Venice Hidden Gems of Castello and Arsenale Small Group Tour

Points forts

Itinéraire

1. 1

   Santa Maria della Pietà in Venice is a Baroque church located in the Dorsoduro district, famous for its historical connection to Antonio Vivaldi, who worked and taught music at the adjacent Ospedale della Pietà, an orphanage and music school for girls. The church features an elegant, richly decorated interior, harmonious architectural design, and a serene atmosphere, reflecting both Venetian artistry and its charitable legacy. It remains a significant site for history, music, and Baroque architecture.

   YOU WILL VISIT IT FROM OUTSIDE

   15 minutes•Entrée libre

2. 2

   Riva degli Schiavoni

   Riva degli Schiavoni is a famous waterfront promenade in Venice, located along the eastern edge of the San Marco district, overlooking the lagoon

   15 minutes•Entrée libre

3. 3

   The Arsenale in Venice is a historic complex of shipyards and naval workshops that was the heart of Venice’s maritime power.

   YOU WILL VISIT IT FROM OUTSIDE

   10 minutes•Entrée libre

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   The Scuola Dalmata dei Santi Giorgio e Trifone in Venice is a small but remarkable confraternity building in the Castello district. It is famous for its cycle of paintings by Vittore Carpaccio, which vividly depict scenes of saints, legends, and Venetian-Dalmatian heritage. The building offers a glimpse into the artistic and religious culture of Venice’s historic confraternities.

   YOU WILL VISIT IT FROM OUTSIDE

   15 minutes•Entrée libre

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   The Sotoportego de la Pietra Rossa

   The Sotoportego de la Pietra Rossa is a charming, narrow covered passage (sotoportego) in Venice, typical of the city’s intimate and labyrinthine street layout. Its name, meaning “Red Stone Passage,” comes from a distinctive red-colored stone that marks the spot. Walking through it offers a glimpse of Venice’s hidden corners and quiet, residential areas, reflecting the city’s mysterious and picturesque character away from the main tourist routes.

   10 minutes•Entrée libre

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   Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo in Venice

   Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo in Venice is one of the city’s largest and most impressive squares, located in the Castello district. It is dominated by the Basilica of Santi Giovanni e Paolo, a Gothic church that serves as the burial site for many Venetian doges. The square is surrounded by historic buildings and reflects Venice’s monumental architecture and rich civic and religious history.

   15 minutes•Entrée libre

Point de rendez-vous

Meet the group at Campo Santa Maria della Pieta, at the entrance of the church

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Prise en charge

• Rendez-vous au point de départ pour tous

À savoir avant de partir

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Note: For all visitors who are not staying overnight in the city of Venice, an access fee is required on certain dates.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• Please leave the accommodation well in advance, the guide can wait max 10 minutes after the starting time and it will not be possible to join the group during the activity. No refund will be granted for delays or wrong reservations after the 24h scheduled by cancellation policy It is recommended to bring a bottle of water with you as it is not possible to add stops It will be not possible to join to the group after the tour has already started The tour is an outdoor walking tour, no entrances are included

Annulation et remboursement

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

• Annulé et intégralement remboursé si la météo l'exige
• Annulé et intégralement remboursé si trop peu de participants