Tour of The Real Hidden Venice
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Venice, Italy
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover a side of Venice many tourists never see on this real secret Venice walking tour. Join your Venetian guide for a stroll through authentic local neighborhoods and past captivating hidden gems. Delve into the history and lore of the Jewish Ghetto, Cannaregio, and San Polo districts, stopping to admire its quiet canals and tiny artisan workshops that still make traditional handicrafts.
- Take a break from the crowds by visiting Venice's quieter districts
- Learn about the history of the city and daily life today from your guide
- Visit little-known treasures plus famous sights like the Rialto Bridge
- A small-group or private tour for a more intimate experience
What's Included
- Pickup in front of Hotel Antiche Figure (read carefully the booking info)
- 1 City Map per person
- Native Venetian Local Expert - Tour Leader
- Local taxes
- 2 hours walking tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Hotel Antiche FigureSanta 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.
End point
- Rialto BridgePonte de Rialto, 30100 Venezia VE, Italy
The tour will end near Rialto bridge.
Itinerary
Your walking tour starts in Campo San Geremia, a picturesque square in the quiet, tucked-away district of Cannaregio. Experience Venice as locals live it, far from the usual crowds of tourists. Listen to the story of the square’s unusual and comic history. You’ll be in a group of only 15 people maximum (or a private group if option selected), so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
Cross over Cannaregio’s tranquil foot bridges into the Jewish Quarter—the origin of the word “ghetto.” Step inside the church of the Madonna dell’Orto, famous for its Tintoretto paintings. Learn why the stunning facade of the Palazzo Mastelli del Cammello is nicknamed “Camel House.”
Get a peek at a historic gondola factory as you wind your way toward one of the city’s star attractions: Rialto Bridge. Listen to your guide recount stories about the traditions and little-known stories behind the 16th-century landmark. The tour ends here in the heart of Venice, but you’ll be well-positioned to continue exploring on your own.
Cross over Cannaregio’s tranquil foot bridges into the Jewish Quarter—the origin of the word “ghetto.” Step inside the church of the Madonna dell’Orto, famous for its Tintoretto paintings. Learn why the stunning facade of the Palazzo Mastelli del Cammello is nicknamed “Camel House.”
Get a peek at a historic gondola factory as you wind your way toward one of the city’s star attractions: Rialto Bridge. Listen to your guide recount stories about the traditions and little-known stories behind the 16th-century landmark. The tour ends here in the heart of Venice, but you’ll be well-positioned to continue exploring on your own.
Ponte degli Scalzi (Pass By)
1
Campo San Geremia
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ponte delle Guglie (Pass By)
2
Jewish Quarter
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Cannaregio
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Chiesa della Madonna dell'Orto
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Palazzo Mastelli o del Cammello
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Squero dei Muti
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Ponte Chiodo
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Ponte di Rialto
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Campo San Giacomo
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Rialto Market
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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
- For the Group tour: Make sure to check out the meeting point in advance. In front of Hotel Antiche Figure. Venezia Santa Lucia Train Station Area. If something is not clear let us know immediately during the booking procedure.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Lexy_K, Aug 2026
Amazing hidden gem tour in Venice. We saw things we never would have known about without our tour guide. We also loved that it was a small group with no headsets so we could clearly hear him and ask him lots of questions. Definitely would recommend for someone who wants to know about the history of Venice without going to the major touristy streets.
Karen_L, Aug 2026
Nico gave a great tour of an area of Venice that I otherwise might have missed. It was great to be away from the crowds and to hear Nico’s interesting history of the area. Nico would answer any question and also provides great restaurant recommendations!
aaron_c, Aug 2026
I thought this was more about seeing sites in Venice that were a little less known to guide books and guides. It was really more of a look at everyday Venice as a local light limit. Unfortunately, the Tor Guide seemed a bit nervous and shy. Didn’t speak very loud and kind of looked downward a lot. The Jewish quarter was probably the highlight, but I guess I could have gone there on my own.
Michele_M, Aug 2026
The tour was a lovely way to see the city and actually know what you are seeing. Our guide was obviously very passionate about the city he was born in and it showed. This is a great thing to do first thing.
Paige_P, Aug 2026
Giovanni was exceptionally nice and well versed in Venetian history and culture! He gave us a map that he had marked with local restaurant, shopping, and attraction locations. He was considerate of the heat, often breaking in the shade, and made sure we saw everything we were interested in seeing! Cannot recommended Giovanni enough!
Jackie_M, Aug 2026
The guide provides lots of insights and history of that portion of Venice, that we wouldn’t have gotten walking through on our own. She was very friendly and answered lots of questions. She also had restaurant recommendations based on personal experience.
David_P, Aug 2026
Excellent tour - humorous and insightful. Knowledgable guide
Worthwhile - I would recommend to everyone.
Good way to start understanding Venice.
Jeff_G, Aug 2026
Very fun and informative tour. The pace, subjects, locations were all perfect for us and our 11 year old son. Nicola really made the tour a great experience.
Stephen_C, Aug 2026
This tour was incredibly incitefull. Tomasa bought a real Venetian perspective to the tour giving equal weight to both the good and the bad through history. Definitely recommend this tour to get away from the usual touristy areas of the city and see the real day to day Venetian life and customs.
Angela_L, Aug 2026
What a great tour! We learned so much about the history and development of Venice. We definitely explored places we would not have found on our own. Giovanni is a terrific guide.
Sunil_D, Aug 2026
On time meeting at starting point, our tour guide Micaela was very warm, polite and knowledgeable. We visited places which were hard to find without guide. It was best introduction of local places, history and culture. Must take this tour
Anita_J, Aug 2026
A lot of walking and very informative .
Make sure you have water with you especially in the summer!!.
Matthew_A, Aug 2026
Tomasso was an energetic, funny, and insightful guide. We felt like being shown the city by a friend who grew up there rather than a guide. I highly recommend the tour.
Jamie_E, Aug 2026
Georgia was amazing! She has such a warm personality perfect for a walking tour. Her knowledge of Venice was amazing especially since she was born and raised, and knew the answers to all our questions. We loved that it was off the beaten path and that she took us around the noisy streets. Would recommend for your first or second day in Venice.
Max_G, Jul 2026
Our guide was so nice and the tour route was beautiful - mainly going through Cannareggio, the more peaceful residential district. We learnt really interesting things about Venice that you’d probably only know as a local!
Reese_C, Jul 2026
Great tour and avoided the San Marcos area, which was great because we had another tour there with friends. Explored San Polo and Cannaregio areas, less crowded, different stories and obvious that some Venetians still live there. Sebastian’s gave great insights throughout. Excellent tour and recommended.
Christy_C, Jul 2026
Our guide was amazing. Incredibly knowledgeable. His English was impeccable. He made the tour fun and interesting and gave us sooo much information. Really fabulous guide!
Thomas_M, Jul 2026
Giovanni was excellent. This tour takes you through very quiet areas of Venice! Very knowledgeable guide!
Mark_M, Jul 2026
This was the perfect addition to a trip to Venice. Allowed a window into the quieter side of the city, while also being highly educational. And Sebastiano was simply excellent: informative, knowledgeable, and charming. 10/10 recommend.
nada_t, Jul 2026
Enjoyed this tour with a wonderful guide, Micaela. The route and pace were perfect, Micaela was extremely knowledgeable, patient and friendly. She's a local and added personal anecdotes as we walked. My family and another were late arriving as we got lost on the way to the meeting point, our guide was patient as she waited for us - we were in communication with her so we was aware.
Steven_R, Jul 2026
Mihaela was very knowledgeable about the city and made the tour entertaining. Would definitely recommend her to lead your tour.
Jane_Z, Jul 2026
We had a great time with our guide Nico. He showed us the places that were not usually visited by tourists, and told many interesting stories. We really enjoyed it.
Heidi_S, Jul 2026
This ended up being one of our favorite tours. The young man was very knowledgeable and had a lot of information to share even Davis recommend recommendations on where to eat.
Shannon_M, Jul 2026
Lorenzo was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable; he definitely took us to parts of the city we never would have found on our own.
LesleyThompson, Jul 2026
Great way to explore some off-the-beaten-path parts of Venice. Very personable guide, lots of fun and upbeat.
Don_V, Jul 2026
Sebastiano was a wonderful guide, very friendly and knowledgeable of the area. We strolled thru several neighborhoods off the beaten path, full of culture and away from crowds. I'm glad I got to see other parts of Venice. The city is beautiful and full of charm and history.
Nishat_K, Jul 2026
Nicola was well versed in Venetian history. We walked by areas that were off the beaten path. It was well worth it.
Sarah_M, Jul 2026
We have been to. Venice before, so we were keen to explore more of the ‘real Venice’, away from the crowds and usual tourist haunts. Sebastiano delivered. He was personable, knowledgeable, and took us to places we’d definitely not seen previously. We felt like we had a better insight into the Venice of the people. Take a hat, lots of water and wear walking shoes!
Kenjiro_G, Jul 2026
Very receptive guide! Very informative and kept our group interested. Would recommend !! Wear your walking shoes!
Darlene_C, Jul 2026
In my opinion this tour was out of the mainstream Venice option tours. Georgia was very knowledgeable and provided in depth historical facts. I found it very interesting. Additionally, she was patient and slowed pace somewhat due to my trouble keeping pace because of arthritis in my leg and several bridges that were difficult to walk up and down in the usual manner. Truly appreciated her patience. However with the individual microphone I was able to hear her and follow along easily. Myself and our group enjoyed getting to know this aspect of Venice
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