After the breakfast a 6-hour private boat tour, a tailor-made experience to discover the secrets of the lagoon with the English speaking guide, to immerse yourself in the dreamy landscapes of the Venetian Lagoon, with its varied landscape, its famous islands like Murano, Burano and Torcello, or its more hidden corners, linked to the cultural history and beauty of Venice. See a different side of the city as you cruise around the islands.
Murano is famous for the glass-making heritagean and the production of the Venetian glass. The island is a center of glassblowing since more than 800 years. Stop in one of the glass factory of Murano to assist to a real production process and creation of hand-made glass artworks using ancient traditional methods and explanation of all each stage of the manufacturing process. You will see an actual production line at one of the top glass factories which is active in artistic Murano glass for more than 70 years, creating exclusive glass objects of the highest quality, thanks to the skilled craftsmanship of its glass masters and to the collaboration with many artists, designers, and architects. The tour includes the visit to the decoration department where the many different glass techniques will be illustrated on Murano glass items of all styles and shapes. You will be revealed the secrets of production and explain to you the difference between fake and real murano glass. The visit in the factory usually takes about 30 mins, excluding the time spent in the showrooms you will discover the amazing variety of colors and glass design. Though the years this factory had the privilege to welcome distinguished guests, coming from Royal Families, as well as from the worlds of show-business, politics and finance. The products are showcased in the most prestigious hotels in Venice. The tour continues to Burano is a magnificent island by itself. It is a colourful fairytale in real life. Houses on the island are painted with astonishing bright colours. You can enjoy the special vibes of the island and snap photos of picturesque Burano and spot landmarks like Devil's Bridge. Points of interest are the brightest house, the most beautiful house, local pastry shop, falling tower, lace production, and the atmosphere. We will help you to discover all the most interesting places. The last island of the tour is Torcello which is the island where Venice was established many years ago and learn about the islands’ rich history and craft-making heritage. Point of interest is Attila’s throne. There are not so many things to do but it is very beautiful to cruise on a boat through the island.
Lunch in one of the restaurants on Burano or Torcello, famous a sthe best fish restaurants in this area.
This tour is the perfect mix of power and quietness, fully respecting the environment and onboard safety for sailing without worries, while relaxing and enjoying an unforgettable tour. At the end of the tour return to the hotel.
We shall suggest you some nice restaurants the dinner for your second day in Venice.
Other available suggested experiences:
The hidden Venice Experience
In this 4-hour walking private tour of Hidden Venice, your professional English speaking licensed guide will embark you on an off the beaten path walking tour of the city. You will not spend much time in the area of St Mark's Square/Basilica/Doge's Palace or at the Rialto Bridge, instead you will visit some of our guides' favorite corners, where the pulse of the real Venice beats in the hurried stride of the Venetians and where few tourists tread. The hidden points of interest (bridges, small museums, secret gardens).
Venice off the beaten track
This 3-hour private tour is an introduction walk into the non-touristy areas of Venice. There are actually two Venices: the touristy and the real one, two worlds apart, so different but so close one to the other. This tour will take you to those areas which are never touched by the mass-tourism but are nevertheless reach in history, art, and local flavor. Forget the hustle and bustle of the classical touristy spots and walk around into those silent, quiet areas where you will able to feel Venice's beating heart. The tour covers the less known areas in between Santa Croce, San Polo and Dorsoduro districts.
Following the traces of music in Venice
This 2-hour private guided tour is about the life of the most famous musician of Venice, Antonio Vivaldi, composer of the Four Season, the tour will take you through the area of the city related to the Venetian celebrated musician. The tour also includes the visit to the worldmost renowned landmarks in the history of music: La Fenice Opera House (entrance ticket included). Built in 1792, Venice Opera House was destroyed by a fire twice, rebuilt after the last disastrous fire of January 29th 1996. The tour will make us retracing the ups and downs of this historical sanctuary of the “bel canto”. We’ll breath the atmosphere of a stage that saw passionate performances of stars like Maria Callas and Luciano Pavarotti.
The Carnival Venetian Costumes Experience
A 4-hour private tour starting with the transfer from your hotel by private water taxi to a famous Venetian Atelier where you'll find more than thousand historic costumes, accessories, headgear and capes cared for in every detail and enriched with precious fabrics, feathers, gold leaf, pearls and crystals in the Venetian style of the 18th century. The staff of the atelier will be at your disposal to help you in choosing and wearing the costume and accessories that you prefer. Once you are ready and elegantly dressed like a noble venetian, a professional photographer will be there for you to capture this unique experience. It will be much fun and you'll bring home unique memories to cherish and show. After a 30 minutes photo session inside the atelier and in the nice spots outside (professional photographer is also available on request), we will enjoy a Venetian aperitif (Spritz and Cicchetti) and then a private water taxi will take you back to your hotel in Venice.
Venice by night tour
A romantic 2-hour private tour of the unforgettable Venice without tourists. Venice is always remembered as one of the most crowded touristic cities in the world, but when sun goes down and locals go out to meet their friends, the city changes and becomes very quiet, romantic and magic. This is a time of the day during which you can really enjoy the beauty of the city built on water. This tour combines a walking tour and a tour by private water taxi, and it is a great occasion to see another Venice, a dream on silent canals, and bring back home the memory of one of the most charming and unforgettable cities in the world. With this tour you will remember a "different" Venice.