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Authentic Venetian Cooking Classes

A 3-hour hands-on cooking lesson lightly touching upon some of the most interesting facets of Italian, and in particular, Venetian cuisine. Using local seasonal products, we’ll prepare an entire meal together to be enjoyed in the relaxed surroundings of A Tavola’s architect-designed workspace, or outdoors in the charming courtyard/garden when the weather allows! Each season has its ingredients and each Italian festivity has its dishes and together we’ll create the most iconic examples of Venetian cuisine in line with long-held family traditions passed down through generations. We’ll talk about the history of Venetian cookery and the abundance of ingredients sourced from the Venetian Lagoon and, through sharing and cooking together, you’ll discover the secrets of preparing a selection of exquisite local dishes that you’ll be able to recreate at home on your return.
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Private Guided Tour: Venice Gondola Ride Including the Grand Canal

Float through Venice by private gondola boat on a 1-hour tour, and learn all about the history of the quintessential Venetian gondolas, too! As a gondolier navigates the boat along the famous Grand Canal, relax and listen to fun facts and trivia about the boats and the city from a local guide. Pass along pretty Rio della Madonnetta, and then ogle top Venice attractions such as Rialto Bridge and the glamorous Gothic Ca’ d’Oro mansion on the Grand Canal. The traditional gondola is small but seats up to five people comfortably in addition to the onboard guide and gondolier.
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Gondola Ride and St Mark's Basilica Tour

Discover Venice from a double perspective on a combined tour which includes a fascinating gondola ride and a guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica. Enjoy the city from the water and then admire the golden interiors of the majestic Byzantine cathedral of Venice in a small-group tour.
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Glass Lampwork workshop and walking in Murano

Get ready to discover the Murano island, witnessing artistry in action in its glass factories, experiencing the lampwork tradition by creating your own Venetian bead and visiting the Byzantine-style 12th century mosaics of its churches. You will have a personal glass lampwork workshop, in which you will create your own Venetian bead, keeping alive a 17th century artistic practice. We will visit the oldest glass factory in the world active since 1295 and see how tradition is combined with contemporary design and creativity. We will stroll around Murano, discovering some hidden gems like its churches and walking through off-the-beaten paths.
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Venice- Saint Mark's Basilica Exclusive Night Tour

From the piazza we’ll head into a special entrance of the basilica accessible only to visitors joining a special night tour of St. Mark’s. It goes without saying that we won’t have to wait in line. As it is after hours, the church will be dark when we enter. But then as the lights are turned on one by one, the full majesty of St. Mark’s Basilica will be revealed in all its glory. The basilica’s glittering mosaics extend over more than 4,000 square metres, and this jaw-dropping expanse of gold has for good reason given St. Mark’s the nickname of the Church of Gold. On our tour, your expert guide will teach you about the complicated iconography of these mosaics, how they were made and the enormous influence they were to have on the story of medieval art. From the oldest mosaics, crafted in the 11th-century, through the highpoint of medieval artisanship in the 1200s and right up to designs created by Renaissance and Mannerist masters like Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese.
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Venchi Rialto: Chocolate Tasting Experience in Venice

Step into the world of Venchi in the charming historic center of Venice with a captivating storytelling session, unraveling the brand's rich history and commitment to crafting exceptional chocolates. The second step invites you to immerse yourself in the enchanting story of the featured product, promising a unique and delectable journey. As you progress to the third step, savor a curated selection of 6 exquisite chocolates during a guided tasting session, allowing you to explore the nuanced flavors and craftsmanship behind each creation. Additionally, indulge your creative side in the fourth step by crafting your own personalized chocolate. Our expert staff will accompany you during this tasty journey. To sweeten the experience even more, you will receive a 20% offer on additional purchases, allowing you to take home gift boxes of beautifully crafted chocolates to share or savor at your leisure. Don't forget to take home a delicious cadeau of chocolates for your sweet snacks.
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Private Venice City Tour and Gondola Ride

Enjoy the ancient greatness of the Serenissima Republic by having an enchanting panoramic tour over the history of St. Mark’s square and its main monuments: St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. We have both options: with private gondola ride at the end of the tour or without it, you can choose.
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From $258.81
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Public tour: Doge's Palace with St. Mark's Basilica & Gondolas

Enjoy a visit to the Doge’s Palace, the seat of Venetian political power. Admire its marvelous rooms full of history and masterpieces of paintings. Visit St. Mark’s Basilica, one of the most majestic cathedrals in the world. Enjoy the visit of this masterpiece of Byzantine art, unique of its kind in Italy. Have the pleasure to savor beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlays of the floors, your guide will show you the represented biblical scenes, the history and the particularities of this ancient basilica. Have a gondola tour along the Grand Canal and minor canals.
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LORDS OF THE NIGHT PRISONS PALACE: Cells and torture tools - Escorted visit

Lords of the Night were Police and Judges of the Venetian Republic. The prison staff will escort you to an authentic Prison Palace with cramped cells, a court, and gruesome torture chambers with real tortures and justice tools. Casanova was arrested by the Lords of the Night in the Prison's Palace! The Palace is "inhabited" by life-size figures of the Lords of the Night, prisoners, judges, lawyers, and all characters working in the prisons who were taken and recreated from ancient manuscripts. The Prisons Palace houses one of the earliest prisons in Europe, dating back to 1500. See authentic graffiti left by the inmates and get to know the exciting Casanova’s jailbreak: listen to the tale of when he managed to escape from the maximum-security prison! Only for small groups (maximum 15 people per visit)
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Venice Private Tour

This 3 hours private tour is the perfect way to visit the impressive water-city of Venice. Meet your private guide in St. Mark’s Square and prepare yourself to start this amazing tour with your family. You will walk around the main highlights of the city, such as St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. Visit the marvellous Rialto district and admire Rialto Bridge. Your children will be the stars of the tour and your expert kid-friendly guide will keep them engaged, asking them questions and involving them throughout the tour. Don't miss this amazing chance to visit Venice with all your family! Let’s visit the most famous water town ever with us! We are waiting for you!
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Private Tour of Venice Highlights

If you have limited time in Venice, this is the tour that you should take! In just 2 hours with a private guide you will have the chance to visit the political and religious center of Venice skipping the line for the entrances. A private tour just for your party to visit St Mark's Basilica from outdoor and Doge's Palace indoor.
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Gondola ride and dinner in Venice

Take your place on the gondola and let the local gondolier carry you along the hidden canals of Venice on a 30-minute ride. After the gondola ride, enjoy a typical dinner in one of the best restaurants of Venice. Your dinner will be a la carte: Two courses A la carte menù, drinks included (1/3 wine, mineral water, coffee per person) Hors d’oeuvre Italian cold cuts Fresh tomato with “mozzarella” and fresh basil Double fish hors d’oeuvre (fried and marinated sardines with onions and marinated salmon Octopus salad First course Ricotta cheese & spinach ravioli with butter and sage sauce Risotto with seafood Lasagne “Bolognese” style Second course Filet of seabass with pink pepper and dill sauce and vegetables in season Steack with peas Cuttle fish with polenta Grilled vegetables and “Dobbiaco” cheese Dessert Tiramisù Home made ice cream Panna cotta
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Saint Mark's VIP Night Tour: Exclusive Access Small Group Tour

This is an incredible exclusive After-Hours Semi-Private Tour of Saint Mark's Basilica, after the Basilica has officially closed to the general public. The crowds will have gone, and the custodians will have closed the entry doors to the rest of the tourists, except for you. The doors will reopen exclusively for this privileged access tour, that will leave you as the only witnesses of the Golden Church of Venice in the magic of night. With our guarantee of just 6 people per group, a professional expert guide will lead you on an incredible intimate journey through the magic of the Basilica as evening has fallen and it is only for your eyes to witness. In the quiet of night, its incredible splendour will shine as the thousands of square feet of golden mosaics will light up in an astounding light show. Again, only for you to see. This is guaranteed to be a truly unique, dramatic, once in a life-time experience, that you will surely never forget.
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Watercolors in Venice: painting class with famous artist

Be an artist for one day: learn the marvelous art of the watercolors with the great Venetian artist: Nicola Tenderini, that he will escort you through the city to find the ideal corner to paint, creating your own artwork by watercolors. The experience starts at the artist workshop where he will do a brief introduction about his artistic life and watercolors art. Then, Nicola will bring you on the romantic spot (chosen at the moment) where you start to paint your own artwork. You will admire the wonderful landscapes of Venice creating your personal painting. Lesson are suitable both for beginners and experts and to everyone who wishes painting would live “en plein air” discovering the techniques of watercolor. Let you guide by the Venetian teacher and you will live the real artistic soul of Venice!
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Tapas & Wines through secret Venice

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM THE TOUR? - Visit 2 authentic "bacari" (the traditional bars in Venice): a variety of tapas and 3 wines INCLUDED! - opportunity to take some photos of the "real" Venice, away from the touristy path and traps - Fun facts about the city! - Ask all the questions and recommendations you want for your stay in Venice - And most importantly, meet NEW FRIENDS from all over the world! WHAT WILL WE DO? After meeting with the group, we'll make our way through the hidden alleyways and over the bridges to discover the real Venice off the tourist track. We will stop at 2 different traditional bars to taste a variety of local wine and "cicchetti" (small dishes similar to the Spanish Tapas). We will make sure you will get the most out of the history of the city and, of course, of the food culture, so be prepared to be amazed by the secret spots we will show you during the tour! (Please note: tour stops and final destination may vary depending on opening times of bacari)
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