Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Is there anything special included? Yes — you’ll enjoy exclusive rooftop access, a unique spot that’s usually closed to the public.
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Is this tour suitable for children? Yes, this tour is suitable for children aged 6 years and above, making it a great option for families.
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Can dietary requirements be accommodated? Yes, a variety of dietary needs can be accommodated, including vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free, and gluten-free (non-celiac) diets. Please be sure to advise in advance.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Escape the crowds and experience a more authentic side of Venice on this 2.5-hour small-group walking tour. Explore quiet neighbourhoods, historic streets, and generations-old artisan workshops where Venetians still live and work. Along the way, taste artisanal chocolate, meet local makers, and uncover the city’s rich cultural traditions. Finish with an exclusive highlight—prosecco on a private rooftop terrace overlooking the Grand Canal, offering views few travellers ever get to experience.
Highlights - Enjoy exclusive access to a Venetian palace rooftop with stunning Grand Canal views - Escape the crowds and discover hidden neighbourhoods and local life - Visit family-run artisan worksho...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
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2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Visit local, family-run workshops and meet skilled artisans
Taste artisanal chocolate and discover its Venetian roots
Enjoy exclusive access to a private palace rooftop overlooking the Grand Canal
Sip a glass of prosecco with one of the city’s most unique views
Explore Venice on a guided walking tour with a local expert
Discover hidden neighborhoods beyond the usual tourist paths
Additional food and drink
Tips and gratuities for your guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Chiesa di San Giacomo di Rialto
In front of the San Giacomo di Rialto Church. The guide will be waiting with the UA sign unde the large clock of the church.
Return
Campo Santa Sofia
Campo Santa Sofia
Uncommon Venice: Hidden Gems, Rooftop & Prosecco
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Escape the crowds and experience a more authentic side of Venice on this 2.5-hour small-group walking tour. Explore quiet neighbourhoods, historic streets, and generations-old artisan workshops where Venetians still live and work. Along the way, taste artisanal chocolate, meet local makers, and uncover the city’s rich cultural traditions. Finish with an exclusive highlight—prosecco on a private rooftop terrace overlooking the Grand Canal, offering views few travellers ever get to experience.
Highlights - Enjoy exclusive access to a Venetian palace rooftop with stunning Grand Canal views - Escape the crowds and discover hidden neighbourhoods and local life - Visit family-run artisan worksho...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Visit local, family-run workshops and meet skilled artisans
Taste artisanal chocolate and discover its Venetian roots
Enjoy exclusive access to a private palace rooftop overlooking the Grand Canal
Sip a glass of prosecco with one of the city’s most unique views
Explore Venice on a guided walking tour with a local expert
Discover hidden neighborhoods beyond the usual tourist paths
Additional food and drink
Tips and gratuities for your guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Chiesa di San Giacomo di Rialto
In front of the San Giacomo di Rialto Church. The guide will be waiting with the UA sign unde the large clock of the church.
Return
Campo Santa Sofia
Campo Santa Sofia
Itinerary
1
Chiesa di San Giacomo di Rialto
Start near the iconic Rialto Bridge and step away from the crowds into the quieter, more authentic side of Venice.
15 minutes
2
Rialto Market
Explore Venice’s historic market and pass its oldest specialty food shop, where locals still shop for fresh produce and spices. Then taste artisanal chocolate and learn how Venice helped popularise this indulgence, including a traditional spiced chocolate drink.
10 minutes
3
Campo Santa Marina
Pause in a peaceful square linked to Marco Polo and discover a quieter side of Venetian history.
10 minutes
4
Ex convento dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo, ora Ospedale Civile di Venezia
See one of Venice’s most important historic buildings, known for its striking marble façade and long medical legacy. Then visit a traditional print workshop and see handcrafted stationery made using centuries-old techniques.
20 minutes
5
Fondamente Nove
Take in open lagoon views and spot San Michele, Venice’s island cemetery.
10 minutes
6
Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta detta I Gesuiti
Step inside a Baroque masterpiece and admire artworks including pieces by Titian. After discover a lively local hub set in a former monastery, where culture, community and daily life come together.
20 minutes
7
Campo Do Pozzi
Walk past historic wells and learn how Venice’s unique rainwater system supported the city for centuries.
10 minutes
8
Campo Santa Sofia
See everyday Venetian life unfold, from school runs to quick gondola crossings, before ending with prosecco on an exclusive palace rooftop overlooking the Grand Canal—a view few visitors experience.
