Walking tours in Venice
A walking tour gives you Venice at street level, with someone to explain it. The most comfortable months are April to June and September–October, with highs around 71°F (22°C) and about 8 rainy days a month.
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Top walking tours in Venice
Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in VeniceFrom $89View 
Venice Must See Attractions Walking Tour With A GuideFrom $40View 
Venice Private Walking Tour with a LocalFrom $63View
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Venice neighbourhoods
The city's main districts, a good way to choose a route or a theme:
- Cannaregio
- Canalside bars, the old Jewish Ghetto and quieter local life.
- Castello
- The largest district: the Arsenale, the Biennale gardens and quiet streets.
- Dorsoduro
- The Accademia and Peggy Guggenheim museums and student bars.
- San Polo
- The Rialto market and bridge and the Frari church.
- Santa Croce
- The bus and car terminus at Piazzale Roma and quiet squares.
- San Marco
- St Mark's Square, the basilica and the Doge's Palace.
- Burano
- Brightly painted fishermen's houses and lace-making.
- Murano
- The glass-blowing island, with workshops and a glass museum.
- Lido
- The long beach island facing the Adriatic.
- Torcello
- A nearly deserted island with Venice's oldest church and mosaics.
How to pick a good walking tour
- Free tours are paid in tips at the end. Paid tours cap the group size and usually go deeper into one theme.
- Wear shoes you can walk in for two to three hours, often on cobbles or hills.
- Book an early start in hot months. Guides keep to the shade, but midday streets still bake.
- Pick one theme (old town, food, history, street art) rather than a tour that tries to cover the whole city.
Venice month by month
Averages for Venice, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 46 (8) | 49 (9) | 56 (13) | 63 (17) | 72 (22) | 79 (26) | 83 (29) | 83 (28) | 75 (24) | 65 (19) | 55 (13) | 47 (8) |
| Low °F (°C) | 32 (0) | 33 (1) | 40 (5) | 48 (9) | 56 (14) | 63 (17) | 67 (19) | 66 (19) | 59 (15) | 51 (11) | 42 (6) | 34 (1) |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Sunset (15th) | 4:53 pm | 5:37 pm | 6:16 pm | 7:56 pm | 8:34 pm | 9:01 pm | 8:57 pm | 8:19 pm | 7:23 pm | 6:26 pm | 4:41 pm | 4:28 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for walking tours in Venice?
April to June and September–October. Expect highs around 71°F (22°C) and about 8 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are January and December.
Where can I book walking tours in Venice?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
