Explore the hidden Venice

Duration: 3h
Languages: English
Guru: Francesco
Quality Verified Registered on January 11, 2020

Hi to all the tourists out there who are excited to get to know more about my hometown of Venice. I'm licensed tour guide, I've been doing walking tours for seven years, and I was born and raised in Venice. Over this period, I have met people from many different cultures and had the chance to share some of Venice's most beautiful places and many of it's hidden secrets. I have enjoyed the experience so much, that I have earned over 250 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor for my tours in Venice.

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Welcome to one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Venice! Join my tour if you want to know more about everything this amazing city has to offer. Being a native, I know all about the interesting stories that Venice and its famous streets, canals and buildings have to tell you. I love helping tourists discover the lesser known and more hidden history of Venice. On my tours, I have many fascinating anecdotes that really make the city and its colorful past come to life.
This tour includes, but is not limited to these iconic places:

  • the Jewish ghetto
  • the oldest Jewish ghetto in the world
  • Casino di Venezia, the oldest casino in the world.
  • The Church of the Illuminati,
  • The Rialto fish market,
  • The Rialto Bridge (featured in the 007 film Casino Royale)
  • The site of the old brothels


What are you waiting for!? Book your tour with me and discover a side of the city that many tour guides never give you the chance to see. Find out why so many travelers have given me a 5 star review on TripAdvisor! Thank you so much my friend!

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  • Meeting point:
    Campo San Geremia, 30121 Venezia VE, ...
    Campo San Geremia, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

710 ratings
4.8
By category
Professionalism
4.75
Fun
4.74
Expression
4.63
Quality
4.77
Route
4.85
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59
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Emma 07 Jun 2023

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Travelled in couple - Jun 2023
Great tour. Saw loads we wouldn't have without going. Despite some difficult people on the tour Francesco was professional and made sure everyone was happy!
Zach 06 Jun 2023
Portland

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Travelled in couple - Jan 2023
Francesco! So sorry it took so long to write this review but 6 months later we still talk about it to our friends. Francesco has a very large and fun personality and that is evident throughout the tour. We covered many aspects of Venice I did not know much about, and Francesco made it incredibly interesting (and funny). He was especially excited that I was Jewish although we later found out his family came to Venice as Sephardic Jews and later converted. I can't recommend this tour enough, one of the best I've ever done.
Tony 06 Jun 2023
Speers Point

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Travelled in couple - Jun 2023
Great fun, made the tour very interesting, great to be away from the crowds and get great stories of the real Venice. Recommend
Peter 04 Jun 2023
Scituate

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Travelled in couple - Jun 2023
Great tour. Super informative and fun. You will see places you would never find on your own
Jill 04 Jun 2023
Lutterworth

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Travelled alone - Jun 2023
A fabulous walk. I really enjoyed it. Great to see all the interesting places via the backstreets.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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