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PRICE: €320 per group excl. food and wine

This event provides a delicious introduction to the cuisine of the Veneto region. Previous to the lunch portion of our outing, we will amble through the historic open-air market in Padua, discussing... more >>

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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 >>

Docents who lead this walk

PRICE: from €55 per person or €270 per group

Our guided visit to the Accademia presents a master class in Venetian painting, with the possibility to see its development from the early Renaissance domination of the Bellini family to the opulent... more >>

Docents who lead this walk

PRICE: €235 per group excl. tickets

This guided family visit to the Accademia Gallery in the company of an art historian will introduce your family to the world of Venetian art. Renaissance paintings, sometimes known as "15th century... more >>

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PRICE: €100 per person or €400 per group

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... more >>

Docents who lead this walk

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 >>

Docents who lead this walk

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 >>

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PRICE: from €220

Whether on land or by water, we can design a wide variety of itineraries for people with special interests, lasting from 2 hours to 3 days, and starting at 220 Euros. Drawing on our network of... more >>

Docents who lead this walk

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 >>

Docents who lead this walk

PRICE: €300 per group, incl. €3

Starting with an introduction to why Venice was built where it is and how, the walk will equip visitors with the visual tools to interpret what we see in the historical context of this unique city,... more >>

Docents who lead this walk

PRICE: €55 per person or €270 per group

This fascinating seminar weaves a tale of historical Venice from the perspective of the women who played an integral part in its history and culture. In addition to examining the figure of the... more >>

Docents who lead this walk

PRICE: €150 per group

The Veneto has a rich and varied culture attached to its cities. From the university city of Padua to the quaint charm of Verona, this walk will help visitors get acquainted with the city of their... more >>

Docents who lead this walk

PRICE: From €150

First-time, and even repeat, visitors of Venice often struggle to get a true sense of the city beyond the main monuments. This walk will help you muddle through the tiny calle and prioritize your... more >>

Docents who lead this walk

PRICE: €270 per group

This orientation to Venice uses lions—the symbol of Venice—to trace a route in and around the Rialto and San Marco area. A good dose of fun keeps families... more >>

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PRICE: €65 per group

As part of this orientation chat, a representative of our organization will meet you at your hotel shortly after your arrival. We'll spend an hour with you, first exploring the neighborhood where you... more >>

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PRICE: €77 per person or from €342 per group

Just a short ride from Venice lays Padua, a town rich in history and one of the cradles of humanist thinking. This four-hour walk introduces us to the beauty of this town, which includes the most... more >>

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PRICE: €240 per group

Nearby Padua is home to a rich culinary tradition, and some of the best open-air food markets in Italy. In this visit to Padua's fruit and vegetable market in Piazza delle Erbe, our Veneto... more >>

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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 >>

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PRICE: &euro55 per person or &euro270 per group

Plague epidemics spread across the lagoon numerous times over the course of the Venetian Republic and the feast days still celebrated today based on the ends of these plagues are just one example of... more >>

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PRICE: €110 per person or €490 per group

This four-hour excursion through the Venetian lagoon with a marine scientist will follow the progress of modifications to the lagoon and their effect on the lagoon environment. We will also have the... more >>

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PRICE: €62 per person or from €247 per group

In my opinion painters owe to Giotto, the Florentine painter, exactly the same debt they owe to nature, which constantly serves them as a model and whose finest and most beautiful aspects they are... more >>

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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 worldâââ€sˇÂ¬â„¢s first Jewish... more >>

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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 >>

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PRICE: €270 per group excl. tickets

Context:Venice's Family Program has several walks designed to help families learn about the glory of Venice in a fun and interesting way. The focus of this walk is the life and paintings of... more >>

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PRICE: €325 per person or from €1260 per group

The Valpolicella is a valley located between Lake Garda and Verona. It is famous for its wines and it seems that the name Valpolicella originates from ancient Greek and means valley of the many... more >>

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PRICE: €55 per person or €270 per group

This three-hour walk explores Venetian art from the early Renaissance, also touching on the urban nature of the city and its relationships with water and the East, through trade and the worship of... more >>

Docents who lead this walk

PRICE: €55 per person or €270 per group

This three-hour walk will provide a striking examination of Venetian art and its integral role in the public life of Venice. We will come away with an appreciation for the masters of the Venetian... more >>

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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 >>

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PRICE: €270 per group

Those headed to Venice to shop should know that there is much more in the calle and campi (streets and squares, respectively) than glass and masks. In fact, the city is teeming with traditional... more >>

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PRICE: €75 per person or €400 per group

Taking visitors beyond the tale of Romeo and Juliet, this half day in Verona traces the history of the city from its Roman origins to the rise of the Scala family and their influence on the art and... more >>

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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 >>

Docents who lead this walk

PRICE: €300 per group excl. food and wine

Explore the hidden corners of Venice with your expert wine guide, who is a professional sommelier. Enjoy a glimpse of local life while learning about traditional local wines and their place in the... more >>