Overview
Enjoy a stroll around the secret gardens of Venice, often hidden behind the facades and walls of the its magnificent palazzos. People often refer to Venice as the city of canals and bridges. You will be surprised: the more than 500 gardens largely exceed the 403 bridges in the city!
Follow a delightful and off the beaten path route through the most magical gardens of Venice: take a walk around public parks, inner courtyards with greenery and idyllic monastery gardens. Relax within these places of silence, smell the scent of trees and flowers and feast your eyes on the colorful blossoms.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Licensed Tour Guide & Nature and Interpretive Guide
Entrance ticket and access to private gardens
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Meet your guide at Fondamenta Gasparo Contarini, near the bridge in front of Cottolengo's elderly house.
End point
The tour will end close to the railway station in Venice
What to expect
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Cannaregio
30 min
A hidden garden belonging to a community of nuns, who will kindly open their doors for us. Those lucky enough to enter it will find themselves in a beautiful garden with fruit trees, walking underneath beautiful pergolas with flowers and mystic plants
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Parco "Villa Groggia"
15 min
One of the less known and less visited green area in the city: a peaceful for a relaxing stroll next to a charming villa and a theathre with a rich program of dance, music and performances
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Giardini Savorgnan
15 min
A hidden park in Cannaregio district which was the secret garden of noble famlies sorounding their fancy houses.
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Rio della Misericordia
15 min
A garden center in a hidden corner of the city, where venetians choose geraniums and surfinias to make the summer of Venice more colorful and cylamen to brighten up the foggy winter of this beautiful city.
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Spazio Thetis
15 min
A hidden green oasis with several modern art sculpturs in a off the beaten path area facing the northern lagoon
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Giardino delle Vergini all’Arsenale
15 min
A piece of poetry made into a garden, wiht a fascinating view on the the Arsenale docks and walls
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- 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
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Secret gardens of Venice walking tour
Can I cancel Secret gardens of Venice walking tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
Meet your guide at Fondamenta Gasparo Contarini, near the bridge in front of Cottolengo's elderly house.
What's included?
- Licensed Tour Guide & Nature and Interpretive Guide
- Entrance ticket and access to private gardens
What's not included?
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Cannaregio, Parco "Villa Groggia", Giardini Savorgnan, Rio della Misericordia, Spazio Thetis, Giardino delle Vergini all’Arsenale.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, Italian, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by [deTour]ist - Valerio Coppo: Tour Guide. Take a detour in Venice, be a detourist!
