Discover secrets and hidden gems of Venice with a local: sightseeing small group
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Discover secrets and hidden gems of Venice with a local: sightseeing small group

By Lucia Venice Walks and Tours
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Ages 5-99, max of 10 per group
Duration: 2h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Italian
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What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Entry/Admission - Squero di San Trovaso
  • Entry/Admission - Chiesa di San Trovaso
  • Entry/Admission - Gallerie Dell'Accademia
  • Entry/Admission - Campo Santo Stefano


Start:
  • Studio Frari Wifi, Campo dei Frari, 2997, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy
    At the well in the middle of the campo, next to the Frari church
End:
  • Option 1
    Campo Santo Stefano, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
    We will end the tour in a very central area of Venice, Campo Santo Stefano. 10 minutes walk from Piazza San Marco
  • Option 2
    Punta della Dogana - Pinault Collection, Dorsoduro, 2, 30123 Venezia VE, Italy
    Otherwise we will end the tour at Punta della Dogana in Dorsoduro

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 119707P5

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travellers can participate
  • 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: 119707P5

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  • Lucia Venice Walks and Tours
    287
    Venice, Veneto, Italy
    Joined in March 2018
  • K554XHchrish
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Brilliant and Amazing Lucia!
    We had a great time with Lucia in the Scuola Grande San Rocco. She’s great company and hugely knowledgable. Despite having read up quite a lot before hand, we learnt lots of new things. She’s very good at interpreting the paintings as well as telling you about the history. Our sense was that she was particularly good at being able to adapt what she says to the existing knowledge of her audience, which we found really helpful. Suspect she’d be just as good with people who know very little as those who know a lot! Mille Grazie Lucia, it was delightful to meet you and we had a lovely time!
    Written 14 February 2025
  • NoraC986
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Ten out of ten!
    Lucia is fantastic! She was incredibly knowledgeable and really engaging. I was lucky to have been the only person on the tour so got the benefit of a one to one. Her passion for and knowledge of the subject really shines through. Plus her restaurant recommendation for lunch at a kosher restaurant was spot on. I will certainly be contacting Lucia when I next visit Venice!
    Written 1 February 2025
  • Emily_MC17
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Perfect Amount of Time & Detail
    Lucia 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
  • nowaksm
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    GREAT tour!
    Lucia was full of information and she was a joy to be around!! She is a PHENOMENAL guide! **tour starts & ends at different locations
    Written 5 December 2024
  • leandat2024
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent Tour
    Excellent tour, Lucia is exceptionally knowledgeable and the terrace at the was a bonus she was both friendly and professional I would highly recommend
    Written 27 November 2024
  • Mila_K_1111
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Walking Tour of the Jewish Ghetto in Venice
    This 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
  • Fonozul
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great experience:)
    Great tour with a lovely guide:) great selection of spots, providing both education on history and culture of the city, as well as giving a peek to more private side of Venice.
    Written 13 November 2024
  • Yael_Landau
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Diving into the jewish history of Venice for a 2 hours stroll in Cannaregio
    Lucia 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
  • Q5000SQderekg
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great 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
  • U5805KWsteve
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Powerful 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 C
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best 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
  • Bensionq
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Synagogues in Venice
    If 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 history
    Written 16 October 2024
  • Cocoallard
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun and informative tour by fantastic guide!
    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
  • cindyt4kid
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic 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
  • SBJEinToronto
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful Tour of Less Touristy Areas
    This was a fabulous tour. The weather was terrible and we debated whether we wanted to actually go, but I'm so glad we did! Lucia is an excellent guide. She took us to areas that we wouldn't have seen otherwise, and pointed out sights that we wouldn't have noticed. It was so informative and it was also fun. It was great to see areas that weren't overrun with other tourists (and I say that knowing that I'm a tourist). I highly recommend Lucia and hopefully if (when) I go back to Venice again, I'll do another tour with her.
    Written 6 October 2024
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1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 • Friends
I had the pleasure of staying at Kasbah Tiziri recently and was truly impressed by the experience. Located in a quiet and serene area, the kasbah offers a peaceful retreat with stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The rooms were spacious and clean, decorated with a traditional touch that made the stay feel authentic. The bed was comfortable, and the shower had good water pressure, which was a nice touch after a long day of exploring.
Written 2 February 2025
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Julie S
Columbus, OH22 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • Friends
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
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WorldviewerNewcastle
Newcastle5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
A wonderful tour made all the more enjoyable by having Matteo as our guide. Knowledgeable, enthusiastic and very engaging, he took us on a 2 hour journey of some of the lesser known parts of Venice.
We visited the Jewish ghetto, which was interesting and sad as there were images and references to the deportation of Jews from here, something which is very important to discuss.
Then a meander through the quiet streets and canals down to the Rialto bridge. A lovely and educational tour made all the more enjoyable by Matteo
Written 18 September 2023
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Jim
San Jose, CA97 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
The tour with Lucia was excellent. She presented a very informed, totally interesting and interactive tour. My wife and I learned much about Venice and its amazing history. I would highly recommend Lucia's tours to anyone interested in learning a bit more about Venice
Written 19 October 2022
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Carolina
Dityatki, Ukraine4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
Our guide Lucia was everything you hope for from a tour guide: erudite, witty, personable. She infused our experience of Venice with history, knowledge of art, architectural elements and curiosities. We were really impressed with her ability to connect with the two teenager girls in our small group, but in a way that engaged all of us. I would recommend her without reservation!
Written 9 July 2020
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Babybucky
Oxford, UK8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
We are in love with Lucia! All the locals adore her which means you get the best most imaginative and proper local tour ever. You will see secret places, meet fascinating people, taste cicchetti, smell unusual scents, hear new sounds, travel and walk more than you dreamt and never get tired because Lucia INSPIRES you like the angel that whispers, keep looking around the next corner. Venice without Lucia is like a Cappuccino without milk- not a cappuccino at all! Book her now! You will NOT be disappointed. She will be wearing sky blue, Lucia Blue!!!
Written 6 May 2022
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sophie l
Milan, Italy4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Couples
Lucia was an excellent tour guide, we had a funny, interactive and informative tour. Either you would like to listen to history and fun facts about the city of Venice and many tips, she is definitely the one !
Written 30 August 2020
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Dominique G
18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 • Couples
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
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Steve M
Cambridge, UK37 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • Couples
Lucia 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
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Dear Steve, I’m happy you had a great time with me. It was a pleasure meeting you ! Hope you liked the time spent in Venice..so you come back again! Best regards, Lucia Lucia Venice Walks and Tours
Written 4 November 2024
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Iggyfringo
Sheffield, UK11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Family
Wow, what an incredible tour! Lucia was full of knowledge and her interest and pride in Venice was palpable. We learnt a lot of fascinating facts and saw things that people on their 5th trip to Venice hadn’t ever seen before! A must book!
Written 22 July 2024
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