Italy · Walking Tours

Venice: an Authentic View of a Magnificent City

2 Hours Round trip from Venice Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the lesser-known side of Venice with a local guide
  • 02 Begin in the historic Cannaregio neighbourhood
  • 03 Walk through Venice’s calles, canals, and campos
  • 04 Learn about the Venetian way of life
  • 05 Hear historical insight into how the island community developed
  • 06 Tour context includes the Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge

Discover a more authentic side of Venice on this guided walking tour through the city’s lesser-explored streets, canals, and squares. Beginning in Cannaregio, you’ll go beyond the usual postcard views to learn how Venetian daily life and history shaped this remarkable island city.

Along the way, your local guide will share insight into the Venetian way of life while leading you through atmospheric alleys and hidden corners, with tour context that includes landmarks such as the Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge. It’s a great way to experience Venice from a more local perspective in just two hours.

Discover a more authentic side of Venice on this guided walking tour through the city’s lesser-explored streets, canals, and squares.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Venice
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

The Rialto Bridge is the oldest of the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. Connecting the sestieri of San Marco and San Polo, it has been rebuilt several times since its first construction as a pontoon bridge in 1173, and is now a significant tourist attraction in the city.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Venice 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

A local guide’s explanation of the Venetian way of life and how its history shaped the iconic city we love today.

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Venice, IT
Tour start
Venice, IT
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Venice.

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