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Venice Private Tour - Custom Experience with Local Guide

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Venice, Italy
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2 to 8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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French, Italian, Arabic, Russian
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Overview

Experience Venice like a local on a private, fully customizable walking tour.
Skip the crowded tourist spots and explore hidden corners, quiet canals, secret courtyards, and charming neighborhoods loved by Venetians. Your guide will share insider tips, local favorites, and stories you won’t find in guidebooks. Personalize your itinerary to match your interests and enjoy a truly unique experience.
Your guide can even meet you at your accommodation, saving you time and hassle.

• Explore Venice at your own pace on a private tour tailored to you
• Discover hidden gems that most visitors never see
• Enjoy the full attention of your guide, who adapts the experience to your curiosity
• Visit only the places that interest you, for a truly personal adventure

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Meet up at your accommodation (If located in the city)
  • Private tour
  • Personal expenses
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Included with the options “8 Hours”, “3 Hours”, “4 Hours” and “2 Hours”.

Pickup details

We’ll choose the pickup point together based on your needs.

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Meeting point

For the option “6 Hours”.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

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Explore Venice alongside a local guide! Let me show you all there is to know about the city, the iconic places and the history but also some nice places to eat, go shopping and much more during this personalized and private visit. The itinerary will be designed by me, your local guide, based on your preferences. Meet where you're staying to get familiar with the neighborhood, find out about the best places to eat, the easiest ways to get around, and the hidden gems you might have missed. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay. Important: This itinerary is completely customizable according to your wishes.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Venice Private Tour – Custom Experience with Local Guide?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-5575855P7

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Bottled water
  • Meet up at your accommodation (If located in the city)
  • Private tour
  • Free 24/7 personalized assistance before and after your tour.
  • Walking tour
  • Help from our team to book the tickets for the desired visits and transportation.
  • Customization of the tour
  • Personal expenses

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Ideale per coppie e famiglie anche con bambini

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