Giudecca Island: Private Walking Tour in Venice

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   Giudecca disputed history begins with its name. We will learn that its name does not come from one time jewish inhanbitants (an italian word for Jews is also Giudei) but from a Venetian word "zudega" meaning "the judged", referring to rebel aristocratic families banished here during the 9th century. In recent years, the large abandoned spaces attracted a new set of exiles: artists, who could no longer afford rents in central venice for their lofts and studios.

   15 minutes•Admission free

2. 2

   We will visit a AD 890 church with a simple Veneto-Byzantine structure dated from 14th century. It is named after a Byzantine Christan martyr, who was thrown to hungry lions, which, after biting off her hand they refused to eat her holy virgin flesh.

   15 minutes•Admission free

3. 3

   We will discover a huge Neo-Gothic building, who

   We will discover a huge Neo-Gothic building, who served as a flour mill supplied by boats across the lagoon and also operated as a pasta factory and as of today, it houses a luxury 5-star hotel.

   15 minutes•Admission free

4. 4

   We will get lost in the hidden part of the island, passing by an organic prison market, adjacent to a women's correction facility.

   15 minutes•Admission free

5. 5

   We will enter a former monastery, nowadays a center for promotion of local artists and artisans of all kind.

   15 minutes•Admission free

6. 6

   we will see how a former factory for glasses has been converted to a modern residential neighbourhood and a contemporary theatre facing the southern lagoon.

   15 minutes•Admission free

7. 7

   We will admire a church designed by Palladio, built to celebrate the city's deliverance from the black death. Survival is never taken for granted in this tidal town and to give thanks every July Venetian have been mking the pilgrimage acroos the canal to this church on a shaky pontoon bridge from the Zattere since 1578

   15 minutes•Admission free

8. 8

   We will enter an Art Noveau villa off the beaten paths, enjoying breath-taking views over the southern lagoon.

   15 minutes•Admission free

9. 9

   We will end up our tour with scenic views on San Marco and Punta della Salute, walking by a palace with a distinctive neo gothic brick facade and three peculiar arched windows.

   15 minutes•Admission free

Meeting point

We will meet in front of the church

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Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

Know before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Cancellation and refunds

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