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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Travelers consistently praise this Venice tour for its strong value, engaging guides, and well-paced itinerary that balances thorough exploration with relaxation. The focus on less-visited canals and neighborhoods offers an authentic experience enriched by personalized local insights. While many find the walking manageable, some note the extensive distances and challenging terrain near St. Marks Basilica may be strenuous for certain participants. Overall, the tour is regarded as a worthwhile introduction to Venice.
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We had a great tour of a lesser-toured part of Venice. It was great to be led around an area we might have missed.
We had Matteo who was so lovely, engaging and had such amazing knowledge of Venice as he lives and grew up here. He is so passionate about Venice which really came across in the tour. We loved it!
I went on this walking tour just after I arrived in Venice to get a sense of the city. It was great. It showed us some of the main attractions in the city, covered a lot of history and made me feel more comfortable navigating around. Our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. I recommend this tour for anyone new to Venice.
Very interesting tour with friendly and knowledgeable guide. We would recommend this tour to our friends to discover the history of Venice.
I was lucky enough to be the only one that showed up. My guide was fantastic . I like being able to listen and get one on one information to absorb. He treated me with courtesy and respect as if he has a whole group and not just me. I tried to review this previously with my young guide’s name but it must not have saved. He’s my son’s age and very knowledgeable and engaging and I truly appreciated his time and attention to detail. So now it’s 6 months later and I see my review isn’t posted but I sadly don’t remember his name..
The tour is phenomenal and gives definite insight to areas and history that are not otherwise available to someone from outside.
I totally recommend this tour!
We had Nikko (hope I spelled his name correctly) as our tour guide and really liked him. He was born and raised and still lives in Venice. The tour gave us a lot of historical and cultural information we wouldn’t have discovered on our own. Nikki was enthusiastic, funny and friendly. He spent extra time with our questions and gave us restaurant recommendations too. Highly recommended!
Lorenzo was very informative and took time to answer all of our questions during the tour. He showed us areas of Venice that we would have never discovered on our own.
Giovanni was very informative, provided many interesting details. He also had a map for us and circled places of interest for us to visit and dine at. Highly recommend Giovanni and this tour.
Tour takes you off the beaten track so much quieter.
Nico was excellent and very knowledgeable
We thoroughly enjoyed it
We had such a wonderful morning with Eliza! Hearing about her own experiences were perhaps even better than learning about the place itself. She made all the details cone alive. A tour and a young professional we will never forget!
Our guide was OK and knowledgeable of what little we seen. Lots, and lots of walking especially bridges over the canals, up the steps and down the steps. For what we seen I don't believe in our opinion it was worth the money. You better be physically fit for all the walking you will be doing
A lot of information. Sometimes a bit confusing. It was very nice to get away from the crowds and to discover some quieter areas of Venice that were charming.
Private tour with charming Sebastian was a wonderful experience. My husband and I loved hearing his enthusiasm for the city and found him to be very helpful in making sure we had the opportunity to see everything we wanted to see! We highly recommend Sebastian and will request him to be our guide when we visit again!
A really good in-depth look at the little know areas and history of Venice from a very knowledgeable guide, Lorenzo. Really a great experience on our second trip to Venice.
Micaela was very friendly, knowledgeable and gave us a great tour. We learnt so much and really enjoyed the experience. Thank you!
BEWARE!!! This is a 3 hour WALKING tour. You’re lucky if the guide speaks English. Horrible experience.
Elisa gave us a wonderful tour of Cannaregio and the Ghetto! She was very friendly, helpful, and informative! I would highly recommend this tour!
Our tour operator was awesome and we had great conversations. The tour itself was not worth it. I’m not sure we saw too much that was actual super cool and hidden which is what we expected.
This tour is an absolute must for first timers to Venice. Nico, our guide, was excellent! Not only did he provide us with the history of Venice but he had photos and memorabilia to commemorate the events. He was very charming, fun, and we covered a lot of ground in a short time. We decided to do this tour the same day our plane landed, and it was the best decision ever! I highly recommend this tour!
Thomas though young, but very knowledgeable in telling the hidden history of the old Venice, the Jewish quarters and how old mansion has transformed to his high school. It brings the city to live with the stories he shared, making it ever more interesting. Highly recommend if you want to know Venice more than the busy streets.
Sebastian was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. This is definitely a must do tour!! Take the evening time slot.
I learned a lot about Venice and its history during this walking tour - I saw a lot of things I didn't even know existed like the park outside the highschool. I didn't even know about the Jewish Gheto or the history of the word Gheto which in Venice did not mean what I understand of the word.
We had a tour with Michaela. She was incredible knowledgeable of the city, and gave a very interesting tour. She had so many fun facts to share. It almost felt like we were in a walk with a friend who happened to know many great stories to share about the history and architecture of the place. We cannot recommend this tour more.
Elisa was an amazing tour guide, very knowledgeable and pleasant! Definitely recommend her as a tour guide - thank you Elisa, we learned so much about Venice today!
Our toy guide Lorenzo grew up in Venice, so he was able to give us so much inside information with a personal touch. Lorenzo was knowledgeable and thorough and very friendly. We learned so much about the different areas of Venice that we never would have experienced if we were just wandering about on our own. I would highly recommend this tour and Lorenzo. Also, he gave us a great restaurant recommendation for lunch that only the locals go to and we had a terrific lunch after our tour.
Fantastic experience, walking around to discover the real and historical Venezia. The guide tour very knowledgeable.
This was an excellent private tour. Just the local guide and my wife and myself. What a way to get tour of real Venice from a local. Basically walked around private areas with very few people around and hear about the life and ways of the locals. If you want a tour without the crowds, book this!
This is a good tour to some of the ‘off the beaten track’ locations around Venice. Our guide was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain the history of the city in a way everyone could understand. It was at a good pace and the guide provided some useful tips for dinner afterwards.
Easy walking tour with lots of history and they point out things about everyday life that you wouldn’t notice on your own. Matteo was a very warm and engaging guide.
One of the better tours that we had here! Thomas took us to parts of the city off the beaten path---northern side and into the Jewish ghetto and his stories were very interesting and informative. We walked by his former high school and he told us all about education in the city. hen we finished, we asked about visiting Murano. He made a quick phone call and walked us to a meeting point on the dock where a boat was waiting for us--all on his own time! Pretty impressive 25 years old!
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