Welcome! Venice Sightseeing kickstart Tour with local guide, small group
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Welcome! Venice Sightseeing kickstart Tour with local guide, small group
By Lucia Venice Walks and Tours
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We'll start our tour from the historical Rialto area, defined by historians "the Wall Street of Europe in the Middle Ages". We'll discover the secrets of Rialto and I'll unveil the venetian point of view about the Rialto bridge and its spectacular view on the Grand Canal. We'll discover why masks and Carnival are so important in Venice and then away from the crowds, we will take a walk to discover the unique layout of the city: bridges, fancy private palaces, narrow alleyways, large and small campi(our squares), elaborate stone well heads. Finally we'll reach the most beautiful square of the world, Piazza San Marco, to see the famous architectures (the Doges' Palace, Sansovino Library, the Bridge of Sighs, the Bell Tower, Procuratie) only outside. Here I will share with you some secrets and details that generally people don’t notice.
If you are a curious traveller and it's your first time in Venice for sure you'd like to have answers to all these questions:
Why was Venice built on water? When was Venice built? Why does St. Mark's Church look so Oriental? Is Venice sinking?
I will lead you through the millennium of life of the Serenissima Republic. So, let's discover the past full of charm of this unique city and its intriguing present.
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Ages 1-99, max of 10 per group
Duration: 2h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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- A great lover of Venice for helping you to fall in love with the city on the water
- photo stops
- Visit to the historical area of Rialto
- Unique view of the Rialto bridge
- Many tips and suggestion for your stay in Venice
What's not included- Gratuities
- Snacks
- Entry/Admission - Canal Grande
- Entry/Admission - Ponte di Rialto
- Entry/Admission - Canal Grande
- Entry/Admission - Piazza San Marco
- Start:
- Campo San Polo, 30125 Venezia VE, ItalyAt the well in the middle of the campo (Campo San Polo)
End:- St. Mark's Square, Piazza San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, ItalyWe will end the tour in the iconic St. Mark's Square after enjoying the view of the most important monuments
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 119707P4- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 119707P4
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- Campo San Polo, 30125 Venezia VE, ItalyAt the well in the middle of the campo (Campo San Polo)
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- Piazza San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, ItalyWe will end the tour in the iconic St. Mark's Square after enjoying the view of the most important monuments
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- Emily_MC170 contributionsPerfect Amount of Time & DetailLucia is a wonderful guide. She is able to explain with the perfect amount of detail, and allowed us to see so much and learn so much within our two hour time. We went with our six year old and five month old, and she managed with the children beautifully. We are very happy with our experience.Written 17 December 2024
- Mila_K_11110 contributionsWalking Tour of the Jewish Ghetto in VeniceThis tour was fascinating and incredibly enriching. Our guide Lucia was both knowledgeable and passionate, bringing the history of Venice’s Jewish Ghetto to life with vivid stories and deep insights. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in history, culture, or simply discovering a unique and often overlooked part of Venice. It was both educational and deeply moving, and it left me with a profound respect for the stories and lives that shaped this remarkable neighborhood.Written 15 November 2024
- Yael_Landau0 contributionsDiving into the jewish history of Venice for a 2 hours stroll in CannaregioLucia has a vast knowledge of Italian history and the jewish community of Venice. The tour was super interesting and the group was small. Highly recommended!!!Written 11 November 2024
- U8005GRdominiqueg0 contributionsThank you!Lucia is very funny and smart. I have loved the tour and all the info we have received. Cannot wait to go back and experience everything as a local!Written 5 November 2024
- Q5000SQderekg0 contributionsGreat tour, great Guide!Lucia is an amazing guide. Her breadth of knowledge and interest in her subject or unmatched. I would recommend her for any of the tours she offers. We took the Walking tour of the Jewish Ghetto and it was one of the highlights of our trip.Written 28 October 2024
- U5805KWsteve0 contributionsPowerful history in this somber and beautiful place.This place had such an impact on us. The information about the history was powerful. Go at night with no one around and you will feel the weight of it in the air.Written 26 October 2024
- Collette C0 contributionsBest tour in Venice!We have done a lot of tours over the last few weeks and this was by far the best. Lucia was knowledgeable, approachable and super engaging.Written 25 October 2024
- Bensionq0 contributionsSynagogues in VeniceIf we didn’t see this we would have regretted it since they don’t allow people to visit without a tour with security We visited 3 synagogues and it was worth the given historyWritten 16 October 2024
- stevemG4725BV0 contributionsFabulous walking tourLucia was a fantastic guide to her beloved city. Our first visit and the walking tour could not have been a better introduction. Fantastego!Written 15 October 2024
- cindyt4kid0 contributionsFantastic Tour of St Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace.We did a skip the line tour of St. Marks Basilica, Doge's Palance and Bridge of Sighs with Lucia and had the best time ever. I can't say enough about helpful she was from the moment we booked the tour. She gave me many recommendations for restaurants and areas in Venice to visit and set up a private tour of a glass factory in Murano with private water taxi; the factory even gave us a private water taxi to Burano and then back to the City Centre when we were done wandering. She made sure to buy our skip the line tickets well in advance as they can sell out very quickly. Lucia is passionate and knowledgeable about Venice and shared many interesting historical facts and stories during the tour. She was able to navigate the crowds, lead us to the best places for taking photos, and made the entire tour a fun, learning experience. I can't say enough wonderful things about Lucia - book her as soon as you can because you won't find a better guide in Venice!!Written 10 October 2024
- M4070MUjulies0 contributionsDiscover the real Venice you will fall in love with!!Lucia was an absolute delight! We learned so much about Venice - the REAL Venice! She shared so much about the history and the behind the scenes views of how Venetians live and enjoy this beautiful place. We had so much fun and made the best of a rainy morning with her - and took her advice and visited some hidden gems afterwards. We would highly recommend Lucia for introducing you to Venice and all of his magic and beauty!Written 4 October 2024
- L4dy-J0 contributionsGreat tour, excellent guideLucia was an excellent guide, making what could have been a complete washout, u fun, informative experience. It was great to have earphones so everyone could hear and she also pre empted our need for recommendations work a printed sheet of favourites of hers. We saw Venice from a Venetians view Thank you for a great tourWritten 3 October 2024
- 418charlesi0 contributionsHidden Garden Expert!Lucia is a delight to spend time with and her deep knowledge of her city and off-track churches, art and green spaces is worth every minute and every cent . . . Charles Adelaide, AustraliaWritten 20 September 2024
- jfA4137TJ0 contributionsFirst time in VeniceFirst visit to Venice for me and my husband. The tour was booked for us with Lucia and what a great tour we had! She walked with us pointing out buildings and providing history along with it. She obviously loves what she does. We learned about Venice history and culture. She pointed out history on sculptures, old cafes that I’m sure are missed by other tours. Would highly recommend for small groups!Written 20 September 2024
- bradbR3783GN0 contributionsFabulously Inviting Venezia Walking TourThe entire afternoon was delightful. Lucia was wonderfully patient with us and made us feel like we were the most important customers she'd ever had. She is a lifelong Venetian and knew many of the locals, which made it more inviting for us. She likes to highlight local small business that she frequents off the tourist path, yet we visited the tourists sites as well for comparison. It was our first time in Venezia, and would not have been so interesting for us if not for Lucia. If you are staying multiple days, as we were, take her tour early in your stay, you will enjoy your time much more if you do. She is a Bella donna inside and that shows on the outside.Written 20 September 2024
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S_Diego_Dad
San Diego29 contributions
Aug 2021
Lucia is an amazing guide. We hired her for a three-hour private walking tour of the Dorsoduro sestieri (neighborhood). It was like having a good friend, who also happens to know art history, show you around her hometown. She tailored the tour to our interests, including entrance to a building not normally open to the general public. Lucia also was responsive to the changing conditions of COVID. When another historical building that we hoped to see was closed due to COVID, she worked with me pre-trip to identify a suitable alternative. \
Lucia was fun, informative, and a joy to talk with. She is fluent in English, and we had no trouble understanding her when she spoke. (My family only knows about 5 words in Italian, so this was important to us.) Lucia also directed us to an excellent restaurant for lunch at the end of our tour, and she gave us good restaurant and activity recommendations for later in our visit. I can’t imagine a better way to get to know a city than a walking tour by a local resident who has studied art and history, and I can’t imagine a better guide than Lucia.
Lucia was fun, informative, and a joy to talk with. She is fluent in English, and we had no trouble understanding her when she spoke. (My family only knows about 5 words in Italian, so this was important to us.) Lucia also directed us to an excellent restaurant for lunch at the end of our tour, and she gave us good restaurant and activity recommendations for later in our visit. I can’t imagine a better way to get to know a city than a walking tour by a local resident who has studied art and history, and I can’t imagine a better guide than Lucia.
Written 9 August 2021
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Riccardo
Munich, Germany2 contributions
Nov 2020 • Business
Lucia Bondetti is a great tour guide in Venice ! She shown us places in Venice that we would never have seen without her. She is highly knowledgeable about history, art and architecture and passionate about the city. Her enthusiasm is outstanding.
We will definitely come back and let Lucia take us further into the secrets of this fascinating city. We truly enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend her !
We will definitely come back and let Lucia take us further into the secrets of this fascinating city. We truly enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend her !
Written 2 December 2020
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Hugo Pinto
7 contributions
Mar 2022
This tour is a must for anyone who truly wants to know Venice.
We learned so much about the history of the city as well as some of the most amazing places we would never have discovered on our own.
This tour is a must for anyone who truly wants to know Venice.
We learned so much about the history of the city as well as some of the most amazing places we would never have discovered on our own.
We are extremely grateful to Lucia because she went beyond just showing us places on the tour, she gave us lots of tips on what to do on our visit which helped us a lot to know Venice better and to choose the really traditional places.
This tour helped us fall in love with the city and we will certainly visit again.
If you are thinking about going to Venice, make sure you sign up for Lucia's tours!
We learned so much about the history of the city as well as some of the most amazing places we would never have discovered on our own.
This tour is a must for anyone who truly wants to know Venice.
We learned so much about the history of the city as well as some of the most amazing places we would never have discovered on our own.
We are extremely grateful to Lucia because she went beyond just showing us places on the tour, she gave us lots of tips on what to do on our visit which helped us a lot to know Venice better and to choose the really traditional places.
This tour helped us fall in love with the city and we will certainly visit again.
If you are thinking about going to Venice, make sure you sign up for Lucia's tours!
Written 20 March 2022
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Sofya M
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Mar 2024 • Family
Such a nice tour!
We took the tour on our first day in Venice and it was the best decision we could've made.
Lucia introduced us to the history of the city, showed us the tourist spots, but most importantly, how the locals "true Venetians" live.
Thank you again for an amazing experience!
We took the tour on our first day in Venice and it was the best decision we could've made.
Lucia introduced us to the history of the city, showed us the tourist spots, but most importantly, how the locals "true Venetians" live.
Thank you again for an amazing experience!
Written 14 March 2024
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Michael C
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Mar 2024 • Couples
A truly wonderful tour. Lucia is so friendly and engaging that it feels like you are being shown around Venice by a friend. She is also so informative and passionate about her city that you start to share her loyalty for and love of the place. A must do tour for first time visitors and returner alike.
Written 13 March 2024
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Simon C
Lyndoch, Australia68 contributions
Lucia is an outstanding guide. Very good English and really accommodating and entertaining. We were led through parts of Venice that tourists rarely go and were shown and told interesting past and present facts about the city. She is clearly passionate about her city and there’s good reason why. It’s absolutely beautiful!
Written 12 September 2024
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Andrew R
1 contribution
Dec 2022 • Couples
Lucia is an excellent guide, extremely knowledgeable, kind and friendly. Everything was organised perfectly and we enjoyed everything from the private boat tour to the walking tour of venice. Her specialist knowledge of venetian art history and culture was also appreciated. I would and will definitely do more tours with Lucia :)
Written 21 December 2022
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Dear Andrew, Thank you so much for this beautiful review, it made me super happy and it has been a great pleasure meeting you!
Written 8 February 2023
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raffaella c
1 contribution
Nov 2024 • Couples
Lucia is a guide and art historian full of interest and passion for her work and her wonderful city: Venice .
The tour is centered on the history and culture of the city of Venice with attention to detail.
The highlight of the tour was in my opinion the final surprise: the suggestive view of the city from the terrace of the historic palace next to the Rialto Bridge.
Highly recommended tour.
I will definitely return to follow Lucia to discover other neighborhoods and secrets of her beloved city as well as the city loved by everyone: Venice.
The tour is centered on the history and culture of the city of Venice with attention to detail.
The highlight of the tour was in my opinion the final surprise: the suggestive view of the city from the terrace of the historic palace next to the Rialto Bridge.
Highly recommended tour.
I will definitely return to follow Lucia to discover other neighborhoods and secrets of her beloved city as well as the city loved by everyone: Venice.
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Written 16 November 2024
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Carolyn A
San Diego, CA21 contributions
Oct 2024 • Solo
Fun and very informative tour by a fantastic tour guide. She had GREAT suggestions for where to have authentic local food and drinks at decent prices, and even booked times for us to get a view of the city from the top of one of the tall buildings. So thoughtful!
Written 14 October 2024
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Thank you so so much! I'm so happy you enjoyed the experience with me so much! Best regards, Lucia, Venice Walks and Tours
Written 4 November 2024
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Ruksan E
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Lucia was an excellent and informative tour guide. She was very engaging and showed us parts of Venice that were off the beaten track. She gave some great food recommendations to help avoid the tourist traps. She truly made us fall in love with Venice ❤️
Written 4 April 2024
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