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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.
48 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 walk include:
The impressive Danieli Hotel.
Lesser-known corners of the San Marco Square.
The famous Rialto Bridge.
Intriguing stories behind surprising street names.
A beautiful and quirky bookshop.

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.

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

  1. Brunorso&kytty

    Perfect adventura

  2. The Fgnamus Fam!

    Great fun!

  3. Svenni&Pekka

    I now feel like a Venice expert

  4. The Quokkas

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

  5. Țuică

    Awesome. Just awesome 🙂

  6. Karus

    no comment
  7. Winners

    I loved the fun facts

  8. The Two Watsons

    no comment
  9. Capuccinetta

    no comment
  10. ManuJoe

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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!

4. Win!

Play for the fastest time and get listed on our leaderboard. Or, take your time and share your best adventure photo using #secretcitytrails. Both might lead to a free game!

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