Venice · VENICE WALKING TOURS

Venice on Foot: The 15 Best Walking Tours

43 tours  ·  from $14 a head

Venice has no cars and few straight lines, so a guide saves more time here than almost anywhere. These 15 walks cover San Marco, the Rialto, Cannaregio and the quieter sestieri, priced by length.

Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride - Walking past Scala del Bovolo and La Fenice
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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

Meet near St. Mark’s Square for an English-language walk through Venice’s lanes, with stops near La Fenice and Scala del Bovolo, then take a 30-minute gondola ride that reaches the Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge. The guide varies, with names such as Francesca, Elena, and Nadia praised for clear, lively storytelling.

“The walking tour was very enjoyable. Our guide Stefan was knowledgeable and shared interesting history of Venice. The gondola tour was wonderful but the wait was a little long.”

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Venice: Rialto Bridge & Offbeat Unusual Venice Walking Tour - Casanova, Bovolo and Landmarks Along the Way
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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 the quieter lanes around San Marco and Rialto with a local guide, passing Scala Contarini del Bovolo, Casanova’s house and La Fenice. Guides such as Valentina and Francesco bring Venetian history and daily life into focus. Choose an option with a 30-minute guided gondola ride for a second view of the city from its canals.

“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 - The Grand Canal by small boat
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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

Start near St. Mark’s Square with an English-speaking guide, enter St. Mark’s Basilica with a reserved skip-the-line ticket, then walk through Castello’s quieter lanes. After a break, join a small-group boat ride on the Grand Canal and smaller canals. Guides have included local experts such as Christina Pigozzo, Adriana, and Francesco.

“Adriana was a knowledgeable local who provided a great introduction to the city. She helped us to add on to our experience based on our interest.”

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Venice: City Center Historical Guided Walking Tour - Pass Teatro La Fenice, a symbol of artistic resilience
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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

Follow a live guide through St. Mark’s Square, narrow calli, Teatro La Fenice and Rialto Bridge, with stories about Venice’s past and a VR visit to historic Piazza San Marco. The guided walk can take about an hour; adding the optional gondola ride extends the outing, with a gap between activities.

“We did this walking tour on New Year’s Day. Valentina was incredibly knowledgable and the tour was really enjoyable. Would highly recommend.”

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Verona: History and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour - Piazza delle Erbe and the city’s civic heart
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Verona: History and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

5.History and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,379 reviews · 2 hours · from $41Top rated

Walk Verona’s Roman and medieval center with local guide Fabio Massimo Rapanà, who was born and raised in the city. In two hours, you’ll see the Arena, Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Signori, the Adige River and Juliet’s balcony, while hearing the stories and architectural details that are easy to miss on your own. Groups are limited to 10, and headsets are provided.

“Fabio was wonderful! He was very entertaining and informative. Would highly recommend the tour and Fabio!!”

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Venice: Walking Guided Tour of the City Must-See Sites - Rialto Bridge and the city’s working heart
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Venice: Walking Guided Tour of the City Must-See Sites

6.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 Venice’s historic districts with an English-speaking local guide. The route takes in San Polo, the Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Rialto Bridge and the Jewish Ghetto before ending at St. Mark’s Square. Guides such as Valentina, Julia and Annalisa have led tours with local tips and lively stories.

“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 - Santa Maria Formosa and Venice away from the crowds
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Private Best of Venice Walking Tour with St Mark’s Basilica

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

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

Start near the Royal Gardens by St. Mark’s Square for a guided walk through the square, St. Mark’s Basilica, and quieter lanes around Campo Santa Maria Formosa. The two-hour tour includes basilica entry and an English-speaking guide. Guides named on past tours include Donatella, Francesca, Christina, Lucia, and Andrea.

“Excellent guide offering unique historical & architectural insights to St Marks Basilica & the surrounding area.”

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Venice Sightseeing Small Group Walking Tour with a Local Guide - Scuola Grande di San Rocco and the city’s smaller lanes
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Venice Sightseeing Small Group Walking Tour with a Local Guide

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

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

Walk from Dorsoduro to St. Mark’s Square with an English-speaking local guide and a group of up to 15. The route links Rialto Bridge, Marco Polo’s former home, San Zanipolo, and lesser-known lanes, with history and practical advice along the way. Private tours can be arranged in English, Spanish, or German.

“Our tour guide, Valentina, was amazing!! We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. She took us to many places we otherwise would never have found - or even known to look for. Her knowledge of Venice is extensive and for this reason she made the tour very interesting. She is very friendly and fun! I would highly recommend taking this tour soon after arriving to Venice. Thank you Valentina for providing us with a memorable time in Venice!”

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Venice: Walking tour, Doge Palace, & St. Mark's Basilica - St. Mark’s Basilica rewards a slower look
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Venice: Walking tour, Doge Palace, & St. Mark’s Basilica

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

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

Walk from St. Mark’s Square through Venice’s lanes and Mercerie, then visit the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica with a live English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Expect political history, Casanova’s prison cell, Byzantine mosaics and a group of up to 35. Guides have included Felipe, Diana and Nadia, though your guide may differ.

“Excellent guide, with a lot of humor and knowledge about the city architecture and the historical monuments :):):) Amazing !!!”

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Venice: Sunset Walking Tour with Food and Wine Tastings - Taste Familiar Venetian Staples and Seasonal Plates
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Venice: Sunset Walking Tour with Food and Wine Tastings

10.Sunset Walking Tour with Food and Wine Tastings

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

Spend three hours tasting Venetian food and wine at seven bars and restaurants, with a local guide leading the way past the Rialto Bridge and historic sites. Expect 14 or more tastings, six regional drinks, a sit-down meal and seasonal dishes such as creamed cod, fresh pasta and pastries. Guides have included Alice, Carlo, Marianna and Sarita, though your guide will vary.

“Our tour was wonderful! Maria was informative and light hearted, and we loved everything we tried!”

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Verona: Small Group Guided Walking Tour with Arena Tickets - Juliet’s balcony is a story, not a house tour
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Verona: Small Group Guided Walking Tour with Arena Tickets

11.Small Group Guided Walking Tour with Arena Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 848 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $81

Walk central Verona with a local guide, from the Roman Arena and Juliet’s balcony to Piazza delle Erbe and San Pietro Hill. The 2.5 to 3-hour route includes a one-way uphill cable car ride. Arena entry depends on your selected option and is not included on Mondays.

“Our guide was fabulous! He was extremely knowledgeable regarding everything about Verona…the history, the architecture, the food, the people. We learned so much from him! He was very friendly, conscientious of our needs, and eager to answer questions. The sights and sounds of Verona will be a wonderful addition to the memories of our trip to Italy!”

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Venice: Morning Walking Tour - Through calli and small squares
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Venice: Morning Walking Tour

12.Morning Walking Tour

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

Follow a professional guide through Venice’s calli and squares, from Piazza San Marco to Campo Santa Maria Formosa and the Mercerie. You’ll hear about the Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Clocktower, and the church where doges were buried after the 15th century. The 1 to 1.5-hour tour stays outdoors and includes personal headsets.

“Great tour of all the points of interest with lots of excellent local knowledge from our friendly guide. Great for the first day in Venice to help get your bearings.”

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Venice: San Marco to Rialto Walking Tour & Spritz Like a Local - A large campo and the value of a guide
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Venice: San Marco to Rialto Walking Tour & Spritz Like a Local

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

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

This roughly two-hour English walking tour links St. Mark’s Square with the Rialto area, taking you through smaller squares and lanes to landmarks such as the explorer’s former home. Expect local stories, a bacaro break, and a group of up to 15. A shared gondola ride is available only if you select that option; a Venice-in-the-past VR experience is also included.

“We saw a lot of interesting places throughout Venice that we wouldn't have seen otherwise. But we didn't see San Marco Piazza on the tour. (Thankfully, we found it on our own by accident later.) Also, we were put with a very large tour group (more than 20 people), and we stayed at the back since we had a child with us. This meant that our radios kept cutting out whenever the tour guide would turn down the alleys ahead of us. And our tour was both for Spanish and English, so we had to listen to narration in both languages and probably didn't get as much information since the…”

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Private Venice 2 hrs Tour: Boat & Walking Tour with food tasting - Campo Santa Maria Formosa and the quieter walk
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Private Venice 2 hrs Tour: Boat & Walking Tour with food tasting

14.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 for a guided boat ride along the Grand Canal and into Cannaregio’s quieter waterways. Then walk through backstreets and squares near Campo Santa Maria Formosa and Marco Polo’s house, before stopping for pastry and coffee or cicchetti and wine. Guides have included Sandro and Arianna; the route can change with high water.

“This was a wonderful way to begin our trip to Venice. It gave us the lay of the land so we started feeling comfortable with our surroundings right away.”

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Verona Highlights Walking Tour in Small-group - Roman streets hide details you could easily miss
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Verona Highlights Walking Tour in Small-group

15.Verona Highlights Walking Tour in Small-group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 493 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Explore Verona on a two-hour, English-language walk capped at 16 people. Your local guide links Roman landmarks, medieval power and Shakespeare’s Verona, including the Arena, Piazza delle Erbe and Juliet’s courtyard. Guides such as Frank, Isabella, Priscilla and Maria have led the tour, though your guide may differ. Admission to the Arena and Juliet’s House is not included.

“A super fun and engaging walking tour that allows you to see many of the main sights of Verona and learn about their history. I really loved being able to see a bunch of different spots around the city. Our guide did a fantastic job of explaining the history behind each one in a way that was understandable and memorable.”

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