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The Jewish Ghetto is one of the most fascinating and historic neighborhoods in Venice. Learn the story behind this picturesque corner of the Cannaregio district with this in-depth walking tour that focuses on the unique evolution and architecture of the world’s oldest Jewish ghetto. Spot hidden synagogues, admire medieval residences, and snap photos of charming narrow lanes and tiny bridges while you explore with your guide.

Pasta is Italy’s iconic dish, and with this cooking experience you can learn how to prepare two varieties of pasta like an authentic Italian “Cesarina” (home cook). Roll out a sheet of pasta dough by hand to make both a fresh and filled variety from scratch, and then whip up a tiramisù with the help of your “Cesarina” teacher. Relax after your hands-on class by sampling the dishes you’ve prepared together.

Led by a knowledgeable local chef, this immersive experience will take you on a journey through the vibrant Rialto Market, and discover the freshest local produce and explore the culinary traditions of Venice. Through a hands-on cooking class, you will learn the secrets of creating authentic Italian dishes, including handmade pasta. The culmination of the experience is a mouthwatering lunch, accompanied by local wine, to savor your culinary creations.

Venice is home to hundreds of lush gardens, but most are hidden behind the city’s palaces and monasteries. Access some of the most spectacular gardens from public parks to private cloisters with this exclusive walking tour for a glimpse into the hidden side of La Serenissima. Go behind the scenes with your guide to admire flowering pergolas, fruit orchards, aristocratic courtyards, and even an open-air sculpture garden.

Venture to corners of Venice that most tourists never see and discover the haunted history of the city with this unique ghost tour with a private guide. Visit quiet alleyways and stroll past brooding palaces while you listen to tales of ghouls and spirits from Venice’s past. End your spooky adventure with a scenic gondola ride to admire the Floating City from the water as you glide along its canals.

Take a break from the usual sightseeing and snapping photos in Venice with this special experience that allows you to be an artist for the day. A local Venetian artist takes you to find the ideal corner of the city to paint, where you can create your own artwork with watercolors.

Take a break from the crowds in Venice and marvel at the UNESCO-listed Dolomites peaks without the hassle of arranging transportation with this private day trip. Set off from Venice with your driver and head straight to Cortina d’Ampezzo, one of the region’s most charming alpine villages. Then enjoy a scenic drive to Lake Misurina and through the Veneto Dolomites, with a stop for a traditional lunch (own expense).

Join this Carbonara Cooking class in the center of Venice with the host Filippo. Filippo will be leading you step by step from the very beginning so that you'll be able to discover and taste all the ingredients needed. You will master the skills to make the traditional pasta Carbonara everywhere, at any time. You'll make the Spaghetti from scratch! At the end of your cooking experience, you'll enjoy the Carbonara together with a good glass of local Italian wine or some prosecco.

Calling all Donna Leon fans! Celebrate the popular crime series set in Venice with this exclusive tour that delves into the world of Commissario Brunetti, star of the novels and television shows. Follow your guide to see locations featured in the stories, including the iconic “questura”, or police headquarters. Learn new facts and trivia about the author and her books and enjoy a unique perspective on the “Floating City”.

Venice has an atmosphere and flavor unlike any Italian city, so explore its rich culture and culinary traditions on a walking tour that pairs sightseeing with great food and wine. See where locals go to shop for fresh fish and produce at the historic Rialto Market, and learn how to order the Venetian tapas know as “cicchetti” at a curated selection of wine bars. In between tasting stops, pass famous landmarks like Marco Polo’s house and the Grand Canal.

Enjoy this combined tour: visit the golden church the Saint Mark's Basilica and the gondola ride along the Grand Canal and minor canals, where you will see the city from the water.

Meet your host, Massimo, for a fun and informative cooking class. Shop for ingredients at the Mercato di Rialto, then head back to Massimo’s for a lesson in Italian cuisine. Learn to prepare dishes from the Veneto region and make homemade pasta and focaccia bread from scratch. After the lesson, enjoy the meal you’ve prepared together.

As a visitor to an unfamiliar city, it can be difficult to get close to local culture. This tour offers the rare opportunity to do exactly that by having a cooking lesson from a professional chef in her Venetian home .

Take a scenic one-way cruise from Venice to Padua, stopping along the way to visit Venetian villas along the Brenta Riviera. Admire the views from the window of the Burchiello boat as you float along the river to three villas: Villa Pisani, Villa Widmann and Villa Foscari, aka ‘La Malcontenta.’ You’ll also stop in Oriago to buy lunch or explore on your own.

Learn to make a Veneto favorite turned global standard—tiramisu—and two regional specialties, such as bigoli pasta, gnocchi, or risi e bisi (rice and peas), with a passionate home chef in her Venice kitchen. Learn the tricks of the trade as you work alongside your host, then savor the fruits of your labor for lunch or dinner with water, local wines, and coffee. You’ll even take home a souvenir apron.

Venetian cuisine is distinct from other regions of Italy, so treat your taste buds to a sampler of the city’s specialties on a walking tour of the Cannaregio district—one of the oldest in Venice and home to the former Jewish Ghetto. It's easy to get lost here, but a guide leads you across foot bridges and past quiet canals to at least six authentic eateries for hearty samples of risotto, pasta, Kosher dishes, gelato, and more for a diverse dinner.

Pair food and wine with history and culture on this small-group tour of Cannaregio, where many Venetians live, and the Jewish Ghetto, still home to a small Jewish community. Feast on seasonal Venetian tapas in traditional “bacari” bars, washed down with local wine, sample signature sweets at an authentic bakery, and wrap up your tour with gelato. Please note some restaurants close for the Jewish sabbath on Fridays and Saturdays.

This exclusive tour offers an intimate experience inside Saint Mark's Basilica. After the general public leaves, the church reopens for a privileged few. Gain up-close access to the Pala d'Oro, descend into the crypt, watch as thousands of square feet of golden mosaics illuminate, and take photos without the crowds. Your expert guide leads the group through a historical journey.

A tour among the enchanting UNESCO Prosecco hills that will make us discover the flavors, nature and history of this unique land. From Venice and Treviso we will head towards the gentle hills of Valdobbiadene, home of Prosecco, and walk with a nature guide among the meandering vineyards, sipping the ancestor of the famous wine of these lands. We will reach a wine cellar where, with a tasting of the various types of Prosecco and typical products, we will take a real journey through the local flavors and traditions. We will have lunch in a characteristic restaurant with tasty typical dishes. We will continue on a panoramic tour of the evocative San Boldo Pass, with its "100 days road", so called for the events related to the Great War. Always led by our guide, we will visit Cison di Valmarino, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. On Mondays and Tuesdays the visit and tasting will take place in the winery cellar awarded by the Prosecco brotherhood.

THE GREAT POWERS OF VENICE: Unique, mysterious and intriguing, Venice is one of the most fascinating and amazing cities in the world. Explore her right from her heart with a very high quality “masterclass level” small group visit led by an Art Expert Guide, visiting the two most important and beautiful sights of Political and Religious power of Venice: the grandiose St Mark’s Basilica - the main cathedral, crowned by the Venetian-Byzantine domes – and the Doge’s palace, house of power, secrets, carnival and masterpieces. The most comprehensive immersion into the art and the history of the two most important political and religious landmarks of Venice. A must-do when in Venice, in the comfort of a small group and a highly specialized licensed history guide. Art lovers only!

Skip the tourist trap restaurants and experience authentic food culture in the heart of Venice. This small-group tour combines eating with sightseeing by taking you to the Rialto Market to sample small bites, as well as local wine and prosecco, then visiting some of the city's top attractions.

Ideally suited for first-time visitors, or anyone short on time, this action-packed sightseeing tour serves as the perfect Venice primer. Get an inside peek at the world-famous Byzantine mosaics in St. Mark’s Basilica, and cross the iconic Bridge of Sighs. Tours include pre-booked admission tickets, plus an exclusive bonus ride at the end of the tour: a relaxing gondola ride through Venice’s most cherished lagoons.

Explore the glittering interior of Saint Mark’s Basilica by night during this special evening tour. Beat the daytime rush and get after-hours access to the must-see Venice landmark. Learn about the iconography of the basilica’s centuries-old gold mosaics from a designated English-speaking guide. Skip-the-line admission tickets are provided plus complimentary headsets for groups of six people or more.