• Venice - The history of Giudecca is intriguing, starting with its name. Contrary to popular belief, it does not derive from former Jewish inhabitants (“Giudei” in Italian), but from the Venetian term “zudega,” meaning “the judged.” This refers to the aristocratic families exiled here in the 9th century. Recently, the spacious abandoned areas have attracted artists who find central Venice rents unaffordable for their studios and lofts.
• Fondamenta Sant’Eufemia - Visit a church dating back to AD 890, featuring a simple Veneto-Byzantine structure from the 14th century. It is named after a Byzantine Christian martyr who was thrown to lions. After biting off her hand, the lions refused to consume her holy virgin flesh.
• Hilton Molino Stucky Venice - Explore a grand Neo-Gothic building that once operated as a flour mill and pasta factory, supplied by boats across the lagoon. Today, it is a luxurious 5-star hotel.
• Fondamenta de le Convertite - Discover the hidden parts of the island, passing by an organic prison market next to a women’s correctional facility.
• Artisti Artigiani del Chiostro - Ex Convento Santissimi Cosma e Damiano - Enter a former monastery, now a hub for promoting local artists and artisans of all kinds.
• Teatro Junghans - Witness the transformation of a former glass factory into a modern residential neighborhood and contemporary theatre overlooking the southern lagoon.
• Chiesa del Santissimo Redentore - Admire a church designed by Palladio, built to commemorate the city’s survival from the Black Death. Every July, Venetians express gratitude by making a pilgrimage across the canal to this church on a temporary pontoon bridge from the Zattere, a tradition since 1578.
• Villa Heriot - Explore an Art Nouveau villa off the beaten path, offering stunning views over the southern lagoon.
• Casa dei Tre Oci - Conclude the tour with picturesque views of San Marco and Punta della Salute, passing by a palace with a unique neo-Gothic brick facade and three distinctive arched windows.

• Guided by an expert tour leader
• Nature and interpretive guide included

• Gratuities
• Water bus ticket to Giudecca island. Tickets will be purchased on board

Explore the fishbone-like shape of Giudecca Island, often referred to as Venice’s unofficial seventh sestiere. Once a retreat for the aristocracy, it later became the city’s industrial hub and is now a vibrant artistic district.

Stroll through the largest and nearest island to Venice, separated by the expansive and deep Giudecca Canal, and enjoy stunning views of the magnificent city.

The island’s tranquility attracted religious communities and patrician families who constructed palaces with charming gardens and allotments. After the Republic’s fall, these areas were transformed into warehouses, barracks, prisons, factories, and workers’ quarters, some of which have been repurposed for artistic and modern uses. Walk along the long pedestrian quay on the Venice-facing side and explore the hidden lagoon-facing side with its gardens, art galleries, and residential neighborhoods.

• 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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.