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title: Walking Tours in Venice
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: Venice
country: Italy
tours: 22
price_from_eur: 14
reviews_total: 16795
as_of: 2026-09-26
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/walking-tours-venice/
---

# Walking Tours in Venice

> **Guidekin** is a hand-picked catalogue: we read every listing ourselves and keep only operators rated 4.5★ with 30+ traveler reviews. [How we choose tours](https://guidekin.com/how-we-choose-tours/) Catalogue data as of September 26, 2026.

## Guidekin's verdict (last checked September 22, 2026)

We compared 22 walks by route, shared or private guide, included entries and optional gondolas. Some private prices require two people; check the selected tier.

- **Away from St Mark's?:** [Tour of the Real Hidden Venice](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/tour-of-the-real-hidden-venice/?format=md). 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, 2274 reviews. Trade-off: Meets by the station; no hotel pickup. — now €39 per person, 4.85 (2274)
- **Short first walk?:** [Small Group Walking Tour with a Local Expert](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/best-of-venice-small-group-walking-tour-with-a-local-expert/?format=md). Main sights in a small group for 2h at €40 per person; the group runs in English only, a private tier exists, tips extra. 4.7 from 924 reviews. Trade-off: Group runs in English only; tips extra. — now €40 per person, 4.7 (924)
- **Your own guide?:** [Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/gondola-ride-with-private-walking-tour-in-venice/?format=md). Private guided walk at €79 per person, English only, minimum two; choose a gondola tier for a private boat too. Tickets extra. 4.95, 325 reviews. Trade-off: Minimum two; entrances not included. — now €79 per person, 4.95 (325)

Also compared:

- [Venice Main Sights Walking Tour with a Guide](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/venice-must-see-attractions-walking-tour-with-a-guide/?format=md): Operator marked accessible. Trade-off: Outdoor only; every entry costs extra; minimum two. — now €35 per person, 4.79 (145)
- [Venice Unveiled Small Group Walking Tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/venice-unveiled-a-stress-free-small-group-walking-tour/?format=md): Dorsoduro to Rialto, short. Trade-off: English only; food and hotel pickup not included. — now €34 per person, 4.75 (165)
- [Off the Beaten Track Private City Tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/off-the-beaten-track-in-venice-private-city-tour/?format=md): Second visit, Dorsoduro. Trade-off: Minimum two; no pickup or food. — now €121 per person, 4.89 (127)
- [Commissario Brunetti Walk for Donna Leon Fans](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/venice-commissario-brunetti-walking-tour-for-donna-leon-fans/?format=md): Brunetti TV filming locations. Trade-off: Base group is German only; private pickup on request. — now €83 per person, 4.93 (178)
- [San Marco to Rialto Walk with a Spritz](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/san-marco-to-rialto-walking-tour-spritz-like-a-local/?format=md): Spanish historic walking tour. Trade-off: Base tier Spanish only; drinks extra; tide can postpone. — now €14 per person, 4.58 (1018)

Commissions never affect the order.

## All 22 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/gondola-ride-with-private-walking-tour-in-venice/?format=md) | Gondola Rides, Private Tours | €79 per person | 4.95 (325) | 3h | daily 08:00–17:30 | private · up to 14 · free cancel · en |
| 2 | [Venice: Commissario Brunetti Walking Tour for Donna Leon Fans](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/venice-commissario-brunetti-walking-tour-for-donna-leon-fans/?format=md) |  | €83 per person | 4.93 (178) | 2h | Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 09:00–17:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/de/it |
| 3 | [Tour of The Real Hidden Venice](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/tour-of-the-real-hidden-venice/?format=md) |  | €39 per person | 4.85 (2274) | 2h | daily 09:00–19:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · en |
| 4 | [Best of Venice Private Tour: St. Mark's Doge Palace Gondola Ride](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/best-of-venice-private-tour-st-mark-s-doge-palace-gondola-ride/?format=md) | Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours, Gondola Rides, Private Tours | €450 per person | 4.94 (128) | 4h 30m | daily exc Sun 09:00–10:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr/it/pt |
| 5 | [Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Venice Private Tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/highlights-hidden-gems-with-locals-best-of-venice-private-tour/?format=md) | Private Tours | €272 per person | 4.93 (138) | 3h | daily 09:00–16:30 | private · up to 8 · free cancel · instant · en/it |
| 6 | [Private Gondola with Private Walking Tour In Heart of Venice](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/private-gondola-with-private-walking-tour-in-heart-of-venice/?format=md) | Gondola Rides, Private Tours | €131 per person | 4.97 (97) | 2h 30m | daily 08:30–18:00 | private · up to 10 · free cancel · en |
| 7 | [Off the Beaten Track in Venice: Private City Tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/off-the-beaten-track-in-venice-private-city-tour/?format=md) | Private Tours | €121 per person | 4.89 (127) | 2h 30m | daily 09:00–17:00 | private · up to 8 · free cancel · instant · en/it |
| 8 | [Basilica, Doge's Palace, History Gallery & Bell Tower Option](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/basilica-doge-s-palace-history-gallery-bell-tower-option/?format=md) | Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours | €97 per person | 4.8 (683) | 2h–3h | daily 09:15–14:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/fr |
| 9 | [Venice In a Day St Mark's Doges Palace Gondola Ride and City Tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/venice-in-a-day-st-mark-s-doges-palace-gondola-ride-and-city-tour/?format=md) | Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours, Gondola Rides | €115 per person | 4.79 (4931) | 4h–6h | daily 08:15–11:00 | up to 15 per booking · instant · en |
| 10 | [Venice Must See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/venice-must-see-attractions-walking-tour-with-a-guide/?format=md) |  | €35 per person | 4.79 (145) | 3h | daily 08:00–17:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr/it |
| 11 | [Venice Unveiled: A Stress-Free Small-Group Walking Tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/venice-unveiled-a-stress-free-small-group-walking-tour/?format=md) |  | €34 per person | 4.75 (165) | 2h | daily 10:30–15:30 | up to 25 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 12 | [Venice : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/venice-private-custom-walking-tour-with-a-local-guide/?format=md) | Private Tours | €50 per person | 4.73 (119) | 2h–8h | daily 08:00–17:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/it |
| 13 | [St Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace with Secret Passages Access](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/st-mark-s-basilica-doge-s-palace-with-secret-passages-access/?format=md) | Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours | €109 per person | 4.73 (331) | 3h | Tue Wed Fri Sat 08:45–09:15 | up to 15 per booking · instant · en |
| 14 | [Venice: The Hidden Canals on an Electric Boat](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/venice-the-hidden-canals-on-an-electric-boat/?format=md) | Boat Tours & Grand Canal | €80 per person | 4.73 (348) | 1h 30m | daily 10:00–18:00 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 15 | [Venice in a Day: Walking Tour of Top Sights & Hidden Gems](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/venice-in-a-day-walking-tour-of-top-sights-hidden-gems/?format=md) |  | €35 per person | 4.71 (197) | 2h | daily 10:30–15:30 | up to 20 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 16 | [Best of Venice Small Group Walking Tour with a Local Expert](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/best-of-venice-small-group-walking-tour-with-a-local-expert/?format=md) |  | €40 per person | 4.7 (924) | 2h | daily 10:30–15:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 17 | [Venice's Best: Basilica, Doge's Palace, Gondola & History Gallery](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/venice-s-best-basilica-doge-s-palace-gondola-history-gallery/?format=md) | Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours, Gondola Rides | €99 per person | 4.7 (3397) | 3h 30m | daily 09:15–14:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr |
| 18 | [Venice Private Walking Tour with a Local](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/venice-private-walking-tour-with-a-local/?format=md) | Private Tours | €55 per person | 4.61 (147) | 2h–6h | daily 08:00–20:00 | private · up to 6 · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr/de/it |
| 19 | [Venice Walking Tour with Basilica & Doge’s Palace](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/venice-walking-tour-with-basilica-doge-s-palace/?format=md) | Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours | €154 per person | 4.56 (139) | 4h | daily exc Sun 09:15 | up to 25 per booking · instant · en/es |
| 20 | [Venice 3,5 hrs tour: Doge's Palace, St Mark's and Hidden Gems](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/venice-3-5-hrs-tour-doge-s-palace-st-mark-s-and-hidden-gems/?format=md) | Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours | €135 per person | 4.61 (267) | 3h 30m | daily 09:00–14:30 | up to 14 per booking · en |
| 21 | [Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/venice-in-a-day-st-mark-s-basilica-doge-s-palace-gondola-ride/?format=md) | Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours, Gondola Rides | €98 per person | 4.65 (717) | 6h | daily exc Sun 09:30 | up to 25 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 22 | [San Marco to Rialto Walking Tour & Spritz Like a Local](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/san-marco-to-rialto-walking-tour-spritz-like-a-local/?format=md) | Food & Cicchetti Tours | €14 per person | 4.58 (1018) | 2h | daily 09:00–16:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr/de/it |

## Why each made the list

- **Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice** — A private half hour gondola for your party only, wrapped into a guided walk with a flexible route and meeting point. Entrances and tickets are not included, and shorter tiers drop the gondola or the second hour of walking. 4.95 from 325 reviews for 3h.
- **Venice: Commissario Brunetti Walking Tour for Donna Leon Fans** — For Donna Leon readers: a licensed guide walks the quiet districts behind Commissario Brunetti's home, the Questura and his cases, with a small group variant built around the TV filming locations. The standard route crosses bridges, so wheelchair users should ask for the private variant. 4.93 from 178 reviews for 2h.
- **Tour of The Real Hidden Venice** — 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 2274 reviews for 2h.
- **Best of Venice Private Tour: St. Mark's Doge Palace Gondola Ride** — A private day with an expert guide that strings together skip the line entry to St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, the prisons, the Bridge of Sighs and a gondola ride. Knees and shoulders covered and an original photo ID for the basilica, no photos inside, food and tips extra; the order can follow your wishes. 4.94 from 128 reviews.
- **Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Venice Private Tour** — A private walk for your party only that pairs the landmarks around the Doge's Palace and Marco Polo's house with the lesser known campi of Castello, one local drink or tasting included. Hotel pickup and food are not included, and the pace needs a moderate level of fitness. 4.93 from 138 reviews at €272 per person.
- **Private Gondola with Private Walking Tour In Heart of Venice** — A private walk through the centre with a local guide and a flexible meeting point, then half an hour in a private gondola for your party only. Choose the shorter or the longer walk tier; no tickets or entrances are included, so museums stay outside the price. 4.97 from 97 reviews at €131 per person.
- **Off the Beaten Track in Venice: Private City Tour** — 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.
- **Basilica, Doge's Palace, History Gallery & Bell Tower Option** — Guided entries to the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica, crossing the Bridge of Sighs into the old prisons, with a Marciana Library ticket to use on your own; tiers add the Rialto, lunch or a priority bell tower ticket. Runs in English or French; the library is closed on Sundays and hotel pickup is not included. 4.8 from 683 reviews at €97 per person.
- **Venice In a Day St Mark's Doges Palace Gondola Ride and City Tour** — A first timer's full day: the Rialto fish market and back streets on foot, a gondola on the Grand Canal, then guided entries to St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace with the palace ticket pre reserved. The express tier drops the gondola; bad weather can swap the ride and closures are not refunded. 4.79 from 4931 reviews for 4h–6h.
- **Venice Must See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide** — A customisable outdoor walk from the Rialto and its fish market to the Frari and Cannaregio, private or as a small group that needs two to run. It stays outside the monuments, entries are on you, and the route is wheelchair accessible. 4.79 from 145 reviews for 3h.
- **Venice Unveiled: A Stress-Free Small-Group Walking Tour** — A short small group walk from Dorsoduro's artisan streets to the Frari with Titian's tomb and on to the Rialto Bridge, led by a local. Food, drinks and hotel pickup are not included, and a private tier is available. 4.75 from 165 reviews at €34 per person.
- **Venice : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide** — A private walk built around your interests, from the monument exteriors to a museum if you ask ahead, with the guide meeting you at your accommodation in the city and helping book tickets. Sold in several lengths up to a full day; drinks, tickets and local transport are extra, and the route can be kept step free. 4.73 from 119 reviews at €50 per person.
- **St Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace with Secret Passages Access** — The Doge's Palace by its secret itineraries, archives, torture chamber and attic cells included, before a skip the line entry to St Mark's. Children under six are not admitted to the passages, tight spaces suit nobody claustrophobic, and high tide reroutes without refund. 4.73 from 331 reviews for 3h.
- **Venice: The Hidden Canals on an Electric Boat** — A silent electric boat through the narrow inner canals that gondolas share and motorboats avoid, with open seating and a relaxed pace. Only bottled water is included and the route depends on tides, so treat it as a ride rather than a guided tour. 4.73 from 348 reviews for 1h 30m.
- **Venice in a Day: Walking Tour of Top Sights & Hidden Gems** — A small group walk through the quieter campi of Dorsoduro and San Polo, from the Frari to the squares locals actually use, with a private option. The bridges make it unsuitable for wheelchairs, and nothing to eat or drink is included. 4.71 from 197 reviews at €35 per person.
- **Best of Venice Small Group Walking Tour with a Local Expert** — A small group walk that starts in Dorsoduro at the Scuola Grande di San Rocco and the Frari, then crosses the Rialto into the centre with a local guide who favours side streets over the main drag. The group tour runs in English only, with a private option in other languages; tips and hotel pickup are extra. 4.7 from 924 reviews for 2h.
- **Venice's Best: Basilica, Doge's Palace, Gondola & History Gallery** — Guided visits of the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica with skip the line tickets, a pass for the Correr Museum, a history gallery with a VR film and a shared gondola ride. The museums are entered without a guide, the basilica needs ID and covered shoulders, and the gondola seats are shared. 4.7 from 3397 reviews for 3h 30m.
- **Venice Private Walking Tour with a Local** — 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. 4.61 from 147 reviews at €55 per person.
- **Venice Walking Tour with Basilica & Doge’s Palace** — A guided walk from St Mark's Square through the quieter streets, then inside both St Mark's Basilica with its museum and terrace and the Doge's Palace, tickets and audio devices included. Knees and shoulders covered, large bags refused at the basilica, and full names are needed at booking for entry. 4.56 from 139 reviews at €154 per person.
- **Venice 3,5 hrs tour: Doge's Palace, St Mark's and Hidden Gems** — Backstreets first, the Bovolo staircase and La Fenice from outside, then skip the line entries to the Doge's Palace and the basilica with a whisper headset. Groups run from five to fourteen, knees and shoulders must be covered, and every guest needs ID. 4.61 from 267 reviews at €135 per person.
- **Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride** — Built for a first visit: timed guided entries to St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, a walk over the Rialto into calmer districts and a shared gondola ride, with free time for lunch at your own cost. A semi private tier exists; names must match photo ID at the basilica and shoulders and knees must be covered. 4.65 from 717 reviews at €98 per person.
- **San Marco to Rialto Walking Tour & Spritz Like a Local** — 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. 4.58 from 1018 reviews at €14 per person for 2h.

## Other collections in Venice

- [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/private-tours-venice/?format=md) — 28 tours
- [Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/doge-palace-st-marks-tours/?format=md) — 26 tours
- [Gondola Rides](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/gondola-rides-venice/?format=md) — 18 tours
- [Food & Cicchetti Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/food-tours-venice/?format=md) — 18 tours
- [Murano & Burano Island Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/murano-burano-from-venice/?format=md) — 15 tours
- [Day Trips from Venice](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/day-trips-from-venice/?format=md) — 10 tours
- [Boat Tours & Grand Canal](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/boat-tours-venice/?format=md) — 8 tours
- [Photoshoots](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/photoshoot-venice/?format=md) — 8 tours
- [Cooking Classes](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/cooking-classes-venice/?format=md) — 6 tours
- [Glass & Mask Workshops](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/glass-mask-workshops-venice/?format=md) — 6 tours
- [Ghost & Night Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/night-tours-venice/?format=md) — 5 tours
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## FAQ

**How many walking tours in Venice are available on Guidekin?**

22 walking tours are available for booking in Venice on Guidekin. The top-rated is Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice with 4.95/5 from 325 reviews.

**How much do walking tours in Venice cost?**

Prices range from €14 to €450 per person. The most affordable option is San Marco to Rialto Walking Tour & Spritz Like a Local at €14. The premium choice is Best of Venice Private Tour: St. Mark's Doge Palace Gondola Ride at €450.

**What are the best walking tours in Venice?**

Based on 16795 traveler reviews across 22 tours, Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice leads our rating, weighted by review volume: 4.95/5 (325 reviews).

**How long do walking tours in Venice last?**

Duration ranges from 1h 30m to 6h. The shortest is Venice: The Hidden Canals on an Electric Boat at 1h 30m. The longest is Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride at 6h.

**How do I book walking tours in Venice on Guidekin?**

Browse 22 available tours above, select your preferred date and group size, and start booking on Guidekin; checkout completes with our booking partner. Most tours confirm instantly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

**What is the cancellation policy?**

Most walking tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Check the cancellation policy on each tour page for exact terms.


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| Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared |
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