Friendinvenice how to experience the true Venice

2 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

See Venice through the eyes of a local on this private tour. Find moments of calm and unexpected hidden gems as you travel by the Cannaregio on foot and learn to navigate the bustling local markets. In 2 hours you will learn about the center of Venice and its rich history, and even pick up some Italian to use on the rest of your trip! Sip Venetian coffee (or wine) and enjoy the sights away from the crowds.

Choose your own adventure — this is a private tour and can be customized to suit you
See the art, architecture and history of Venice as you walk
Gain insider knowledge about the best bars and restaurants in town
Become a confident Venice adventurer and explorer

What's Included

Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Campo Santa Maria Formosa, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Front of Querini Stampalia

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

End point

Rialto Bridge
Ponte di Rialto, 30100 Venezia VE, Italy

Pickup details

to be agreed

What To Expect

Cannaregio (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers 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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

5.0

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A must book tour!

ebrechu1, Apr 2024

If you’re thinking about booking this tour this is your sign to do it!! Nadia is so knowledgeable on Venice and we learned so much about the history of this amazing city during our private tour. She was kind and understanding as well. We can’t wait to explore Venice more knowing all the information Nadia taught us during our tour, which makes us appreciate Venice and all its beauty even more than before! Thank you, Nadia!!! We now have a friend in Venice. :)

Famiglia in Venice

Becky_h, Feb 2024

This was my first time in Venice and Nadia was very accommodating to our needs and time. The idea of doing a tour right after traveling by plane for 24 hours seemed like not a great idea! Oh this was the best idea so far in this trip and I would recommend Nadia for anyone who wants to learn history , and how to get around the city ! The weather was perfect for walking in the beautiful city. She explained things so thoroughly and made suggestions for many places, as well as personalized this tour for me and my daughter ! We made a new “friend “ in Venice! I will actually take it one step up and call her “Famiglia”!

Do this first before venturing out on your own!

John_H, Oct 2023

Our tour guide was a multi generation native Venetian who was proud of her home and shared important information and otherwise unavailable experiences.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Dear John thank you very much for this beautiful review . Very important for me but also for all travellers who want to know the real Venice. A city of incredible beauty that likes to reveal itself only to those who want to discover it ..Many speak of a crowded city, yet few know it. In reality, much of this city is silent with fantastic corners, sometimes you just have to decide to cross one bridge instead of another and you are away from the tourists. I agree with you, Venice is unique, you have to get lost to discover it and not be afraid...Above all, don't let yourself be conditioned by clichés...Friendinvenice is only for travellers, for those who want to get to know Venice and feel Venetian Thank you Nadia

Best experience

Fabian_S, Jul 2023

I give this tour 10 stars, Nadia our guide is a passionate about the history of her city, We visited Venice many times but nobody told us so many interesting fact about the construction, the history and the culture of Venice. If you are planing to visti, ask for her it wil make the difference.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Dear Fabian With you it was not an easy challenge, as you had visited Venice several times, so I had to find places and facts you were not aware of. Not an easy task, but I succeeded with great satisfaction. You must know that when I am not on tour I spend a lot of my time with my colleagues to find special places and new interisting itineraries. This is our main goal to try to meet the needs of all our customers. I look forward to seeing you soon; I have a lot of curiosities to share with you, Many Greetings, Nadia

Exceeded expectations

charles_t, May 2022

We did a few tours on this trip and this was one of our favorites. Just you and your guide showing you Venice away from all the crowds. We even got a great recommendation for dinner and it was great

Different side of Venice

maribel_g, Nov 2021

Nadia immediately felt like a friend in Venice. She showed us sections of Venice we would never have discovered on our own. Lunch at a beautiful secret patio was very special.

Response from Host, Dec 2021

Dear Maribel , Thank you very much for taking the time to post this beautiful review. Our purpose at Friendinvenice is in fact to make you discover another Venice, a city that must be understood and discovered, in order to love it .. Have you seen how many wonders are hidden? you just need to have eyes to look at them and that's me .. Of course it is your enthusiasm that drove me your curiosity 80% thanks to you the other 20% in my ability to want to amaze you. thanks for your help and see you soon Baci Baci Nadia

A perfect day in Venice.

Jon_T, Oct 2021

This was our fourth trip to Venice, but the first we really enjoyed. If I could give this tour more than five stars , I would. Our Friendinvenice was Linda. She took us on a tour of the parts of Venice we had never seen. Back streets and alleys, while explaining how the true Venetians lived. We eventually came to the Accademia bridge, which we had never been to before. Linda ended our tour by taking us into one of the Grande Palazzos along the Grand Canal, where we were treated to Prosecco and prosciutto on a balcony over looking the Grand Canal. We then walked to St Marks and the Rialto bridge on our own.

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