Top Venice Weddings & Celebrations - page 3

Take a pass on the crowded Venice tourist boats and gondolas, and opt for a day-long private cruise aboard a stylish motorboat instead. With the navigation left to your very own skipper, your time on board is to relax with family and friends and admire the palazzi-lined canals around the city. The route passes through the historic heart of Venice and into the northern lagoon where you’ll visit Murano, Burano, Torcello and Mazzorbo.

A gondola ride in Venice has become an essential experience, but it’s only romantic if done the right way. This private evening gondola tour cuts out the risk of being in a boat with other tourists, and offers a route along the historic Grand Canal where the elegant Venetian "palazzi" form the backdrop. A live vocalist is also onboard to enhance the experience with music.

Avoid the hassle of pestering strangers to take your vacation photos and the disappointment of coming home with low-quality snaps by booking your own professional photographer. Customize your route through Venice to ensure that you get the images you want and receive the images within five days later.

Surprise the love of your life with a proposal in the romantic city of Venice. Planning how to propose in a foreign city can be a stressful experience, but you won’t have to worry about getting logistics right as everything will be taken care of for you—a private gondola ride, a rose, and even a bottle of Prosecco to share. You’ll pass the Grand Canal and see many of Venice's most scenic sites on this unforgettable tour.

Explore the Venice lagoon in style onboard a luxurious Riva Aquariva speedboat as you enjoy traditional Venetian food and drinks on this private “aperitivo” experience led by a native guide. You’ll pass by city highlights, including the Doge’s Palace, before gliding toward lesser-known islands not usually seen by tourists. As you sample local delicacies and sip a Bellini—all included—you’ll learn about the sights and the stories behind them.

Cruise through the picturesque canals and waterways of Venice on a beautiful mahogany boat during this full-day tour. Choose from the southern Lagoon, the northern Lagoon, or explore the nearby towns of Burano, Torcello, and Punta Sabbioni. Learn about the area’s rich history from your tour guide and visit a number of local spots. This is an opportunity to explore Venice how you want and enjoy an off-the-beaten-path experience.

On this small-group tour, enjoy a beautiful sunset as you explore Venice and its islands from the comfort of a motor yacht. You’ll discover the beauty of the city’s lagoon and its surrounding landscape as your captain guide sets off from a marina. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the skyline views while the sun goes down.

Even the most experienced travelers can have difficulty getting their travel photos just right. Make sure your visit to Venice is properly documented with this private photography session in some of the Floating City's most memorable locations, such as Piazza San Marco and the Rialto Bridge—with an option to visit Isola San Giorgio Maggiore. Afterward, receive 30–60 selected and beautifully edited digital photographs in Hi-Res.

Get personalized attention and the ability to travel at your own pace on this private tour of the Accademia Gallery in Venice. Stroll through the gallery in the company of an art historian guide for two hours; you'll see well-known works from Veronese, Titian, Giorgione, Bellini, and others.

Exciting nightlife in Venice can be hard to find. This carnival pub crawl lets you dress in period costume and follow your small group from the Ca' Rezzonico Museum to three local bars—known as bacari in the local dialect. At each bar, sample local wine with cicchetti, typical Venetian small plates similar to tapas, and enjoy a masked party night atmosphere.