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Run by a local guide · Simona
Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.
Escape the tourist traps! Discover the soul of Venice on this unique walking tour. Explore secret corners, local legends, and authentic traditions off the beaten path. Book now for a fun, deep dive into Venice!
131 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience
Excellent tour of hidden gems
Simona is knowledgeable and puts together a very interesting and fun tour of places we would not have found or understood. Recommended.
Deborah White · November 2026
Simona's Tour
Simona is a lovely, warm, humorous person who loves to interact and her tour off the beaten track was really nice and interesting!
ATHENA PAPAILIOPOULOU · October 2026
An engaging and entertaining whirlwind tour of Venice
Simona is articulate and extremely knowledgeable about Venetian history and everyday life, having lived in the city for many years. She peppers her explanations with witty remarks and humorous anecdotes, making the tour both engaging and entertaining. She knows the history of this magnificent city inside out and is particularly good at distinguishing myths from facts. For example, the so-called “Marco Polo House” is actually a misnomer, as the original house associated with him burned down hundreds of years ago. Even more amusing is hearing the gondoliers passing by and enthusiastically announcing to their passengers that this is the house of the famous Venetian! Simona welcomes questions and generously shares her knowledge and insights with her audience. Thanks to her, we gained a deeper appreciation of this extraordinary city, its rich history, and its fascinating way of life—where ambulances, police, garbage collection, and even firefighters all travel by boat. We highly recommend this tour. You are in for a real treat!
Christina Duran · October 2026
Amazing Venice
Simona was a great tour guide with a big knowledge about Venice. We enjoyed this experience! Iwona&Andres
Iwona Borkowska · October 2026
Love Simona & her humour!
I’ve actively found out how to leave a review because she didn’t ask for one! Simona was a great tour guide who had a great sense of humour. We loved this ‘off the beaten track’ tour. We learnt so much about the history of Venice and found it very useful to navigate and look out for things for the rest of our holiday. She kept us listening with interactive questions where we had to come up with answers! Nice to do it with an individual and not a big corporation. Would recommend! Thankyou!
Chloe Elphick · October 2026
recommended
Nice background about the city and the locals
Friederike Selensky · October 2026
How does a free tour work?
Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.
Suggested in this destination: €10 to €15 per person (€20+ if it was exceptional)
Getting around Venice
Exploring the city?Hop-on Hop-off Tourist Bus in RomaFrom MXN $637Free tour
★ 4.8 · 131 reviews
