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Venice Shore Excursion: Private Half-Day Walking Tour

Venice Shore Excursion: Private Half-Day Walking Tour

By Bucintoro Viaggi S.r.l.
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Duration: 3h
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Live guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
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  • Private walking tour (approx. 3 hours)
  • Professional guide
  • Personalized private tour and commentary
  • Appetizer and one glass of wine at a Venetian bar
  • Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Port pickup and drop-off


Start:Traveler pickup offered.
  • Cruise Terminal Venezia, Direzione Porto Marittimo, 30135 Venezia VE, Italy
    Pick up at the Venice Cruise Terminal - Marittima, Alilaguna ticket office located between building n°103 and n° 107
Pickup details
  • Pick up at the Venice Cruise Terminal - Marittima, Alilaguna ticket office located between building n°103 and n° 107
Port pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
  • VENICE CRUISE TERMINAL
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2495PRTVCEABEX4

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travelers can participate
    • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
    • This tour is accompanied by a tour hostess and can cover any kind of city sightseeing. Hostesses are not allowed to give precise historical and artistic explanation inside palaces and churches, and give short information only
    • Usually the hostess accompanies tourists to unknown parts of the city, sharing stories
    • St Mark's Square, St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace cannot be visited on this tour
    • Your tour guide cannot accompany you into any churches or historical buildings
    • On Sunday mornings it is not possible to enter any of the visited churches due to religious functions taking place. Rialto Market is closed every Sunday and Monday. These closures are beyond our control so no refunds or discounts will be issued
    • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • If you cancel at least 3 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
    • If you cancel within 2 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2495PRTVCEABEX4

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    $156.21
    per adult (price varies by group size)
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    About the operator
    Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
    • Bucintoro Viaggi S.r.l.
      2,928
      Venice, Veneto, Italy
      Joined in February 2011
    • Companion36177986320
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Walking tour in Venice with gondola ride
      Francesca was an excellent guide and showed us some very cool hidden secrets within Venice as well as the history behind the main attractions
      Written January 11, 2025
    • Climber43228133773
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Beautiful islands
      Lovely places we saw, tour organised well. Islands were beautiful . Boat was comfortable, tour guide was lovely. Strongly recommended.
      Written January 7, 2025
    • K9261EMelizabethv
      0 contributions
      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      Spanish Guide to Burano Murano and Torcello Half day Sightseeing Tour
      I would say the tour was ok, I have originally paid for a Spanish language guide and there was none. The tour was mostly in Italian, I wanted it to be in Spanish because of my husband that he speaks a little bit of English so for him was very annoying and we had to translate for him every thing when the guide was talking in English. I had paid for a Spanish guide and did not get the service that I paid for.
      Written January 6, 2025
    • suewV5383PF
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Venice Tours were Amazing
      Five !! Amazing . It was tricky to find their office , but once we did the tour was well organised, great value for money & the guides were so informative.
      Written January 4, 2025
    • amyl25_xxx
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing tour, but could do with more information about how to get to meeting points and ticket offices.
      We booked the 11:30 trip. There were 2 meeting points, 1st next to Santa Lucia station and the other at San Marco. We got to Santa Lucia station for 10:50. Apparently this one leaves at 11, but there was no info on the actual booking, just on the tickets when you go to download them to claim them at the ticket office. This was a surprise to us but thankfully the lady in the ticket office put us on the next trip. Meeting point at S. Lucia: walk out from ticket office at Cannaregio 54 and head towards the shops next to the station. Once you get to Nike, turn right to the KFC and go left and you’ll see the Green Line sign which is for the tour. Unsure how San Marco works as didn’t go to that one. Other than that, the trip was perfect, tour guide spoke Italian English and Spanish for us onboard with some history of surrounding locations. Murano was beautiful, but needed more time to explore after the exhibition. Torcello and Burano were both amazing too, with the right amount of time to see the sights. The boat ride was smooth the whole time so perfect trip for families!
      Written January 4, 2025
    • bwytwrbwyd
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Couldn't hear commentary
      We struggled to hear the commentary on the first boat , engine was so loud. The second boat was more luxurious and much quieter
      Written January 3, 2025
    • 30ershadurr
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Avoid
      Rushed. The operators were yelling at people even 15 minutes before they said everyone needs to return to boat. The guy anchoring the boat argued with multiple customers. Many guests left the boat at Murano and decided to take the public transport back to venice instead. You can very easily get tickets at venice and see all three places at your own pace and peace without being herded around like sheeps.
      Written January 3, 2025
    • Nayi L
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A ROMANTIC must!
      An absolutely romantic tour! It was PERFECTLY scheduled. A bit of shopping, tour info, and on to the next island. A beautiful couples' getaway. We truly enjoyed it. Great deal for the price.
      Written December 30, 2024
    • vicenteg275
      0 contributions
      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      Room for Improvement: Enhancing Communication and Professionalism
      I recently had the opportunity to experience this tour, and unfortunately, it did not meet my expectations. While I understand that challenges can arise, the overall experience was disappointing due to several critical issues. First, the guide’s communication skills were inadequate. Their explanations were unclear, making it difficult to understand the historical or cultural context of the places we visited. Additionally, there was a noticeable lack of recommendations or valuable insights, which I believe are essential for a memorable and informative tour. Second, the team operating the boat seemed overwhelmed by even minor complications. Their stress was evident and created an uneasy atmosphere for the passengers. As professionals, I expected them to handle situations with more composure and efficiency. I highly recommend addressing these issues by providing additional training for the staff in both communication and stress management. Enhancing these aspects could significantly improve the overall experience.
      Written December 28, 2024
    • Aida B
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Worst tour company to book
      The scheduling was horrible. We asked if we could do the Gandoli right first but we were told they can’t as we have to do the walking tour which we already did
      Written December 27, 2024
    • W8133JWmarieg
      0 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Island(s) Snapshot
      This is a good way to get a quick snapshot of the 3 islands outside of Venice. Pickup was 30 minutes late from ticket and tour guide was hard to hear inside the boat. BUT the views were great, about 45 minutes/island. It is probably to do this tour when it is a bit warmer and more things were open. Torcello was a sleepy town with only one restaurant. Murano was all about the glass blowing. Burano was a cute town with shops and restaurants. If you want a quick tour of these islands, then this tour is a good deal.
      Written December 26, 2024
    • kathysI7936EO
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Good basic tour
      Good value for money tour if you want a quick visit on each island. No safety procedures were mentioned and I saw one flotation ring in back, must be more somewhere hidden. Difficult to hear the guide as everyone talking, headsets might be better. On Murano, do not just go into the first glass ‘factory’ showroom, there are loads more cheaper further up
      Written December 24, 2024
    • Cullenea
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Water taxi from airport to hotel - the only way to start your visit to Venice
      We booked a shared water taxi from Marco Polo airport to our hotel. We were delayed by nearly two hours due to lost luggage, but they were waiting for us and offered us a taxi within 10 minutes - just what we needed after a frustrating time at the airport. The office is easy to find and the staff friendly. The water taxi dropped us right by our hotel and the trip was amazing - it is really the only way to arrive in Venice. Would highly recommend.
      Written December 24, 2024
    • Lisa R
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Super trip for a snapshot of the islands
      A super little trip for a snapshot of the islands. We were an adult and an 8yr old. Children were given the best view at the glass factory which was appreciated. Would have liked more time on Murano but given the attention span of the child in our group the fast pace meant it worked well to have short bursts at each destination. Boat was warm and comfortable on a chilly December day. Would recommend as something to do that’s a bit different and child friendly after the history and culture of Venice has been exhausted a little!
      Written December 22, 2024
    • Info E
      0 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Pay the extra to get more!
      We were the last group to go. Our gondola person was being g an ass the moment we all got on the boat. He was barely able to make an effort to tell us the historical sites on the way. All this was actually fine as we didn’t really expect much… it was what he said in the end… upon our arrival, they were asking for tips and we were accessing our cash looking to see where we give it and the person called my man a puta. He questioned the gondola person by saying what did you just call me? We went ahead and tipped but it was very sad they were so quick to assume or judge. I did feel bad as the tip basket was pretty empty. I loved riding on gondola as it was peaceful, at sunset and romantic nonetheless…
      Written December 20, 2024
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