Off-beat and off-the-beaten-path

Venice isn’t just San Marco and gondolas. There’s plenty that is unusual.

Venicescapes is a non-profit historical society which runs fascinating tours exploring multi-ethnic Venice through the ages with proceeds going towards historical research.  

L’Altra Venezia takes you off the well-trodden tourist track into the tiny back calli (alleys) on routes tailored around themes like music, artisans and theatrical Venice.

Walks Inside Venice runs interesting, small-group tours around with granular themes like Titian and Tintoretto and Women in Venice.

Slow Venice aims to get you out exploring the less well-known landscapes and islands of the lagoon.