On Foot · PRIVATE WALKING TOURS IN ITALY
Good private walking tours in Italy cap their group size and fill up weeks ahead. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Venice’s 3-hour St. Mark’s, backstreets, and Grand Canal boat tour, with practical advice on price, timing, guides, and value.
“This tour was very interesting. We had a different guide for the walking tour than the grand canal tour, but both guides were good.”
Review of Venice’s private St. Mark’s walking tour, with skip-the-line basilica entry, local stories, quiet lanes, price tips, and practical advice.
“Christina was fantastic. She was so knowledgeable and we learned so much from her. We throughly enjoyed the tour. A must if you are going to Venice!”
Explore Venice privately with a local, from famous sights to quiet lanes, practical city tips, and food advice tailored to your interests.
“Adrienn was fantastic! She was very knowledgeable and took us to many interesting areas of the city. I would highly recommend her!”
Cruise Venice’s Grand Canal and quiet waterways, then walk hidden lanes with a guide, ending with cicchetti, wine, or pastry and coffee.
“Guide was very knowledgeable! Loved the history of the buildings she pointed out. Boat was comfortable but could use more openings for tourists to stand up and see sights better.”
Taste Florence through coffee, truffles, Tuscan wine, gelato, olive oil, and market stops on this intimate three-hour walking tour.
“Great time. Well organized and a lot of fun. Great way to start your trip. Good amount of food. Just do it!”
Explore Florence’s major sights on a private two-hour walk, with Medici stories, grand squares, the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and gelato tips.
“Excellent tour, very educational. Patient and good attention to detail. Would highly recommend”
Taste Tuscan classics on a private Florence food walk with Chianti, Florentine steak, local stories, and practical dining tips.
“Laura was amazing, best thing we did on our Italy trip!”
Explore Florence on a small-group walk with Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, Medici history, and skip-the-line entry to see Michelangelo’s David.
“Our guide, Antonella Fantoni, brought the culture, architecture, and art of medieval and Renaissance Florence to life with her knowledge and enthusiasm. We were a small group (only five) and were able to ask lots of questions. I highly recommend this walking tour to really capture the essence of Florence!”
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