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Dorsoduro

Embrace the timeless tradition of traveling by water, just as Venetians have done for centuries. Bid farewell to traffic jams and embrace the mesmerizing vistas of the Venetian Lagoon as you make your way from Marco Polo Airport to Venice's vibrant core. To begin your journey, exchange your voucher at the activity provider's travel office to receive your ticket. The meeting point indicated is the closest office to the pier. Before boarding the boat, make sure to validate the ticket using the stamping machines or request assistance from a crew member. Explore the city at your own pace. After discovering the allure of Venice's landmarks, relax knowing you have up to 30 days to activate your return ticket. Soak up the charm of Murano and Lido, experience Venice's beautiful center, and visit the bustling cruise terminal with ease. Depending on the option selected, your ticket is valid for the below lines. All head in the direction of or departing from Marco Polo Airport and stop by some of Venice's main attractions: Blue line: Marco Polo Airport - Murano Museum - Murano Colonna - Fondamente Nove - Hospital - Basins - Lido Santa Maria Elisabetta - Arsenale - San Zaccaria Jolanda - Piazza San Marco Giardinetti - Zattere - Giudecca Hotel Hilton Molino Stucky Orange line: Marco Polo Airport - Murano Colonna - Madonna dell'Orto - Guglie (Railway) - San Stae - Rialto - Sant'Angelo - Ca' Rezzonico - Santa Maria del Giglio - Piazza San Marco Giardinetti Red line: Marco Polo Airport - Murano Museum - Certosa - Lido Santa Maria Elisabetta - Arsenale - San Zaccaria Jolanda - Piazza San Marco

Get off the beaten path in Venice, away from the crowds. With a guide, explore the lesser-known areas of the San Marco district and discover the fascinating history behind them. Embark on an enchanting walking tour through the heart of Venice, where the seamless blend of history and architecture creates an unforgettable journey. Begin your adventure by wandering past some of Venice’s most iconic landmarks without stopping, soaking in the city's majestic aura. You'll marvel at the spiraled elegance of the Scala Contarini del Bovolo, experience the historic ambiance of Campo Manin, and wander the enigmatic Calle degli Orbi. Admire the opulent façade of Teatro La Fenice and the sacred architecture of the Chiesa di San Moise. Continue your experience with an optional gondola ride discovering Venice from a unique angle: glide under the Bridge of Sighs into the magical San Marco Basin and greet the charming San Giorgio Island. A dream journey awaits!

Relax on a boat with large windows and open spaces, for your hop-on hop-off tours of Venice. Take the tour all in one go to get a good first overview of Venice, or stop off on the way where and for how long it suits you best. Explore Venice and Murano and Burano by a comfy boat. Get on and off at St. Mark and Murano and learn fascinating stories using your audioguide. You will have the opportunity to see a demonstration at a glasswork factory. Get on at your preferred stop and enjoy panoramic views from the wide windows on the covered boat or from the open space. Kids 0-5 and pets travel for free. Family deals available. Boat tour stops: LINE A: Santa Lucia Railway station (in front of KFC restaurant) - Tronchetto (in front of the Flixbus Stop) - San Marco (in front of Royal Gardens) - Murano (in front of ELLEGI MURANO GLASS) - Zattere (Fondamenta Zattere al Ponte Longo) - Tronchetto - Santa Lucia Railway Station LINE B: Punta Sabbioni (desk located between Pier 4 and 5) - Murano (in front of ELLEGI MURANO GLASS) - Torcello - Burano (Fondamenta del Pizzo) - Punta Sabbioni

Board an authentic gondola and take a romantic journey along the Grand Canal in Venice. See the historic sights along the shoreline as you glide down the canal. Set off from the departure point and admire marvelous palaces, such as the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and Basilica Santa Maria della Salute. Explore the secret waterways of Venice and soak up the city's atmosphere with your friends or your beloved. Travel by gondola close to St. Mark's Square, Fenice Opera House, Punta della Dogana, and many other charming palaces. Pass under a small bridge as you discover the hidden spots reachable only by gondola.

Discover the composers behind Venice’s 18th-century musical epoch at a classical concert in the Church of San Vidal.  The 17th-century church provides an intimate historic setting and fantastic acoustics for concertos and symphonies by masters such as Vivaldi, Bach, and Handel.  Listen to the playing of the talented Interpreti Veneziani ensemble and watch them bring musical masterpieces to life for a memorable evening. After the hour and 30 minutes are over, choose to pick up a CD recorded by the group to bring the music of Venice home with you.

Venice, the open air Museum, contains some unforgettable treasures. This experience leads you to the church of San Vidal, between the Accademia Galeries and St. Mark's square, 10 minutes from Rialto Bridge: for a Vivaldi's Fours Seasons and other pieces concert, played by the most original, 35 years old, baroque orchestra of Venice, the Interpreti Veneziani. Before, in the same day, with this ticket, you can visit free the Museo della Musica di Venezia, a collection of 200 orginal musical instruments, made from 1600 to 1900. Including the Stradivari's School of Cremona with Bergonzi and Amati doublebasses, and the Venetian instruments, such as the violin of Matteo Goffriller, the violin maker of Antonio Vivaldi, the Red Priest, himself.

Eat your way around Venice on a tasting tour of some of the city's eateries, and see historical monuments along the way. Follow your foodie guide through the historic Rialto Market alongside the Grand Canal. End at Campo Santa Margherita square, surrounded by local restaurants and farmers’ markets. Meet your guide in the San Marco district. Cross the Rialto Bridge to visit the Rialto Market and marvel at the colorful fruit and vegetable stalls. Experience everyday life in the city as the locals come to purchase fresh fish and other ingredients. Next, go to Campo San Polo and enter the Basilica dei Frari. Pass the square of Campo San Bartolomeo, where the locals like to gather. Along the way, taste a wide range of food specialties, from regional cheeses to buranelli biscuits and traditional cakes. Sample some sweet tiramisù in the city where it was invented, and experience the unique culture of cicchetti, the tapas-like snacks loved by Venetians served in typically cozy bàcari (bars). End on the Campo Santa Margherita in the historical sestiere (district) of Dorsoduro near the university.  

Visit the fascinating islands of the Venetian lagoon on a boat trip from Venice. Explore both Murano and Burano with the help of a handy audio guide, experience the local atmosphere, and enjoy a class-blowing demonstration. Board the boat from St. Mark's Square or Venezia Santa Lucia railway station. Travel first towards Murano, known for its rich tradition of glassmaking and skilled craftsmen. Enjoy a demonstration by a master glass blower inside a real furnace. Spend 1 hour in Murano and use the downloadable audio guide to learn more about the island as you discover some of its highlights. Admire the lighthouse, Palazzo da Mula, the churches of San Pietro Martire and Santa Maria e San Donato, and the Glass Museum. Continue the adventure to Burano, an old fishing village worldwide famous for its colorful houses, lace production, and pastry-making. Enjoy 1 hour of free time to discover its rows of colorful houses. Use the audio guide to discover highlights like the House of Bepi Suà and the crooked bell tower. Finally, catch the boat to return to Venice at 6:15 PM.

Make your trip to Venice more comfortable with the Venice City Pass. Gain access to all of the city's prominent churches, museums, monuments, and more. Choose from multiple-day passes, with the option to add public transportation tickets. Visit the Byzantine monuments of St. Mark's Square and venture inside the palace that was the seat of a 1000-year republic, the Doge's Palace. Get access to all 16 churches of the Chorus Circuit such as Chiesa di Santa Maria del Giglio, Chiesa di Santo Stefano, and Santa Maria dei Miracoli. Make your way to the Museo Correr, Archaeological Museum, Biblioteca Marciana, Ca' Rezzonico, Ca' Pesaro International Gallery of Modern Art, Glass Museum on Murano Island, Natural History Museum, Museo di Palazzo Mocenigo, Carlo Goldoni's House, Lace Museum on Burano Island, and Museo Fortuny. List of museums:Doge's PalaceMuseo CorrerArchaeological MuseumBiblioteca MarcianaCa' RezzonicoCa' PesaroNatural History MuseumMocenigo PalaceCarlo Goldoni HouseLace Museum on Burano IslandGlass Museum on Murano IslandMuseo Fortuny The 16 Churches of the Chorus Circuit include: Santa Maria del GiglioSan StaeSanto StefanoSant'AlviseSanta Maria FormosSan Pietro di CastelloSanta Maria dei MiracoliSantissimo RedentoreS.Giovanni ElemosinarioSanta Maria del Rosario (Gesuati)San PoloSan SebastianoSan Giacomo dall'OrioSan GiobbeSanta Maria del Carmelo (Carmini)S.Giovanni Battista in Bragora

Visit Venice, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, discover it charm and learn about its history on this 2-hour walking tour. You will meet your guide in Dorsoduro and start exploring the city walking through its most famous districts, such as Rialto and Cannareggio, with its Jewish Ghetto. Cross Rialto Bridge, one of the main highlights of Venice, and reach the House of Marco Polo, the famous explorer. You will see the Church of San Giovanni e Paolo, where many doges, the people who ruled the city in the past, are buried, and the Basilica de' Frari, were the painter Titian lays to rest. The tour will end in Piazza San Marco, where you will admire the wonderful Basilica and Palazzo Ducale. Your guide will enrich your visit with unique descriptions, commentaries and anecdotes that will make this walking tour unforgettable.