Tour Details
Duration
3 hours
Product Type
Tour
Venues
- Chiesa dei Gesuiti
- Chiesa della Madonna dell'Orto
- Chiesa di Sant'Alvise
- Artist's studios
- Cannaregio Neighborhood
Photos & Highlights
- Visit the Cannaregio neighborhood of Venice and see it through local, artistic, and architectural lenses
- Led by a local expert
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Tour Description
Venice's Cannaregio neighborhood remains a respite away from the crowds of St. Mark's and is home to much of Venice's resident population. Largely avoided by tourists, this charming neighborhood provides an excellent opportunity to experience the magic of Venice without jostling for breath with large groups. During this three-hour Cannaregio tour, we'll spend equal time looking at art, architecture, and local character, providing you with an insider's sense of both modern and historical Venice.
Experts
A truly varied walk, this is the perfect choice for those looking to mix art, history, and lifestyle. Local bars, artisan shops, and small grocery stores remain intertwined with baroque facades and Tintoretto-decorated churches, giving Cannaregio a unique flavor. While the sites and route vary according to the group's and guide's interests, the tour may discuss the Gesuiti, Madonna dell'Orto, and Sant'Alvise churches, as well as the artistic heritage of the district, kept alive today through artisan shops and artists' studios.
Does this tour include the Jewish Ghetto?
While this walk may or may not touch on some aspects of the Jewish Ghetto, it is not a walk specifically focused on Jewish Venice. For this type of walk, which includes a visit to the Synagogue, please take a look at our Jewish Ghetto tour. Looking to see Venice's major sites? Try our Venice City Tour of St. Mark's and Rialto.
Will we have time for shopping on the tour?
The goal of this tour is the provide participants with an overview of the neighborhood, its history and current life. We may pop into a few shops; however, you may prefer to return to these after the tour so you have more time to shop at your leisure.
While this walk may or may not touch on some aspects of the Jewish Ghetto, it is not a walk specifically focused on Jewish Venice. For this type of walk, which includes a visit to the Synagogue, please take a look at our Jewish Ghetto tour. Looking to see Venice's major sites? Try our Venice City Tour of St. Mark's and Rialto.
Will we have time for shopping on the tour?
The goal of this tour is the provide participants with an overview of the neighborhood, its history and current life. We may pop into a few shops; however, you may prefer to return to these after the tour so you have more time to shop at your leisure.
What if it’s raining?
Tours operate rain or shine, but in the case of inclement weather, your guide will modify the tour so more time is spent indoors. It never hurts to have an umbrella on hand.
Tours operate rain or shine, but in the case of inclement weather, your guide will modify the tour so more time is spent indoors. It never hurts to have an umbrella on hand.
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91 Reviews
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The docent was very knowlegeable and eager to share her love of Venice. She had answers to every question. She pointed out things we never would have seen otherwise. I regret that for reasons that had nothing to do with the docent, I was exhausted at the end of the tour.
Mary
Reviewed on:
Oct 2, 2013
We really liked the behind the scenes times eg the foundry visit and the renovated convent tour. Erika had told us about the covent renovation but it was only when I asked if we could go in that she inquired and got a yes.. They have done an amazing job changing it into rooms for students.
This is a sensative point but something that we both agreed needs to be said. Our guide needs to be aware of a personal hygiene issue. On hot days body odour can be an issue so a deodorant needs to be used.
Lorraine
Reviewed on:
Sep 5, 2013
Louisa is a delightful guide, extremely knowledgeable and flexible to accomodate our specific interests. She personally knew all the artisans whose shops we visited and, as an art historian, was able to provide detailed information about the art we saw in churches. In addition, she was able to point out the historical context of the streets and buildings we encountered on our walk
Harvey a
Reviewed on:
Jul 24, 2013
