Venice and its craft: Dorsoduro district

a walk in Dorsoduro district, learn more about the gondola

Dorsoduro is a district of life and light. The walking tour starts in Campo Santa Margherita (near to the universities), used by young people and students as a meeting point, and will take you alongside the Zattere, the preferred promenade for modern Venetians. Walking through the typical alleys you’ll arrive at the Squero di San Trovaso - one of the few shipyards where gondolas are still made by hands, and the Salute church from where you will enjoy one of the most beautiful views in the world. This city tour doesn't concern the busy city centre but concentrates on the hidden, unknown Venetian alleys, canals and bridges. A wonderful way to see the true Venice, out of the beaten parts. Your private tourist guide will show you a typical Venetian Campo, with all of their typical features: the church, the well, the Palaces and the little markets, and along the Zattere there are gelaterias , ice cream shops, where you’ll be able to sample the famous Nico’s ‘Gianduiotto’ or drink an espresso or cappuccino. During this Venice walk, you'll have the opportunity to meet some typical Venetian craftsmen in mask shops and ateliers, furniture woodcarvers and guilders (indorador).