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The Church of Madonna dell’Orto is one of the most intimate sanctuaries in Venice. This indoor walking tour starts and ends in the square by the church’s entrance, Campo della Madonna dell’Orto. You’ll step away from the crowds of San Marco and into the heart of Cannaregio, where devotion, art, and water have intertwined for more than six centuries.
You’ll discover masterpieces within the church’s red-brick walls that mark the birth of the Venetian Renaissance, including work by the painter Tintoretto’s genius, who lived just steps away and is buried here beside his family.
As you explore the church, you’ll see marble altars shimmering in soft lagoon light, saints that seem to breathe through pigment, and vaulted ceilings that lift your gaze toward silence. Each chapel tells a story of faith, artistic rivalry, and how Venice transformed its devotion into beauty.
By the end of this tour, you’ll have heard the paintings and the light of Venice tell the story of this sacred monument.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This self-guided audio tour starts outside, in front of the Church of Madonna dell’Orto. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Itinerary
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Visitors can admire the church’s striking Gothic façade and quiet canalside setting in Venice’s Cannaregio district. Inside, they’ll explore masterpieces by Tintoretto in one of the city’s most peaceful and authentic corners
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Venice is a city that hides its treasures behind quiet doors and slow canals – and the Church of Madonna dell’Orto is one of its most intimate sanctuaries.
1 minute • Admission ticket free -
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You’ll come across a tiny square with curious stone figures fixed into the façades. As we pass, you’ll hear the legends tied to these “Moors” and notice how sculpture and everyday life blend in Cannaregio.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Look up to spot the carved camel and merchant reliefs on this medieval palace. We’ll pause outside to take in the details and the trading stories they still whisper through the brick.
Admission ticket free
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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