than expected

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (4 July 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
In front of "CHIESA DI SAN SIMEON PICCOLO" opposite the Train Station, the church with the big green dome - next to Hotel Antiche Figure. We will have a board with your name. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
14 start times between 09:00 and 19:00 daily; scheduled through November 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
The tour will end near Rialto bridge.
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Shome Venice; 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

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Children from €29 ages 1 to 10

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 · #2 of 22€392h4.86 (2299)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
Best of Venice Private Tour: St. Mark's Doge Palace Gondola Ride€4504h 30m4.94 (130)private

Ranked #2 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 €39 per adult · English - Group Tour