Secret City Trails Venezia Walking Tours

Do you enjoy a curious local legend? With over 150 magnificent and mysterious canals, Venice is filled with secrets and fascinating stories. Created by a passionate and creative local, Marc, this self-guided discovery walk takes you through the hidden backstreets of the Cannaregio district. Explore the world’s first ever Ghetto and learn about the works of Shakespeare as you solve fun location-specific riddles. Seeking answers around every corner, you will dive deep in the rich history of Venice to uncover pieces of the city’s identity that have been lost in the maze of time.
This playful walk across Venice’s Cannaregio sharpens your senses and encourages you to appreciate the most wonderful – and often hidden – details around you. Whether you know Venice or just start exploring here, this experience gives you a perspective on discovery that will inspire your curiosity wherever you go next.


Local wonders you’ll discover on this walk include:
World’s first Ghetto
Mysterious empty wells
The round-shaped church, Chiesa della Maddalena
The casino of Venice (and the origins of the word)
The beautiful Campo Santa Sofia
The ever-impressive grand canal


This discovery walk is an educational and fun activity for friends, couples, families with kids, curious locals, visitors, and team building. You can fully enjoy this experience of connecting with the city while staying in your own group.
Important information
• This is a self-guided city discovery experience
• You can play in a team of 1–5 people
• Right after booking, you receive the play link to the City Trail (sent by email from Secret City Trails)
• This trail is available in English and Italian
• The link is valid for 90 days, starting on the date you booked the activity for
• Discover the city at your own pace, take as many breaks as you like
• You need internet connection and a little data. You'll play on your browser. No app download is needed.