Venice Shore Excursion: Private Half-Day Walking Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $171 / person
- Location
- Venice, Italy
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 1 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EN, IT, FR
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 2 days before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Bucintoro Viaggi
- Meeting point
- Pick up at the Venice Cruise Terminal - Marittima, Alilaguna ticket office located between building n°103 and n° 107
Description
While your cruise ship is docked in Venice, explore this beautiful city your way with our private, 3-hour walking tour shore excursion. Customize your itinerary based on your sightseeing preferences when you book. You might explore Cannaregio Quarter, visit the Rialto fish market, or discover some of Venice’s hidden churches. We'll conclude at a local bar with complimentary wine and appetizers. Throughout the tour, you'll receive personalized attention from your expert private guide.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 16
- Adult
- $171
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $343.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 3:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:04 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 15.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Ponte di Rialto
Rialto was the commercial heart of the ancient Republic of Venice. Discover the history of one of the most iconic symbols of Venice.
Rialto market is one of the most authentic parts of the city: it sells fresh fish, vegetables and fruit that Venetians buy everyday for their homes.
Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
Frari's gothic Church is one of the most majestic buildings in the city. Inside you'll see exquisite artworks by Titian and Bellini, as well as an imposing funeral monument by Canova.
San polo is a quiet square where you can have a taste of the authentic side of Venice.
Chiesa della Madonna dell'Orto
The church was erected by the now-defunct religious order the "Humiliati" in the mid-14th century and is located in the beautiful district of Cannaregio.
Cannaregio
Discover the most authentic district of Venice: Cannaregio.
Teatro La Fenice
La Fenice thatre is one of the most important theatres of Italy, staging more than one hundred opera performances per year, a major symphonic season conducted by prominent conductors from across the globe, the full cycles of symphonies by Beethoven, Schumann, Brahms and Mahler, a contemporary repertoire focused especially on Venetian artists such as Nono and Maderna, ballets, and chamber music concerts.
Scala Contarini del Bovolo
Hidden in a maze of streets and canals, very close to Campo Manin, appears an architectural gem characterized by a style that is among Renaissance, Gothic and Byzantine: the Scala Contarini del Bovolo.
Basilica Santa Maria della Salute
In the 17th century Venice experienced an unusually devastating outbreak of the plague. As a votive offering for the city's deliverance from the pestilence, the Republic of Venice vowed to build and dedicate a church to Our Lady of Health (or of Deliverance, Italian: Salute).
Ponte dell'Accademia
The Accademia Bridge is the only wooden bridge in Venice. From the top you can enjoy a great view of the Grand Canal and of the Salute Church.
Chiesa di San Zaccaria
The Church of San Zaccaria is a 15th-century former monastic church dedicated to St. Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist. Inside, one of the oldest crypts of the city.
Ghetto Ebraico
The Venetian Ghetto was the area of Venice in which Jews were compelled to live by the government of the Venetian Republic. The English word ghetto is derived from the Jewish ghetto in Venice.
What's included
Included
Appetizer and one glass of wine at a Venetian bar
Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Professional guide
Private walking tour (approx. 3 hours)
Personalized private tour and commentary
Not included
Gratuities
Port pickup and drop-off
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up at the Venice Cruise Terminal - Marittima, Alilaguna ticket office located between building n°103 and n° 107
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
1 reviews
How it compares in Venice
- Starting price $171 is 49% above the typical $115 for tours of similar length in Venice
Excurgo comparison of 1,974 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- This tour is accompanied by a tour hostess and can cover any kind of city sightseeing. Hostesses are not allowed to give precise historical and artistic explanation inside palaces and churches, and give short information only
- Usually the hostess accompanies tourists to unknown parts of the city, sharing stories
- St Mark's Square, St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace cannot be visited on this tour
- Your tour guide cannot accompany you into any churches or historical buildings
- On Sunday mornings it is not possible to enter any of the visited churches due to religious functions taking place. Rialto Market is closed every Sunday and Monday. These closures are beyond our control so no refunds or discounts will be issued
- If you're planning a day trip to Venice and staying outside the city, please note that an access fee will be required on certain dates. For more information, including details about exemptions and the specific dates when the fee applies, please visit (https://cda.ve.it).
Cancellation
If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
2+ days before100% refund
0–2 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Venice Shore Excursion: Private Half-Day Walking Tour take?
Venice Shore Excursion: Private Half-Day Walking Tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 12 stops.
How much does Venice Shore Excursion: Private Half-Day Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $171 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 $343. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Venice Shore Excursion: Private Half-Day Walking Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM.
Can I cancel Venice Shore Excursion: Private Half-Day Walking Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 2 days before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pick up at the Venice Cruise Terminal - Marittima, Alilaguna ticket office located between building n°103 and n° 107 Pickup points include VENICE CRUISE TERMINAL.
What languages is Venice Shore Excursion: Private Half-Day Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 9 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Venice Shore Excursion: Private Half-Day Walking Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Bucintoro Viaggi.
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