Hidden Venice: The Unusual Walking Tour & Gondola Ride

Explore less crowded areas of Venice with a guide in the San Marco district. Discover the history of these spots on a walking tour through the city.

Start your journey by passing some of Venice’s landmarks without stopping to take in the atmosphere. See the design of the Scala Contarini del Bovolo, walk through Campo Manin, and explore Calle degli Orbi. View the façade of Teatro La Fenice and the architecture of the Church of San Moisè.

Go on a gondola ride, offering a unique view of Venice. Glide under the Bridge of Sighs into the San Marco Basin and see San Giorgio Island.

Visit the Gondola Gallery to learn how Venice’s famous boats are made. See original tools, a gondola cross-section, and examples of traditional craftsmanship. Then, take a virtual gondola ride through the canals of Venice and learn about the city’s history and traditions.