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Venice is best explored on foot. But without a plan, it’s easy to zigzag your way across the city and waste time.

This Venice walking map gives you a clear, self-guided route with the must-see sights, a few quieter corners, and handy stops along the way.

We have arrived on our route at the Church of Santo Stefano on a fantastic square. One of my favorite places.

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1️⃣6️⃣ Chiesa di Santo Stefano – Venetian Gothic

Chiesa-Santo Stefano Church Venice Walking Map

This impressive church, built in the late 13th–early 14th century by Augustinian hermits, was later reinforced with Gothic and Renaissance style elements.

Why this gem is worth a visit:

  • Ship-deck ceiling – the central wooden barrel vaults resemble an inverted ship and reduce the load on the foundation.
  • Gothic main entrance – a masterpiece by Bartolomeo Bon from 1438–1442
  • Art treasures – including works by Tintoretto in the sacristy and funerary monuments by Canova and Lombardo

What to look for:
Notice the light filtering through the windows, creating atmospheric reflections in this quiet sanctuary, right in the middle of the bustling San Marco district.

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📍 Extra tip: Arrive early or just before closing time to experience the serene, mysterious ambiance in peace. In the evening, this is also a lovely spot to have a drink.

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Cross Place Stefano and walk leisurely towards Venice’s only wooden bridge. Along the way, you will pass the small church (Chiesa di San Vidal) where they hold incredibly beautiful Vivaldi concerts.

Walk across the wooden ‘Accademia Bridge’, where you have a fantastic view of the Grand Canal on both sides. So, stop for a moment and take some photos. Then walk off the bridge, and you will be standing right in front of the large Galleria dell' Accademia.

To view the entrance or go inside, turn right from the bridge, and you will see the entrance around the corner.

1️⃣7️⃣ Gallerie dell' Accademia – The Treasury of Venetian Art

Accademia Museum Venice Walking Map

The museum Gallerie Accademia Venezia; for lovers of Venetian painting. Inside hangs an impressive collection of works from the 14th to the 18th centuries by great masters such as:

  • Bellini, Carpaccio, Titian
  • Tintoretto, Veronese
  • And Leonardo da Vinci, whose famous Vitruvian Man you can find here (not always on display).

The museum is housed in a former monastery and exudes tranquility and history. You walk through the halls; beautifully filled with centuries-old Venetian art.

📍 Extra tip: Buy your ticket online in advance to avoid queues. It is a perfect moment of peace and reflection in an often busy Venice.

Continuation: On to the next point. From the wooden Accademia bridge, turn left onto the left side of Gallerie dell’Accademia. There, turn left after 25 meters and continue straight ahead.

Walk along the quay of a narrow canal to the end and turn left. However, you can do so earlier, as you will see an entrance here that resembles a garden entrance. This is the pedestrian entrance to the Peggy Guggenheim Museum.

1️⃣8️⃣ Peggy Guggenheim Collection – Modern art on the Grand Canal

Peggy-Guggenheim VeniceThis is Peggy Guggenheim Museum from the waterfront Canal Grande. In our Walking guide we enter the museum from the other side.

A lovely break stop during our city walk in Venice. The collection includes the private works of Peggy Guggenheim as well as the extensive Hannelore B. and Rudolph B. Schulhof collection.

The museum is one of Italy’s top venues for European and American 20th-century art, featuring works by Picasso, Pollock, Kandinsky, Miró, and others.

  • You will also see modern masterpieces in a stylish and compact setting.
  • There are free gallery talks and presentations daily – ideal for finding inspiration.

But you can also keep walking from the entrance, as we walk straight ahead – and keep to the left until our next highlight. Download the Venice Walking Tour PDF.

1️⃣9️⃣ Santa Maria della Salute – The Baroque Thanksgiving to Mary

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This striking Baroque basilica with its large dome is one of the most recognizable silhouettes on the Grand Canal. It was built in the 17th century as a thank-you to the Virgin Mary, after a severe plague epidemic had struck the city.

The church rests on more than 1 million wooden piles and was designed by Baldassare Longhena, who made it his life's work.

Inside you will see:

  • An impressive, circular interior space with plenty of natural light
  • Artworks by Titian and Tintoretto

📍 Extra tip: The view over the water is magical, especially at sunset.

After visiting the Santa Maria della Salute, leave the church and turn right along the quay (Fondamenta delle Zattere al Saloni). Venice Walking Map PDF.

🚶‍♂️ Here you walk with the water on your left, along a quiet promenade with a view of the island of Giudecca. Along the way, you pass small jetties and historic buildings.

After walking for about 10 minutes, the white facade of the Chiesa dei Gesuati looms on your right – with its impressive columns.

2️⃣0️⃣ Chiesa dei Gesuati (Zattere) – Venetian Rococo by the water

Chiesa di Santa Maria del Rosario Venice Walking Map

This elegant church, officially dedicated to Santa Maria del Rosario and known as IGesuati, is a hidden Baroque jewel located on the Grand Canal.

You can recognize it by its pure white façade with robust Corinthian columns and sculptures of the four cardinal virtues (Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, Temperance).

Why you should stop here:

  • Built between 1726–1743 by Dominican Fathers, with a design by Giorgio Massari, a master of the late Venetian Baroque.
  • The interior remains undisturbed in its authenticity: a bright, well-lit space with Rococo decor, frescoes by Tiepolo, and sculptures by Giovan Maria Morlaiter.
  • An ideal spot if you want to escape the hustle and bustle for a moment – ​​serene art, harmony, and devotion all in one.

Continue:
From point 20, continue walking along the quay until you can only cross a bridge. On the right side of this bridge, turn right before the canal and walk along the Fondamenta Nani quay.

A narrow path runs along the water. Across the water, you can see a gondola maintenance company – and where they are made.

Cross the second bridge here on the narrow quay to enter the alley on the left. Into the narrow streets. A mix of quiet campi (squares) and hidden little bridges.

Just follow this path until it leads you to a bridge you need to cross. Walk across it until you pass under an arcade of two columns and emerge onto a square.

On the square, you will immediately see the large church building on the right. Walk past it on the left. Where you cross another bridge and immediately walk along the quay on the right. Follow this all the way until you reach the next highlight: the Ca’Rezzonico.

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