Uncommon Venice: Hidden Gems, Rooftop & Prosecco
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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 workshops and learn traditional crafts - Indulge in prosecco and artisanal chocolate tastings - Experience Venice in a small group for a more relaxed, personal feel
Inclusions
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
What's not
- Additional food and drink
- Tips and gratuities for your guide
Itinerary
Start near the iconic Rialto Bridge and step away from the crowds into the quieter, more authentic side of Venice.
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.
Pause in a peaceful square linked to Marco Polo and discover a quieter side of Venetian history.
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.
Take in open lagoon views and spot San Michele, Venice’s island cemetery.
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.
Walk past historic wells and learn how Venice’s unique rainwater system supported the city for centuries.
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- 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.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Intrepid Urban Adventures - Florence
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Is there anything special included? Yes — you’ll enjoy exclusive rooftop access, a unique spot that’s usually closed to the public.
- 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.
- 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.
- What is the group size for this tour? To ensure a more personal and enjoyable experience, shared tours are limited to a maximum of 10 participants.
How it compares in Venice
- Its from-price is 49% below the median of the 1991 experiences we list in Venice.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 366 of 1991.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Venice
Venice floats on a lagoon of more than a hundred islands, a city of canals, palaces and bridges with no cars, where every walk ends somewhere unexpected.
The Grand Canal sweeps through the city in a great reversed S, lined with palaces and crossed by the Rialto Bridge. Near its mouth, Piazza San Marco gathers St Mark's Basilica with its golden mosaics, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the tall brick campanile. Water buses and gondolas show the city from the angle it was built to be seen.
Top-ranked sights in Venice: St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco), St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco), Grand Canal.
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