Hidden Venice: Unusual Walking Tour
A journey through time into the fascinating history of Venice.
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Highlights
A journey through time into the fascinating history of Venice. Your expert guide will lead you through the labyrinth of calli and campi to discover the stories of the Venetian nobles, their palaces and the galleys that have traveled around the world.
- Walk through the history hidden behind some of the city's most famous buildings
- Live local guide who will lead you during the tour and will make you discover the stories and secrets of Venice
- QR Code Mobile App: Discover What Venice Was Like in the Past
Our professional and local guide will lead you on an exciting journey through 'calli', 'campi' and palaces through the history, secrets and life of Venice between past and present.
Start an enchanting walking tour in the heart of Venice, where the harmony between history and architecture creates an unforgettable journey. Begin your adventure by strolling past some of Venice's most iconic monuments, without stopping, to savor the majestic aura of the city. You will be enchanted by the spiral elegance of the Scala Contarini del Bovolo, experience the historic atmosphere of Campo Manin and get lost in the enigmatic Calle degli Orbi. Admire the sumptuous façade of the Teatro La Fenice and the sacred architecture of the Church of San Moisè.
At the end of the tour, you will receive a QR code to download a digital map on your phone with 2D images of Venice from the Middle Ages to the 18th century. You will be able to compare some of the most fascinating places and discover how they looked in different eras compared to today. Just think that the Rialto Bridge was once a drawbridge and where the Doge's Palace once stood, there was an authentic medieval castle!
Itinerary:
Campo San Gallo (Meeting Point)
Manin Field
Contarini Staircase of Bovolo
Street of the Orbi
La Fenice Theatre
Church of San Moisè
What is included?
- 2 hours shared walking tour with a local guide
- Access the mobile app via QR to see Venice in the past.
- Audio transceiver devices (for groups larger than 10 people)
What is not included?
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Attraction entrance tickets
What is there to know?
Duration: 2 hours shared guided walking tour
Languages: English, French, Spanish, German and Italian (live guide)
The tour is NOT private but is shared with other participants.
The price is per person
This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility.
The tour may be bilingual
Comfortable shoes recommended
The itinerary may change in case of wind or bad weather.
Digital and printed vouchers are accepted (to be shown to staff at the meeting point)
Meeting point
Campo San Gallo, San Marco 1093/B, Venice Tours office, near Hotel San Gallo and Piazza San Marco. Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before departure time.
HOW TO REACH THE MEETING POINT: In Piazza San Marco, keep the Basilica at your back and proceed on the right side of the square passing under the arches. When you find the Olivetti Museum turn right, cross the small bridge and continue straight until you reach "Campo San Gallo".
Cancellation policies
Free cancellation within 72 hours before the tour.
The tour will not take place in case of bad weather or exceptionally high tide (in these cases it will be postponed to the following day or refunded)
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