The extravaganza of the Venetian carnival did not leave you indifferent, and you finally decided to visit this city slowly sinking under the water? Wonderful! Excursions in Venice in Russian are always relevant, fresh and interesting. However, they had no chance to be different, because we are talking about a city that captivated Brodsky, Chekhov and Blok! And also a dozen million more people who found themselves here at different times. What is freedom-loving Venice ready to offer you?
Living Venice
If you are looking for a rich summary of facts from the series "Venice in 10 Streets and Faces", this tour is definitely not for you. Such a Venice will certainly not be able to come to life in your mind, but for this it is worth going to this magical city. You will find both a walk along unfamiliar streets and a visit to popular attractions, but not during rush hour. A subtle combination of facts, impressions, legends, musical inserts.
Venice is the best interactive stage in the universe. While exploring the city, you will find out why the mysterious Ca Dario palace was never bought, what made Verdi consider his La Traviata a complete fiasco, who is Saint Mark, and what is meant by the oxymoron “rich beggars”? All this can be learned in 2.5 hours. The cost is € 150 (1-3 people).
Curiosities, legends and myths of Venice
This excursion is of a general nature. A minimum of dates is a pure kaleidoscope of exciting and vibrant urban legends. And the dive promises to be deep - you have to leave the image of cheerful Venice and find yourself in the thick of the events of a gloomy fairy tale with a murderous palace, a carnival of masks and stories about the fateful Countess Tarnovskaya.
Before you will unfold Dorsudoro, which has been justifying the reputation of the most bohemian quarter of the city for several centuries, and the Doge's Palace, the Church of della Salute in its baroque perfection and the Grand Canal, across which the wooden bridge of the Academy is thrown. All the stories of the ancient city on the water cannot be mentioned, especially for those 2.5 hours that the excursion will last. But even this will be enough to feel the hypnotic charm of the city. The cost is € 155 (1-10 people).
Skip-the-line ticket to St. Mark's Cathedral - 5 €
Bell Tower of St. Mark's Cathedral: skip-the-line ticket - 17 €
Opera La Fenice skip-the-line ticket with audio guide - 13 €
Shared gondola ride - 32 €
A ticket that entitles you to unlimited use of public transport services in: Venice; Lido and Murano; Burano and Torcello islands - 10.50 €
Hop-on hop-off sightseeing boat tour - 20 €
Short boat trip to Murano, Torcello and Burano - 20 €
Venice without a mask
The association with the Venetian carnival of masks is hackneyed, but still relevant. What will this excursion offer you? A private walk along non-tourist trails, devoid of illustrative gloss. Venice is not only a cold stone of a perfect cut, it is also its inhabitants - funny and deeply sad, scary and mysterious. Their stories are hidden behind tightly closed shutters, street altars, marble bas-reliefs and brick columns.
The program is planned to be quite rich: from the former monastery to the tiny church of San Giorgio, which is a small storeroom of the great Venetian painting. Next in turn is the San Marco square. You will be able to find out where the devil once jumped out from, and why all the slabs of the Madonna's courtyard are gray, and one is red. The walk will take 4 hours. It will cost € 150 (1-4 people).
Sightseeing Venice: from B to Z
This is the best 3-hour classic city tour you can find - an immersive stroll through the city without having to nervously look around trying to figure out the degree of trust you can place on the map. However, no one promises that the map will help - the streets are so old and narrow that the satellite signal simply does not reach here.
The program includes a standard sightseeing tour: the Doge's Palace, the Accademia Bridge, the Grand Canal, the notorious Florian cafe, the Embankment of the Incurable, especially vividly described by Brodsky, the Cathedral of San Marco and other iconic places. During the walk, you will have the opportunity to find out what the depth of the canals is, why the Venetians are always as attentive as possible, passing two columns at the Doge's palace, but never between them, who is almost the only lucky person who managed to leave the Venetian prison without loss of limbs etc.
There will also be a "sweet" ending - with delicious coffee and real Venetian ice cream. Such a walk around the city will cost you 200 € (1-4 people).
Welcome to Venice
How the city breathes, what traditions it defends, what are the main historical milestones in its development, you can learn about all this during the excursion. You can really feel the city only by learning the non-trivial details that can help you get closer to understanding the spirit of the city. The guide's quite expected story about the founding of the republic on the water, as well as why Venice (despite its wealth and strategic importance) was never attacked from the outside or from the inside, will be filled with texture and color as you immerse yourself in the unhurried narrative atmosphere.
Urban symbolism, the quarter of courtesans, holy images on the facades of houses - they all become the protagonists of history. At the end of this three-hour tour, the guide will be happy to share with you information about where you can try real Venetian cuisine at prices not for tourists, but for locals, which museums and galleries you should definitely visit, and also give useful tips on getting around. the city. The cost is € 180 (1-10 people).
Mystical Venice: legends and ghosts of the Dorsoduro area
Dorsoduro can be translated as "hard ridge". It is one of the six historic districts of Venice that occupies the southern end of the city. And it is with him, or rather with his "shadow" side that the tour promises to acquaint you. Don't worry, you won't run into the Italian mafia ... Most likely. You have to find the answer to a number of rather curious questions. Which of the city's palaces is the “cheapest”, and why exactly did it not have an owner?
Is there a recipe for immortality, and where to find it? (Note: not in Prague, as you have to see for yourself) The Grand Canal and its “peaceful” inhabitants - why is it not worth sailing in it without a gondola? But empty words are not enough, right? Why not go on a ghost hunt, especially since the hunt is going to be hot - after all, you are in one of the oldest cities in Europe! And here the most insidious intriguers of history will always be alive. All this mystical adventure will take no more than two hours and will cost € 138 (1-4 people).
Venice and the islands of the Venetian lagoon
This tour will allow you to look at Venice from a different perspective. It raises a rather extensive historical and cultural layer: the fourth crusade, wars with the Turks and Genoa, Venetian Gothic, medieval Venice of the “red light district” and much more. Did you know what the local "plinths" look like, and what does this have to do with the blond beauties who had to make real sacrifices for their burned-out curls? Does the name "infamous race" tell you anything? If you suddenly have a desire to draw up a denunciation, which of the lion's mouths will you need to convey this bold paper?
You will learn about all this during the excursion, which can become even more complete if you wish to visit the islands of the Venetian lagoon: San Michele (the island of the dead and also the most luxurious Venetian cemetery), Burano (famous for its lacemakers and fishermen who literally live in fairy tale), Torcello (the cradle of Italian civilization with beautiful Byzantine frescoes and ancient temples) and others. Cost € 180 (1-6 people).
Venice crafts
As the name suggests, the tour focuses on visiting artisan workshops and antique boutiques. Lace, mirrors, glass - all this is habitually associated with the city of masks and gondolas. And behind the facade of these luxury items are hidden centuries of careful storage and cultivation of traditions and technologies. Reticella, murrina, filigree - these glass making techniques are still preserved by Italian artisans. And local lace!
Craftswomen from the island of Burano still work on yarn, and then on jointing, creating things using the same technique as the masters of the Middle Ages. But this does not limit the horizon of the upcoming immersion in the world of traditional crafts - papier-mâché masks decorated with gilding, wood carving and painting, the manufacture of ships of all shapes and sizes - get ready for an intense eight-hour tour! The cost is € 180 (1-4 people).
Venice by night: on foot and by boat in the company of a native Venetian
In order to hear the real voice of the city, you need to remove the crowd of noisy tourists and forget about such a concept as “vanity”. In the daytime, this is almost impossible to achieve, and therefore warm nights remain, filled with the clatter of shutters, the splash of waves and the echo of steps on stone bridges. Once in such a Venice, you can easily imagine Vivaldi or Casanova coming out of the corner. The excursion will consist of two parts - walking along the main streets and traveling by water.
The second part is planned to be more eventful, because it will include more architectural and historical monuments, for example, the house of Desdemona, the doors in which Tsar Paul I himself stayed during his mysterious visit to Venice, the Barefoot Bridge and many others. The walk will take about 2 hours and cost € 168 (1-8 people).
Mysterious Doge's Palace
The Doge's Palace is rightfully considered one of the most enchanting architectural ensembles in Venice, and it is definitely worth taking the time to visit it. To get to the palace, you need to cross the Bridge of Sighs. This is where this excursion begins. Gradually, you will go further and further into the intricacies of halls where behind-the-scenes games have taken place for centuries.
A special point is acquaintance with Italian painting, mainly of the 16th century, which is represented here in significant numbers. During an hour and a half walk through the palace, you will also see secret rooms: a torture chamber and a prison. The tour usually takes place in the afternoon, as the crowds tend to thin out during this time. The cost is € 125 (1-4 people).
The unique spirit of the Republic
Venice is an eminently cosmopolitan city. Almost from the very beginning, there was a place here (free of charge and on a paid basis) for representatives of all races and religious denominations. A real carnival of masks! And the extravaganza of papier-mâché faces in sparkles and bright colors, which attracts everyone today, is nothing more than a caricature of the real spirit of the city, many-sided and contradictory.
During a two-hour walk, you can get to know better Venice of Napoleon's times - and then Venice was at its dawn! Particular attention will be paid to the National Library, which today houses the first printed book of Venice, as well as the ancient manuscripts of the Iliad. The cost is € 120 (1-6 people).
Walking sightseeing tour of Venice at 15:15
You have to go over 5 km. You will see both significant historical sites and typical narrow streets. The path will run from the Bridge of Barefoot to the Bridge of Sighs. They did not receive such names by accident. The Barefoot Bridge is located next to the train station and you just can't miss it. According to legend, once upon a time there were poor people in this area who were not able to buy shoes for themselves.
The Bridge of Sighs is built of white marble. Previously, the condemned were led along it, and it was from here that they could see Venice for the last time. And the program also includes the Pantheon, the school of St. John the Evangelist, ancient defenses and temples. Tourists will see how the nobles lived, learn where and how famous masks for carnivals are made, visit the red light district, admire the Grand Canal, get to know the life of local students and be able to observe the city from a bird's eye view.
The guide will also tell you about the sights that you can explore on your own. This walking tour, during which you begin to orient yourself in the city, will be the first step towards a more detailed acquaintance with the city. Price - 20 euros, children up to 12 years old - free.
Serenade gondola ride through the canals of Venice
You cannot visit Venice and not sail along its canals to the songs of the gondolier. The walk takes about 40 minutes. It is “from the water” that you can see the city from the most unusual and beautiful perspective. The majestic palaces and houses in which the Venetians lived for many centuries, the arches of bridges, the ringing of bells from under the domes of churches - all this will leave an indelible impression.
The narrow gondola can accommodate up to 6 people. In addition to small canals, you can see the Grand Canal. And hear what a real Italian serenade is. The price of the trip is 52 euros per person.
Wine and Venice (Bakari Group Walking Tour)
Together with an experienced guide, you will visit those bars in Venice, where the locals go, and there are almost no tourists here. According to the Venetians, the best wine in the city should belong to them, which is why you will not find these bars in tourist brochures. Along with wine, a variety of light snacks are served here, you can sit, chatting with other visitors to the bar, see colorful characters. The program includes visits to several of these establishments.
It is Venice that is the world supplier of Soave wine, made from grapes that grow in the area of the same name. The Venetians and guests of the city like red wine Valpolicella, rather strong Superiore, dry Amarone della Valpolicella. All wines have warm velvety notes and an indescribable aroma. It is worth buying a few bottles to treat friends at home. It is also recommended to try the young red wine Bardolino, white Gambellara and Lessini Durello. And the most famous is the Torkolato dessert wine, which has won dozens of awards.
Only persons over 18 years of age are admitted. Ticket price - 50 euros - includes guide services. Alcoholic drinks and snacks will need to be paid for separately. On average, a glass of wine costs from 0.8 to 3 euros, snacks - up to 5 euros. Starts daily at 18.30.
Group excursion to Murano
There is hardly a person who has not heard about the famous Murano glass. Here is his homeland, and many legends were associated with the life of glass blowers in former times. It was believed that on this island the police had no right to arrest anyone. But if the glassblower decided to change his place of residence, he could be killed as a criminal. And Murano glass supposedly had a magical property - it was enough to drop poison into it - as cracks began to go along the glass.
An invaluable dignity for Venice, where many people who liked to get rid of enemies with the help of poisonous substances lived. Tourists will get acquainted with the history of the island, see how glass is produced.You can go on an excursion on Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays, the ticket price is 40 euros, you will have to pay additionally for a vaporetto that will take you to the island.
Group excursion to San Giorgio Maggiore
Both water and walking tours are included. Tourists will visit the island where people have lived since the times of Ancient Rome. You will be given the opportunity to learn the history of the island and see its sights with your own eyes. It is here, in the monastery, that the work of the great Tintoretto "The Last Supper" is kept. And from the bell tower a wonderful view opens up. The tour runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The ticket costs 30 euros. In addition, you will need to pay for the vaporetto fare - 10 euros there and back.
Climbing the bell tower is also paid - for adults 6 euros, and for children 4. This tour is not just a ride on a gondola - it is dedicated to a small boat, a great worker. Its history is measured in centuries. The gondola consists of several hundred parts, cut from various types of wood. It is thanks to the gondola that tourists have the opportunity to explore the old part of Venice. Previously, the boat was the main means of transportation around the city. Today, gondola riding in itself is a great pleasure for tourists.
There are very narrow channels - here the houses almost converge with each other. And then you will sail past the luxurious Venetian palaces, where the nobility lived. The ticket costs 35 euros, you can go any day of the week.
Carnival Venice
Venice during the carnival days is something special. Guests of the city begin to think that time has turned back, and they are transported several centuries ago. Every year people from all over the world come to the carnival. The celebration lasts for two whole weeks. The ancient city is decorated, everyone wears masks, theatrical performances take place here and there, live music sounds, artists perform.
And on the streets and on the banks of the canals, life itself plays out performances. A unique sight! At this time, artisans also gather in Venice, they are in a hurry to offer tourists their works, each of which is unique. And, of course, you will not leave here without a marvelous mask of Venetian work. The cost is 127 euros. You will visit St. Mark's Square, visit the maritime customs, a workshop where masks are made, the Church of St. Mary, the German Inn.
Venice through the eyes of the Venetians
You have the opportunity to look at Venice through the eyes of the inhabitants of this city. The route is selected individually and depends on what tourists want to see for themselves. But in any case, at the end of the tour, the guide will invite you to go to the terrace, which offers a stunning view of the Grand Canal. If you wish, you can visit bars, shops, shops of local craftsmen with handmade souvenirs. The program includes an acquaintance with numerous churches, riding a gondola. The guide will tell you where the Venetians themselves most often go to shop and have fun. You will learn many interesting facts about the lifestyle of the local population. The ticket price is 127 euros.
Excursion to the Doge's Palace
Everyone who comes to Venice wants to visit this palace. It is as if the whole history of the city is embodied in it. The luxurious and majestic palace is covered with numerous legends and traditions. The construction of the palace began in the 10th century, and was originally a defensive structure. For several centuries, the building was severely damaged by intermittent fires. Only at 14 in the year it was decided to build such a majestic structure, which had not yet been in the world.
The Doge's Palace surpassed all other buildings of ancient Venice, and since its doors opened for tourists, it has become the most visited cultural site of the city. Here you can see winged lions everywhere - the patrons of Venice. Tourists must visit the Purple Room, where the Doge met with the procurators, the Hall of Four Doors, the Hall of the College and the Hall of the Senate. Here you can see one of the most famous paintings in world painting - "The Rape of Europe".
It takes place on Mondays, Fridays, Sundays. The ticket price for adults is 41 euros, for children - 30 euros.
Travel to Florence (by train)
There is a great opportunity to visit another ancient city - Florence. Today it is called the “city-museum”. Dante, Botticelli, Da Vinci, Machiavelli, Michelangelo and other great poets, painters and sculptors lived and worked here in different centuries. Florence carefully preserves the masterpieces created by their hands. By itself, it is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. There are many churches, ancient houses and squares, large and small museums. The old art crafts are still flourishing, so tourists can buy hand-made souvenirs.
Tourists will see an architectural wonder - the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the 11th century baptistery of San Giovanni, the famous Giotto bell tower, the 13th century Basilica of Santa Croce, and much more. A ticket costs 150 euros, travel to Florence will cost 100 euros, and you also need to pay for entrance to museums. If you want to visit a specific one, it is better to book tickets in advance, online. It would be reasonable to decide to stay in Florence for a day or two, otherwise it will be difficult to get acquainted with all its sights.
Ticket to the Ka'd'Oro gallery
You will find yourself in the palace, which is also called the "Golden House". It is located on the banks of the Grand Canal. The palace was built in the 15th century, and at first its decoration included the covering of individual elements with gold leaf. Expensive paints were also used - ultramarine and cinnabar. Also, in architecture, something from the old palace that once stood on this place has been preserved.
Of course, losing the old owners, the building did not change for the better. So, in the middle of the 19th century, Prince Alexander Trubetskoy acquired the Golden House and presented it to the great ballerina Maria Taglione, the very one who first stood on the tips of the pointe shoes. They began to remodel the palace, they say that the luxurious cladding was removed and sold on the market.
The Venetians regretted the loss. The reconstruction of the building began in 1894. The new owner, Baron Franchetti, invited architects, and they, according to the old drawings, began to restore the palace. In addition, the baron amassed a large collection of paintings. When he died, the building became a state building, and now everyone can see the beautiful canvases. The ticket price is 20 euros, the museum is open daily, except Monday.
Excursion with a boat trip along the Grand Canal
The largest canal crosses the historic part of the city. While traveling along it, tourists see famous buildings, luxurious palaces and admire the opening picturesque panorama. The guide draws the tourists' attention to the architectural styles. The large canal is connected to 45 more canals. There is also a symbol of the city - the Rialto Bridge. Traveling by water, you can swim to the most famous squares of Venice, look into those courtyards where you cannot get by land.
You will hear a story about all the historically significant buildings that you will meet along the way. The ticket price is 225 euros, this amount includes the services of a guide. You will have to pay extra for renting a boat.
Sightseeing tour of Venice
The most complete sightseeing tour that gives you the opportunity to get to know the beautiful Venice. A detailed story in Russian is waiting for you. Those who are in this ancient city have the feeling that they have been transported to the Middle Ages. Time seemed to have stopped here. After all, even the very name "Venice" is translated as "come back again."
The walking tour lasts 3 hours, the group meets at the Rialto Bridge.Tourists will visit the city markets and taverns, shopping arcades, the Grand Canal Palaces, churches, get acquainted with the theatrical life of the city.Of course, they will see St. Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace, lagoon islands and famous bridges, they will be able to photograph monuments and find out which places in Venice were most loved by famous people.
The ticket costs 225 euros, you will need to pay additionally for entrance to museums and travel by water transport.
Non-tourist Venice
It seems that Venice is a real "cycle of tourists" who came from different countries. But how do the indigenous people live here? You can find out with the help of a guide. The group will gather at the train station. You will see what buildings were built during the reign of the dictator Mussolini, learn about the Austrian influence on history, walk along the Bridge of Barefoot, and visit the temple where the last Doge lies.
You will also walk along the streets, courtyards and embankments, get acquainted with the water supply system, and the numbering of houses. You can see defensive structures, houses where people still live today, who bear titles of nobility, ancient, beloved by local residents of the church. You will also learn how students live and visit a mask making workshop. The program also includes the Golden House and a visit to the Rialto. At the end, you will be given the opportunity to have a bird's eye view of the city.
The ticket price is 190 euros, this amount does not include a visit to the Frari Cathedral, you will need to pay an additional 3 euros.
Venice - funny and not boring
You will learn the most extraordinary moments from the history of the ancient city. Why many centuries ago did people decide to build it where houses could be flooded? Why did Venice acquire such an important role over time? Tourists, together with a guide, will look into those streets where tourists almost never visit. There is also an embankment in Venice, which Joseph Brodsky loved most of all, since everything here reminded him of the abandoned "northern capital".
The program also includes the Doge's Palace, the Church of Della Salute, and a visit to St. Mark's Square. The guide will tell you about the "killer palace" and where you can meet the spirit of Giordano Bruno. On the way, you can go to the tavern - have a snack and drink wine. The ticket price is 120 euros, if you want to visit museums, you will need to pay extra for entrance tickets.
Walk through legends and history
This excursion is for “gourmets”. For those who want to hear about this city the most interesting. The history of architectural masterpieces, a story about the fate of those who lived in houses and palaces, acquaintance with the legends and traditions of the ancient city. They say that a ghost lives in Palazzo Grassi - in the palace next to the Grand Canal - the spirit of a deceased girl who sometimes talks to people. On the island of Torcello is the throne of the conqueror Attila. The spirit of the artist Giorgione (the painter killed himself because of unhappy love) appears in the house of Cardinal Cantorini, and the clock of a real witch is kept in an old building in the Dorsoduro district.
The program includes a visit to St. Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace, the Clock Tower, the most famous bridges in the city, and many other sites. Also, excursionists, together with a guide, will look into the workshop, where the famous Venetian masks are made - for theatrical performances and participation in carnivals. The price of tickets varies from how many people will participate - from 180 to 220 euros. You may have to pay extra for travel by water transport.
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