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Top 15 Walking Tours in Venice

40 tours  ·  from $14

The 15 best walking tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride - Following Venice’s main waterway at the Grand Canal
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Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride

1.Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3,630 reviews · 2 hours 9 minutes to 2 hours 27 minutes (approx.) · from $72Our pick

Start near St. Mark’s Square for a guided walk through Venice’s back streets, passing La Fenice, Scala del Bovolo, and Rialto Bridge. Then ride a traditional gondola for 30 minutes along the Grand Canal and smaller canals. Guides may vary, with past standouts including Nadia, Francesca, Elena, and Christina.

“We were disappointed with this tour. Tour guide was so monotone and found it hard to focus on what she was saying. The gondala portion was a rip off. We could have just booked that separate on our own. The guy didnt even say one word to us until it came time to ask for a tip. He was on his phone or conversing with other gondaliers.”

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Venice: Rialto Bridge & Offbeat Unusual Venice Walking Tour - Scala Contarini del Bovolo and Venice’s unusual details
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Venice: Rialto Bridge & Offbeat Unusual Venice Walking Tour

2.Rialto Bridge & Offbeat Unusual Venice Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 3,538 reviews · from $28

Walk Venice’s quieter lanes with guides such as Valentina, Francesco, and Rosalina, seeing Casanova’s house, Scala Contarini del Bovolo, La Fenice, and lesser-known canal views. Add the optional gondola ride for 30 minutes on the Grand Canal and smaller waterways.

“the tour was great. the equipment sometimes didn't work for the guide but she fixed in seconds. well done Valentina. very informative fun tour. loved learning about casanova and seeing where he was born.”

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Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark's, Walking tour & Boat tour - Inside St. Mark’s Basilica
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Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark’s, Walking tour & Boat tour

3.Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark’s, Walking tour & Boat tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,372 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $480

Explore St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, then walk through Castello’s quiet lanes before a one-hour Grand Canal boat ride. English-speaking guides such as Christina Pigozzo, Adriana, and Francesco have led this tour, though the guide varies. Expect a break between the walking and boat portions.

“Grand Canal cruise was in a boat that is used also as a water taxi which is closed in and unable to take photos or move around. Cramped space. Walking tour was good but also too many shops being pointed out during the trip. Use of communication system was excellent.”

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Venice: City Center Historical Guided Walking Tour - Starting around St. Mark’s Square
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Venice: City Center Historical Guided Walking Tour

4.City Center Historical Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,873 reviews · 1 - 2.5 hours · from $14Best value

Join a live guide in English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish for a brisk walk through St. Mark’s Square, Rialto, La Fenice, and quieter calli. Add a gondola ride and a short VR journey through old Venice. Guides such as Ana, Natalia, Valentina, and Francesco have led recent tours.

“Discovering the back streets. Very informative guide. Especially enjoyed how Venice secured it's own water source. Dropping into yhe café for a short interlude was a very welcome addition.”

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Venice: Walking Guided Tour of the City Must-See Sites - Meeting near Ca’ Foscari in Dorsoduro
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Venice: Walking Guided Tour of the City Must-See Sites

5.Walking Guided Tour of the City Must-See Sites

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,095 reviews · 2 hours · from $44

Start near Ca’ Foscari in Dorsoduro and walk through San Polo, Rialto, and Venice’s central districts with guides such as Valentina, Flavia, Julia, or Annalisa. Expect local stories, Venetian details, St. Mark’s Square, and plenty of walking, but no interior visits.

“We were lucky to have Annalisa leading the group, a guide with a charming personality and a broad knowledge of the area. Annalisa provided a very interesting description of the history of Venice and put into context the social atmosphere of the time which enriched the value of the tour. I highly recommend this event. My only suggestion to the organizers is to pick a meeting point with an easier access, as navigating Venice maze some times is challenging with a time sensitive event.”

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Private Best of Venice Walking Tour with St Mark's Basilica - Piazza San Marco: a fast lesson in Venice
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Private Best of Venice Walking Tour with St Mark’s Basilica

6.Private Best of Venice Walking Tour with St Mark’s Basilica

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,063 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $242

Meet near the Royal Gardens for a two-hour English-language walk through Piazza San Marco, St. Mark’s Basilica, Santa Maria Formosa, and quieter Venetian lanes. Guides such as Donatella, Francesca, Christina, Lucia, and Andrea bring the city’s architecture, politics, and legends to life.

“Loved our guide and this experience! Highly recommend!!! Learned a lot about Venice and saw the best of the city!”

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Venice Sightseeing Small Group Walking Tour with a Local Guide - Starting in Dorsoduro at Campo San Pantalon
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Venice Sightseeing Small Group Walking Tour with a Local Guide

7.Venice Sightseeing Small Group Walking Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 887 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

Walk Venice with a local English-speaking guide in a group of up to 15, or choose a private outing. Over about two hours, you’ll cross Rialto Bridge, pass Marco Polo’s house, explore historic squares, and finish in St. Mark’s Square.

“What a wonderful fun time we had on this walking tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable, answered questions thoroughly & with patience - and was a joy to learn from. Not only was his tour great but he mentioned an excellent restaurant (Enoteca Al Volto) in Venice. So, we tried it. It was the BEST meal we’ve had in Italy - filled with what seemed to be only locals! Thank you!”

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Venice: Walking tour, Doge Palace, & St. Mark's Basilica - Starting at Doge’s Palace
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Venice: Walking tour, Doge Palace, & St. Mark’s Basilica

8.Walking tour, Doge Palace, & St. Mark’s Basilica

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 884 reviews · from $142

Explore Doge’s Palace, Casanova’s prison cell, St. Mark’s golden mosaics, and the Pala d’Oro with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. The walking route also covers S. Maria Formosa, Marco Polo’s house, Teatro Malibran, and the Mercerie shopping streets.

“I didnt know that venice get flooded 100 times a year.”

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Venice: Sunset Walking Tour with Food and Wine Tastings - Starting near the church clock
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Venice: Sunset Walking Tour with Food and Wine Tastings

9.Sunset Walking Tour with Food and Wine Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 848 reviews · 3 hours · from $99Top rated

Spend three hours with a local guide such as Alice, Carlo, Marianna, or Sarita, sampling 14 or more bites and six regional drinks at seven bars and restaurants. Expect cicchetti, pasta, cod, pastries, coffee, gelato, Venetian history, and a relaxed walk near Rialto.

“Amazing! Carlos was outstanding as well as the food and wine. Maybe my favorite tour ever.”

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Venice: Morning Walking Tour - St. Mark’s Square and the center of Venetian power
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Venice: Morning Walking Tour

10.Morning Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 705 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours · from $29

Walk Venice’s calli and squares with a live guide in English, French, Spanish, or German. Hear stories about St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, the doges’ burial church, Teatro Malibran, and the Mercerie. The tour stays outside, uses headsets, and works best as an early introduction to the city.

“Our guide was very good. She was very knowledgeable, patient with questions and responsive to tourist needs. Our guide spoke clearly and with passion. Thank you.”

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Venice: San Marco to Rialto Walking Tour & Spritz Like a Local - The Pantheon of Venice adds an architectural stop
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Venice: San Marco to Rialto Walking Tour & Spritz Like a Local

11.San Marco to Rialto Walking Tour & Spritz Like a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 688 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

Walk from St. Mark’s Square toward Rialto with a small group of up to 15, visiting quiet squares, the Pantheon of Venice, and a site linked to Marco Polo. Your guide adds local stories, then you stop at a bacaro for a spritz. Some options include a gondola ride and Venice VR experience.

“Arrive a bit early to get your earphones and vocal box from the office. Walking through different areas we probably wouldn’t have seen, tour guide was lovely too”

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Private Venice 2 hrs Tour: Boat & Walking Tour with food tasting - Cannaregio’s quieter water routes
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Private Venice 2 hrs Tour: Boat & Walking Tour with food tasting

12.Private Venice 2 hrs Tour: Boat & Walking Tour with food tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 688 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $402

Start near St. Mark’s Square with a guide such as Arianna or Sandro, then cruise the Grand Canal and Cannaregio’s side canals before walking hidden lanes near Campo Santa Maria Formosa. Finish with pastry and coffee or cicchetti with wine. The boat is partly covered and the group is limited to eight.

“Very disappointed no guide showed up at the garden gate. I want my money back. Terrible so disappointed”

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Venice: St. Mark’s Classic Walking Tour & Bell Tower Entry - Scala Contarini del Bovolo, Venice’s spiral surprise
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Venice: St. Mark’s Classic Walking Tour & Bell Tower Entry

13.St. Mark’s Classic Walking Tour & Bell Tower Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 471 reviews · from $56

Explore San Marco and Rialto with guides such as Valentina, Paula, or Francesco, finding quiet lanes, La Fenice, and Scala Contarini del Bovolo. Finish with Bell Tower views and a VR trip through old Venice. A gondola ride may be included, depending on the option you book.

“Very informative about the architecture, history and current day Venice. Well worth it, especially the 20 min virtual reality experience at the end where it felt like we were standing in Venice in the Middle Ages!!”

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Venice: Walking Tour and Shared Gondola Ride - A gondola ride plus the Venice you might miss
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Venice: Walking Tour and Shared Gondola Ride

14.Walking Tour and Shared Gondola Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 466 reviews · 2 hours · from $75

Walk beyond St. Mark’s Square with a live guide, seeing churches, palaces, quiet squares, and narrow lanes. Then share a gondola for a listed 30-minute ride along the Grand Canal and smaller canals, with an app audioguide. French, German, English, Spanish, and Italian are offered.

“We had wanted to take a gondola ride for some time & weren't disappointed when we finally got the chance. The weather was in keeping with how we wanted to remember the experience as it was a beautiful sunny day & the water was aglow with shards of sunshine. We got to see much more of Venice's sub canals & found that to be a wonderful eye-opener too. The walking tour also was fascinating & gave us a good background to the parts of Venice which we hadn't seen before & didn't know too much about. We were very impressed with the Guide as she imparted a lot of information…”

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Venice: The Footsteps of Commissario Brunetti Walking Tour - Starting at Combo in Campo dei Gesuiti
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Venice: The Footsteps of Commissario Brunetti Walking Tour

15.The Footsteps of Commissario Brunetti Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 445 reviews · 2 hours · from $157

Follow Commissario Brunetti’s fictional trail through Venice with guide Valerio Coppo. In two hours, you’ll see filming sites, the questura, quiet campos, palazzos, bars, restaurants, and the Ghetto and Cannaregio. Choose English or German, with private pickup available in central Venice.

“Die Tour hat unseren Vorstellungen absolut entsprochen. Wir würden jederzeit wieder den Guide buchen.”

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