Venice's Madonna dell’Orto: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 45 min–1h
- Price from
- $12 / person
- Location
- Venice, Italy
- Languages
- EN, EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Meeting point
- 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.
Description
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.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Sat, Oct 31
- Adult (ages 6+)
- $12
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 30.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Chiesa della Madonna dell'Orto
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
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.
Campo dei Mori
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.
Palazzo Mastelli o del Cammello
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.
What's included
Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Not included
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
How it compares in Venice
- Starting price $12 is 90% below the typical $125 for tours of similar length in Venice
Excurgo comparison of 1,953 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Venice's Madonna dell’Orto: A Self-Guided Audio Tour take?
Venice's Madonna dell’Orto: A Self-Guided Audio Tour lasts about 45 min–1h. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Venice's Madonna dell’Orto: A Self-Guided Audio Tour cost?
Prices start at $12 per person for this Venice experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Venice's Madonna dell’Orto: A Self-Guided Audio Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel Venice's Madonna dell’Orto: A Self-Guided Audio Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is 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. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Venice's Madonna dell’Orto: A Self-Guided Audio Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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