Venice: Hidden Gems of Castello & Arsenale Small Group Walking Tour

Highlights

• English-Speaking Local Expert
• Outdoor Walking Tour
• Key Historical & Artistic Sites

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Chiesa di Santa Maria della Pieta

   15min

   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

2. 2

   Riva degli Schiavoni

   15min

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

3. 3

   Arsenale di Venezia

   10min

   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

4. 4

   Scuola di San Giorgio degli Schiavoni

   15min

   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

5. 5

   Calle Zorzi e la Pietra Rossa

   10min

   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.

6. 6

   Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo

   15min

   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.

Before you go

Location