VENICE · ITALY
The best of Venice and the lagoon.
The 15 most popular hidden & secret venice tours in Venice. The ones worth carving a morning out for, with what each costs, how long it runs and who walks you through it.
Walk from Cannaregio to Rialto with a small local group, hitting the Jewish Quarter, gondola workshops, and quiet canals in 2 hours.
“Thank you Mateo for a very interesting tour bringing history to life with a mix of fun facts. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to learn about some of Venice’s hidden spots”
Secret Venice walking tour from San Marco to hidden piazzas and Renaissance facades, ending with a gondola ride. 2 hours.
A private gondola ride through Venice’s quieter canals and Grand Canal icons, with optional commentary and 30–120 minute timing choices.
“Absolutely wonderful experience. No commentary though but we preferred the silence so we could truly enjoy the ride. Venice is so beautiful from the water. The company was professional, kind, and helpful. No complains at all. But it is much colder in the water than on shore, January was very very cold. We had such…”
Cruise Venice’s hidden canals on a quiet electric boat from Fondamenta Ognisanti. Small group, helpful guide talk, memorable views.
“Book this tour instead and cruise around the many fascinating districts of Venice in a quiet and comfortable electric boat with Niki. SOOOO enjoyable! We learned so much over the course of 2 hours, laughed a lot, and saw so many sights that would have been impossible in an overpriced gondola. Just a superb way…”
A small-group Venice walk that skips the lines at Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica, plus La Fenice and the Bovolo staircase.
“Overall the tour was average. We cannot say it was great. First the tour had too much walking down alleys (partly my fault) for not reading the paperwork they sent. In the description it doesn’t say much about “the walk”. But it was most of the afternoon tour! We spent less than a half hour…”
Private 2-hour Venice walk through Rialto Market, San Polo, and an osteria wine-and-cicchetti stop, ending at Rialto Bridge.
“This ended up being a private tour as our group of 4 were the only ones. The guide was really informative and entertaining. We loved the market place. The glass of wine and selection of 2 nibbles each at the end was a nice finish to tour.”
Private Venice tour with a local guide, major highlights and quieter lanes, plus a local drink tasting in about 3 hours.
“Marco was absolutely brilliant! We learnt so much about the history of Venice from the perspective from a native Venetian. If you want to experience the true Venice (not just the tourist-side) then take this tour. We could not recommend Marco more! We'd even give him 10 stars if we could :-D”
A small-group Venice food and wine walk focused on cichetti at local bacari, plus quiet backstreets and art stops near Frari.
“Maggiolini our tour guide was OUTSTANDING! the history we learned, the generous food we were offered and the wine!!! It was a win win! Thanku secret Venice tour:)”
A small-group Venice night walk with Valerio Coppo. See Baroque churches, quiet canals, and St Mark’s Square after crowds.
“A wonderful way to see and experience Venice like a Venetian. Valerio is a local with soooo many insights as we explored and discovered hidden and neghborhood gems of Venice. This private tour is worth every penny!!!”
Private cinematic Venice photoshoot with Filippo through Piazza San Marco, Rialto, Canal Grande, and offbeat corners, with 150+ edited photos by email.
“Filippo is an absolute gem. He captured our honeymoon in Venice so beautifully — romantic, natural, and full of emotion. He made us feel completely at ease and the photos are beyond anything we could’ve imagined. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience we’ll cherish forever.”
A small-group Secret Venice walk through Rialto, church art, Carnival masks, and well-and-street stories—ending at San Rocco.
“Federico was a fantastic guide! Not only did he share his great knowledge about the city's history, he also provided excellent recommendations on restaurants and other things to do. My family of four (two young adult daughters) found the experience memorable. Thanks Federico!”
A 2-hour Venice walking tour with a local guide, off-the-trail stops near Rialto and St. Mark’s, plus an app for follow-up audio.
“Very disappointing, there was no landmark to meet the guide or the tour group. I reached out to the guide or contacted whomever was listed under their contact information about where the physical address was to meet people because San Marcos Square is extremely crowded especially on a Saturday and nobody got back to me.…”
2-hour small-group Venice walk from Campiello dei Squelini to St. Mark’s, with local stories, Rialto views, and quieter backstreets.
“You walk through venice's little roads, the guide tells you about some of its history and fun facts, I did enjoy it but it leaves out completely saint marc's square which I would've liked”
A 3-hour private Venice walk with San Polo cicchetti, wine tastings, Rialto views, and Santa Croce craft streets—hotel pickup included.
“This was a private tour, just our group. Well worth the cost; Nico our guide was very knowledgeable and easy to talk too. I’d do this again.”
A 2-hour small-group Venice walk with a local, visiting Campo San Barnaba, Zattere, gondola sites, and lesser-seen stories for $84.
“Lucia was lovely and gave us a fantastic tour. She has a love and passion for the city that was infectious. I would highly recommend this tour - it was a highlight of our stay!”
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