Venetian Secrets Walking Tour: Explore Hidden Venice with a Local Guide
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1,084 Ratings
Venezia
Uncover the hidden secrets of Venice on a captivating walking tour with a local guide. Explore the authentic local districts, learn about the Venetian Republic's intriguing history, and discover the traditions of the city's craftsmen. Don't miss the chance to see Rialto Bridge and visit the oldest mask makers in San Polo. Book now!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Ponte degli Scalzi - Admire the city from the bridge.
- Campo San Geremia - Learn the funny story of this “campo”
- Ponte delle Guglie - Cross the bridge to enter the authentic Venice.
- Ghetto Ebraico - Comunità Ebraica di Venezia - Explore the Jewish quarter of Venice.
- Cannaregio - Breathe the quietness of the most romantic canals of this area.
- Chiesa della Madonna dell’Orto - See the original floor of Venice in front of the church
- Palazzo Mastelli o del Cammello - Learn the legend of this millenary palace.
- Squero dei Muti - Admire an old gondolas factory.
- Ponte Chiodo - The original bridge of the Venetian Republic.
- Ponte di Rialto - Discover the fascinating first bridge built on the Grand Canal, rich of stories, legends and traditions.
- Campo San Giacomo di Rialto - The first lived island of Venice.
- Rialto Market - The old trade center of the Venetian Republic “La Serenissima”.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- 2 hours walking tour
- Local taxes
- 1 City Map per person
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Embark on a unique walking tour of the true Hidden Venice, guided by a born-and-raised Venetian. Experience the one-of-a-kind charm of the most genuine local neighborhoods. Starting in Cannaregio, you’ll marvel at quaint canals and ancient legends, as the tour transports you back to the 1400s, immersing you in the lore of the Venetian Republic, riddled with secrets and enigmas. On this thrilling journey you’ll soak up an entirely local ambiance, off the typical tourist path, witnessing the authentic day-to-day life of Venice, its inhabitants, and intricate crafts. The exploration will lead you all the way to the Rialto bridge, offering a fresh take on the old trade hub through the eyes of a knowledgeable local guide. Concluding the tour with a journey into San Polo, uncovering the ancient ‘mascareri’, practitioners of centuries-old Carnival mask-making tradition. Tales, Myths, and Mysteries… as seen through a Venetian lens!
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Hotel Antiche Figure
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
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Landan_m
Mar 29, 2024
Fantastic tour - Enrico did a fantastic job taking us around Venice. He was attentive, funny, and interesting to listen to.
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Michelle_c
Mar 29, 2024
Great introductory tour to Venice! - We had a wonderful experience. Our guide was born and raised in Venice and proudly shared information about her city. The tour allowed us to get an overview of the city and learn about off-the-beaten path areas. Our guide answered all of our questions and provided lots of great recommendations of local restaurants.
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Royjohn50
Mar 28, 2024
Great walking tour - Really great walking tour. Our guide was super friendly & really informative. We learned so much about Venice's history and had a great time exploring the maze of streets.
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Tina_b
Mar 25, 2024
Great evening tour! - Had a very nice, evening walk with Georgia. She showed us around the Cannaregio and Jewish Ghetto areas of Venice. She was very engaging and gave us lots of good information!
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Faye_b
Mar 25, 2024
Amazing 🤩 - Sebastian was an amazing tour guide! He was friendly, funny, and knowledgeable. We enjoyed our tour so much!! It was the highlight of our trip!
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Aleksandra_h
Mar 23, 2024
Enjoyable walking tour - Definitely worth seeing this side of Venice with a private tour, our guide was really knowledgeable and helpful. You get to see parts that you wouldn’t necessarily walk past or visit on the way to other places. You can ask questions and go at your own pace.
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Regina_l
Mar 22, 2024
Great look at real life in Venice - Our guide, Lorenzo, was born and raised in Venice. So, he had a personal connection to all the places he took us. He gave us a feel for what it is like to live in Venice, showing us neighborhoods, churches, shops, and restaurants that are not tourist traps. We were lucky enough to have a private tour - just our family and him, so he was great about adapting to our needs (like stopping in a church to see the inside, or at a cafe for a coffee). We highly recommend this tour as a great overview to what Venice is beyond the obvious.
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Patricia_r
Mar 22, 2024
Great tour off beaten path - This tour guides through parts of the city not routinely visited to get full
Perspective of life in Venice, very interesting historical stories - glad we did it!
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Larry_w
Mar 20, 2024
Other side of Venice - It was nice to see the side of Venice where the locals and students live and eat. The Jewish Ghetto was very interesting as well
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Roshni_m
Mar 29, 2024
Disappearing act ! - Guide was nowhere to be found and office disconnected their phone so they did not have to answer. Will not recommend or book with them again . Dishonest !!!
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