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Venice Off the Beaten Path: private tour in Venice with a local

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Venice off the beaten path - Venice local tour with Lucia
Venice off the beaten path - Venice local tour with Lucia - Venice tourist attractions
Venice off the beaten path - Venice local tour with Lucia
Venice off the beaten path - Venice local tour with Lucia
Venice off the beaten path - Venice local tour with Lucia

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This Venice tour by a local guide is a unique experience, tailored on your interest. It is a private tour: only you and your local licensed guide and great lover of Venice.
During the off the beaten paths Venice tour you will wander through a very authentic local neighborhood, you will enjoy the magic greeneries of a Venetian palazzo and you will listen to beautiful local stories and legends that only Venetians knows

What's Included

  • A private experience led by a local guide great lover of Venice and art historian
  • Gratuities
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Start Time • Daily 9:30 AM

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Are you looking for Venice tours but you can't choose the best option for you? Do you like the idea to join Venice tours by locals? This is the best option for you! Together we will visit some of the hidden gems of Venice, you'll explore the floating city like you've never done before. A unique experience of its kind, two hours of intense discovery of a city like you've never seen.This private city walk want to show you hidden gems and secrets corners of Venice. During this tour you will enjoy one of the most peaceful and not touristy district of the city: Dorsoduro, also known as the Venetian art district.Do you love movies, well I’ll show you where Indiana Jones traces clues about the Holy Grail in “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”. Do you love art? I’ll show you a unique Palazzo with a secret garden. Corners of Venice little seen by tourists finding unique spots. I have carefully selected the best hidden calli and paths that lead to what we call the hidden jewels.We’ll avoid the “traffic jams” and the tourist traps … let you bring a little part of our truly Venice in your heart!I will unveil the secrets of the construction of the city and we will discover secret stories of some unique Venetian “palazzi” such as the Peggy Guggenheim’s house, the beautiful Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, Ca’ Dario and Punta della Dogana. We will see the “squero”: the gondole yard where Venetian still make and restore their gondole and you will get to know everything about gondoliers and their traditions. We will discover the largest painting on canvas of the world, we will see the strange "empty" palazzo, marvellous "masks" decorating our buildings, the incredible bridge of fists, an unbreathing view of the Gran Canal and much more..This tour may include an unconventional breathtaking panoramic view of St. Mark square and the Grand Canal from a unique perspective.This can be a tailor made tour, according to your interests I can change my itinerary! No more secrets for you, just send me a message after your booking!Falling in love with Venice thanks to Lucia Venice walks and tours!
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Venice Off the Beaten Path: private tour in Venice with a local?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Venice Off the Beaten Path: private tour in Venice with a local?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • a private experience led by a local guide great lover of Venice and art historian.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Venice Off the Beaten Path: private tour in Venice with a local is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Venice Off the Beaten Path: private tour in Venice with a local will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • A private experience led by a local guide great lover of Venice and art historian
  • Gratuities

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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