The 10 Best Walking Tours in Veneto, Italy

December 7, 2021 Natalie Tallman

Veneto (/ˈveɪnəˌtoʊ/ or /ˈvɛnətoʊ/, Italian: [ˈvɛːneto]; Venetian: Vèneto, Venetian pronunciation: ['vɛːneto]) is one of the 20 regions of Italy. Its population is about five million, ranking fifth in Italy. The region's capital and most populous city is Venice.
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1. Drink eat and walk in Venice

Cannaregio, 1902, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy Bacaro Tour
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This tour is a compromise between an informative walk and a gastronomic tour. I will take you to 3 different "bacari" where you will taste a glass of wine (or non-alcoholic drink) and a shot at each bar. At the same time I will show you a more authentic and less touristy Venice, we will see a court with a legendary history, a particular bridge that is out of time, I will tell you anecdotes and curiosities about this wonderful city ... and much more! Venice is a magical city, so don't be surprised by what we'll see, because only in Venice can it happen ...

Inclusions: We will stop in three different bacari: in each bacaro you will be offered a typical Venetian shot and a glass of wine (or non-alcoholic drink)

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2. Fable of Venice with Hugo Pratt and Corto Maltese

Campo dei Gesuiti, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy [deTour]ist - Tour Leader & Nature and Interpretive Guide
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Follow the Hugo Pratt’s steps and experience Corto Maltese’s adventures in the maze of the city through mysterious places and courtyards dreaming between fantasy and reality. "There are three magical and hidden places in Venice, one in calle dell’amor dei amici; a second near Ponte de le meravegie, a third in calle dei Marrani at San Geremia in the Ghetto. When the Venetians are tired of the established authorities, they go to these three secret places and, opening the doors at the bottom of those courtyards, they go forever to beautiful places and other stories " Explore the places suggested by Corto Maltese and pay homage to Hugo Pratt, who never made any secret of considering Venice the center of the world. Stroll through calli and campielli off the busiest streets of the city, rediscovering the places of Pratt's life and those drawn in his comics. Daydream walking with your eyes up in the air and a comic strip in your hand, spending some hours in the "Fable of Venice"

Inclusions: Tour Leader & Nature and Interpretive Guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By F9288DWka

Very fun walking food tour of Venice. Adair was super helpful and informative about the history and culture of the city while we tried a lot of delicious food. The tour was easy even with COVID restrictions. Highly recommend!

3. St. Mark's Basilica: guided visit & seat inside - Skip the Line

Torre dell'Orologio, P.za San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy Venice Tours Srl
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Enjoy a breathtaking visit to the marvelous St. Mark’s Basilica of Piazza San Marco, escorted by an expert guide (1 hour inside the Cathedral)! Discover its secrets, history and admire the many artworks as the five domes covered by gold or the famous Pala d’Oro! The only Basilica Tour where you will enjoy part of the explanation comfortably seated in the middle of the church! The guide will narrate tales and the endless history behind the breathtaking Cathedral of St. Mark, known as the Golden Basilica, due to many mosaics made with pure gold! The enjoyable experience will give you priority access for the entrance of the Basilica and to the Pala D’oro (golden altarpiece composed by gems and diamonds) and to the Saint Mark’s Treasury: unique collection of relics and holy items collected along the centuries. Enjoy the audio guide with digital map with more than 200 points of interest of the 5 Venice discrits! For an exclusive tour, choose the private option: enjoy a personal guide.

Inclusions: Shared guided tour to the St.Mark Basilica and the Pala D'Oro, Skip the Line: the Basilica and Pala d’Oro guided tour., Audio-receiver devices are included in case of groups over 10 people., Glass Craftsman at work close to Saint Mark’s Square., Audio guide by mobile app with 200 descriptions of Venice highlights, 1 hour visit inside the Basilica and part of it done comfortably seated in the middile of Basilica

Exclusions: Hotel pickup

Reviewed By 428sharic

Amazing tour. The audioguide was the perfect voice that led us around the charming highlights of the Doge's Palace, full of interesting anecdotes and curiosities!

4. Vineyard Tour with Light Lunch in Valpolicella

Azienda Vinicola Farina Srl, Viale Alberto Bolla, 11, 37029 San Pietro in Cariano VR, Italy Azienda Vinicola Farina
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Your food and wine experience in Valpolicella. It will be a family meeting, the beauty of a territory, it will be the vigor of a vineyard, the scent of drying grapes, it will be the story of a passion, the charm of tradition and the enthusiasm of research, it will be the atmosphere of a old cooper and enveloping elegance of an Amarone, it will be emotion. Wine Tour of the winery. Light lunch with tasting of 6 wines with platters of local cured meats and cheeses, focaccia, dessert and tasting of Grappa di Amarone.

Inclusions: Tasting of 6 wines and Grappa, Reinforced platter of local cured meats and cheeses, focaccia and dessert.

Exclusions: Private transportation

5. Saint Mark's VIP Night Tour: Exclusive Access Small Group Tour

Piazza San Marco, P.za San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy LivItaly Tours
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This is an incredible exclusive After-Hours Semi-Private Tour of Saint Mark's Basilica, after the Basilica has officially closed to the general public. The crowds will have gone, and the custodians will have closed the entry doors to the rest of the tourists, except for you. The doors will reopen exclusively for this privileged access tour, that will leave you as the only witnesses of the Golden Church of Venice in the magic of night. With our guarantee of just 6 people per group, a professional expert guide will lead you on an incredible intimate journey through the magic of the Basilica as evening has fallen and it is only for your eyes to witness. In the quiet of night, its incredible splendour will shine as the thousands of square feet of golden mosaics will light up in an astounding light show. Again, only for you to see. This is guaranteed to be a truly unique, dramatic, once in a life-time experience, that you will surely never forget.

Inclusions: Small Group of 6 people max, Professional Guide, Privileged and Exclusive After Hours entrance

Exclusions: Food and Drink, Gratuities (optional)

Reviewed By travelsuz4

My mom and I had the best experience with LivItaly Tours. Marie shared some amazing and wonderful stories of these two fabulous sites. We would definitely book with her again. It was the highlight of our trip.

6. The Real Hidden Venice

Santa Croce, 687, 30135 Venezia VE, Italy Shome Venice
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Discover the real Secret Venice with a native Venetian guide! The experience to live the uniqueness of the most authentic local districts. From Cannaregio, admiring its small canals and millenary legends, the tour will take you back in 1400s, learning the stories of the Venetian Republic, full of secrets and mysteries. During this exciting walk you will breathe a 100% local atmosphere, out of the beaten tracks, to admire the real life of Venice with its locals and crafts. The experience will arrive up to Rialto bridge where your guide will show the old trade center from completely a different perspective! Last but not least, an insightful exploration of San Polo where the oldest "mascareri" (creators of Carnival masks) are still working following the tradition of centuries ago. Histories, Legends and Secrets.. from the Venetian eyes!

Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, 1 City Map per person, Local guide, Local taxes

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By julieefenske

Thank you Luca for the amazing experience, service, and recommendations! So kind and helpful! :) The glassblowing and creations were breathtakingly beautiful and the exhibition of the pieces was something I’ll never forget. If you are in Venice you must do this tour! It will be an unforgettable experience, and we had an amazing time!

7. Rialto Market Food and Wine Lunchtime Tour of Venice

Chiesa di San Giacomo di Rialto, Ponte di Rialto, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy Raphael Tours in Venice
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4.9 based on 119 reviews

Come to Venice to encounter an enlightening experience. Join this 4-hour tour across the city market, restaurants, monuments and Bacari bars to have a taste of exquisite wines and prominent cicchetti dishes. Get ready for a marvelous experience, a foodie promenade and breath-taking scenery of Venice. Lots of food, wine and sightseeing led by local top-rated expert.

Inclusions: Lunch, Local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions

Reviewed By Rina_Brit

Enjoyable tour with a local guide Denise. She gave the me a really good insight to both historical n modern Venice.

8. The 10 Tastings of Verona With Locals: Private Food Tour

Piazza S. Tomaso, 17, 37129 Verona VR, Italy ►► Withlocals™ - Local Private Tours ????????
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Eat your way through Verona's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour will leave every foodie satisfied! Enjoy tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food like Tortellini and Canapé al baccalà mantecato. But that's not it! This tour is more than just food; it's a cultural experience! In between food stops, you'll also find city highlights making this experience a well-rounded tour that will satisfy every foodie. Withlocals The 10 Tastings Private Food Tour™ 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.

Inclusions: Private Tour, Small group tour option available, Local Guide, 10 Food & Drinks Tastings, Vegetarian alternatives

Exclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop off

Reviewed By Petermlittleton

Francesco was absolutely brilliant. Despite Juliet's House being closed due to the storm damage the previous day, he organised a one-off visit to Club de Juliet where my my daughter was able to answer one of the many letters addressed to Juliet arrive every year - a real highlight for her. He then undertook an amazing experience around Verona and topped everything off by booking our lunch for us at a restuarant that had formed part of the tour! The care and attention was such that he organised his colleague (Maria) to meet us and take us to Juliet's House the following day so that we didn't miss out on that experience. The photo's that Maria took were superb and allowed u to have a picture of the experince together as a family. I can highly recommend this experience and perhaps the highest compliment I cna pay both Francesco and MAria is that for that day (and indeed the rest of our stay) we felt like true Veronese citizens. Thank you.

9. Venice Carnival Mask-Making Class

San Marco 596 Venetian Masks, S. Marco, 596, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy Venice Tours Srl
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If you want to live a real experience in the heart of Venice that's the right choice! A Venetian Master Artisan will explain to you, in 1 hour course, the traditional art of making or decorating a mask, an artistic personal event which will make you live the preparation for the Venetian Carnival. Create your own unique masterpiece and following your artistic streak, a special memory of an amazing experience and keep your artistic creation of the most emblematic icon of Venice!     An unconventional and handcrafted moment to live with your family or friends! If you want e personal class, you can choose the private option (up 3 persons).

Inclusions: Course of production (you will keep the produced mask) and/or Course of decoration (you will keep the decorated mask), All necessary paints and supplies, Live commentary

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Reviewed By 428sharic

Amazing tour. The audioguide was the perfect voice that led us around the charming highlights of the Doge's Palace, full of interesting anecdotes and curiosities!

10. St Mark's Basilica After-Hours Group or Private Tour with Optional Doge's Palace

Museo Correr, P.za San Marco, 52, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy Walks
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Due to Covid19, until the end of 2020, this tour will be amended to ensure your safety: -If you book a private tour you will have a private tour guide, but you may have another Walks group inside the Basilica at the same time. Explore St Mark’s Basilica without the crowds on an after-hours tour, and enjoy an optional visit to Doge's Palace, if you wish. Inside St Mark’s Basilica, admire treasured mosaics and a Byzantine altarpiece, and then follow your guide into the crypt where St Mark himself is believed to rest. Upgrade for late access to the Doge’s Palace and learn about the Higher Council Hall, the Doge's apartments and the Bridge of Sighs as you explore. Numbers are limited to 15 for a small-group experience. Upgrade your tour to include a 2 hour late entry tour of the Doge’s Palace, including the armory, New Prisons and incredible council rooms and frescos of Palazzo Ducale.

Inclusions: Professional guide, After-hours St. Mark’s Basilica tickets, Doge’s Palace tickets (if option with Doge Palace selected), Small groups of 20 people or fewer

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By Christopher D

Great tour and tour guide! It was very informative and great package. Had plenty of time to explore.

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