Top Veneto Outdoor Activities - page 9

Celebrate your marriage by renewing your wedding vows in the most romantic city on Earth. A celebrant will lead you through a vow renewal ceremony while a gondolier steers you through the charming canals of Venice on a 60-minute tour. No need to worry about any of the details for your vow renewing celebration, the tour includes a rose bouquet, and a signed certificate to commemorate the ceremony.

Discover the quieter, off-the-beaten-track side of Venice that most travelers miss during this private motorboat cruise. Skip the crowded public ferries and enjoy a bespoke ride through the city’s secret canals. Watch scenes of daily Venetian life as you glide through the lesser-known neighborhoods of Cannaregio, Dorsoduro, and the Jewish Ghetto. Highlights include Arsenale shipyard, a gondola workshop, and a cruise underneath Rialto Bridge.

Spend a delightful evening cruising along the canals of Venice on this private boat tour. Take in the architectural masterpieces that line the Grand Canal and smaller waterways from aboard a comfortable modern water taxi, venturing further than a traditional gondola would allow. Learn about the artistic and cultural history of Venice from your English-speaking guide as you soak in the sights on your choice of a 1-hour or 2-hour ride.

A gondola cruise isn’t the only way to explore Venice’s famous canals and this private 1.5-hour kayak tour makes a fun alternative for adventurous travellers. Hop aboard a regular or pedal-powered kayak and follow your guide around the scenic waterways, passing landmarks like the Rialto Bridge or Marco Polo’s house.

Exploring the Dolomites on your own can be challenging, with long distances and mountain roads to contend with. This full-day private tour offers a stress-free way to experience one of Italy’s most dramatic regions, with a custom itinerary designed around your interests. Travel door to door in a climate-controlled Mercedes while your guide handles the route and shares insight into the landscapes you pass.

Visit the magnificent Doge’s Palace in Venice without having to wait in line on this 6.5-hour walking tour. Enjoy the skip-the-line entrance and a guided tour of the Doge’s Palace. The skip-the-line ticket for a self-guided tour of the palaces around Saint Mark’s Square is also included (Correr Museum, National Archaeological Museum, and Monumental Rooms of Marciana National Library). After the guided tour, you can wander through the maze of alleys and get to know some hidden gems using our fingertip digital map. Use your mobile phone to find out more than 200 points of interests.

Swap Venice for the Veneto countryside, and explore the region dubbed the Prosecco Hills. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the hills are home to prestigious wineries that can seem off-limits to everyday travelers without knowledge of the area or the language. This day trip takes away the barriers with prebooked visits to two wineries where tastings of prosecco, salami, and cheese await. Round-trip train tickets and a light lunch are also covered.

The TouringBee audio guide is your convenient mobile companion for a self-guided tour of Verona. Designed to help you explore the city in just 1.5 to 2 hours, the tour leads you from Verona Arena to San Pietro Castle, passing by the city’s top attractions. Highlights include: Juliet’s House, Verona’s Duomo, Castelvecchio Old Palace, Scaliger Bridge, Scaliger Arches. The tour features 32 points of interest, with stories crafted by professional journalists and historians, all infused with humor and a passion for travel. Once downloaded, the app works offline, and the audio guide is always clear in your headphones. Enjoy fascinating stories and legends at your own pace, without the need to keep up with a group. Pause anytime to relax at a café or wander down a charming alley before continuing your exploration. If you only have a few hours in Verona, make the most of them with the TouringBee audio guide — you won’t miss a thing.

Pick up your e-bike at Itinera Bike shop in the city centre. Let us help you set your self phone with the app and the right route to follow. Install the mobile holder on the handlebar and you're ready to go! Head East at your own pace towards Garda lake following a cycling easy path. Enjoy the silent countryside, far from the crowds. You'll reach the waters of the lake in Bardolino, where a light lunch (see below in the included services for more details) at a local restaurant will await for you. Can you resist to a quick swim? Return to Verona always following a comfortable cycle path.

Discover the beauty of Pellestrina Island with ease thanks to this convenient boat tour from Chioggia. Rather than being on a crowded tourist boat, this is an intimate tour that’s capped at a small group size. Along the way, see the Ca’ Roman nature reserve, look out for birdlife, and enjoy great photo opportunities of the colorful houses of Pellestrina from afar.

Experience Venice from the water on this exciting kayak experience, perfect for families with children over the age of five and groups keen to explore the city from a unique point of view. You’ll receive basic training, a safety briefing and all necessary equipment at a historic rowing club before paddling your way through the canals. Along the way, hear about sports in the city and local culture and history.

Step into Venetian history with this immersive gondola experience. Uncover the secrets of an authentic gondola, travel back in time through a VR gondola ride on the Grand Canal, and explore Venice's cultural essence in a story-rich bookshop. Your adventure includes priority entry to the History Gallery, a guided tour, a 3D historical experience, and a keepsake wooden gondola puzzle.

See St. Mark’s Basilica your way with this flexible, small-group tour package that allows you to choose which sites you want to explore. Explore just the exterior of the basilica or opt for a fully guided tour of the Byzantine masterpiece. Round off the day with a virtual reality experience that reveals the changes of St. Mark’s Square over time.

Discover Venice on a Gondola Ride: Experience Venice as it was meant to be seen—from the water. Step into a traditional gondola and glide along the city’s enchanting canals, uncovering hidden corners and world-famous landmarks. Over 30 minutes, you’ll pass the Grand Canal with its breathtaking palaces, admire the striking Santa Maria della Salute Church, and float by the Gran Teatro La Fenice, one of Italy’s most celebrated opera houses. Share this timeless Venetian tradition with up to 5 fellow passengers for an authentic and memorable ride. Highlights: 30-minute gondola ride through Venice’s iconic canals and secret waterways Traditional shared gondola experience (up to 5 passengers per boat) See landmarks such as the Grand Canal, Santa Maria della Salute, Ca’ Dario Palace, and San Moisè Church Convenient meeting point near St. Mark’s Square for a smooth start

Visit specifically to the community of Rocinha to get to know the way of life of its residents and their customs such as capoeira circle, handicrafts and their culture.

Venice is home to well over 100 islands, but most visitors stick to the main sights. Get a chance to explore the Venetian archipelago freely during this full-day private lagoon cruise. Hotel pickup and transfers are included for a seamless experience. Visit off-the-beaten-track Torcello Island, famed for its Byzantine mosaics, see glass-blowing artisans at work in Murano, and explore the candy-colored fishermen cottages of Burano.

Discover Venice from the water on a private boat tour that explores both the iconic Grand Canal and the city’s quieter, lesser-known waterways. With a guide onboard, you’ll learn about Venice’s history, architecture, and everyday life while gliding past palazzos, bridges, and hidden corners most visitors never see.

Get a fresh perspective on Venice’s beauty and see the city from the canals on this small-group kayak adventure which lets you savor the colors of sunset on the water then navigate by flashlight. No experience is necessary: The stable, ride-on-top kayaks (either single or double) are simple to use, and with a maximum of six people in the group it’s easy to get personal attention from your guide.

Paddle your own kayak in the canals of Venice on a small-group guided tour of the city's waterways. Adventure-seeking travelers will appreciate the alternative to being steered in a gondola. Get a little exercise while enjoying a different perspective of the historic canals away from the crowds in the center of the city. Choose from a single or double kayak. No kayaking experience is necessary; instruction is included.

Set sail from Venice for a captivating journey to the eerie Poveglia Island, steeped in history and mystery. Once a quarantine site during the Black Plague and later an asylum, Poveglia is now an abandoned haven, reclaimed by nature. As you explore the island on foot for an hour, wander through overgrown paths and crumbling structures, immersing yourself in its haunting past. This intimate tour provides a unique glimpse into a side of Venice that few travelers experience, far from the crowds and modern distractions. - Discover the dark history of Poveglia Island on an intimate boat tour - Enjoy an hour of self-paced exploration among abandoned buildings - Experience the haunting atmosphere of a rarely visited destination - Cruise back through the lagoon with insights into Poveglia's legends

Explore Venice’s lagoon islands and spend time on Murano, Burano, and Torcello, without the rush of a large group tour, with this private experience. Travel around on your own classic Venetian sailboat with a skipper, gliding along the shallow waters as you hop between the islands. Discover Murano’s glassblowing traditions, learn about lacemaking on Burano, and discover historic landmarks on Torcello as you listen to stories along the way.

Venice can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. This group tour simplifies sightseeing in the city with a pre-planned itinerary that includes a walking tour around St. Mark's Square, skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica and a gondola ride down the Grand Canal. Follow your guide as they take the lead, getting a feel for the city and its history along the way.

Let a private guide lead you to three islands in the Venetian Lagoon famed for their traditional arts and crafts. A motorboat zips you away from your departure point to see the glassblowing of Murano, lace and biscuits of Burano, and cathedrals of Torcello. This 4-hour excursion departs in the morning with your group of up to 10 passengers.

Without riding in a gondola, the city's iconic mode of transportation, you cannot say that you have truly visited Venice. Enjoy an enchanting, shared gondola ride along the Grand Canal and the inner canals of Venice. Allow yourself to be seduced by the beautiful Venice, which has its own rhythm. Explore it by strolling through the winding streets or the canals, or even better, by a Gondola ride.