Experience Tom Cruise’s action scenes in the heart of Venice
Are you a fan of the Mission: Impossible saga or love discovering Venice through film? The seventh chapter of the famous series, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, brought agent Ethan Hunt directly to the canals and bridges of our city. And what if we told you that you can sleep just minutes away from the film’s real locations?
In this article, we reveal where the most spectacular scenes in Venice were filmed and why staying at the Arcadia Boutique Hotel can turn your trip into a true mission… of beauty and comfort.
Venice on the big screen: the movie’s scenes
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One was partly filmed right in Venice, between March and April 2021. These aren’t just visual references: the city provided the setting for some of the film’s most adrenaline-filled action sequences.
Here are some of the actual locations:
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Ponte Minich, near Teatro La Fenice, where a breathtaking night-time fight takes place.
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Campo San Barnaba, with Tom Cruise blending into the crowd of unaware tourists.
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Ponte dei Conzafelzi, one of the most picturesque corners of Venice, made even more intriguing by the set’s night lighting.
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Palazzo Pisani, which hosts an elegant party that quickly descends into chaos.
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Small streets and bridges in Dorsoduro and San Polo, perfect for fast-paced foot chases.
Venice, with its timeless atmosphere and unique architecture, isn’t just a backdrop—it’s a true protagonist.
Stay close to the locations: choose Arcadia Boutique Hotel
The Arcadia Boutique Hotel is located in the Cannaregio district, just a few minutes’ walk from many of the places featured in the film. You can easily reach Ponte delle Guglie, the Jewish Ghetto, and—just a few bridges away—you’ll find yourself walking the same streets as Tom Cruise.
In addition to its strategic location, our hotel offers:
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A Venetian noble salon with a Murano glass chandelier, perfect for a cinematic breakfast.
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Elegant rooms with every comfort, from Smart TVs to Egyptian cotton satin linens.
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Welcoming and discreet service, to make you feel like the star of your stay.
After exploring the film’s Venice, you can relax at the Skyfall Bar, our intimate hideaway, sipping a cocktail like Ethan Hunt after a mission.
A “Mission: Impossible” themed itinerary
Here’s an idea for a themed day:
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Morning: Walk through the squares and bridges of Dorsoduro, retracing Ethan Hunt’s steps.
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Lunch: Stop in Campo Santa Margherita, where several secondary scenes were filmed.
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Afternoon: Guided visit to Palazzo Pisani and the San Marco area.
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Evening: Return to the hotel, aperitif at the Skyfall Bar, and a romantic dinner along Fondamenta della Misericordia, just steps from the Arcadia.
A film, a journey, an unforgettable stay
Venice is a city naturally made for cinema. But living those places for real, breathing in the atmosphere, and sleeping just steps away from where major movies are filmed… is a completely different experience.
At the Arcadia Boutique Hotel, we’re waiting to turn your next holiday into an unforgettable film.
