Tour of The Real Hidden Venice

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About this activity

Discover the real Secret Venice on a special walking tour with a native Venetian tour leader!

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 tales 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!

Stories, Legends and Secrets.. from the Venetian eyes!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Shome Venice

Ages: Children (1–10 years) · Adults (11–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 2 hours walking tour
Included: Native Venetian Local Expert - Tour Leader
Included: Local taxes
Included: Pickup in front of Hotel Antiche Figure (read carefully the booking info)
Included: 1 City Map per person

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Ponte degli Scalzi

Passing by

Admire the city from the bridge.
Stop 2

5 min

Learn the funny story of this "campo"
Stop 3

Passing by

Cross the bridge to enter the authentic Venice.
Stop 4

15 min

Explore the Jewish quarter of Venice.
Cannaregio

30 min

Breathe the quietness of the most romantic canals of this area.
Chiesa della Madonna dell'Orto

5 min Admission not included

See the original floor of Venice in front of the church
Palazzo Mastelli o del Cammello

5 min

Learn the legend of this millenary palace.
Squero dei Muti

5 min

Admire an old gondolas factory.
Stop 9

5 min

The original bridge of the Venetian Republic.
Ponte di Rialto

15 min

Discover the fascinating first bridge built on the Grand Canal, rich of stories, legends and traditions.
Stop 11

10 min

The first lived island of Venice.
Stop 12

15 min

The old trade center of the Venetian Republic "La Serenissima".

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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

The tour will end near Rialto bridge.

Using your ticket

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.
If you booked the Small Group Tour it will be in English language
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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
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.

Options

Private Tour

Private Guide: Get to know the real Venice with your private Venetian guide!
English - Group Tour

Language: English
Private Tour + Murano Glass

Hidden Venice + Murano Glass : The private experience includes the Hidden Venice walking tour + the exclusive Murano Glass factory visit.

Duration: 3 hours: 2 hours Hidden Venice walking tour + 1 hour Murano Glass Factory visit (possible to extend your time at the Glass factory)

Water Taxi: Transportation from Venice to Murano and return by Water Taxi