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Venice Free Walking Tour: The Hidden Gems
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Venice Free Walking Tour: The Hidden Gems

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Run by a local guide · Scandic Tours

Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

Discover the heart of Venice on a guided walking tour. Explore iconic sites like the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, Ponte di Rialto, St. Mark’s Basilica, and the Doge’s Palace.

Duration
2 h
Destination
Venice
Meeting Point
By the Green Kiosk on Rio Terá Barba Frutariol
Provider
Scandic Tours

Description

Discover a side of Venice that most visitors never see.

Your adventure begins within a short walk of Piazza San Marco before wandering deeper into the city’s quieter corners. Along the way, you’ll pass through narrow calles, hidden canals, and lively campos while discovering the rhythms of everyday Venetian life beyond the crowded tourist routes.

Rather than focusing on Venice’s major landmarks and famous attractions, this experience is designed to explore the lesser-known parts of the city, the places that give Venice its atmosphere, personality, and sense of mystery.

Throughout the walk, your local host will share stories, historical context, and cultural insights that help bring the city to life while revealing some of the details and traditions many visitors overlook. Each of our hosts has a different surprise in store for you!

We will begin and finish within approximately 15 minutes of Piazza San Marco, making it easy to continue exploring the city afterwards.

Includes

  • Campo Santa Maria Formosa
  • Sito della Casa di Marco Polo
  • Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo

Meeting Point

By the Green Kiosk on Rio Terá Barba Frutariol

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Traveler reviews

629 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience

Walk in the Venice

It was a nice walk. We have been a group of 10-12 people but we had a chance to discuss with tour guide and he has showed us many interesting places and points from history. Thank you!

Pavel Rozkošný · November 2026

The Hidden Gems by Scandic

Everithing was perfect, thanks a lot!

Mariya Kanyuka · November 2026

A great tour

Loved this alternative tour and were delighted to see the less obvious gems of Venice, very informative and much better than we expected. Our guide was amusing and friendly. Would definitely recommend it.

Karen Odam · November 2026

Friday afternoon tour

Good start to get to know venice!!

Sabine Mark · October 2026

Great tour

I enjoyed seeing not just the known sites but the small interesting aspects of venice

Ellie Langer · October 2026

Amazing Tour

Amazing Tour

Indraa Sinha · October 2026

Free tour

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)

  • • Pay in cash at the end of the experience.
  • • Bring small bills or change.

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Free tour

★ 4.4 · 630 reviews

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