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Off the Beaten Track in Venice: Private City Tour

4.8 (83)
Venice, IT
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Off the Beaten Track in Venice: Private City Tour

4.8 (83)
Venice, IT
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Experience Venice like a local with the Off the Beaten Track in Venice: Private City Tour. Step away from the touristy path and dive into the city's alternative side in Dorsoduro. Join a local guide on a private tour that will take you to hidden gems such as Campo Santa Margherita and Isola San Giorgo, showcasing the true form of the city. This tour is part of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide, ensuring you have an authentic and unique experience. With Withlocals, you not only support local economies but also contribute to sustainable tourism practices. With carbon-neutral tours and small non-intrusive groups, you can explore Venice while minimizing your impact. Book now and discover the hidden treasures of Venice with a local guide.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Suitable for 1-4 Participants
  • Private Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Explore Venice's alternative side
  • Discover hidden gems with a local guide
  • Escape the tourist crowds
  • Support local economies and communities
  • Experience a unique and personalized tour
  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
  • Private Tour
  • Local Guide
  • Transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

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Introduction

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!

What to expect?

On this private city tour, you can anticipate a unique and immersive experience in Venice. Led by a passionate local guide, you will explore the lesser-known gems of the city, venturing off the beaten track. Prepare to be amazed as you discover hidden treasures like Campo Santa Margherita and Isola San Giorgo, unearthing the true essence of Venice. This tour is designed to provide an authentic and intimate encounter with the city, offering a refreshing perspective away from the standard tourist routes.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for travelers who crave a deeper connection with the places they visit. Whether you're a history buff, an art enthusiast, or simply someone who enjoys exploring hidden corners, this experience is tailored to suit a variety of interests. It's for those who want to escape the crowds and get to know the real Venice, soaking in the local culture and immersing themselves in the vibrant atmosphere of Dorsoduro.

Why book this?

By booking this tour, you'll have the opportunity to discover Venice from a whole new perspective. The local guide will share their insider knowledge, taking you to places that are often missed by tourists. You'll have the chance to interact with locals, sample authentic cuisine, and gain a deeper understanding of the city's rich history and culture. This tour is not only an adventure, but it also supports local economies and promotes sustainable tourism practices, ensuring that Venice can be enjoyed for generations to come.

Good to know

During the tour, you'll enjoy a carbon-neutral experience as all emissions are offset. The tour is private, allowing for a personalized and flexible itinerary based on your interests. Your local guide will provide transportation, making it convenient and hassle-free. Please note that hotel pickup and drop-off, as well as food and drink, are not included. The tour will end in front of Libreria Ca' Foscarina 3 bookshop, where you can continue exploring or easily find your way back.

Reviews

Travelers who have experienced this off the beaten track tour in Venice rave about the unique insights and hidden gems they discovered. They appreciate the personalized attention from their local guide, who made them feel like they were exploring the city with a friend. Many praised the tour's commitment to sustainability and supporting local businesses. Overall, customers were highly satisfied with this immersive and authentic experience, highlighting it as a must-do for those seeking a deeper connection with Venice.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Isola di San Giorgio Maggiore

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.

Campo Santa Margherita

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

Fondamenta Del Gaffaro

(Pass by)

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

Rialto Bridge

(Pass by)

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

San Polo

(Pass by)

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

Mercati di Rialto

(Pass by)

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

Chiesa di Santa Maria della Fava

(Pass by)

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

FREE WALK IN VENICE - original free tours

(Pass by)

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

Piazza San Marco

(Pass by)

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

Basilica di San Marco

(Pass by)

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

Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo

(Pass by)

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

Fondamenta de Ca' Bala

(Pass by)

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

Reviews

(83)

4.8 (83)

GrandTour50120219787

We had a very interesting tour with Adair. She told us a lot about the history, the todays life and traditions in Venice. We visited a nice OSTERIA and talked about all the wonderful places in Venice, Murano, Burano and a few moore hidden places. Good Restaurants etc. Loved it. We are coming back.

GalwayDave15

Valentina provided us with a top-class experience in our personalised tour of the area of Venice in which we stayed. She took the time to discover our interests and tailored the tour accordingly. It was more like a stroll around the area with a very knowledgeable friend than a guided tour. It was an afternoon really well spent and set us up nicely for the remainder of our stay. Valentina is warm and friendly. After we finished, Valentina sent us some recommendations for places to eat in Venice and Treviso (which were visiting a few days later) as well as tips for getting around both cities. A really worthwhile experience with a wonderful, friendly and informative guide.

P5208TJpatrickt

Giada was, friendly, professional and passionate. She guided us through part of Venice we had not seen before. Her explanations were concise, thorough and clear. This was by far the best guide we ever met in Venice, a real treasure.

333ievas

We followed the route based on the places we wanted to see, but we would have never seen the charming and beautiful Venice side that we saw with Loris. We managed to escape to the areas where we met fewer tourists and it was not crowded. It was beautiful and peaceful. We regret that we did not have the tour the first day we arrived, because we got so many recommendations and too little time to use them. Thank you, Loris, for the tour and interesting stories about this beautiful city. And also, we appreciate that you were so flexible and changed the route on the spot according to our request.

vincentb951

Experiencing Dorsoduro with Claudia was a unique experience. It was just the right mix of interesting facts, personal insights and hidden secrets that couldn't be found any other way. I really enjoyed exploring this beautiful part of the city with her and I can't think of anything I wished were different about this tour. With her friendly and warm manner, Claudia left an unforgettable impression. She then also provided a list of recommendations for other attractions and restaurants. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to have an unforgettable experience in Venice.

gerrybean1612

We were a party of six adults from UK. Booking was so easy and after a few messages with Romy she added an extra slot that worked for our schedule. The tour was interesting and gave us an excellent introduction to Venice. Would highly recommend Romy

bn4thjzndk

Incredible disappointment. The guide canceled with me directly the day before without going through official processes, leaving me hanging. I requested a refund through Viator and haven’t heard back. Because my time in Venice was so limited, I rebooked the tour for the same slot. So I have essentially paid double for the sane tour. I have emailed and texted Viator to no avail. Very unprofessional behavior on the part of the guide and the company.

JWlablover

I was scheduled with Adair for 1:00pm. She fell ill, immediately contacted me that morning with options on how I would prefer to handle the tour that afternoon. Not able to reschedule, she provided another tour guide, Genny. The tour of Dorsoduro with Genny was fantastic! She knows a lot about history, architecture and even could recommend a local sandwich shop for me! We chatted a lot, which made the experience even more enjoyable! I would highly recommend this tour!

616jen68

My husband, 25-year-old daughter and I toured Dorsoduro with Valentina. She gave us just the right amount of history and information. She brought an iPad to help explain the area and view historical pictures. She was patient in answering our questions. Was a joy to spend the morning with her. We learned so much about beautiful Venice!

richardsO5277SY

We met marzia at the agreed meeting point after a pleasant stroll to find it, and after introductions and explaining my limitations in the walking field we set off. Marzia was a fount of information and at the same time she was a lovely affable person. When i needed to have a rest she bought us coffee despite our insistance that we should buy her a drink. By the end of our walk we even had a better understanding of venitians and the city's history and at the end she even gave us tickets to the ferry to st marks square. All in all you can't ask for more a pleasant stroll with a lovely and knowledgeable guide and personTap on a clip to paste it in the text box.Tap on a clip to paste it in the text box.
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2024-04-30 23:37
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