DISCOVER DORSODURO (4 hours)
A tour of the Dorsodouro district, Venice ‘s “Rive Gauche” lined with open air cafes. Visit the former fishing village of San Nicolo dei Mendicoli, with stops at the Church of San Sebastiano, entirely decorated in frescoes and paintings by Paolo Veronese ending along the sunny promenade Giudecca Canal.
THE JEWISH GHETTO (4 hours)
An in depth tour of the original Jewish Ghetto–its museum, its magnificent Synagogues, monuments and on going Jewish life including the Gothic church of la Madonna dell’Orto where the painter Tintoretto is buried.
EXPLORING THE LAGOON (6 hours)
A leisurely boat tour (approximately 6 hours ) touching the principal islands of the Venetian lagoon: Torcello – isolated in the middle of the lagoon with its 1000 year old Cathedral, filled with incredible Byzantine mosaics, Burano with its lovely brightly colored houses and famous lacemakers and of course Murano, famous the world over for its artistic glass production.
CICHETI & NIZOLETI (4 hours)
A late morning or early evening tour – not recommended to teetotalers. A gourmet discovery tour centered around the Rialto Bridge area. Drink wine and eat “cicheti” (snacks) at the local “bacari” (winebars) – wandering through Venice ‘s calle, you will understand much more about the people and life of old Venice.
GRAND CANAL AT SUNSET (4 hours)
Take a private boat ride down the Grand Canal and marvel at the views of Venice, which have inspired so many artists. End this perfect evening at one of the local wine bars.
VENETIAN LIFESTYLE AND FASHION (4 hours)
This tour into the past begins with Ca’ Morcenigo, an 18th century palace with a well preserved collection of Venetian clothes, fabrics, furnishings etc. Then on to one of the very few artisan studios still weaving velvets and brocades on the original looms. Finally – a discovery tour of the mask making artisans that have made the Carnival in Venice famous worldwide.
IN THE TRACKS OF POETRY (4 hours)
A walk through literary Venice – with passages from the works of writers who created the poetical myth of Venice. Proust, Lord Byron, Henry James, Thomas Mann, Ernest Hemingway and others. Words come to life!!
VENICE WITH THE KIDS (4 hours)
Explore the secret areas of Doge’s Palace with your kids! The Palace is a remarkable example of civic Gothic architecture, and you will follow the footsteps of the men who ruled Venice during Medieval and Renaissance times, through hidden passageways and concealed doors instead of the public doors and stairways. Kids will enjoy seeing the torture chamber and the prison from which Casanova escaped, and discovering where Marco Polo lived in nearby medieval quarters.
MURANO GLASS TOUR (4 hours)
For 800 years, the tiny island of Murano has been renowned for its art of glassmaking, from tableware to chandeliers to jewelry. Many independent glass artists still thrive in on this island and this tour will provide a visit to their workshops.
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