Venezia Trip Overview
Jump on board, relax and enjoy the journey: you will be guided and pampered by Francesco, a native Venetian, expert captain and certified tour guide. You will be part of a small group (6 persons max) aboard an old fishing traditional wooden boat turned into a luxury floating lounge.
Feel free to ask to the captain any kind of wonder you have about this incredible city, he’ll be glad to answer!
We will start from Dorsoduro district, then we’ll navigate the northern side of the lagoon passing by the nice-looking island of San Michele, today the Venice cemetery, reaching Murano island, where glass is blown since the 11th century; then we’ll get to Burano island, famous for its bright colored houses and for the lace production. Then we’ll reach Torcello, the first settlement in Venice lagoon: here we’ll have a small walk till the Basilica Church with its Bizantine Architecture.
In conclusion we will head back to Venice enjoying a panoramic view of St. Marc’s Square and Salute Church.
Additional Info
Duration: 180 to 200 minutes
Starts: Venezia, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Venezia, Veneto, Italy
Jump on board, relax and enjoy the journey: you will be guided and pampered by Francesco, a native Venetian, expert captain and certified tour guide. You will be part of a small group (6 persons max) aboard an old fishing traditional wooden boat turned into a luxury floating lounge.
Feel free to ask to the captain any kind of wonder you have about this incredible city, he’ll be glad to answer!
We will start from Dorsoduro district, then we’ll navigate the northern side of the lagoon passing by the nice-looking island of San Michele, today the Venice cemetery, reaching Murano island, where glass is blown since the 11th century; then we’ll get to Burano island, famous for its bright colored houses and for the lace production. Then we’ll reach Torcello, the first settlement in Venice lagoon: here we’ll have a small walk till the Basilica Church with its Bizantine Architecture.
In conclusion we will head back to Venice enjoying a panoramic view of St. Marc’s Square and Salute Church.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Fondamenta Zattere, Fondamente Zattere, Venice Italy
Zattere is located in the south, in fact is the sunniest area of Venice – Residential but also attended by students of the Venice University. After Rialto, Zattere is the oldest side of Venice.
Pass By: Fondamenta Nove, 30100 Venice Italy
Northern area of Venice. From this part you can admire the beautiful view of San Michele, Murano, Vignole islands and, during the clear days you can see the Dolomites in the distance.
Pass By: Isola di San Michele, 30121 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Beautiful looking island protected by an high wall all around – Venetian cemetery since 1807.
San Michele is one of the most intriguing islands of the Venetian lagoon. You can see the island from the northern shore in Venice, but the secrets of its cemetery are well-hidden behind a large wall. It is certainly worth a walk inside, but in the tour we’ll just pass by.
Pass By: Murano, Murano, Veneto
Murano was initially settled by the Romans and from the sixth century. At first, the island prospered as a fishing port and through its production of salt but in 1291, all the glassmakers in Venice were required to move to Murano and the island is today known as a leader in the art of glass blowing.
Pass By: Burano, Burano, Veneto
Known for its coloured homes and the lace production.
Burano rose its importance only in the 16th century, when women on the island began making lace with needles, being introduced to such a trade via Venetian-ruled Cyprus and then exported all across Europe.
Stop At: Torcello, Torcello, Veneto
One of the first settlement in the Venice Lagoon. After the downfall of the Western Roman Empire, Torcello was one of the first lagoon islands to be successively populated by those who where running away and avoiding from the recurring barbarian invasions. In pre-Medieval times, Torcello was a much more powerful trading center than Venice.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: San Francesco del Deserto, Isola di San Francesco, Venice Italy
Old convent turned in Magazine (artillery) during the austrian domination. Since 1858 is a Franciscan Monastry.
Pass By: Arsenale di Venezia, Campo San Biagio Castello 2148, 30122 Venice Italy
Super efficent shipyard since 11th century, considered one of the first assembly line in the World.
Pass By: Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice Italy
Wide view of St. Mark Square, Doge’s Palace and Bridge of Sights from the boat.
