Venice Top Sights Walking Tour with an Expert Local Guide
Overview
Discover the timeless beauty of Venice on an immersive 2-hour walking tour through its most iconic districts and hidden corners. Meet your local expert in the charming Dorsoduro area and set off to explore the true soul of the floating city.Wander through legendary neighborhoods such as Rialto, once the thriving commercial heart of Venice, and Cannaregio. Cross the iconic Rialto Bridge and continue to the magnificent Basilica dei Frari, where the Renaissance master Titian rests.Your journey continues to the impressive Basilica di San Giovanni e Paolo, the burial place of Venice’s powerful doges, before arriving at the breathtaking St. Mark’s Square, where you’ll admire the stunning Basilica and the historic Doge’s Palace.Along the way, your guide brings Venice’s history to life through stories, legends, and characters who shaped the city. At the end of the tour, you’ll receive personalized tips and recommendations to make the most of your stay in this extraordinary floating city.
What's Included
- Pick up/drop off from designed meeting point
- Local Guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities
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 will end in San Marco Square
What To Expect
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Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Campiello dei Squelini (pass by)
Campo San Polo (pass by)
Scuola Grande Di San Rocco (pass by)
Ponte di Rialto (pass by)
Piazza San Marco
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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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/drop off from designed meeting point.
- Local Guide.
- Lunch.
- Gratuities.
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..
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 Top Sights Walking Tour with an Expert Local Guide is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Venice Top Sights Walking Tour with an Expert 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/drop off from designed meeting point
- Local Guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
