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Venice’s Castello and San Marco: what the guidebooks left out

created by Marca Venice-local who’s a tour guide by day and musician by night.
51 reviews

26,00 per group (1-5 people)

Play anytime within the next 3 months

When was your last ‘a-ha!’ discovery moment? This fun self-guided walk takes you through the Castello District and towards Venice’s Crown Jewel, piazza San Marco. Once you arrive at the most famous site in the city you will realise that its fame and beauty hide many secrets and mysteries that are left out of the guidebooks. And that is what this experience is all about! Follow in the footsteps of our local creator Marc – a Venice-based guide and musician, solve location-based riddles, and discover the lesser-known side to the Floating City.
This playful walk across Venice’s Castello and San Marco 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.

We know you’ll love our experiences, but if this is your first, rest assured - you can solve up to three riddles and still get a full refund, or in case of the Wonder Walks - all subscription plans come with one week free trial. See our T&Cs here.

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12 riddles.
1,5 – 2 hours. 1 – 3 km.

Start on Campo San Giovanni e Paolo.
End on Campo San Bortolomio.

Local wonders you’ll discover on this city game through Venice’s Castello and San Marco include:
The impressive Danieli Hotel.
Lesser-known corners of Venice’s San Marco Square.
The famous Rialto Bridge.
Intriguing stories behind surprising street names.
A beautiful and quirky bookshop.

City game Venice: the locals legends of San Marco and Castello

Discover Venice’s central neighborhoods Castello and San Marco like never before with this interactive city game! You will definitely be amazed by the local legends that you will discover on this walk. While solving fun location-based riddles, you’ll enter the famous areas in ‘La Serenissima’ and you’ll get to read stories about Venice that the guidebooks have left out. In fact, while finding your way through the numerous ‘calle‘ (getting lost is an option!) you’ll discover about the history of well known places in the San Marco and Castello neighborhood. Thus, when hunting for details that guide you through the city, you’ll learn things that are both interesting as well as fun to know. So play this game and find out about the relation between ‘acqua alta’ and books, learn curious gossip about the Colleoni’s family crest and find out how the Venetians used to know when their working day was finished.

This route, designed by our local creator, offers an authentic and unforgettable, low-budget experience in Venice’s San Marco and Castello neighborhood. You will definitely discover Venice and the local legends of San Marco and Castello. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a curious newcomer, this city game promises enjoyment for couples, groups of friends, and families alike. In just a couple of hours, discover enchanting places in the city of thousand islands, learn about Venice’s past and get off the beaten path in the centre of Venice. Afterwards, enjoy a spritz with view on the canals, visit a museum and make your day in Venice complete!

Tips & Tricks

Play 7 days a week, during daylight hours.

 

You’ll receive an email with a link to your game. The link to the game is valid up to 3 months after the purchase. By tapping the play button your game magically opens in your phone’s browser. No downloads. Super easy.

If it rains, take a break and wait for some sunshine, you can continue where you left off, or share the email with your teammates in case you run out of battery.

We recommend playing in a team of 1-5 people.

Check our frequently asked questions or read our terms & conditions.

51 reviews for Venice’s Castello and San Marco: what the guidebooks left out

  1. Félix & Alexia

    no comment
  2. The European Adventu

    no comment
  3. Trunkoliers

    no comment
  4. Brunorso&kytty

    Perfect adventura

  5. The Fgnamus Fam!

    Great fun!

  6. Svenni&Pekka

    I now feel like a Venice expert

  7. The Quokkas

    A great way to explore Venice and learn querky things. Kids (12yo) loved it too

  8. Țuică

    Awesome. Just awesome 🙂

  9. Karus

    no comment
  10. Winners

    I loved the fun facts

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All our trails are created by locals. Buy the one that intrigues you the most. After the purchase, you’ll receive a link to your game via email.

2. Ready, set, go!

Go to the game’s starting location indicated in the email (play anytime up to 3 months from the purchase). Tap the Play button and the game will magically open in your phone's browser!

3. Find secrets

With each riddle solved, new cryptic directions will take you from one hidden gem to the next. You’ll unlock local stories and recommendations on your way too!

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