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title: Venice Private Walking Tour with a Local
lang: en
type: tour
city: Venice
country: Italy
price: 55
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.62
reviews: 152
duration_minutes: 120
duration_max_minutes: 360
languages: [de, en, it, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 17 of 22 (Walking Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-22
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/venice-private-walking-tour-with-a-local/
---

# Venice Private Walking Tour with a Local

**Guidekin's take:** A private walk with a local host rather than a licensed guide, shaped around your interests and sold in lengths from two to six hours. Entrance fees for you and the host are extra, so keep it to streets and campi unless you budget for museums. 4.62 from 152 reviews at €55 per person.

In our comparison: #17 of 22 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover Venice through the eyes of a local.

With Lokafy, every tour is private, unscripted, and personalized to you. Your Lokafyer is a passionate local who shares stories, hidden gems, and authentic tips you won’t find in a guidebook. They aren’t professional guides with memorized scripts, they're locals who love their city and want you to experience it like a friend would.

Whether you’re interested in food, art, history, or simply exploring the neighborhoods beyond the tourist spots, your Lokafyer will adapt the walk to your interests. By the end, you’ll feel at home in the city, with insights to keep exploring on your own.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Travelers can request the tour to start…
- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 13 start times: between 08:00 and 20:00
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Children from €28: ages 3 to 12

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €55 per person for the 2-hour Tour option; other options up to €165
- Duration: 2h–6h
- Rating: 4.62/5 from 152 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Lokafy Inc.
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site
- Start times: 13 start times between 08:00 and 20:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-22

## Reviews

4.62 from 152 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 138 of 152.

- 5 stars: 130 (86%)
- 4 stars: 8 (5%)
- 3 stars: 2 (1%)
- 2 stars: 2 (1%)
- 1 star: 10 (7%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers value tailored routes and friendly company, but the depth of commentary varies with the guide

**Praised:**
- Routes tailored to guests' interests, with flexibility over stops and pace
- Quieter neighborhoods and local spots that visitors would not find alone
- A relaxed, friendly atmosphere often compared to exploring with a friend
- Stories about Venetian history, neighborhoods and everyday life
- Practical tips on restaurants, transport and places to visit afterward

**Complaints:**
- Some received little commentary, while others praised detailed history and local insights
- Some tours did not go ahead, with little or no advance warning

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2022-03-11 to 2026-09-22); last checked 2026-10-04.

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-hour Tour | €55 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, Italian, French, English, German | Duration: 2 hours: 2 Hour customized walking tour |
| 3-hour Tour | €83 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, Italian, French, English, German | Duration: 3 hours: 3 Hour customized walking tour |
| 4-hour Tour | €110 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, Italian, French, English, German | Duration: 4 hours: 4 Hour customized walking tour |
| 5-hour Tour | €138 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, Italian, French, English, German | Duration: 5 hours: 5 Hour customized walking tour |
| 6-hour Tour | €165 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, Italian, French, English, German | Duration: 6 hours: 6 Hour customized walking tour |

## What's included

- Customized private walking tour
- Private walking tour with a Lokafyer (local host)
- Personalized itinerary tailored to your interests

## Not included

- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities (optional)
- Entrance fees (if you choose to visit paid attractions)
- Food and drinks
- Local transportation (this is a walking tour, no transport provided)

## Itinerary

1. **This is a customized walking tour so the exact itinerary will depend on the d...** (pass by, no stop) - This is a customized walking tour so the exact itinerary will depend on the duration of the tour and the interests of the travelers and the Lokafyer. If you have any particular interests or would like to see something specific in the city, please request this in advance of...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 13 start times between 08:00 and 20:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

Travelers can request the tour to start from any centrally located hotel. If your hotel is outside the city center, we’ll suggest a convenient meeting point.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJK2OLP0yxfkcRUg197rTIPNg

Ends: Flexible- tours may end at a different location in the city unless requested otherwise.


## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Lokafy tours provide a general overview of the city with practical information from a local’s perspective, not detailed historical facts
- In case travellers would like to include a visit to an attraction, they would need to cover the cost of entrance for themselves and also the Lokafyer (local guide)
- Tours are entirely personalized, please provide the start time, meeting place and information about you so that we can organize the tour
- This is a walking tour. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children below 3 years old are free of charge
- 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

## Compared with other Walking Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #17 of 22** | €55 | 2h–6h | 4.62 (152) | private |
| [Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice](/italy/venice/tours/gondola-ride-with-private-walking-tour-in-venice/?format=md) | €79 | 3h | 4.95 (325) | private |
| [Tour of The Real Hidden Venice](/italy/venice/tours/tour-of-the-real-hidden-venice/?format=md) | €39 | 2h | 4.86 (2299) | private |
| [Venice: Commissario Brunetti Walking Tour for Donna Leon Fans](/italy/venice/tours/venice-commissario-brunetti-walking-tour-for-donna-leon-fans/?format=md) | €83 | 2h | 4.93 (178) | shared |

Ranked #17 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.

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