Off the Beaten Track in Venice: Private City Tour

Off the Beaten Track in Venice: Private City Tour

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About This Tour in Venice

Ready to experience a side of Venice like a local, with a local? This is a tour, unlike any other! If you want to take a step away from the touristy path, there's no better way than by diving into the city's alternative side. Welcome to Dorsoduro! If you're done with the main highlights, why not step away and take a less-traveled path that will show you an unexpected side of Venice? Follow a local guide on a private tour full of surprises and check out Campo Santa Margherita and Isola San Giorgo, and more that let the true form of the city shine! Withlocals Off the Beaten Track Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Why Visit Venice?

Venice is a magical floating city built on canals, offering unparalleled romance and beauty. Explore St. Mark's Square, ride gondolas through historic waterways, and experience stunning architecture. Venice is a unique destination with rich history and artistic heritage.

Getting to Venice

The easiest way to reach Venice is by flying into Marco Polo Airport (VCE) or Treviso Airport (TSF). The city is well-connected by public transportation, including trains, buses, and metro systems. Taxis and rideshare services are also readily available. Train connections from major European cities make Venice easily accessible by rail as well.

What's Included

  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
  • Private Tour
  • Local Guide
  • Transportation

What's Not Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Cancellation Policy

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

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

To begin with, get to see the most amazing view of not only the whole Saint Mark’s water basin but of the Doge’s Palace and part of Saint Mark’s Square itself

In front of Libreria Ca' Foscarina 3 (bookshop)

End Point

In front of Libreria Ca' Foscarina 3 (bookshop)

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

To begin with, get to see the most... 1 hour

To begin with, get to see the most amazing view of not only the whole Saint Mark’s water basin but of the Doge’s Palace and part of Saint Mark’s Square itself.

Surrounded of houses from the XIV and XV... 1 hour

Surrounded of houses from the XIV and XV century, is a very well-known meeting point of the Dorsoduro District area

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Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

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

How do I book this tour?

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Is this tour suitable for all ages?

Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.

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