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Tour of The Real Hidden Venice

4.8 Excellent 2274 reviews
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2h
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English
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

Away from St Mark's? in our Walking Tours comparison. Choose the English only group walk through Cannaregio with a native Venetian leader and a map, 2h at €39 per person; no pickup. 4.85, 2,274 reviews.

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

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

Overview

Guidekin summary

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. 4.85 from 2,274 reviews for 2h.

From the guide

Discover the real Secret Venice on a special walking tour with a native Venetian tour leader!
The experience to live the uniqueness of the most authentic local districts.
From Cannaregio, admiring its small canals and millenary legends, the tour will take you back in 1400s, learning the tales of the Venetian Republic, full of secrets and mysteries.
During this exciting walk you will breathe a 100% local atmosphere, out of the beaten tracks, to admire the real life of Venice with its locals and crafts.
The experience will arrive up to Rialto bridge where your guide will show the old trade center from completely a different perspective!
Stories, Legends and Secrets.. from the Venetian eyes!

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 3 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

English - Group Tour

from €39 / person
Guide: English

Language: English

Private Tour

from €99 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English

Private Guide: Get to know the real Venice with your private Venetian guide!

Private Tour + Murano Glass

from €149 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English

Hidden Venice + Murano Glass : The private experience includes the Hidden Venice walking tour + the exclusive Murano Glass factory visit.

What this option includes

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

Compared with other Walking Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #3 of 22€392h4.85 (2274)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 (128)private

Ranked #3 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: 14 start times between 09:00 and 19:00
Scheduled through November 2027

This tour runs daily, with 14 start times between 09:00 and 19:00 depending on the date. Scheduled through November 2027. 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

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

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Ponte degli Scalzi Stop 1
Admire the city from the bridge.
Pass by
Learn the funny story of this "campo" Stop 2
5 min
Cross the bridge to enter the authentic Venice Stop 3
Pass by
Explore the Jewish quarter of Venice Stop 4
15 min
Cannaregio Stop 5
Breathe the quietness of the most romantic canals of this area.
30 min
Chiesa della Madonna dell'Orto Stop 6
See the original floor of Venice in front of the church
5 min
Palazzo Mastelli o del Cammello Stop 7
Learn the legend of this millenary palace.
5 min
Squero dei Muti Stop 8
Admire an old gondolas factory.
5 min
The original bridge of the Venetian Republic Stop 9
5 min
Ponte di Rialto Stop 10
Discover the fascinating first bridge built on the Grand Canal, rich of stories, legends and traditions.
15 min
The first lived island of Venice Stop 11
10 min
The old trade center of the Venetian Republic "La Serenissima" Stop 12
15 min

Departure & Return

Start point

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.

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End point

The tour will end near Rialto bridge.

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • 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
  • For the Group tour: Make sure to check out the meeting point in advance. In front of Hotel Antiche Figure. Venezia Santa Lucia Train Station Area. If something is not clear let us know immediately during the booking procedure.

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 39 / person