Venice City Highlights Small Group Tour with a local guide
Overview
Discover the highlights of Venice on this engaging 2-hour walking tour led by a highly knowledgeable local guide. Explore the city in an intimate small group of up to 15 people, making it easy to connect with fellow travelers while receiving insider tips to enhance your stay in the lagoon city.
This experience is designed to reveal both iconic landmarks and hidden gems up to the breathtaking St. Mark’s Square, along with charming streets and lesser-known corners full of Venetian character.
While the tour itself is free, a small reservation fee is required to secure your spot and reduce no-shows. Perfect for first-time visitors, this tour offers a fun, social, and insightful introduction to Venice that you won’t forget.
What's Included
- Pick up from the meeting point
- Small Group Walking Tour
- English speaking Local guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Pick up from Hotel/station
- Private guide
Meeting Location
Sestiere Dorsoduro
2766, 12242 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza San Marco
30124 Venezia VE, Italy
The tour ends in St. Mark's Square
What To Expect
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Campiello dei Squelini (pass by)
Scuola Grande Di San Rocco (pass by)
Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari (pass by)
Ponte di Rialto (pass by)
Piazza San Marco (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes: bring a bottle of water in hot summer days
- Be at the meetig point at least 10 minutes before the tour starts
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Pick up from the meeting point.
- Small Group Walking Tour.
- English speaking Local guide.
- Gratuities.
- Food and drinks.
- Pick up from Hotel/station.
- Private guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Venice City Highlights Small Group Tour with a local guide is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Venice City Highlights Small Group Tour with a local 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
- Pick up from the meeting point
- Small Group Walking Tour
- English speaking Local guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Pick up from Hotel/station
- Private guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes: bring a bottle of water in hot summer days
- Be at the meetig point at least 10 minutes before the tour starts
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
