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Experience the best of Venice on a private walking tour designed as the ideal introduction to the city. With an expert local guide, explore both iconic landmarks and hidden neighborhoods. Wander through Cannaregio and the lively Rialto Fish Market, where Venetians still shop for fresh seafood, then admire St. Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge. Along the way, discover quiet canals, elegant bridges, and charming courtyards that many visitors miss. End your tour in true Venetian style with a 30-minute private gondola ride, gliding through tranquil waterways for an unforgettable view of the city from the water. Perfect for first-time visitors, couples, or families, this experience offers the best of Venice at a relaxed, personal pace.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets outside the entrance of the Church of San Giacometto at Campo San Giacomo di Rialto (also known as Campo San Giacometto).
St. Mark's Square
Itinerary
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1Mercati di Rialto
Explore one of Venice’s liveliest local markets, where vendors have sold fresh seafood for generations. See how Venetians still shop and enjoy this slice of daily life.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2
Stroll across the city’s most iconic bridge and enjoy sweeping views of the Grand Canal while your guide shares the story of Venice’s rise as a maritime power.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Cannaregio
See where Marco Polo once lived and wander through a peaceful sestiere filled with quiet canals and hidden courtyards. Discover a local side of Venice often missed by larger tour groups.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Piazza San Marco
Stand in Venice’s most famous square, surrounded by centuries of history. Admire the exterior of St. Mark’s Basilica and learn how this site shaped the Venetian Republic.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
After saying goodbye to your guide, conclude your experience with a serene private gondola ride through the city’s tranquil back canals, offering a timeless perspective of Venice from the water.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- During times of high tides, flooding, or heavy rain, the gondola ride may be substituted for another experience.
- The Rialto Fish Market is closed on Sundays.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- During times of high tides, flooding, or heavy rain, the gondola ride may be substituted for another experience.
- The Rialto Fish Market is closed on Sundays.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
- Please note that a photo ID is required to visit the St. Marks Basilica. Failure to bring an ID can result in the security staff refusing your entrance to the monument.
- The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and must match the names on the ID/Passport. Name changes are not permitted.
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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