Venice Free Walking Tour - The original!

Starting in Campo SS Apostoli is a great introduction to the city and it will cover the history of Venice, the unique city construction, orientation in Venice and its main sights, stories about some famous Venetians, few amazing buildings, food and drinks tips, the origins of Venetian masks and some other topics. This tour will cover the eastern part of Cannaregio district and the western part of Castello district.

MEETING POINT: Campo SS. apostoli is in front of the old well.

GPS Coordinates:45.440456, 12.33650 google maps

If you can’t find the old well, just stop in front of the bar “Riccio Peoco”.
Nearest waterbus stop is Ca’ D’oro (3 minutes walking distance to the meeting point)

Please check here on the map, the BLUE PIN

Duration: 2 hours approximately (not rushed but leisurely paced)

When: Every day at 11AM

Language: English

End point: near the meeting point

The tour lasts 2 hours

Available in English

92% of travelers recommend this Free Tour

Guide: Simona

Tours since 2025

Venice Free Walking Tours are organized by professionals who promote sustainable tourism and support local businesses, culture, and traditions. Venice Free Walking Tours is a local network of independent guides and tour leaders, created with the goal of preserving and showcasing the authentic Venice we truly love. We are not part of a large multinational company but proud members of Free Walking Tours By Locals. All of our tours are entirely crafted by our guides, reflecting their dedication, hard work, and expertise, rather than following a generic script prepared by a big corporation.

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4.55

171 reviews

Professionalism

4.77

Fun

4.68

Communication

4.72

Quality

4.77

Route

4.34

5 stops

1.1 km walking

2 hours

Meeting point:Campo S.S. Apostoli, 30121 Venezia VE, ItalyMEETING POINT: Campo SS. apostoli is in front of the old well. GPS Coordinates:45.440456, 12.33650 google maps If you can’t find the old well, just stop in front of the bar “Riccio Peoco”. Nearest waterbus stop is Ca’ D’oro (3 minutes walking distance to the meeting point)Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

Holy Apostles Field

Outside visit

Campo dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo

Outside visit

Santa Maria Formosa Field

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Not suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 2 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.