# Hidden Venice — Step into the city’s history

> Immersive historical trails of Venice led by virtual characters with expert commentary. (iPhone/iPad app by University of Exeter.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-venice/id1634602625 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [University of Exeter](https://appshunter.io/developer/546687780)
- Category: Travel, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 46 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-05-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-venice/id1634602625/reviews.md

## What is Hidden Venice?

Ca' Foscari University of Venice and University of Exeter bring you immersive trails led by historical characters, with expert commentary. In English and Italian.
 
Trails include:
‘Venice Unmasked’ (1730)
‘Boats, Bridges and Battles’ (1639)
‘City of Refuge’ (1572)
 
App features:
- Explore the city's major sites and discover hidden gems.
- Toggle between an interactive historical and modern map.
- Characters brought to life by actors. Expert commentary by historians.
- Use on location, or off site.
 
Explore other HistoryCity apps - Hidden: Florence, Valencia, Copenhagen, Hamburg, Exeter, Deventer, Trento, Tours, Landshut.

## Key features

- Immersive historical trails
- Guided by historical characters
- Expert commentary by historians
- Interactive historical and modern maps
- Explore major sites and hidden gems
- Use on-location or off-site

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-venice/id1634602625/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Make Venice more than a mall

*2026-06-18*

Much of Italy is an outdoor museum, but we were discouraged by the maze-mall mishmash of luxury brands interspersed with tchotchke-traps. This revived a bit of the history of the city, and added a purpose for all the walking. I can think of improvements, but this is a 5-star app at its current price (free!).

## Frequently asked questions about Hidden Venice

### What is Hidden Venice?

Hidden Venice offers immersive historical trails through the city, guided by virtual characters and featuring expert commentary. It allows users to explore major sites and hidden gems using interactive historical and modern maps.

### What historical periods does Hidden Venice cover?

Hidden Venice features trails covering specific historical periods, including 'Venice Unmasked' (1730), 'Boats, Bridges and Battles' (1639), and 'City of Refuge' (1572).

### Can I use Hidden Venice offline?

Yes, the app is designed to be used on location or off-site, meaning you can download content and use it without an active internet connection.

### What languages are available in Hidden Venice?

Hidden Venice provides trails and commentary in both English and Italian, making it accessible to a wider range of users.

### How accurate is the historical information in Hidden Venice?

The app features expert commentary by historians, ensuring the historical information presented is accurate and insightful. It was developed by Ca' Foscari University of Venice and the University of Exeter.

### What devices does Hidden Venice support?

Hidden Venice is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It was last updated on May 1, 2026, with version 4.12.0.

### What is the age rating for Hidden Venice?

Hidden Venice has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and adults interested in historical exploration.

### Does Hidden Venice have ads?

No, Hidden Venice does not contain advertisements. It is a free application developed by University of Exeter.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.12.0 — 2026-05-01

Improvements to the authoring preview mode and over the air updates

### 4.11.13 — 2026-04-15

Some improvements and fixes to layouts and typography

### 4.11.10 — 2026-03-26

Upgraded support for latest iOS with Improvements and fixes

### 4.9.5 — 2024-06-24

Improvements and fixes

### 4.9.4 — 2024-05-10

Bug fixes and performance improvements

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