Discover the real Secret Venice on a special walking tour with a native Venetian guide!
The experience to live the uniqueness of the most authentic local districts.
From Cannaregio, admiring its small canals and millenary legends, the tour will take you back in 1400s, learning the stories of the Venetian Republic, full of secrets and mysteries.
During this exciting walk you will breathe a 100% local atmosphere, out of the beaten tracks, to admire the real life of Venice with its locals and crafts.
The experience will arrive up to Rialto bridge where your guide will show the old trade center from completely a different perspective!
Last but not least, an insightful exploration of San Polo where the oldest "mascareri" (creators of Carnival masks) are still working following the tradition of centuries ago. Histories, Legends and Secrets.. from the Venetian eyes!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Local guide
✔ Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
✔ 2 hours walking tour
✔ Local taxes
✔ 1 City Map per person
✖ Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure & Return
Departure:
Santa Croce, 687 Fondamenta San Simeon Piccolo, 30135 Venezia VE, Italy
In front of "CHIESA DI SAN SIMEON PICCOLO" opposite the Train Station, the church with the big green dome - next to Hotel Antiche Figure. We will have a board with your name.
Return: Ponte di Rialto, 30100 Venezia VE, Italy
The tour will end near Rialto bridge.
Itinerary
1
Ponte degli Scalzi
Admire the city from the bridge.
2
Campo San Geremia
Learn the funny story of this "campo"
Duration: 5 minutes
3
Ponte delle Guglie
Cross the bridge to enter the authentic Venice.
4
Ghetto Ebraico - Comunità Ebraica di Venezia
Explore the Jewish quarter of Venice.
Duration: 15 minutes
5
Cannaregio
Breathe the quietness of the most romantic canals of this area.
Duration: 30 minutes
6
Chiesa della Madonna dell'Orto
See the original floor of Venice in front of the church
Duration: 5 minutes
7
Palazzo Mastelli o del Cammello
Learn the legend of this millenary palace.
Duration: 5 minutes
8
Squero dei Muti
Admire an old gondolas factory.
Duration: 5 minutes
9
Ponte Chiodo
The original bridge of the Venetian Republic.
Duration: 5 minutes
10
Ponte di Rialto
Discover the fascinating first bridge built on the Grand Canal, rich of stories, legends and traditions.
Duration: 15 minutes
11
Campo San Giacomo di Rialto
The first lived island of Venice.
Duration: 10 minutes
12
Rialto Market
The old trade center of the Venetian Republic "La Serenissima".
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
