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Hidden Venice Walk

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Hidden Venice Walk, Venice

In a nutshell

A guided walk through Cannaregio and Dorsoduro, away from the main crowds, taking in the Jewish Ghetto (the world's first, established in 1516), quiet canals, small workshops and local bars.

Rating & popularity

#4 of 8

in our Venice guide

Visit duration

2 h 30 min

Usually no booking needed

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A guided walk through Cannaregio and Dorsoduro, away from the main crowds, taking in the Jewish Ghetto (the world's first, established in 1516), quiet canals, small workshops and local bars.

Know before you go

Wear comfortable shoes; there are dozens of bridges and steps. Many guides begin near the train station.

What to book

A small-group walking tour with a local, ideally in the morning before the day-trippers arrive.

What to check before you pay

  • Look for a stated group size cap.
  • Check the language of the tour and whether headsets are provided.
  • Check whether entry to the main site is included or just a walk around it.

Hidden Venice Walk tours & tickets

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