• Rates and commission to agencies - on request
• Tours and workshops are held in English
• Possibility of russian-speaking guide - on request
• Interpreter for workshops - on request
• Supplement for transfer from hotel to meeting point and back

1. VENICE SIGHTSEEING BOAT TOUR
2. VENICE GONDOLA AND WALKING TOUR
3. THE TREASURES OF ST. MARK'S SQUARE
4. THE SECRETS OF THE DOGE'S PALACE
5. AMAZING ARTISANS OF VENICE
6. ISLANDS OF THE VENETIAN LAGOON
7. THE CARNIVAL OF VENICE (+MUSEUM)
8. ROW LIKE A GONDOLIER
9. VENICE COOKING CLASS
10. MURANO GLASS MAKING WORKSHOP
11. VENICE FOOD TOUR

1. Venice Sightseeing Boat Tour

• Price per family (6 people max)
• Duration: 2 hours
• Minimum age: 5 years
• Included:
  • Private licensed guide
  • Private speedboat and captain
  • Fun-filled and interesting sightseeing tour
  • Game booklets for each child
• Visited places: The Grand Canal, Rialto Bridge, Arsenal, St. Mark's Square, Guidecca, Murano, the Cemetery

Overview:
Hop on a typical Venetian speedboat and cruise through the Grand Canal and the Venetian lagoon for a child-friendly sightseeing tour you will never forget.

Description:
Is this your family’s first time to Venice? Or maybe you are a regular visitor and want to see the city in a different way?
This Venice Sightseeing Boat Tour is the best introduction to this amazing city built on water. Once you have met professional and friendly guide, you are in for a fantastic overview of what was once called the “Most Serene Republic of Venice”.
Hop aboard a private luxurious Venetian speedboat and discover Venice and its surrounding islands. In two hours, sit back, relax and see the highlights from the comfort of your boat without having to elbow your way through the dense crowds on the land. These highlights include the Doge’s Palace on St. Mark’s Square, The Grand Canal, some smaller charming canals, the Rialto Bridge, San Michele Cemetery, Giudecca, San Giorgio Maggiore, and the lovely island of Murano.
No disembarking, just pure fun and excitement as you and your children enjoy this unique ride on the luxurious and typical Venetian boat.
Now you see why Venice Sightseeing Boat Tour is simply the best way to have a first glance at the wonders of the city or enjoy the city in a different way.

2. Venice Gondola And Walking Tour

• Price per family (5 people max)
• Duratioin: 2 hours
• Minimum age: 6 years
• Max. 5 people on a gondola
• Included:
  • A 40 minute gondola ride followed by an exciting walking tour through Venice's highlights
• Visited places: Small canals, the Grand Canal, Rialto Bridge, Bovolo Staircase, La Fenice opera, St. Mark's Square

Overview:
Start off with a magnificent gondola tour through the canals of Venice and under Rialto Bridge, and finish exploring the city’s secrets with a family-friendly walking tour.

Description:
How about enjoying a private gondola ride and an exciting walking tour suitable for your whole family?
After all, that is the best way to leap into the heart of Venice and experience it like never before.
This exciting activity starts with a gondola ride through the small canals of Venice. During 40 minutes, you will listen to the fascinating stories of Venice told by fully licensed guide as you glide through the inner canals, the Grand Canal and under Rialto Bridge. You might even hear your gondolier sing!
After having enjoyed the ride, it’s time to explore the charming narrow back-streets of the city by foot and see more of its highlights and curiosities. Follow your guide as he/she takes you to the Bovolo Staircase for an amazing view of the city, the iconic Teatro La Fenice and, last but not least, Saint Mark’s Square and the Bridge of Sighs.
This 2 hour tour is your chance to see some highlights and off the beaten path treasures in a very family friendly way. And while you enjoy the beauty and charm of the city, your children will try to bring you from the Rialto Bridge to the Bridge of Sighs as part of their very engaging and entertaining game booklet.
Needless to say, everyone in your family will learn as much as you will have fun during Venice Gondola And Walking Tour.

3. The Treasures Of St. Mark’s Square

• Price per family (6 people max)
• Duration: 2 hours (time inside the campanile at leisure)
• Minimum age: 6 years
• Tour possible at 09:00, 11:00 or after 14:00 (not possible on Sunday mornings)
• Included:
  • A visit to the Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica
  • Tickets to the top of the Campanile

Overview:
Discover the treasures of St. Mark’s Square through a fun-filled tour taking you inside the Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica and to the top of the Campanile.

Description:
Visiting St. Mark’s Square is a must when traveling to Venice with your family as it is Venice’s most iconic highlight. But the best way to enjoy this gem is to avoid the long waiting lines and boring classic visits.
Meet your fully licensed guide in front of the Doge’s Palace, and follow him/her inside what was once the heart of Venetian politics. From the Palace’s courtyard to the Chamber of the Great Council, Europe’s largest room, by way of the creepy prisons, let your guide tell you all about the history and secrets of this iconic palace, while keeping the young ones fully engaged.
A visit to Saint Mark’s Basilica is also part of the tour. After looking at its peculiar facade and golden mosaics, skip the line and enter this holy place, which still holds the remains of St. Mark the Evangelist. Get a chance to go behind the altar and gaze at the precious altarpiece, “Il Pala d’Oro”, the Golden Pall.
Back outside, gaze at the beauty of this iconic square, with the bell tower and the buildings surrounding the square, and hear about the stories and historical events that have taken place here.
The tour ends with a climb to the top of the Campanile, Venice’s landmark. The guide will drop you off at the foot of the campanile, and your skip-the-line tickets (from April 1st to October 31st) will grant you a quick access to the top so you and your children can enjoy the 360° view from Venice’s highest point.
A visit to Venice without discovering the treasures of St. Mark’s Square would simply not be complete…

4. The Secrets Of The Doge's Palace

• Price per family (5 people max)
• Duration: 2 hours
• Minimum age: 6 years
• Tour is possible at 09:00 or at 11:00 only
• Included:
  • An in depth discovery of the Doge's Palace with a tour in the secret part of the building

Overview:
Let the secrets of the Doge’s Palace be revealed as you penetrate this emblematic building, in behind-the-scenes places where only a few people are allowed to go…

Desciption:
There is something fascinating about the Doge’s Palace… and also something mysterious. Are you ready to discover the hidden secrets of this iconic Venetian palace?
The Doge’s Palace was the political heart of a country once called the Most Serene Republic of Venice. Meet your guide in front of the Palace and, once inside thanks to skip-the-line tickets, follow him/her as he/she takes you through the deepest and darkest secrets of the Palace, in places not always accessible to the public…
The courtyard is the first stop, and soon you will be climbing the Golden Staircase that leads to the official chambers of the Palace. These walls can’t talk, but guide will tell you all the stories and fun-facts related to this landmark! From the Chamber of the Great Council, Europe’s biggest room, to the Council of 10, where those who plotted against the state or those with bad social behaviors were trialed, enjoy this engaging and entertaining child-friendly visit and understand why Venice got its reputation of being “most serene”.
Soon enough, you will be led into the secret parts of the Doge’s Palace… Let the guide take you to the dark and creepy prison cells where the famous Casanova was once held prisoner, as well as the secrets chambers of the Palace. A perfect back-stage look at how the affairs of the state would be managed. And we’ll make sure to add a great deal of fun to this awesome experience for your children thanks to engaging game booklet.
Don’t miss this exciting family-friendly cultural visit. You will all have fun as much as you will learn about the history of Venice and the Doge’s Palace.

5. Amazing Artisans Of Venice

• Price per family (6 people max)
• Duration: 3 hours
• Minimum age: 5 years
• Tour is possible only oon afternoon. Closed on weeekends.
• Included:
  • A discovery of 3 traditional workshops: a gold leaf maker, a puppet maker and a traditional printer + a self printed poster or Tshirt

Overview:
Take a behind-the-scenes look at 3 amazing traditional artisan workshops in Venice: a gold leaf maker, a traditional printer and a fascinating puppet maker…

Description:
Venice has an old tradition of crafts. Wouldn’t it be nice for you and your children to take a privileged sneak peak at some of the most traditional and representative artisans of Venice?
Follow expert guide as he/she takes you to 3 fascinating ateliers that will leave you and your children amazed…
Your first stop is at the last of the great gold leaf makers in Venice. This very small workshop is still like it was some 100 years ago, and the techniques have not changed one bit. See how the men beats the gold pieces into very thin leaves and how the women carefully shape and place them in special folders. Breathless is what you have to be, or else these extra thin leaves will blow away!
Your second stop is an traditional printer. Here, you will get to make your own print! Choose either a poster or a T-shirt, as well as the kind of print you would like to have. After that, follow the instructions of the master printer and make your own personalized article that you can take back home!
The final artisan workshop on the list is a puppet workshop. Let the owner tell you about his world of puppets and how he developed a new technique using saw dust. He has been supplying puppets all over the world, and you’ll be amazed how many international stars have asked him to make them a puppet! But the best part is when you will try to manipulate a puppet: it looks easy, but wait until you try!
(The order of the visits might change and one atelier could be replaced by another should the atelier be closed for an unexpected reason).

6. Islands Of The Venetian Lagoon

• Price per family (6 people max)
• Duration: 3 hours
• Minimum age: 6 years
• Included:
  • A visit to Murano and Burano islands in a private speedboat through the Venetian lagoon

Overview:
Hop on board a private Venetian speedboat and discover the beauty and secrets of the Islands of the Venetian Lagoon, from glass makers in Murano to the charms of colorful Burano.

Descriptioin:
Wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy a moment with your family in the beautiful Venetian Lagoon and discover two of its most charming and lovely islands?
Hop on board your own private Venetian speedboat and, together with your fully licensed guide, head out to the beautiful islands of the Venetian Lagoon.
Your first stop is Murano, famous for its glass crafts. This is where you will learn all about the art of glass making and watch the artists as they create beautiful objects made of glass. If you are lucky, you and your children might even be able to blow in a tube just to experience what glassblowing is all about! After a short walk on the island, it’s time to jump back in the boat and head to the charming island of Burano, passing by other smaller islands along the way (but no stops).
Burano is full of colors, and no one can resist its unique beauty and atmosphere. Let your guide take you through the beautiful colorful streets and canals of the island. A great way to take in all of its charm, and have the kids run around for a while. And to top it off, everyone in your family will get to taste the local S shaped cookie, which is truly a delight!
This 3 hour private tour is the best way to experience the Venetian Lagoon and keep your children highly entertained as they learn about the life of the locals here.

7. The Carnival Of Venice

• Price per family (6 people max)
• Duration: 2 hours
• Minimum age: 6 years
• Tour is possible from Wednesday to Monday, from 10:00 till 15:30
• Included:
  • A Carnival mask making hands-on workshop with all the possible decorations included

The Carnival Of Venice (+MUSEUM)

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• Price per family (6 people max)
• Duration: 3 hours (Wednesdays to Mondays from 10:00 to 15:30)
• Minimum age: 6 years
• Included:
  • A 45 minute visit to Ca Rezzonico museum followed by a Carnival mask making hands-on workshop with all the possible decorations included

Overview:
Discover the fascinating world of the Carnival of Venice through a privately guided visit of the Ca’Rezzonico museum and an exclusive fun-filled mask hands-on workshop.

Description:
The Carnival Of Venice takes place at the end of February each year, and it is one of the most well known traditions of Venice.
This Carnival Of Venice activity lets you discover the meaning, traditions and codes behind this festive event, even if you are in Venice during it.The activity is divided into two steps.
Before enjoying making your own carnival mask, meet fully licensed guide at the Ca Rezzonico museum in order to understand everything there is to know about the tradition. What, when, where and simply why was carnival celebrated here? This engaging introduction, in a museum dedicated to 18th century Venice, will help you better understand the tradition and origins of the Carnival. Don’t forget to take a look at the paintings and spot the different masks.
After this 45 minute introductory class, and now that you know the explanation behind each type of mask, let guide lead you to one of the best mask making workshops in the city. After meeting your private art teacher and getting a brief introduction on the art of mask making, simply choose your plain paper-maché mask and start decorating it with colors, glitter, sparkles and feathers. By the end of the 2 hours, each member of your family will leave with his/her own personal carnival mask.
Thanks to this complete cultural and hands-on experience, the Carnival of Venice won’t have any secrets anymore!

8. Row Like A Gondolier

• Price per family (5 people max)
• Duration: 2.5 hours
• Minimum age: 6 years
• Maximum 5 participants
• Included:
  • Private rowing and steering lesson
  • A visit to the gondola museum and workshop
  • Snacks and refreshments

Overview:
Learn how to row and steer a gondola in the canals of Venice just like real Venetian gondoliers through a fun-filled hands-on activity, including a stop for snacks and refreshments.

Description:
Have you ever wondered how the gondoliers of Venice manage to row and steer their gondolas in the small canals of the city, just by paddling on one side?
Here is your chance to experience something unique and highly entertaining. You’ll know everything about being a gondolier once you have mastered the art of rowing. It’s all in the movement of the wrist, or so they say…
After a quick security briefing, you and your family will board the gondola. This type of gondola is a bit special, and a lot more stable than the black Venetian gondolas. No one will fall into the water!
First thing is first: you need to get familiar with the rowing technique, and although it seems quite easy, you’ll see that it’s quite a challenge. But once you have gotten the hang of it, then it is time to steer the gondola!
The training takes place in a small port, and when everyone is ready, take a trip down the smaller canals of Venice, just like any real gondolier. On the way, you will visit a very secret gondola museum and squero (gondola reparation atelier) and enjoy a few snacks and refreshments.
For outdoor fun and adventure, there is nothing better than this Row Like A Gondolier hands-on experience!

9. Venice Cooking Class

• Price per family (6 people max)
• Duration: 3.5 hours
• Minimum age: 6 years
• Included:
  • A private chef and real 18th century apartment on the Grand Canal

Overview:
Enjoy a delicious Venetian menu that you will prepare following the instructions of an experienced chef in a cozy 18th century apartment located on the Grand Canal.

Description:
How about learning how to cook a real traditional Italian meal with all your family during your stay in Venice?
This cooking class is the perfect and unique chance to get everyone interested in Italian food, including your children!
The Let’s Cook In Venice hands-on cooking class activity takes place in a charming 18th century Venetian apartment, located on the Grand Canal. This is one cooking class where you will really feel at home: no fancy ultra modern kitchen, but rather a small, cozy kitchen where you will feel like a true Venetian family.
So what’s on the menu? Homemade stuffed ravioli (the stuffing will be seasonal vegetables with ricotta or meat), meatballs and stuffed zucchini. Everyone will plunge their hands in the dough and stuffing to make those delicious local raviolis.
And let’s not forget desert! You will also be taking care of the sweet finishing touch to your meal by making your own “zaeti” biscuits with cream.
During the final meal, you will be offered drinks and coffee. The recipe will be given to you at the end so you can treat your friends to some delicious ravioli back home!
A great way to enjoy delicious homemade Italian food and have fun while preparing it!

10. Murano Glass Making Workshop

• Price per family (6 people max)
• Duration: 2 hours
• Minimum age: 6 years
• Included:
  • Private workshop
  • Private and experienced teacher
  • Your own glass creation to bring home

Overview:
Discover the excitement and joy of creating your own glass decoration in a quaint little private atelier in Venice, and understand how Murano glass is made.

Description:
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be a real glass artist and make your own glass decorations?
When it comes to glass, Murano has a worldwide repuration. Although the industry has slowed down and many factories are tourist traps, let us take you to a private and authentic workshop in the heart of Venice, where you and your family will learn all about glass making… and make your own Murano glass masterpiece.
This fun-filled and highly educational 2 hour private glass making workshop is animated by a private, passionate glass maker, who still carries on the tradition of making glass just like in Murano in the past. Although located on the island of Venice (and not on Murano), this workshop is far superior than the all to touristic glass factories on the island of Murano.
After a few instructions and safety tips, it will be your turn to create colorful glass tiles. You can do what you want, but for a perfect Venetian souvenir, you might want to recreate an iconic Venetian element such as St. Mark’s Campanile or a winged lion! During this workshop, expert glass maker will teach you all the techniques.
Because glass has to cook for at least 24 hours, we will deliver your creations to your hotel in Venice in the following days. Shipment directly to your home can also be arranged (additional costs apply).
The Murano Glass Making Workshop is the perfect combination of fun, entertainment and education in a safe and charming environment. A perfect way for you and your children to dive into the history and secrets of this traditional Murano craft.

11. Venice Food Tour

• Price per family (6 people max)
• Duration: 3 hours
• Minimum age: 6 years
• Tour is possible from Tuesday to Saturday, in the morning only
• Included:
  • A taste of the city's traditional Cichetti (local tapas), starting with the local market
• Visited places: Rialto Market & 3 stops in Cannaregio district

Overview:
Taste the culinary delights of Venice through this fun-filled private Venice Food Tour, taking you to the best local cichetti and gelato restaurants in town.

Description:
How about discovering the traditional food of Venice, and not just Italian pasta or pizza.
There are many mouthwatering dishes that all the members of your family will love eating. But before biting into all those Venetian culinary delights, follow your experienced guide and take a walk through the famous Rialto Market (at the foot of Rialto Bridge). Here, you will see many locals buying their fresh ingredients, especially fish…
But the real tasting begins after taking a traghetto (special public gondola) to cross the Grand Canal and head to Cannaregio, one of the 6 districts located in the north west of Venice. Through 2 delightful and typical taverns and restaurants, you will be able to taste specialties such as cod paste on bread, fried vegetables, fried meatballs, anchovies, cheese…
These all come in bite-size portions. Although the more common name is “tapas”, the delicious creations are known as cichetti in Venice and are really part of the local tradition.
An to make this evening of tasting a treat for everyone, and a moment never to be forgotten, the last stop is in a chocolate shop or ice cream parlor depending on the season. That will make everyone happy, especially the children!
This Venice Food Tour is the perfect way to learn about the local culinary scene and taste some truly delicious local dishes.