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Venice’s Cannaregio: the trails less travelled

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

26,00 per group (1-5 people)

Play anytime within the next 3 months

Do you enjoy a curious local legend? With over 150 magnificent and mysterious canals, Venice is filled with secrets and fascinating stories. Created by a creative local, Marc, this self-guided discovery walk takes you through the hidden backstreets of the Cannaregio district. Explore the world’s first ever Ghetto and learn about the works of Shakespeare as you solve fun location-specific riddles. Seeking answers around every corner, you will dive deep in the rich history of Venice to uncover pieces of the city’s identity that have been lost in the maze of time.

This playful walk across Venice’s Cannaregio 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.

If you want to extend this experience, you can start Marc’s Castello route right where this walk ends! 

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 – 2 km.

Start on Campo San Geremia in Cannaregio.
End on Sotoportego Del Milion in Cannaregio.

Local wonders you’ll discover on this city game through Venice Cannaregio – the trails less travelled include:
World’s first Ghetto in the Venice Cannaregio neighborhood.
Mysterious empty wells.
The round-shaped church called Chiesa della Maddalena.
The casino of Venice (and the origins of the word).
The beautiful Campo Santa Sofia.
The ever-impressive grand canal in Venice.

City game Venice Cannaregio – the trails less travelled

Discover Venice’s Cannaregio neighborhood like never before with this interactive city game! Be amazed by the stories that you will discover on this walk. While solving fun location-based riddles you’ll enter the trails less travelled and get to know a less visited area in Venice, called Cannaregio. Starting in the world’s first Ghetto, you’ll learn more about the history of this neighborhood, enter quiet alleys and will have beautiful views on the so typical canals. Thus, when hunting for details that guide you through Cannaregio, you’ll learn things that are both interesting as well as fun to know. So play this game and learn about strange bridges, admire golden globes and find out more about Marco Polo.

This route, designed by our local creator, offers an authentic and unforgettable, low-budget experience in Venice’s Cannaregio neighborhood in which you will discover Venice and the trails less travelled. 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 go to lesser known areas in this much visited Italian city. 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.

209 reviews for Venice’s Cannaregio: the trails less travelled

  1. P&A2019

    no comment
  2. Rorebedri

    De enjoyed it with family

  3. Team Samsø

    Absolutely fantastic journey through Venice and learning some interesting new facts (we are both Wagnerian opera singers and had no idea of the location and manner of his demise!!!).

  4. Fralex

    hard funny interesting beautiful new

  5. Mircadia

    no comment
  6. Team354

    Fun
    Education
    Clever
    FlexibleTimemanagrment
    Insider

  7. Spastis

    Fun, interesting, cool,tanks alot 😀

  8. Dane

    Fun, adventure, educative, adrenalin, fenomenal

  9. Madeline Milan

    no comment
  10. Team Rav

    Spannung, Information, Unterhaltung, Entdeckung, Spaß

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1. Choose your game

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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