First visit of Venice
Joined 2020
This tour let you to approach Venice as visitors used to do in the past time. We will walk and enjoy the city from Grand Canal and then we will walk through some of the famous or "out of the beaten path" sites of this unique city.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At the two columns in front of Saint Mark's square
St. Mark's square
The tour starts in St. Mark's square. We will head (about three hours) into Venice to see some of the most famous and some of the secret places of this wonderful city. We will end the tour at Rialto's Bridge.
Rialto market
We will visit Rialto's Bridge and the traditional market where we will finish the tour.
Ending Point
Rialto market
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee.
You are responsible for purchasing any items of a personal nature related to shopping, souvenirs, snacks, and restaurant meals.
Tour Important Information
The price of the tour includes my services as your personal tour guide during three hours.
You are responsible for purchasing any items of a personal nature related to shopping, souvenirs, snacks, and restaurant meals.
In case of acqua alta (high water) is not possible to do this tour.
Important message from the supplier
Two minimum days advance notice.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2020
About Tour Guide Ruben A.
Ciao, my name is Ruben,
I have been working as a tourist guide for over 10 years. I am a licensed tourist guide in Vicenza, Verona, Padua and all Palladian and Venetian Villas in the Veneto.
Let me share my joy of guiding and my local knowledge and living experience in Vicenza, Verona or Padua and so many more in the Veneto through one of my several tours.
The tours in my list are only examples and can be all customized according to your interests, requests and needs. I can provide you with all information you may need about time, sites to visit, restaurants, museums, etc. I will offer you my companion visitors a real experience in the Veneto.
Reviews
Sheue jiuan L.
“Excellent Tour Guide”
We were happy and enjoyed our tour coz we had Ruben as our guide。
Ruben A.
Thank you very much Sheue. I'm glad you enjoyed the tour.
Michelle F.
“Beautiful day in Padua with an excellent guide ”
Ruben met us at the train station and gave us walking tour and an overview of Padua. He is very knowledgeable and paced the tour well for our group. Thank you, Ruben!
Ruben A.
Thank you so much Michelle! I'm glad you enjoyed the tour ☺️.
$400/ per group
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