Off the beaten path walk in Venice

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Duration:2 hours (approx.)
Location: Venice, Veneto

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Discover the floating city of Venice without following the beaten routes with bustling crowds. We will walk in selected hidden alleyways and paths that lead to hidden jewels and we will wander through local neighbourhoods, stunning palaces overlooking the canals and beautiful gardens.
As you take in the peaceful vibes, you’ll get a glimpse of day to day Venetian life, before stumbling upon a church that was used as the setting of a movie. Head towards the canal where locals love to buy their fruits and vegetables straight from a boat.
Every corner you will explore has something unique in store for you. Like a hidden 14th century church with a calming ambiance and a very beautiful and richly decorated inside.
Continue strolling around between narrow "calles" and "campos" where local kids play. Follow your local guide among beautiful palaces, must-see hidden churches in quiet corners, ending up in one of the most scenografic spots of Venice.

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The meeting point will this charming Campiello close to Ca Foscari, a gothic palace on the Canal Grande housing the headquarters of the Venice University
2. Campo San Pantalon
Before looking at the only graffito by Banksy in Venice on Rio Novo, we will admire the largest painting on canvas in the world at San Pantolon church
3. Campo Santa Margherita
We will cross this large campo, hosting a quiet market in the morning and one of the main hib of the venetian nightlife from the late afternoon
4. Campo San Barnaba
The neoclassical facade of the church is very familiar also to visitors on their first time in Venice. This place became famous because of some scenes of the film ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade' (1989) and "Summer time" (1955).
5. Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Carmini
A 14th century cathedral which has preserved its original Gothic character. Carmini church worked together with the Scuola Grande dei Carmini just beside it, both belonging to Carmelites and therefore dedicated to the worship of the Virgin of Mount Carmel in Palestine (Santa Maria del Carmelo).
6. Campo dei Carmini
In this square stands what remains of an ancient palace inhabited in the distant past by the Moro family and known as the "house of Othello
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Palazzo Zenobio is considered to be one of the most significant examples of Venetian late Baroque design, both architecturally and in interior decor. Throughout the XVIII century the Palace became a venue for intense intellectual life. Since 1993, after a complete restoration, it now serves as a research centre for Armenian studies.
8. Chiesa di San Sebastiano
One of Venice’s leading art venues thanks to its magnificent cycle of paintings by Paolo Veronese, who is buried here. Next to the Church there was the convent which now houses the humanities faculty of Ca’ Foscari University (re-designed by the famous Italian designer Carlo Scarpa in a dialectic twist with the old church)
9. Chiesa di San Nicolo dei Mendicoli
A 12th Century church with a Veneto-Byzantine tower bell and the interiors all in wood. Early Venice was an aggregation of independent communities, each with its own individual characteristics. San Nicolò dei Mendicoli is an extreme case: its inhabitants (all fishermen) gathered in the church we are going to enter in a while to elect their own doge, who would have dressed in scarlet and following a symbolic ritual, go to the Doge’s Palace in Saint Mark’s to receive the embrace of the true doge.
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The Church of Angelo Raffaele - the only church in Venice with two bell towers - tradition says it was built in 416 to fulfill a vow. This part of the city is very much Venetian and you can find kids playing in the calle in the afternoon.
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San Basilio - once the maritime terminal where all the steamers used to arrive back in 19th Century. It overlooks the Canale della Giudecca and we admire the Giudecca Island on our right with the magnificent Mulino Stucky building, an important example of 19th century industrial archaeology now housing a hotel.
12. Fondamenta Zattere
This wide fondamenta was once called “Carbonaia” (because of the coal - carbone in Italian - that used to be unloaded here). Paved in 1519 in was then called “delle Zattere” because here docked the rafts - zattere - with wood for the Arsenale arriving from the mainland by river and then by lagoon.
13. Punta della Dogana
Punta della Dogana is an art museum in one of Venice's old customs buildings, the Dogana da Mar. It also refers to the triangular scenografic area of Venice where the Grand Canal meets the Giudecca Canal, and its collection of buildings: Santa Maria della Salute, the Patriarchal Seminary of Venice, and Dogana da Mar at the triangle's tip.

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Posted By : faithsB5545ZJ
Valerio was a terrific guide. We learned so much about Venice and he put everything into historical context which made the tour very meaningful. Highly recommend Valerio for your time in Venice.
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Posted On : 2023-10-05 16:42:27

Posted By : Alistair_J
Valerio is a very personable, informative, interesting and humorous guide.
We were in a small group, but everyone was included.
A truly off the beaten path Venice tour!
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Posted On : 2023-05-31 04:09:02

Posted By : busymomDallas
My husband and I saw so much of Venice in the two hours with Valerio! We LOVED our day and got the best secrets, while experiencing all the neat neighborhoods of Venice. I highly recommend this tour. Valerio is super helpful, kind and loves his town. Thank you!
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Posted On : 2023-05-24 02:25:47

Posted By : 604adrianm
We had a great time with Valerio and learnt more about Venice in 2 hours than we have on any other tour. He showed us some of the hidden gems of the city and gave just many suggestions/ recommendations for our remaining days. He also came and had a drink with us after, so it was nice to hang out with a local. We would recommend going on this tour on your first day in Venice so that you better understand the ins and outs of the city.
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Posted On : 2022-06-28 15:54:04

Posted By : 105shimonr
Very very nice tour but minimum of 4 hours and st. Mark is a most to see. And prepare alot of money.
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Posted On : 2021-08-08 11:11:24

Posted By : dominiquemol
If you want to learn more about Venice,
If you want a private and personalized experience,
If you’d like to talk and converse with a genuine born and bred Venitian,
If you’re looking for of the beaten path,
If you want to have a great experience,
Book Valerio, you won’t regret it!
I had the best time!
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Posted On : 2021-07-23 03:39:35

Posted By : titasas
An awesome tour through Venice with an even more awesome tour guide Genny. So informative and interesting. Must emphasize that lots of jokes and entertaining conversations are included!!! Would totally recommend for everyone, locals or foreigners.

Best experience. Thanks!
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Posted On : 2021-06-29 14:24:57

Posted By : Venture47939907856
Really interesting tour with lots of hidden gems of Venice without crowds. The best is you can personalize it depend of your needs. Adair is really friendly and she speak about Venice with lots of passion.
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Posted On : 2021-06-25 14:11:01

Posted By : johanna20142014
It was a really great tour! Adair has a lot of knowledge, told us very interesting facts and stories and showed us a different side of Venice !
I can only recommend that tour!
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Posted On : 2021-06-10 14:48:41

Posted By : marracaibo
Jenny has been absolutely perfect. We really enjoyed the tour. We visited some hidden places in Venice. Thanks
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Posted On : 2021-06-01 08:06:49