--- title: Tour of The Real Hidden Venice lang: en type: tour city: Venice country: Italy price: 39 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 2274 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Away from St Mark's? rank_in_category: 3 of 22 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/tour-of-the-real-hidden-venice/ --- # Tour of The Real Hidden Venice **Guidekin's take:** A native Venetian tour leader walks you through Cannaregio's small canals and the legends of the old Republic, away from the San Marco crowds, with a city map to keep. Group and private tiers, the private one with a Murano glass add on; the meeting point is by the train station and hotel pickup is not included. 4.85 from 2274 reviews for 2h. **Away from St Mark's?:** Choose the English only group walk through Cannaregio with a native Venetian leader and a map, 2h at €39 per person; no pickup. 4.85, 2274 reviews. Trade-off: Meets by the station; no hotel pickup. (last checked September 22, 2026) ## Overview 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! ## Before you book - Meeting point: In front of "CHIESA DI SAN SIMEON… - 14 start times: between 09:00 and 19:00 - Strollers OK: infants accepted ## Key facts - Price: from €39 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.85/5 from 2274 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 97% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Shome Venice ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | English - Group Tour | €39 / person | English | Language: English | | Private Tour | €99 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private Guide: Get to know the real Venice with your private Venetian guide! | | Private Tour + Murano Glass | €149 / person (for 2+ people) | English | 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... | ## What's included - 2 hours walking tour - Native Venetian Local Expert - Tour Leader - Local taxes - Pickup in front of Hotel Antiche Figure (read carefully the booking info) - 1 City Map per person ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Ponte degli Scalzi** (pass by, no stop) - Admire the city from the bridge. 2. **Learn the funny story of this "campo"** (5m) 3. **Cross the bridge to enter the authentic Venice** (pass by, no stop) 4. **Explore the Jewish quarter of Venice** (15m) 5. **Cannaregio** (30m) - Breathe the quietness of the most romantic canals of this area. 6. **Chiesa della Madonna dell'Orto** (5m) - See the original floor of Venice in front of the church 7. **Palazzo Mastelli o del Cammello** (5m) - Learn the legend of this millenary palace. 8. **Squero dei Muti** (5m) - Admire an old gondolas factory. 9. **The original bridge of the Venetian Republic** (5m) 10. **Ponte di Rialto** (15m) - Discover the fascinating first bridge built on the Grand Canal, rich of stories, legends and traditions. 11. **The first lived island of Venice** (10m) 12. **The old trade center of the Venetian Republic "La Serenissima"** (15m) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 14 start times between 09:00 and 19:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJCWVS48OxfkcRR6n0ykWzMZo ## 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. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €78 | €39 | | 4 | €156 | €39 | | 6 | €174 | €29 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Walking Tours start at €14 per person. ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 22** | €39 | 2h | 4.85 (2274) | private | | [Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice](/italy/venice/tours/gondola-ride-with-private-walking-tour-in-venice/?format=md) | €79 | 3h | 4.95 (325) | private | | [Venice: Commissario Brunetti Walking Tour for Donna Leon Fans](/italy/venice/tours/venice-commissario-brunetti-walking-tour-for-donna-leon-fans/?format=md) | €83 | 2h | 4.93 (178) | shared | | [Best of Venice Private Tour: St. Mark's Doge Palace Gondola Ride](/italy/venice/tours/best-of-venice-private-tour-st-mark-s-doge-palace-gondola-ride/?format=md) | €450 | 4h 30m | 4.94 (128) | private | Ranked #3 of 22 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €14 to €450, median €90; typical length 2h 30m. 9 of 22 are private. 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