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Venice Walking Tours

Cross quiet bridges and grand squares as palaces, churches, and canals reveal a city shaped by trade, art, and legend. Start anywhere, move at your own pace.

Only $12.99 — Unlimited use for 30 days!

Venice floats between sea and sky, a weave of stone lanes, quiet campi, and bright canals. In a short walk you can stand beneath golden mosaics, trace patrician facades along the Grand Canal, and pause in taverns where stories and small plates meet. Our tours gather the city’s threads - power and ceremony at San Marco, color and craft in Dorsoduro, and legends that follow the water’s edge, so you can explore on your own rhythm with clear paths and simple wayfinding.

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Venice – Power, Pride & the Birth of an Empire

From St. Mark’s Square to the Doge’s Palace—witness the rise of Venice’s empire.
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Venice – Palaces, Old Masters & the Golden Promise

Art, music, and Renaissance beauty along the Dorsoduro waterfront.
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Venice – Bacari Taverns & the Ghosts of the Lagoon

Legends, taverns, and ghostly tales across Rialto and Cannaregio.
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Venice — The Greatest of Venice

Hand-selected highlights from our Venice tours: art, power, and legends.

Why choose SmartWalkTours?

  • Instant Access — Open your private link and start walking right away.
  • Smart & Interactive — GPS features, narration, and local tips built into the tour.
  • Local Secrets — Hidden gems and authentic stories from people who know the city.
  • Flexible — Start where you want, take your time, explore your way.

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Tour overview map
Multiple tour stopping points. Start at any one, then tap the hot air balloon for detailed tour guide information.
Tour stop details
Virtual tour guides share rich stories at every stop, with Q&A and links for deeper dives.
Local weather
Our tours are outdoors. Always know the local weather. Arrive prepared and comfortable.
Nearby tours
Discover more tours nearby, walkable options that invite you to explore.
Attractions directory
Four map styles available. Zoom in or out. Toggle on/off the suggested path. Track your GPS position in real time.
Nearby tours
Helpful information is built in, with links for even more detail.
Narration and tips
In app tips, FAQs, Local festivals and events. Maps show a wealth of detail, with public restroom locations.
Q&A mode
Direct links to local attractions. Hours of operation, tickets, and information at your fingertips.

How it works

  1. Buy. Choose a walking tour that interests you. Pay securely online.
  2. Access. Open your private link instantly — no downloads, no accounts, no storage.
  3. Explore. Use as much as you like for 30 days. Start anywhere, walk at your own pace.
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