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“ Elena did a great job, she was knowledgeable and took us to places in Venice that we probably wouldn't have found on our own. ” in 7 reviews

“ Simona was our tour guide and she was absolutely knowledgeable, humorous and friendly. ” in 5 reviews

“ Alice was very friendly and gave us a great tour! ” in 4 reviews

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Campo SS Apostoli

30121 Venezia

Serving Venezia Area

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Do this tour! My guide was Simona and she was awesome. The tour was about 2 hours or so and she showed the group the unbeaten path of tourists. The thoroughness of the details of Venezia was amazing. The entire tour was new to me and helped me understand Venezia and its history a lot more.

Venice was one of the nicest places I've ever been too I loved the buildings and all the bridges. I didn't but it would be worth taking a gondola between all the buildings. The walking tour is great it lasts about 3 hours and you get to see tons of local places. The best part is it's free and they take you to places most tourist don't go. The streets are really narrow and lots of tourists so sometimes it's slow going. It's worth it though

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My mom and I were excited about a walking tour of Venice. We had a bit of a challenge finding the meeting point location, because streets are not well marked, which we learned (on the tour) that is is common in Venice. The reason is because streets were named so long ago, before the communities grew and changed. When it was small, a street called "street behind the church" (in Italian) would have made sense when there was just one church. My suggestion is to 1. Make a reservation, group size is enforced and people without reservations were only taken if those with reservations didnt arrive. 2. Give yourself more time than you think you need to get there. Marilaura was very knowledgeable and friendly. She patiently answered everyone's questions and emphasized the common courtesy of walking on the right sides against the walls" to allow the many Venetians to pass while walking their pets, delivering items, and conducting daily business. We also learned that the gondola rides are 80 euro, and you can split that cost with up to 6 people in a shared gondola ride, which we did with a few of the other people from our walking tour. Marilaura suggested that we pick up a gondola on a side canal rather than the grand canal because it's a calmer ride (without being exposed to the ocean), and you see more architecture. Please tip the walking tour guides generously, they are committed to perpetuating their culture by educating visitors in a hospitable, sustainable and meaningful way.

We took an official city tour, and then this free walking tour. Without a doubt, THIS one slayed in comparison! Our guide, Adam, was funny, insightful, intelligent, and passionate. He showed us many details that would have been missed otherwise. I loved seeing the streets of Venice from a new perspective! This was my second Free Walking Tour (the other was in London), and I will always search for this company when I come to new cities!

Simona was our tour guide and she was absolutely knowledgeable, humorous and friendly. She shared many insightful information on Venezia; its history and culture. Thanks for allowing me understand and appreciate Venezia at a deeper level! The tour brings tourists around not-so-touristy area of the city, unravelling secrets and sights that tourists usually don't have access to. It's 3-hr, so be sure to fill your stomach before the start of the tour (though it includes a short 15-min break).

I think there are two parts to my review and the rating is more a combo of the parts. Part one is the actual tour itself and part two is based on the recommendations. 1. Tour: 4 stars and lasts about 3 hours with a 15 min break for food/restroom Simona seems very knowledgable about the history of Venice, how it came to be, the historical significance and the backdrop as well as how the people viewed themselves and were viewed in turn. It feels like a good picture of how different Venice was from the rest of the world. There were several sections broken down by food, travel tips, history, famous Venetians, cultural, housing, etc. It's a good overview but nothing too specific or detailed about one thing. I feel like there are so much to learn then on my own time. Simona is very cheery and makes a lot of jokes. The tour took about 3 hours to complete but feels like it's only an hour. It doesn't feel like a drag but very enjoyable. She spend about 5 minutes at the beginning of the tour talking about how it's free BUT for paid tours it averages about 30 Euro per person. Yet she hopes you don't have a set price in mind, and really it depends on each person's ability to pay. But you've essentially just gave people the mindset that you'd want a 30 Euro tip. Her other takeaway was that she does want Venice to become a commercial city that only caters to tourists and really wants you to buy locally instead. Venice seems to be dying in terms of the residents, the way of life, and the types of livelihood outside of mass consumerism/tourism. 2. Free map and the recommendations Near the end of the tour, we were given this map of Venice, nicknamed the wifi hotspot locator map. It has several recommendations from the local tour guides for their favorite places to visit, etc. We were also given this paper with recommendations too. That info can be wildly out of date. Some museum price was listed as 9 Euro but when we arrived, it was actually 15. Or she'd recommend not spending more than x for something yet, for us most places we went they were about 1.25x more. On the map itself listed a luggage storage spot that I feel may be a rip off for tourists as they charge 10 Euro per bag of storage. The map provides 1 Euro of total discount. So even if the map is free then it's sponsored by these vendors who benefit from being listed on the recommendations. I haven't been to any other luggage storage places, but maybe they charge even more. The price of trusting a free map was pretty steep for me.

Simona was a great tour guide and gave us lots of great insights into the history of the Venetian islands it was a little hot today and she gave us lots of shady stops. Definitely recommend at the beginning of your stay if possible.

This was an amazing tour, because it wasn't focused on tourist areas. This was the true Venice type of tour. Our tour guide Mary was great she was so energetic, funny, and just brought life to the tour. Not only was this tour 100% free, but we received a Map of Venice with accurate street names and local restaurants you can visit. At the end of the tour our tour guide told us how to spot touristy locations, such as restaurants, shops and highlighted spots in Venice. This tour is a must on the first day of your visit in Venice.

Me, Mary (our tour guide) and my Sister. Mary is so amazing we love her !!

What a great way to see Venice. This tour group is licensed and dedicated to assuring that the local businesses and families not only survive but thrive in the presence of tourist. We were taken into the more residential areas and provided with both facts and studied opinions regarding Venice of yesterday and today. It was a thoroughly enjoyable excursion

Great way to start off a visit to Venice. Especially if Elena is your guide. Up north in the city, several hours of covering areas not highlighted in the guide book. Excellent knowledge of the neighborhoods and history. Lots of walking and canal bridges, but worth it. Elena answered a dozen questions about being in Venice, all apart from the tour content. Much more helpful than searching online or in a guide book. She's a star.

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Best things to do and see in Venice

In Venice there are many places to visit as it is one of the most spectacular cities in the world because of everything in it. It is located in northern Italy and is bathed by the Adriatic Sea, like Dubrovnik. Its streets, always accompanied by canals crossed by gondolas, boats or vaporettos, allow you to live a different experience than any other place can offer you. It has a main street that is the Grand Canal that is where they usually circulate (browse rather) a large number of people every day. Doing a free tour is a different way of getting to know Venice . In fact, you have the possibility of doing a more generic tour of 2-3 hours in which you can see the most representative places in the city or choose a guided tour focused on a specific neighborhood or theme. In any case, the places you should visit yes or yes being there are the following: the Ducal Palace, the Rialto Bridge, the Grand Canal, the emblematic San Marcos Square, Burano and Murano, two of the most beautiful islands in the world. archipelago of the lagoon of Venice, the palace Ca 'Rezzonico, the Basilica of San Marcos and that of San Giorgio Maggiore and the Basilica of Santa María de la Salud. All free walking tours of Venice have a local guide (guru) who can show you the least known and most beautiful part of the city. In addition, walkers who make a tour usually leave their opinions and ratings to serve other reference travelers. There are cities like Rome, Turin or Milan are also other similar destinations in this same area of ​​Italy.

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• 9 / 10 10,683 reviews | 101,054 travellers Very good guide, the day was complicated by the rain, even so the guide made every effort to give the best tour and finished on time. With her we learned a little more about Venezia. 10 Andres Puffe

See Venice through the eyes of a true Venetian! On this 2-hour free tour of Venice, we'll walk the city's streets and see the most important landmark s of the City of Canals.

The tour group will meet right in the centre of Venice to begin this free tour of Venice and its canals . Ready to go? Come on!

During the tour, we'll delve into the history of this beautiful city, which is known by many as the Queen of the Adriatic. We'll stroll through the streets, admire its canals, and look up at the façades of its most symbolic buildings, among which the famous Teatro La Fenice will feature. Did you know that it's one of the oldest opera houses in the world ?

We'll make our way towards the world-famous St Mark's Square . Here, we'll pay close attention to the architectural details of St Mark's Basilica, which dates back to the 12th century. We'll see the bell tower , which is 323 feet high (almost 100 metres), and discuss the different uses of the Doge's Palace, as well as Venice's doges. 

We'll also stroll along Venice's Grand Canal and admire the palaces and churches that line its banks, including the majestic baroque Basilica of Santa María della Salute .

After 2 hours of walking, we'll finish our tour. Naturally, if you're interested, we'll give you some top tips for restaurants and other must-see spots for the rest of your time in the city. 

What will we see on this free tour?

Our free tour of Venice is the most comprehensive that you'll find. We'll cover the following landmarks in the City of Canals:

• Teatro La Fenice
• St. Mark's Square
• Doge's Palace
• Bridge of Sighs
• Grand Canal
• Rialto Bridge

It isn't possible to participate in this tour if you are a group of more than 6 people , even if they are made via different bookings. If you're in a large group, or you'd like an exclusive tour for you, your family and friends, try our private tour of Venice .

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The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

English speaking guide, expert in the history of Venice.

Not included

When to book.

You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

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Not wheelchair accessible.

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All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code .

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• Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
• Reduce, reuse, recycle.
• Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
• Uphold fair employment standards.
• Foster the growth of local communities.
• Preserve the integrity of local culture.
• Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
• Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
• Operate with honesty and transparency.
• Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.

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A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?

A - This activity requires a minimum of 6 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.

If you have any other questions please contact us.

Free cancellation

Meeting point, where does the activity end.

Gallerie dell'Accademia.

St Marks Square

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A unique destination, Venice is one of the most popular cities to visit in Italy. The best way to wander the city is getting lost in the maze of narrow, cobblestone streets or taking a romantic ride on a gondola through the canals while the songs of the gondolier echo under the Bridge of Sighs. A must-see is in the heart of Venice, simply called “the Piazza”, where you can find three main sights in one location: Basilica San Marco, Doge’s Palace, and the clock tower built in the late 15th century, Torre dell’Orologio.

Grabbing a bite to eat at a local restaurant is the perfect way to end a free walking tour form Freetour.com. The chefs create their menus based on the locally caught fish and seasonal produce from seven centuries-old Rialto Market to ensure their guests have an unforgettable culinary experience. Top off your dining experience with a glass of Italy’s finest wine or indulge in a creamy gelato while taking a stroll across the water on Rialto Bridge.

Day trips across the Grand Canal take you to the smaller islands of Murano and Burano, famous for it’s glass blowing and lace work, respectively. Both are great souvenirs to take home. Burano is also highly recognized for its distinctive, brightly coloured homes and great photo opportunities. Whatever adventure you’re looking for, Venice has something for everyone to enjoy his or her stay.

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11AM – Campo SS Apostoli – Venice through the centuries North

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We suggest you to start your vacation in Venice with this tour, because it will give you a better comprehension of the city and you will have many useful tips about Do’s and Dont’s, food suggestions and guide recommendations about the most important museums and churches to visit while in Venice.

Starting in Campo SS Apostoli is a great introduction to the city and it will cover the history of Venice, the unique city construction, orientation in Venice and its main sights, stories about some famous Venetians, few amazing buildings, food and drinks tips, the origins of Venetian masks and some other topics. This tour will cover the eastern part of Cannaregio district and the western part of Castello district.

MEETING POINT: Campo SS. apostoli is in front of the old well.

GPS Coordinates: 45.440456, 12.33650 google maps

If you can’t find the old well, just stop in front of the bar “Riccio Peoco”. Nearest waterbus stop is Ca’ D’oro (3 minutes walking distance to the meeting point)

Please check here on the map, the BLUE PIN

Duration:  2.5 hours approximately (not rushed but leisurely paced)

When: Every day at 11AM

Language: English

End point: near the meeting point

• Departure Campo SS Apostoli
• Departure Time Please arrive 10 minutes before the starting time