/VENICE OFF THE BEATEN TRACK TOURS
You’re about to visit Venice and you want to discover its real soul? Make sure to join my Venice Off The Beaten Tack Tour, then!
I am a licensed, professional tour guide, I have been living in Venice for a long time and I know all the different faces of the city – not just its art and history, but also the popular culture related to the life of the locals. Sure: Venice is known all over the world for its stunning beauty thanks to historical churches, impressive buildings and charming movie-spots… but it’s not only about that. There’s a whole secret Venice that deserves to be discovered too: that’s what you will do thanks to this Venice tour. Through a nice and interesting walk around the city streets, you’ll feel and behave more and more as a real Venetian – and this is going to help you enjoy the city in the best way (and even make you save time and money during your stay here)!
During the Hidden Venice walking tour you will discover hidden locations of this amazing city, nestled in the most authentic neighborhoods: get ready for weird findings, breathtaking spots and intriguing stories!
If you’re a lover of off-the-beaten-track experiences, then you should definitely join my Venice Off The Beaten Track Tour. It’s private and customizable, too: what else could you ask for?
I offer different Venice tours in the districts (sestieri) of the city, so you can choose which areas you would like to explore according with your preferences:
1. Cannaregio and Castello "Embark on a mesmerizing journey revealing stunning panoramas and iconic churches like Santa Maria dei Miracoli and Zanipolo.
Dive into the authenticity of Venice at one of its best-kept spots, offering the finest souvenirs imaginable. Walk the historic path across the only original bridge remaining in Venice
and explore an unconventional landmark – the former stadium of a Venice football team. Uncover a treasure trove of gems waiting to be discovered on this unique walk.
2.Dorsoduro (and San Polo)Discover Venice's breathtaking beauty! Uncover stunning views at the Basilica della Salute, marvel at the impressive baroque church,
explore the city's historic custom house with its maritime messages, and enjoy incredible vistas from Zattere. Plus, delve into the fascinating craft of gondola construction.
Join me for an unforgettable experience in one of Venice's most spectacular areas.
--> N.B If you already had the basics of the Venice history, the Dorsoduro tour can be extended to San Polo sestiere with the former red light district of Venice,
the biggest and most famous campo of the city, San Polo, and the the amazing Basilica dei Frari, the most stunning church in Venice
3. Dorsoduro and San Marco Explore Dorsoduro's beauty, then cross the Grand Canal on a traditional Traghetto for an unforgettable stroll through St. Mark's Square.
Immerse yourself in the splendors of the Basilica, Doge's Palace, and Europe's oldest coffee house, Caffè Florian. Don't miss the iconic Clock Tower and other fascinating curiosities.
Highlights of the Venice Off The Beaten Track Tour
- A Venice walking tour led by a local professional tour guide
- A customized private Venice tour
- The chance to venture off the beaten track
- The opportunity to discover the secrets of Venice and experience it like a local
What you get with the Venice Off The Beaten Track Tour
- A complete introduction to Venice and its culture thanks to a professional tour guide
- The chance to get to know the real soul of Venice through the exploration of its hidden face
- A precious list of suggestions about places to visit and where to enjoy the local cuisine
- A lot of interesting information and curiosities that you wouldn’t be able to find on tourist guides about one of the most peculiar cities in the world
- A fun and relaxing experience that you’ll remember forever
Scheduled Time
Duration: About 2,5 hours (approx 3 km) - morning or afternoon.
| Morning tour | Afternoon tour | |
|---|---|---|
| April - May - June | 9:00am - 11:30am | 3:00pm - 5:30pm |
| July - August | 8:30am - 11am | 5pm - 7:30pm |
| September - October | 10am - 12:30pm | 3pm - 5:30pm |
⇒ Time schedule will change according with your specific needs and requests. Any change can be done following email’s requests
Terms of sales
You can pay all in advance or choose to pay just a deposit and balance the final payment either with different methods:
- Bank Transfer
- Cash
- Credit Card
- PayPal (5% more)
⇒ If you need to cancel, please advise us at least 24hr earlier and you will be completely refund. If you book and you cancel the same day you will lose the deposit.
If we are forced to cancel we will advise you immediately and you will be completely refunded, check the phone and the email!
If you don’t show up you’ll lose your deposit; you have to to show up within 30 minutes of the scheduled time otherwise the tour will be considered cancelled and you won’t be refunded.
Cost
On email request
/ CUSTOMIZE YOUR TOUR
Whether you are returning to the city or visiting for the first time, this is your ideal walking tour of Venice.
Nurture your passion for art, architecture, food and local culture by working with us to design a tailor-made tour that is ideal for you.
If you’re already familiar with the most popular places and you want to step off the beaten track, this tour is the perfect option. Traverse different, distinct areas of hidden Venice for a taste of the authentic city, or gain a deeper knowledge of city highlights, such as St. Mark’s Square or the Rialto.
Enhance your knowledge of the most unique city in the world with a walk led by your professional tour guide, designed to accommodate all your preferred choices.
Highlights
- Led by a local professional tour guide
- A private tour tailored on your requests
- Venture off the beaten track or highlights according with your preferences
- Explore the city and experience it like a local.
What you get
- A personalized tour
- The chance to choose what to see and experience a unique tour
- A relaxing experience
Scheduled Time
On request.
Terms of sales
You can pay all in advance or choose to pay just a deposit and balance the final payment either with different methods:
- Bank Transfer
- Cash
- Credit Card
- PayPal (5% more)
⇒ If you need to cancel, please advise us at least 24hr earlier and you will be completely refund. If you book and you cancel the same day you will lose the deposit.
If we are forced to cancel we will advise you immediately and you will be completely refunded, check the phone and the email!!
If you don’t show up you’ll lose your deposit; you have to to show up within 30 minutes of the scheduled time otherwise the tour will be considered cancelled and you won’t be refunded.
Cost
according to your customization