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Venice Ghost Hunting Tour for Kids and Families is a fun, interactive adventure where kids solve clues using maps and tools to explore the city. Families experience it together, with children fully engaged while adults enjoy a unique walking tour through Venice, discovering hidden corners and fascinating stories that captivate all ages. This experience is not wheelchair accessible, as the route includes several bridges and steps along the way.

“Having a spritz” is the Venetian equivalent to Americans going out for coffee —a short catch-up opportunity without having to commit to a full meal together. Venetian spritzes are simple, yet elegant cocktails made from a mix of white wine and seltzer or sparkling mineral water. Enjoy a spritz and snacks at a local pub and see for yourself why it’s the quintessential Venetian hangout session.

A City walking tour of Venice with a local. Get the best of both worlds as your local Guide presents Venice's must-see sights before heading off the tourist track to see the nearby local neighbhood to get an insight into Venetian life. Your local guide will meet you in the heart of Venice at Saint Mark's Square and present some of the Magnificent must-see Venice attractions such as The Saint Mark's Basilica, Rialto Bridge and the centuries old Rialto market. Learn about how Saint marks square served as a dock for trade ships in the 9th century. Rialto Bridge was the only bridge crossing the grand canal right up until the 1850's. Learn the unique alternative Venetians had to cross the canal. We will visit the Rialto markets which are 1000 years old! After discovering these iconic Venice landmarks we will make our way to explore the local Venetian neighbourhood in San Polo and Dorsodoro. Here your Guide will give you a unique insight into how the locals live on a floating city.

Avoid long lines with skip-the-line entrance tickets to Venice’s most famous icon, St. Mark’s Basilica. Follow your guide through the basilica’s Byzantine mosaics, listening to informative commentary about the history of this Italian city and the vibrant culture that has emerged from it. Your tour also includes a visit to a glass factory to watch a glass-blowing demo by a Venetian master.

Save time on your Venice trip with this combination package. Enjoy a guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica with skip-the-line entry, as well as a gondola ride through the lagoon, bypassing the need to buy tickets separately and figuring out how to fit them into your schedule. Well-suited for travelers who are tight on time but want to tick off specific activities from their vacation to-do list.

Suggestive testimonies, documents and objects: these are just some of the elements that combine to make Maleficia a unique exhibition, capable of revealing the mysteries, secrets, legends and historical facts that marked the thousand extraordinary years of the Serenissima Republic. In a journey through original artifacts and reproductions, discover in this exhibition, housed inside the prestigious Prisons' Palace, ancient documents used by the Holy Office in the persecution of witchcraft and the instruments of justice employed to counter it. In this Palace, between the 15th and 18th centuries, the terrible Tribunal of the Inquisition condemned to death many women accused of evil spells and magical arts and many famous people as Giacomo Casanova, accused of dabbling in magic and the occult! An exhibit that will take you into the medieval age making you reflect on the suffering of those condemned to death and torture in past eras.

Discover Venice from its enchanting canals with a private boat tailored just for you. Your personal guide will share expert insights on Venice's history, art, and landmarks, making this tour truly unique. Embark on an unforgettable journey with our private boat tour in Venice. Aboard a stylish boat, you’ll admire the city from the heart of its most enchanting canals. During this 90-minute tour, you’ll be accompanied by an expert guide who will lead you through Venice’s wonders, from the iconic Grand Canal to the lesser-known canals, and even the stunning Bacino di San Marco. The tour is fully customizable, with pick-up directly from your hotel and a drop-off at your preferred location. Discover hidden gems and landmarks like the Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica, and much more, all while cruising in comfort and tranquility. This experience is perfect for those looking for a unique and refined exploration of the city.

Dive into the heart of Venetian power with a private tour of the Doge’s Palace. Skip long lines with hassle-free access and explore at your pace: lavish halls, hidden passageways, the renowned Bridge of Sighs, and chambers once home to infamous figures like Casanova. Gain insight into Venetian rule through stories of art, politics, and intrigue as your guide reveals Tintoretto and Veronese masterpieces in settings rarely experienced by tourists.

Don’t worry about reading up on the history of Venice; save yourself time by going on this guided walking tour instead. After meeting your guide, set off on a tour that showcases St Mark’s Basilica, Marco Polo’s residence, and Doge’s Palace. To help you get more out of your experience, a 30-minute gondola ride is also included.

Venice is known as the “City of Water” and with this combination tour, you can enjoy a gondola ride and a guided walk to see key city landmarks up close. Stroll past St Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace, and St Mark’s Basilica, then enjoy a shared gondola ride along the Grand Canal. You’ll also receive an exclusive eBook with tips and insights about Venice’s history and treasures.

Venice has long been known for its rich culture of artisan crafts, from glassblowing to mask making. Go beyond the souvenir shops and discover authentic Venetian ateliers with this unique artisan crafts tour. Join a local insider guide to discover the landmark and cutting-edge artisan workshops and boutiques, meet the craftspeople, and learn about the most storied and intricate handmade wares.

Beat the crowds on this small-group tour to San Michele, a tiny island dominated by the San Michele Island Church (Chiesa di San Michele in Isola) and its historic cemetery. Your guide will introduce the cemetery and its monumental tombs, show you the last resting places of Igor Stravinsky, Ezra Pound, and Joseph Brodsky, and showcase the fascinating church. Please note: water bus tickets are at your own expense.

Venice is an engineering miracle, a city built on a lagoon and threatened by climate change and rising seas. Discover how it was built, how the acqua alta (high water) flooding has affected the city and may shape its future, and learn about the controversial flood barrier project on this fascinating small-group guided tour. You'll travel like a local, on foot and by water bus—tickets are at your own expense.

Booking a gondola on your own can be intimidating, with language barriers and potential price gouging. Eliminate the hassle with this small-group excursion that also includes a walking tour through Venice's Saint Mark's Square and Castello neighborhoods. See landmark sights such as Piazza San Marco, Campo Santa Maria Formosa, and the Rialto Bridge, before enjoying a relaxing gondola ride on the Grand Canal.

Thousands of films have been set in Venice, a magnificent backdrop for everything from Hollywood blockbusters to independent documentaries. With this private tour, satisfy your inner movie buff by visiting corners of the city used as locations for classics from "Othello" (1952) to "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" (1989). Take in sumptuous palaces, quiet squares, and hidden churches and learn about their roles in cinema history.

Venice geeks and comic book buffs won't want to miss this fascinating tour, centered on the adventures of the great Venetian comic book artist Hugo Pratt's Fable of Venice book. Follow in the footsteps of the mysterious Corto Maltese through a mysterious landscape of secret places that straddles the divide between fantasy and reality and get an insight into this magical city few travelers ever find. Numbers are capped at eight, ensuring an intimate adventure.

Discover the highlights of Venice, without getting lost in the maze-like streets, with this 2-in-1 experience that focuses on the city’s history and traditions. Begin at St. Mark’s Square and hear about the important landmarks from your guide before venturing out to explore romantic bridges, picturesque streets, and hidden corners you’d likely overlook. Then, glide along the canal in a gondola and continue on foot to learn more about the city.

Join the host Aurora for this Vegetarian Dinner Cooking Class in Verona. Under Aurora's expert guidance, you will create a mouthwatering array of veggie skewers, homemade potato gnocchi, Verona pasta, and a classic dessert. After the culinary journey, relish your creations around Aurora's table, savoring the flavors and sharing stories over a glass of local wine. The evening promises a blend of gastronomic delights, cultural exchange, and warm hospitality. While drinks will be provided, guests are welcome to bring their favorite beverages to complement the experience.

Explore the romantic city of Verona on an intimate small-group walking tour and discover the “City of Love.” Meet your guide and group of no more than six travelers and listen to engaging commentary from your tour guide. Stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage city to see landmarks like Piazza Bra, the ancient Roman theater, Pietra Bridge, and the fictitious Juliet’s balcony from Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet.’

The best way to explore an Italian food market is to visit it with a local, and this tour of Padua’s Palazzo della Ragione medieval market hall does exactly that. Save yourself from potential language barriers and get an explanation of all the local specialties on offer. Best of all, enjoy delicious tastings along the way to truly understand the market’s most delicious foodie offerings.

PARTENZA DA ABANO / MONTEGROTTO TERME We will discover Verona with a walk. Starting from Piazza Bra we will admire the Area of Verona. Following Via Mazzini, famous shopping street of Verona, we will walk to Juliet's House. Then we continue towards Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Signori, Porta Borsari and the Arche Scaligere. We will reach the Ponte di Pietra and, if you want, we can take the funicular and reach the San Pietro hill for a high view of Verona.

Tick off several highlights in one morning as you follow your guide around Venice before riding a gondola along the iconic Grand Canal. You’ll start by Piazza San Marco, see Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo’s famous spiral staircase and explore the historic area around the Rialto Bridge. From here, you’ll glide along in a traditional gondola—already included in the tour cost—and discover Venice’s picturesque sights from the water.

With this tour you will have the opportunity to combine two views of the villas and castles of the Euganean Hills in the company of a local guide and on board our comfortable minivan. In the fascinating setting of the Euganean Hills Regional Park, these prestigious historic homes embellish the area with their beauty. It will be an opportunity to learn about their history, visit the frescoed rooms, walk in the elegant gardens. During the tour we will visit two of the following monuments: Villa Selvatico Villa of the Bishops Catajo Castle Cini Castle Monumental Garden of Valsanzibio Villa Molin Frassanelle Park Please note that your choice will depend on the openings and availability of the monuments.

Lido Island is known for being the setting of one of the world’s oldest film festivals. With this tour, let a guide show you the highlights of the island, including its beaches, markets, and 1920s art nouveau-style architecture. To make the most of your time and cover more sites, enjoy exploring the island by bike on beautiful canal-side paths, with scenic breaks along the way—such as at a lighthouse.