Best Venice Private Walking Tours

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Best Venice Private Walking Tours 

Context Travel Venice Tours

Venice, a city famously built on water, has a history that whispers through its canals and resonates in its art. Known for its glassmaking prowess, architectural brilliance, and unique ecological system, Venice invites any curious traveler to delve deeper. Context Travel's Venice tours, crafted for those who cherish immersive experiences, offer an intimate look into what makes this city one-of-a-kind.

If it's your first time in Venice our Introduction to Venice Tour is the perfect introduction and includes skip-the-line tickets to St. Mark's Basilica and Rialto Bridge. This private tour allows you to soak in the architectural beauty and historical significance of these landmarks, narrated by seasoned Venice historians.

One of our more popular Venice private tours, the Venice by Boat: Grand Canal Tour, will glide along the waterway that has been the city's lifeline for centuries. This tour, led by passionate local historians, offers an intimate 2-hour cruise through Venice’s enchanting canals. Escape the crowds of the streets and learn about the storied history behind the impressive palaces and landmarks throughout the canal.

For those seeking a family-friendly experience, our Venice Highlights Tour for Kids is perfect for curious minds. One of our kid-friendly experts will take your kid(s) on a lion scavenger hunt through Venice, unveiling the city's history through interactive storytelling and games. Make it a fun competition to see who can find the most!

Our Venice Doge's Palace Tour further enriches your understanding of the Doges of Venice with skip-the-line access. Here, you'll explore the heart of Venetian political life, with guides who bring the stories of justice and governance to life amidst the palace's opulent halls.

Dive into Venice's environmental narrative with our Ecology of Venice Tour by Boat. This unique excursion, led by experts in the field, reveals how Venice's ecosystem supports its existence, a testament to human ingenuity and nature's resilience.

Witness the magic of glassmaking with our Murano Island Tour. This tour not only showcases the art but educates on its historical significance, with artisans demonstrating techniques that have been perfected over centuries, all narrated by our knowledgeable experts.

For travelers preferring an independent approach to their experience, our audio tours are perfect. Our St. Mark's Square Audio Guide lets you wander at your leisure while absorbing the square's rich history and architecture. Meanwhile, Tasty Traditions: A Venice Audio Guide introduces you to the culinary heritage of Venice, with insights from local sommeliers and food historians.

Context's best Venice tours turn every step into an opportunity to learn, see, and taste the essence of Venice. Our expert guides, from art historians to sommeliers, make each experience unique and a deep dive into the heart and soul of this enchanting city.
What Context Venice Travelers Say
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Our group of seven ranging in age from 9-79 years old spent a wonderful morning with Roko at the Palazzo Ducale. He kept us all well-informed on timing and had great pacing that allowed us to ask questions while also moving through the rooms. We were grateful for his distillation of so much to see into a few memorable stories we could carry with us!
Wendy and I spent a sweet, sublime afternoon in early April strolling through the calm and quiet back and side streets of Venice with the wonderful Rachel Erdman. We sipped aperitivi and nibbled scrumptious little bites in a half dozen or so venerable wine bars (one in operation since the 1460s). Rachel was a font of information and hilarious good cheer. The food was delicious and plentiful (you probably won't need a meal after your tour ends.) And oh, yes, the afternoon manages to pack in a wealth of fascinating historical and cultural detail. You'll like you've had a slightly tipsy ramble with an old dear friend through the most beautiful city in the world.
Nadia was incredibly knowledgeable in history, architecture and art, super professional and enthusiastic and very personable. We were a multi generational group with different levels of mobility, engagement and interests and she managed to have everyone of us completely fascinated. We would highly recommend her unconditionally
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Accademia Gallery Venice
Venice Jewish Synagogue
Basilica San Marco
Rialto Market
Doge's Palace
Murano Glass Museum
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Accademia Gallery Venice
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Rialto Market
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