Private 2-Hour Venice Walking Tour: Explore the City with a Guide
Overview
You'll be escorted by your private guide during a relaxing 2-hour guided walk away from the main tourist sites and crowds. We make our way through the labyrinth of alleyways towards the famous Opera house La Fenice, then a quiet walk towards Palazzo Fortuny once known as Palace of the Orpheans, we will see the ornate Bovolo spiral staircase tucked away in a tiny courtyard, then onto a view of Rialto bridge and Grand Canal.
Choose the option with the private gondola ride and you will end the 2-hour walking tour with our enchanting gondola ride and glide through centuries of history, allowing yourself to be captivated by the glamour and elegance of the Venetian Palazzi. The perfect way to appreciate the beauty, charm and color of this unique city built on water, you will be enthralled by what surrounds you.
What's Included
- Optional Private Gondola ride if you choose the combined tour
- Professional guide in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish
- Guided tour of the area covering Saint Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge;
- Food and drink;
- Optional gratuities;
- The tour does not include inside visits to museums or attractions.
Meeting Location
Piazza San Marco
52, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Ponte de Rialto
30100 Venezia VE, Italy
The tour usually ends in Rialto area but you can choose your itinerary with your guide
What To Expect
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Piazza San Marco
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Teatro La Fenice
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Scala Contarini del Bovolo
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ponte di Rialto
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour is not suitable if you have limited mobility;
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible;
- Please reconfirm your booking the day before;
- This tour operates rain or shine.
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Optional Private Gondola ride if you choose the combined tour.
- Professional guide in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish.
- Guided tour of the area covering Saint Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge;.
- Food and drink;.
- Optional gratuities;.
- The tour does not include inside visits to museums or attractions.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private 2-Hour Venice Walking Tour: Explore the City with a Guide is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private 2-Hour Venice Walking Tour: Explore the City with a Guide will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Optional Private Gondola ride if you choose the combined tour
- Professional guide in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish
- Guided tour of the area covering Saint Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge;
- Food and drink;
- Optional gratuities;
- The tour does not include inside visits to museums or attractions.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour is not suitable if you have limited mobility;
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible;
- Please reconfirm your booking the day before;
- This tour operates rain or shine.
- 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
