Venice · HIDDEN & SECRET VENICE TOURS
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Below are the 12 best hidden & secret venice tours in Venice right now. Each one is priced, timed and rated, with a note on who it suits, so you can pick in a couple of minutes and get on with the trip.
A 2-hour small-group Venice walk through Cannaregio, the Jewish Quarter, and Rialto, with real local stories and quieter canals.
“Excellent tour and well worth going for the private tour in my view. Excellent knowledge of the area, really nice guide who couldn't have been friendlier or more helpful. It was great to get someone to show us around the lessor known areas away from the crazy crowds!”
Private gondola ride through Venice’s canals with a licensed gondolier, from quiet neighborhoods to Rialto and St Mark’s.
“Our Gondolier Stefano made all the difference. He is a local and is very passionate about preserving the culture of Venice. Besides sharing with us the history of Venice and the attractions, he had shared with us his personal thoughts and views, which we appreciated greatly. He truly made our Venice trip much more memorable, insightful and inspiring. We hope he continues imparting Venice culture and bringing joy to others! Thank you Stefano!”
Skip the line at Doge’s Palace with an English guide. Secret rooms, Piombi prison attic, Bridge of Sighs, plus New Prison time.
“The Doge's Palace with Hidden Secret Itineraries and Prison Skip the Line Tour was great. Our tour guide was excellent and well-informed. We were able to be inside the prisons and the palace before the crowds of people. After the tour ended, we were able to stay in the palace and explore at our own pace and leisure.”
A 2-hour Secret Venice walk to hidden piazzas and Renaissance buildings, then a classic gondola ride near San Marco for $71.
“Guide was very knowledgable. Explained lots of history and took us to lots of places we wouldn’t have thought to see, and got some great land marks on route.”
See Venice’s Doge’s Palace backstage: secret prison cells, Casanova’s chambers, secret routes, then finish with self-guided Ca’Rezzonico.
“A little too pricy but everything else was perfect. We loved the tour.”
A private Venice gondola ride through quieter canals and Grand Canal highlights, with optional commentary and flexible time options.
“It is a ride not a “tour”. The gondolier was pleasant just not informative. I expected to learn about what we were seeing.”
A 75-minute theatrical walk in Venice led by Pantakin actors, with Codega stories, Casanova secrets, and Carnival atmosphere near San Marco.
“English tour with Francesca was great! She was telling all the legends and even historical facts artistic and entertaining. Highly recommend 😊”
Glide on a silent electric boat through Venice’s hidden canals from Fondamenta Ognisanti. Small group, English guidance, 90 minutes.
“This was the best of six tours we booked for our trip to Italy. The private boat trip through the hidden canals was very relaxing and listening to stories about the area helped us to learn a lot about Venice. Highly recommend this tour. We'll worth the money.”
Taste Venetian **cichetti** and regional wine on a small-group walking tour through hidden canals and local bacari in Veneto.
“Gianmarco was great. He took us to authentic places just off the hustle and bustle. He also threw in some comedy and history. Salute!”
Private 2-hour Venice walk through Rialto Market and San Polo with cicchetti, wine, and Rialto Bridge secrets.
“Exceptional guide and experience. We had a fabulous time on this walking tour. Guide was so engaging, fun and knowledgable. Highly recommend this tour. We did it our first day which was such a great start to our memorable visit to Venice. Fun to meet and spend time with the others on the tour. The time to stop and enjoy the wine and appetizers with the group was such a nice added feature.”
Taste classic Venetian cichetti and sip three local wines at two bacari, plus a quiet back-streets stroll through Venice’s calmer side.
“This was a gift for a honeymoon they’ve loved it & said it was fabulous first trip to Venice & are loving it”
A private 2.5-hour Venice walk that pairs San Giorgio Maggiore views with quieter Dorsoduro streets for a calmer city reset.
“We chose to take this tour by boat and it was fantastic! Niccolò was friendly and knowledgeable about all things Venice. He took us to some “off the beaten track” places. The whole tour was a feast for the eyes! Highly recommend.”
