- A refreshing change from the bustle of the main islands, Torcello provides a respite with one of the only Byzantine cathedrals to survive in Venice. A thriving colony in the 5th and 6th century, the... >>
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List of Walks: Architecture
Architecture of Venice
PRICE: 60 per person or 300 per group
Venice's architecture and urban development has evolved from the unique environment and cultural nature of the city. Built on a lagoon, ingenious methods of laying foundations and construction were... more >>Palladian Villa Excursion
PRICE: 400 per person or 1200 per group
As the wealth of the Venetian empire exploded, noble families expanded their estates to the mainland, where sumptuous summer villas dot the Brenta and interior of the Veneto region. The distilled... more >>Vicenza
PRICE: 75 per person or from 330 per group
Situated in the Veneto region, between Venice and Verona, Vicenza is one of the best preserved monumental city centres in Italy. Its unified Renaissance character is due to Andrea Palladio... more >>Cannaregio Neighborhood Stroll
PRICE: 55 per person or 270 per group
The northernmost sestiere of Cannaregio remains a hidden gem and home to much of Venice's resident population. Largely avoided by tourists, this charming neighborhood provides us with the... more >>Castello Neighborhood Stroll
PRICE: 55 per person or 270 per group
Castello has the distinction of being the largest Venetian sestiere and home to the former powerhouse of Venetian naval construction, the Arsenale. Though not open to the public (except during the... more >>The Islands of the Lagoon: Byzantine and Early Medieval Venice
PRICE: 75 per person or from 400 per group
A refreshing change from the bustle of the main islands, Torcello provides a respite with one of the only Byzantine cathedrals to survive in Venice. A thriving colony in the 5th and 6th century, the... more >>Daily Life in Renaissance Venice
PRICE: 55 per person or 270 per group
Architectural decoration, interior furnishings, and textiles are just some of the materials that can be used to understand the daily life of Venetians during the Renaissance period. The aim of this... more >>Shylock's Venice
PRICE: 50 per person or 235 per group
Tucked into a placid corner of the Cannaregio area, this walk explores the enduring legacy of the worlds first Jewish ghetto. Context has designed this fascinating walk to reveal an aspect of the... more >>Venice by Boat
PRICE: 85 per person or 350 per group
There is no better way to get acquainted with Venice than by water. Inseparable from the city itself, the canals and waterways of Venice have inspired the musings of Hemingway, Byron, and James,... more >>Categories
The Islands of the Lagoon: Byzantine and Early Medieval Venice
Bassano del Grappa Cultural Excursion
- Located a short train ride from Venice, Bassano del Grappa provides an enchanting doorway into the life and culture of the Veneto. Wine tastings and visits to local artisans will give a feel and... >>
- 5 hours