Venice's secret gardens


The palaces and buildings of Venice often hide secret gardens behind their high walls. Walking along the city streets you may come across formal gardens, convent orchards, private gardens embellished with sculptures, pergolas and rose arbours, “philosophical” or “author’s” gardens, each with its own story to tell.

Our first stop is a private garden, a secret bower surrounded by buildings, which in spring explodes with an extraordinary flowering of roses in all shades and colours, proudly tended by the lady of the house.

We continue with an “authorial” garden designed by Carlo Scarpa, a great 20th century Italian architect. The space, an oasis of culture and tranquillity, is a contemporary take on the traditional Venetian garden, re-interpreting it through oriental influences.

This is a unique opportunity

to discover the wonders of Venice’s secret gardens.

The Experience includes:


  • Accompanying qualified tour director
  • Water Taxi to and from Hotel Heureka
  • Entrance to the private gardens and Fondazione Querini Stampalia
  • Glass of Prosecco at the hotel at the end of the tour

The places included in our tours are regulated by the regulations in force in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic

Book The Experience

Number of participants:


  • from 2 to 6 persons
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Suggested departure times from Hotel Heureka: 10:00 or 14:30

Terms and conditions:


  • The experience must be booked at least 14 days in advance
  • A 30% payment is required at the time of booking.
  • The 70% balance is required 3 days before the experience.

Cancellation policies:

  • 30% refund is provided for cancellations received within 14 days of the experience date
  • for cancellations received between 13 days and 4 days prior to the experience date, 30% will be applied as a penalty
  • for cancellations received 3 days before arrival and beyond, 100% of the amount will be applied as a penalty

Available upon request and subject to availability

Plan your experience with us

Feel free to contact us for anything you may need. Use the contact form below or email: post@hotel-heureka.com , Telephone: +39 041 52 46 460

Please kindly note

that due to the large number of requests at our local workshops and artisan’s partners, entrance at some of ours most exclusive and private experience may be restricted.