Receive a warm welcome to Venice on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 120 minutes, a local guide will get you acquainted with Venice to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest. Discover where to find Basilica di San Marco and Rialto Bridge, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family-owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction. Private City Kickstart Tour: Venice is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $402.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 3:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:00 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 18.
Campo San Giacomo di Rialto: Say hi to your local host near the fountain and get the perfect introduction to your tour. The Ponte di Rialto is the oldest of the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal in Venice and was designed to allow passage of galleys.
First of on your list is this amazing landmark of Venice. Blending the architectural styles of East and West, Venice's magnificent basilica was consecrated in 832 AD as an ecclesiastical building to house the remains of St. Mark.
Depending on your interests your host will show you the real Venice and share the tips and tricks for your time in the city
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private City Kickstart Tour: Venice lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 12 stops.
Prices start at $202 per person for this Venice experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $402. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 28 departures a day between 8:30 AM and 10:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meet your host in front of the restaurant “Birraria La Corte”. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, IT.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 49 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Withlocals.
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Monica was a wonderful guide with so much information! We had a very hyper 5 year old with us who warmed up to her right away and she was so good at keeping him engaged. We walked by so many things and let her know ahead of time which ones we wanted to go into and she made perfect timing for us to see everything. I wish she could have been with us all day!
Giada was the best! She took my family (husband and 2 kids 15/13) on a Venice kick start tour. We had already seen some sights the day before so she took us around to see and learn about other places and learn some really fun facts about Venice that were total surprises. Giada was so easy to be with, very personable and her stories were so interesting. Stuff you cant just google which makes it soooo worth it! Her personality is kind and super friendly. Highly recommend booking with Giada!! Also she gave us some helpful Venice tips, yummy restaurants and her communication/follow up before the trip was excellent.
Elena was an amazing guide. In two hours she taught us so much about Venice. Her knowledge and accommodating style is perfect for a kickstarter tour.
Claudia was incredible. We had some timing challenges, and she made extra efforts to meet us so that we did not have any problems. She made sure that we were relaxed before we started. And then - WOW! Claudia has so much insider information on the real Venice and its storied history. If you are traveling to Venice and want a fantastic tour away from the touristy crowds, be sure to book with Claudia!!
We did a private tour for two hours with Rocco. Rocco showed us parts of the city we would have walked right past and was very informative. Well worth the price for the private version!
Perfect way to get acquainted with Venice and learn great tips from a local. Alexandra loves what she’s doing and was truly delightful
If I could I would give this review zero stars!! Shortly after we booked this trip we received a message from the company saying they couldn’t manage the time we had booked, offered a new time and different guide - it didn’t suit us as w head other trips booked, so we asked them to cancel and refund. We received no further communication then we got a text and call from another guide (at a time that we had stated we couldn’t manage) saying she was at our meeting point. Now they are claiming we didn’t appear for the booking and taking no responsibility for the lack of communication and we are struggling to get our refund!
Dear guest, We are truly sorry for the confusion and frustration you've experienced. We strive to provide clear communication and seamless service, and it’s clear we fell short in this instance. We hope we were able to assist you in the refund process, and please let us know if there’s anything more we can do to resolve this issue. Best regards, Withlocals team
This is an amazing experience with Frederica. We learned so much, got some great advice, and fell in love with Venice even more. So worth it.
Tour guide failed to turn up and the contact number they provided led to voice mail. After multiple calls and WhatsApp messages with Viator, the tour was eventually cancelled as the tour provider was uncontactable. It was a complete waste of our afternoon in Venice. Extremely disappointing that we did not even receive an explanation or apology from the them. Not a word.
Dear guest, We sincerely apologize for the distressing experience you had with the Private City Kickstart Tour in Venice. Your disappointment is completely understandable, and we deeply regret the inconvenience caused. There must have been a significant misunderstanding, and we apologize for any lack of communication or responsiveness from our end. This incident does not align with our commitment to providing excellent service. We appreciate your feedback and are actively investigating the issue to prevent similar occurrences in the future. If there's anything more you'd like to share or discuss, please contact us at info@withlocals.com. We are here to ensure a swift resolution. Once again, our heartfelt apologies for the disruption to your plans and the disappointment you experienced. Best regards, Withlocals team
The Kickstart tour with Alexandra was the best way to start our stay in Venice. She was informative and kind, and showed us all the dos and don'ts when travelling in Venice.
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| Private City Kickstart Tour: Venice | 2 hours | 4.8 (49) | $202 | |
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