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Venice Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

30 Reviews 4.23 out of 5 stars Based on 30 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Venice, Italy
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On average, this is booked 16 (0) days in advance.

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese Simplified
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Overview

The Best Way to Discover Venice: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour!

Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a gelato or a gondola ride and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app:

Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems and beautiful spots revealed along the way.

Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations.

What you will visit: Santa Maria Gloriosa Dei Frari, Campo San Polo, Rialto Bridge, Campo S. Salvador, Teatro La Fenice, St. Mark’s Square, Saint Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Chiesa di San Zaccaria, and San Giorgio dei Greci.

What's Included

  • Custom Finish: Choose where to end; doesn't finish at starting location.
  • Navigation: GPS navigation included via the app.
  • Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
  • Not needed for our activity, every puzzle is related to the outdoor areas of the attractions and you won’t need to pay anything extra or enter the attractions.
  • Max 15 people per booking in Venice. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
  • Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

San Polo
3072, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

A Seamless & Flexible Start:

Download the World City Trail app and use your 10-digit booking reference to log in. Note: This is 100% self-guided; no one will be waiting for you. Start anytime 24/7. We suggest starting at Santa Maria Gloriosa Dei Frari for the best route, which concludes near San Giorgio dei Greci, though you can start/finish anywhere.

Interactive Exploration:

Navigate a 3km walk (~38 mins walking time). Solve riddles using imagination and observation at stops like the Rialto Bridge or Doge’s Palace to unlock your next spot. Total activity lasts ~2.5 hours on average, depending on your pace, visits, and breaks.

Your Tour, Your Way:

Customize your route, change the order of places, or skip stops to fit your schedule. Pause for a break or to explore a site and resume exactly where you left off. There is no time limit—your access lasts for a full year.

Stories & Tips:

Unlock legends and history at sites like St. Mark’s Square. Includes hand-picked local restaurant and shop tips. Available in 8 languages: EN, DE, FR, NL, IT, ES, PT, ZH. Note: Outdoor-only; internet required.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Total Flexibility: Start anytime you want—there is no fixed schedule. You can pause and resume as often as you like.
  • Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going, you can do the tour any other day. You can even contact us to change the tour to a different city!
  • Technical Requirements: A fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection are required. Important: Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Venice Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-178424P35

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Custom Finish: Choose where to end; doesn't finish at starting location.
  • Navigation: GPS navigation included via the app.
  • Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
  • World City Trail App: Download app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select "Create" to start.
  • Each stop includes optional AI text-to-speech narration, so you can listen instead of reading.
  • Walking tour in Venice with your smartphone.
  • Not needed for our activity, every puzzle is related to the outdoor areas of the attractions and you won’t need to pay anything extra or enter the attractions.
  • Max 15 people per booking in Venice. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
  • Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
  • Total Flexibility: Start anytime you want—there is no fixed schedule. You can pause and resume as often as you like.
  • Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going, you can do the tour any other day. You can even contact us to change the tour to a different city!
  • Technical Requirements: A fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection are required. Important: Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
  • Essential Gear: We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothes and comfortable walking shoes.
  • Support Policy: We offer 24/7 live assistance via worldcitytrail.com/chat. Please note that we do not offer phone support; the chat link is the only way to contact us.

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