• City of Venice - The guide will meet guests at their centrally located accommodation in Venice and lead them on a stroll through the narrow streets, allowing them to soak in the ambiance of an 18th-century Italian city that remains vibrant. Depending on the hotel’s location, the tour will include visits to churches, palaces, and Campielli (Venetian squares). Note: A meeting point will be arranged if the location is distant from the city center or on an island.

• Ponte di Rialto - Rialto is a charming area of Venice, featuring the historic fish market under the grand Rialto Bridge. Jewelers and other shops line the sides of this marble structure, showcasing their merchandise.

• Piazza San Marco - Known as the living room of Venice, Piazza San Marco is a gathering spot for both tourists and locals. This open-air museum is set against the backdrop of the sea. The bell tower, standing at 324 feet, is an exact replica of the one that unexpectedly collapsed in 1902. Alongside the Basilica, it is a symbol of Venice. The impressive clock tower served as a platform for Galileo’s studies, with two bronze “Moors” marking the hours using the same 15th-century mechanism. (tower and bell tower viewed from the outside).

• Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo - The Venice tour includes a lesser-known site cherished by Venetians. This monumental staircase is a harmonious blend of Renaissance, Gothic, and Venetian-Byzantine styles. Commissioned by Pietro Contarini in 1400 to showcase his family’s prominence, the Venetians added the nickname “del bovolo,” meaning snail, due to its shape. Visitors can choose to climb it for a stunning view over Venice’s rooftops. The climb is optional, and guests can decide on the spot whether to ascend the 80 steps of the 26-meter high tower (8 euros per participant).

• Basilica di San Marco - Despite lacking architectural unity, the Basilica’s beauty is unparalleled. The Byzantine influence is immediately apparent, not only in the magnificent mosaics adorning the facade and entrance. The private guide will share the history of the Saint and the Church. (viewed from the outside, entrance tickets should be purchased in advance if available.)

• Doge’s Palace - Guests will admire the remarkable architecture in the square, including the Ducal Palace, once the residence of the Doge, the governor of the ancient Serenissima Republic. The oriental style of its façade houses masterpieces by artists like Tintoretto and Veronese. Visitors will also see the iconic Bridge of Sighs, which served as the passage for the condemned who sighed at the view before being imprisoned. The Palace is viewed from the outside, but a visit can be arranged upon request, which will require sacrificing at least one hour of the walking tour.

• Venice - LUNCH: The private guide will escort guests to a selected restaurant for a one-hour lunch break, offering a traditional meal that varies depending on the itinerary’s starting point (Islands cruise or Venice tour).
  Starting with the Islands Cruise, the Burano RESTAURANT offers a choice of:

APPETIZER
Mussels, shrimp, or ham

FIRST COURSE
Seafood risotto or lasagna

Water

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Starting with the Venice walking tour, the Venice RESTAURANT offers a choice of:

Caprese salad and vegetable tagliolini

or

Penne with salmon and mixed fried vegetables

Water

For allergies or specific dietary needs, the restaurant will accommodate different requests, preferably made in advance at the time of booking.

Any extras are to be paid directly on the spot.

The itinerary is subject to boat availability and requests to delay the tour start time.

• Isola di Murano - After lunch, the guide will take guests to the main islands of Venice, Murano, and Burano. Murano is a vibrant and colorful island. The guide will handle all transfers and reveal the secrets of Venice’s captivating islands. Murano is renowned worldwide for its Venetian glass. Guests will have the opportunity to watch a glassmaker blow into a tube to create various items, including whimsical chandeliers.
• Isola di Burano - World Heritage Site - Burano is a picturesque island with its colorful houses lining the canals. It is a paradise where residents greet visitors with flowers on their balconies and the art of “merletto” (delicate lace). The drop-off will be at the nearest dock to the guests’ accommodation in Venice or the train station/car parking.

• Lunch at a selected restaurant (not for the MINI WOW TOUR)
• 2.5 hours private walking tour of Venice (MINI WOW TOUR: 2 hrs)
• Drop off back to your central hotel/B&B/apartment, or rail station/car park
• Pick up from your central hotel/B&B/apartment, or rail station/car park in Venice
• 3.5 hours Private tour of Murano and Burano with transfers (MINI WOW TOUR: only Murano 2 hrs)

• Gondola ride can be organized last minute according to the weather. € 90,00 cash to the gondolier
• Admission fees
• Admission fee Saint Mark’s Basilica € 15,00 to buy in advance

Short on time or not staying by the Lagoon while in Venice? Perhaps you’re taking a cruise trip and desire a comprehensive exploration of Venice! You can still wholly experience the mesmerizing city of Venice. This exclusive One-Day-Tour includes a lunch stop at a handpicked eatery. The journey begins with a walking tour led by a qualified and informed guide. After absorbing all that Venice has to offer, you’ll embark on a sail along the world’s most spectacular waterway. You will journey through the lagoon and visit three of the over 100 islands where mainlanders sought protection from invading Barbarians, including Murano and Burano.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.