Venice Private Walking Tour: Customized with Local Guide

Navigate Venice on your own terms, with a guide who knows which streets lead somewhere.

A private walking tour of Venice tailored entirely to your preferences, with a local guide who meets you at your accommodation and adapts the route based on what interests you. Choose between 2, 3, 4, 6 or 8 hours. The guide handles logistics and can help book tickets for any sites you want to visit. Wheelchair accessible, suitable for families with children, and available in English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language.

Step-by-step itinerary

Personalized private walking tour

• Meet local guide at accommodation
• Explore iconic Venice landmarks
• Visit hidden gems and quiet canals
• Discover secret courtyards and neighborhoods
• Receive insider tips and local stories
• Learn about best places to eat and shop
• Get advice on navigating Venice

The experience

You arrive in Venice with a free afternoon, or a morning before your flight, or simply the sense that the usual tourist route isn't what you came for. A private guide meets you where you're staying (no meeting point to find, no group to wait for), and the tour begins by mapping out what actually interests you. Maybe it's the food markets and neighborhood restaurants where locals eat. Maybe it's the quiet courtyards and lesser-known canals. Maybe it's the history of a particular bridge or the architecture of a palazzo. The guide shapes the itinerary around your curiosity instead of a fixed schedule, which means you stop when something catches your eye and skip what doesn't.

The tour runs anywhere from 2 to 8 hours depending on what you book, and the pace is entirely yours. A guide who knows the city can show you how to move through it without the crowds: the passages that cut through blocks, the squares that stay calm in the afternoon, the neighborhoods where Venetians actually live. You'll get recommendations for where to eat, how to use the vaporetto without confusion, which shops are worth your time. By the end, you're not just oriented to the city. You have a mental map and the confidence to explore on your own for the rest of your stay.

Bottled water is included, and the team can help you book tickets for any museums, galleries or sites you want to visit during the tour. You also get 24/7 support before and after (questions about restaurants, transport, neighborhoods, anything), so the help doesn't end when the guide does. The tour is wheelchair accessible, works for families traveling with children, and the guide speaks your language.

What’s included

• Private guide who meets you at your accommodation.
• customized itinerary based on your interests.
• bottled water.
• help booking tickets for museums and sites you want to visit.
• 24/7 personalized support before and after the tour.
• walking tour of Venice at your own pace.

Options for this experience

5 options

2 HoursGuide in 5 languages · 23 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 19:00Lasts 2 hours; pickup is included

3 HoursGuide in 5 languages · 12 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 19:00Lasts 3 hours; pickup is included

4 HoursGuide in 5 languages · 12 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 19:00Lasts 4 hours; includes pickup

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6 HoursGuide in 5 languages · 12 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 19:00Lasts 6 hours

8 HoursGuide in 5 languages · 10 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 18:00Lasts 8 hours; includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day23 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 19:00

AgesAdult (17 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (6 to 16 years) · Child (2 to 5 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French, Italian, Arabic and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Yulp

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're arriving in Venice for the first time and want to understand how the city actually works (where to eat, how to move around, which neighborhoods feel like home) instead of rushing through landmarks. The customization means you spend your time on what matters to you, and a guide who knows the city saves you the trial-and-error of finding the quiet corners on your own.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French, Italian, Arabic and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 16 years); Child (2 to 5 years); Infant (under 2).

Can the guide meet me at my hotel or apartment in Venice?

Yes. The tour includes pickup at your accommodation if it's located in the city, so you don't need to navigate to a meeting point or arrange separate transport to start.

What if I don't know what I want to see? Can the guide suggest an itinerary?

The guide designs the itinerary based on your interests and adapts it as you go, so you can tell them what draws you and they'll shape the route around it. If you're unsure, they'll suggest neighborhoods, food spots, quieter areas and landmarks based on what kind of day you want.

How long should I book the tour for?

Tours run 2, 3, 4, 6 or 8 hours depending on how much time you have and what you want to cover. A shorter tour works for a quick orientation or a focused neighborhood walk. Longer options let you move more slowly and see more ground.

Does the tour include entry to museums or churches?

Entry fees are not included in the tour price, but the guide can help you book tickets for any sites you want to visit during your time together, and they'll factor the timing into the route.

Is this tour accessible if I use a wheelchair or have mobility concerns?

Yes. The tour is wheelchair accessible, all surfaces and areas are accessible, and the guide can adapt the route to your needs. Families with infants can bring a pram or stroller, and service animals are welcome.