Venice: Secret City Gardens Walking Tour
Northern Italy, Venice
Enjoy a stroll through the secret gardens of Venice on this unique walking tour. Follow your guide to spaces hidden behind the elegant facades and high walls of the city's magnificent palazzos.
Gardens and Parks Walking Tour in Venice
Explore Venice’s diverse gardens, private villas, and parks with a knowledgeable guide—ideal for nature and history enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Experience the scent of flowers, fruit trees, and medicinal plants
- Enjoy views from a garden terrace overlooking a lagoon
- Visit a local nursery where Venetians buy colorful flowers for their balconies
- Discover some of Venice’s 500 green spaces
- Explore lesser-known areas including a Renaissance villa and an outdoor theatre
Description
Meet your guide at Combo and set off to explore Venice’s extensive parks and gardens. Walk paths less traveled while learning about Venice’s history beyond typical tourist spots. Visit Cannaregio, a favorite local family area, pass by a Renaissance villa, and see an outdoor theatre nestled in nature.
Take in peaceful views from a secret garden terrace managed by a nunnery, surrounded by a scent-rich blend of flowers and medicinal plants. Wander through a nursery popular for cyclamens and geraniums, vibrant additions to Venetian balconies. Encounter contemporary art integrated into garden settings as you stroll through quiet courtyards and monastery gardens.
Experience the calmness of these green islands in the city, which boasts more gardens than bridges.
Includes
- Licensed tour guide
- Walking tour
- Entrance fees to the gardens
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Tips
Important Information
- This tour operates rain or shine
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Morning tours offer cooler temperatures and quieter gardens for a more relaxed experience. Book in advance as group sizes are limited.
