Take part in a typical happy hour in Venice and enjoy a real “bacaro tour”, one of the most entertaining traditions of Venetian culture!
The tour will begin near the Rialto Bridge, where you will meet the local guide: after a short stroll to see the famous Rialto marketplace, the itinerary will continue with the visit of 3 typical Venetian bars, called “bacari”.
The aperitif is a ritual all over Italy with different traditions from region to region. The traditional Venetian aperitif is a time for socializing: the inhabitants of Venice meet before dinner to enjoy an aperitif with local wine and taste typical snacks. The Venetian happy hour takes place in the “bacari”, which are small bars offering an intimate atmosphere and a large variety of delicious “cicchetti” made of fish, meat and vegetables.
In each of the 3 “bacari” you'll be visiting on this tasty tour you can enjoy a glass of wine and one “cicchetto”. Immerse yourself in this amazing Venetian after-work tradition and enjoy the original experience of an aperitif in Venice!
An original proposal that combines a guided visit to the Accademia Gallery to discover some places of Venice still not well known, but with long history and great charm. The tour will start with the Accademia Gallery, one of the most famous museums in Venice, located in the charming Dorsoduro district, next to the Accademia Bridge.
The Accademia Gallery in Venice is composed of three different buildings, the Scuola Grande of St Mary of Charity, the Gothic church with the same name and the Palladian corridor of the convent of the Lateran Canons. The guided tour allows you to get a comprehensive overview of the museum and the main art works kept inside, which offer an interesting overview of Venetian paintings from 1300s to 1700s: Giovanni Bellini, Vittore Carpaccio, Giorgione, Jacopo Tintoretto, Paolo Veronese and Titian up to Giambattista Tiepolo and the great landscape painters of the 18th century. In addition to several sacred works, you can also admire the precious testimonies about the life and customs of the Venetian past, including genre scenes by Pietro Longhi and the veduta of Guardi and Bellotto.
After the visit to the Accademia Gallery, the tour continues with a guided walk through the Dorsoduro district, a beautiful area generally not included in the main tourist itineraries of Venice. The guide will take you nearby the church of St Sebastiano (entrance is not included in the tour). A splendid Renaissance masterpiece with a sober and essential character, the building holds within it an important cycle of paintings by Paolo Veronese and the tomb of the artist himself, buried near the organ.
The last stop will in front of a small shipyard where gondolas - the symbol of Venice - are built, at San Trovaso. Here, you can see from the outside one of the most characteristic places of Venice listening to the explanations of our local guide!
Before returning to your hotel, we recommend that you continue the visit of the Dorsoduro district independently, to the nearby Fondamenta delle Zattere, which offers a splendid view of the canal and the island of Giudecca, or simply strolling along the quiet alleyways of the district to admire the fascinating everyday life of a city where time seems to have stopped centuries ago.
Enjoy the city with the new Kayak activity! The charm of Venice has always fascinated people from all over the world. Its uniqueness represents a priceless heritage for the whole of humanity. The historical richness and numerous cultural beauties that you can find there make it one of the treasures of our country and the world.
What leaves visitors breathless is the close relationship between the earth and the water, a perfect symbiosis that often leads to identify Venice with its "laguna". The variety of canals and “rii” (smaller canals) – the vital links which carry venetians and visitors- are the REAL Venice! We offer kayak guided tours with highly qualified guides to let you sample all the different aspects of an incredible city.
Relax, have fun and experience Venice from the open lagoon on a fishing excursion between the islands. From a traditional Venetian fishing boat, you will see breathtaking views of the islands and most famous sights of Venice while also living Venice as only real Venetians do.
You will feel the tides and currents of the lagoon. Your captain, an expert Venetian fisherman, will teach about our native fish and Venetian fishing techniques and, of course, bring in the catch! Meanwhile, you will pass some of the most important monuments in Venice, maybe even cast your net just beside one.
This tour will introduce you to the secrets of the Murano Art of glassblowing renowned since years all over the world. The tour includes a visit to a Glass Factory Showroom located near Saint Markmins Square were you will be told about the origins of the Art of glassblowing which dates back to the Roman Empire.
Following this introduction you will attend to a demonstration by a Master Artisan that using the traditional old style techniques of Glass blowing will create for you a unique glass item. At the end of the tour you will receive a small glass gift as a souvenir of this unforgettable visit.
Forget the gondola! Go local in a Venetian boat taxi that’ll take you through the city’s lesser known canals. View Venice from the water while riding past main sites such as Rialto and San Marco, and heading into the local neighbourhoods of Cannaregio or Castello. Finish it all up with an aperitivo of local wines and cicchetti at sunset.
You’ll start your Venice boat tour at the Rialto Fish Market pier, in the oldest area of Venice, right in the heart of the city. From there, we’ll climb into an oh-so-stylish Venetian taxi boat that will take us along the Grand Canal, crossing beneath that famous Rialto Bridge — a must for anyone who wants that classic Venice view.
From there, we’ll head deep into the Venice canal system, exploring the smaller canals and passing through lesser known (and less touristy!) parts of the city, such as the site of the historical city hospital, or the cemetery island of San Michele. Then, depending on the tide, we’ll ride through the Cannaregio area, the residential part of Venice that holds the Jewish Ghetto, Maddona dell’Orto Church, and Campo dei Mori.
As we continue along the Canal Grande, admiring its palaces and houses of nobility, we’ll make an aperitivo stop in San Marco Bay and cheers one another with a local wine. We’ll sip some Prosecco and sample some homemade cicchetti as the sun sets. Bellísimo!
We’ll finish up our Venice boat tour on land at San Marco Square, which is close to most hotels and accommodations — or, if you’re still eager to explore, we can direct you to some nearby neighborhoods so your night can keep going!
Venice can boast a story of textile production which is almost one thousand years old. The tour starts in the looms of 1700 where it will be explained the history of weaving and looms. Will be shown the secrets of handcrafted textiles while the fabrics are in process with operators using the original techniques and hardware. At the end of the tour, the costumers will have the chance to spend some time in the showroom where they can admire all the products and eventually buy a woven’ souvenir.
On this creative, informative and interactive guided photography tour, our professional photographer will instruct you on how to take expert photos in some lesser known but equally enchanting parts of Venice.
All you have to do is provide the camera (however modest) and you will have the opportunity to pick up professional tips on the art of photography, composition, technique and capturing images that are perhaps less obvious, but that represent beautiful Venice just as effectively as St. Mark's Square. Capture the spirit of the city and maximize on how the light and the water complement one another. No previous experience is required. This tour will take you to the undiscovered hidden away areas of Castello and Cannaregio frequented only by Venetians. Each tour will be unique. Our photographer will decide where to lead you depending on the time of day and the light in order to take the best photo. This tour is a great way to see real Venice and also to learn a skill that will be valuable in whichever amazing city you visit next!
As an alternative option for the private photography tour, you can also choose to be taken around a glass factory in Murano and you will have the opportunity to take photos of the glass maker while he's at work.
The tour foresee an expert tour guide accompanying you through the Venetian “calli” (streets) to discover the local Venetian “Bacari” (bars) and sample “Cicchetti” (snacks) which are specialties of Venetian cuisine. Thanks to this fascinating itinerary you will admire a Venice enchanted by the lights and its unforgettable colors and you will have the unique chance to taste the real Venetian cuisine.
After the last stop in an elegant Venetian house (typical bar) the evening walk will let you discover unusual itineraries accompanied by tales of the rich tradition of legends and anecdotes of a very secret Venice. You will experience the magical moment when the unique Venetian twilight turns to darkness. The itinerary of the tour is variable in order to avoid the crowd of tourists and to fully appreciate the mysterious and quiet atmosphere of Rialto area, Cannaregio and Castello.
Take a 4-hours small-group (maximum 10 people) cycling tour and visit the most unusual historical and cultural places of the city avoiding crowds and beaten paths! Meet your guide in Tronchetto, close to Piazzale Roma, and take your bike with you on the ferry-boat (ticket at own expense) heading towards the Lido. Pass along Canale della Giudecca and enjoy breathtaking views while listening to your knowledgeable guide. Learn about Venice's history, discover how the Republic of Venice dominated the salt-trade and the history of the salt warehouses.
Once in Lido, get on your bike and start your ride at a very leisurely pace along the lagoon. You will ride around 9 miles (16km) and the trip is suitable for all skill levels. Follow your guide to unusual places such as the old Jewish cemetery and enjoy the wonderful view of the minor islands of the lagoon. You will discover and understand the history of the lagoon's fortification system, the ancient wells of the old town centre of Malamocco and see the Murazzi, a huge sea fortification built by the Serenissima Republic in the 1700s. At the end of the ride, catch the return ferry-boat and say farewell to your guide in Tronchetto.
Your instructor will explain the ancient technique of making a Venetian papier-mâché mask providing information about the use of masks in Venice during past centuries. The participants at the end of the hour will keep their mask as a very special souvenir to bring back home. In case of mask production the Customer shall return to the Lab after a few hours to collect the mask since it takes time to dry off. The creates mask will not be decorated.
The tour foresee an expert tour guide accompanying you through the Venetian “calli” (streets) to discover the local Venetian “Bacari” (bars) and sample “Cicchetti” (snacks) which are specialties of Venetian cuisine. Thanks to this fascinating itinerary you will admire a Venice enchanted by the lights and its unforgettable colors and you will have the unique chance to taste the real Venetian cuisine. The evening will end on a high note, thanks to a drink which will be served to you in an elegant Venetian house (or typical bar).
Take a gastronomic walking tour of Venice, exploring the famous Rialto Fish Market and the atmospheric Jewish Ghetto. As you travel your guide will teach you about the rich culinary history of Venice and how its unique position along ancient trade routes shaped Venetians’ tastes.
•Eat your fill of cicchetti (Venice’s answer to the Spanish tapas) at the three of the best bars in the city – all inclusive!
•Visit our favorite Venetian trattoria for a sit-down lunch featuring such local specialties as squid pasta
•No meal in Venice would be complete without a glass of wine, Prosecco or spritz; we’ll treat you to not just one but three glasses during your time with us
•As an added bonus, you’ll tick another item off your Venice wish list, boarding a gondola for a short ride across the Grand Canal
•Get restaurant & food recommendations from your expert local foodie
•With a small group of 12 people or fewer, your guide will be easy to interact with and question. Venice has developed a reputation for over-priced, touristy food — that could not be further from the truth.
With a expert Venetian foodie, who will school you in the rich culinary history of Venice, while showing you the best spots to sample its gastronomic delights.
We’ll start by visiting the twin hearts of Venice’s food scene; the Rialto Fruit and Vegetable Market and the Rialto Fish Market. As you peruse the overflowing aisles, your guide will explain how ancient trade routes and a strong maritime history have shaped the diets of Venetians; and how they still get the freshest fish from the Mediterranean. All this talk of food will make you hungry so we’ll be sure to sample sumptuous local wine and cicchetti along the way. On this side of the Grand Canal, you’ll stop at two of Venice’s most popular local bars. The cicchetti is Venice’s answer to the Spanish tapas and includes local delicacies like crostini (bread with delicious toppings like whipped cod) and Venetian panini (technically sandwiches, but so much more).
At each bar your guide will help you to choose two of the best cicchetti and of course a glass of wine, Prosecco or spritz to wash it down. Next you’ll board a gondola to cross the Grand Canal to Cannaregio. Once known as the Jewish Ghetto and surrounded by walls to keep residents in, Cannaregio is a favorite among locals today for its great food scene, beautiful streets and piazzas and it’s much more relaxed vibe away from the tourist route.
Your adventure here continues to another local bar for a different kind of cicchetti. Fritti is a common dish of fried fish or vegetables made popular in this very area. In fact, we bet you’ll be shocked to learn just how much of Venetian food (and Italian food as a whole) has been influenced by the Jewish community. We’ll take our fritti as the locals do – on a stick, to go – and embark on a short stroll across bridges and piazzas of Cannaregio.
Your tour culminates in a stop at our favorite Venetian restaurant; a friendly and atmospheric neighborhood trattoria called La Colonna. Here you’ll be warmly greeted by the host and served a plate of the day’s pasta special, washed down of course, with another glass of wine. With intimate groups of 12 people or fewer we don’t just want you to eat well for a day, we want to show you how to eat like a Venetian for your entire stay. Your expert, local guide will give you the best recommendations for when, where and how to eat so you’ll never again endure another over-priced, touristy meal in Venice.
During this combined tour of 3 hours in Venice, Italy, you will have a guided walking tour inside Saint Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace and a guided small boat tour along the Grand Canal of Venice, Italy. You will be intrigued by the fascinating history of La Serenissima and discover what it is like to live in this unique city.
Walking around this open air museum our informative guide will take you to the external sights of Saint Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace, the Sansovino library, the Bell tower, the incredible legends of the Clock tower and the Bridge of sighs and its adjoining prisons. You will discover the extraordinary architectural master pieces and why they were built that way. Take advantage of our expert guide, hear anecdotes about this remarkable city and its historical characters, Casanova, Marco Polo to name two. This walk is an absolute must for the first time visitor, leaving you knowing so much more about this not so practical but precious city.
Than you will be accompained by our expert guide during an hour walking tour inside the Doge's Palace, "Palazzo Ducale" in Italy. The Palace is a magnificent combination of Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance architecture, the centre of the Venetian Empire and the seat of the Venetian Government. Hear about the different roles played by the Doge and his counsellors, be entertained by our informative guide and learn about the history of the Venetian legends as you walk through the eerie, narrow passageways towards the prison cells whilst learning about the prisoners and of course, Casanova, perhaps Venice's most famous and intriguing escapee. At the end of the visit you will have free time for lunch.
You will meet our guide in the afternoon for the Venice Grand Canal small Boat Tour. Our tour along the Grand Canal of Venice helps you to imagine what the Grand Canal was like when there were still gardens, 'squeri' (where the gondolas were built), warehouses, and stone-masons. It is the most spectacular 'high street' in the world. The beautiful palaces were constructed over hundreds of years and slowly the Grand Canal became what it is today. This tour includes a cruise along the city's more secluded waterways to enjoy the picturesque small bridges and 'off the beaten track'' sights, to introduce you to a quieter Venice.
During this combined tour in Venice, Italy, you will have a guided walking tour inside Saint Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace and a small group gondola ride along the Grand Canal and also small canals. Let be intrigued by the fascinating history of the Republic of Venice and appreciate the beauty, charm and colour of the city!
Through the first guided walking tour in Venice, discover St Mark's Basilica and St Mark Square: walking around this open air museum our informative guide will take you to the external sights of Saint Mark's square, the Doge's palace, the Sansovino library, the Bell tower, the incredible legends of the Clock tower and the Bridge of sighs and its adjoining prisons. You will discover the extraordinary architectural masterpieces and why they were built that way.
With our guided tour we enter inside Saint Mark's Basilica, which majestically symbolizes the lagoon and enshrines the city’s history and Saints relics. With its awe – inspiring gold mosaics our talented guide will walk you through to one of the main highlights of the Saint Mark's Basilica, the “Pala d’Oro” (Golden altar), with masterpieces by generations of Venetian Goldsmiths, universally recognized as one of the most refined and accomplished works of Byzantine craftsmanship and the most precious treasure in the Saint Mark's Basilica.
The tour then continues with the Magnificent Doge's Palace tour: you will be accompanied by our expert guide during an hour walking tour inside the Doge's Palace, "Palazzo Ducale" in Italy. The Palace is a magnificent combination of Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance architecture, in the heart of Venice. Once the residence of the Doge, the elected ruler of the city, and his counsellors, it became the centre of the Venetian Empire and the seat of the Government. The Doge's Palace was opened as a museum in 1923. Listen to our informative guide as you pass through its lavish chambers, you will be astonished by the stuccoed halls which display hundreds of masterpieces by Tintoretto, Titian, Veronese and Bellini. Hear about the different roles played by the Doge and his counsellors, be entertained by our informative guide and learn about the history of the Venetian legends as you walk through the eerie, narrow passageways towards the prison cells and the famous Bridge of Sighs.
For the last enjoy our enchanting small-group gondola ride tour in Venice and glide through centuries of history, allowing yourself to be captivated by the glamour and elegance of the Venetian Palazzi. The perfect way to appreciate the beauty, charm and colour of this unique city built on water. On this unique exploration of the Venetian romantic canals, unwind and relax into the gentle rhythms and movements of the Grand Canal, appreciating the skill involved in steering the gondola through the intricate waterways of the city. As you sit back and take in the views, you will inevitably become involved in the friendly banter of the gondoliers - as much a part of Venetian culture as the gondola itself!
This charming tour will take you one step closer to the romantic facades of Venice and will enable you to understand what it was to be truly Venetian.