It is possible not only on foot or by gondolas. There is also public transport in the city - unusual but convenient. We are talking about vaporettos, passenger ships plying the canals of Venice and between the islands of the Venetian archipelago. Let's try to understand the features of this type of transport in order to use it efficiently and without overpaying.

In fact, vaporetto (vaporetto) is the same bus or tram, only it moves on the water. The principles of operation are standard: several routes with constant stops, water trams run on schedule, passengers are charged a fare, and free riders are fined. In Russian, vaporetto means "steamboat" (from vapore - "steam"), but modern ships have diesel engines. The crew is a captain and a sailor, the latter announces stops, moors the ship, directs passengers to the exit, monitors the safety of embarkation and disembarkation.

The convenience of a vaporetto lies not only in the ability to navigate the city's canals and the entire archipelago. The main thing is that the berths are located on both sides of the canal, not always connected by bridges, and motor ships perform the function of ferries transporting people from one bank to the other.

The first vaporetto appeared in Venice in 1881 and soon became very popular. Over time, the number of steamers increased to several dozen. Today, ACTV (Azienda Consorzio Trasporti Venezia) is in charge of the vaporetto transport network. From time to time, she has to face opposition - from the very beginning, they perceived the new mode of transport as a threat to their income, and from time to time they organize strikes and accuse the vaporetto of contaminating water and air and creating dangerous situations: motor ships and boats raise waves when moving. Sometimes the protest actions of gondoliers are successful: for example, some time ago the speed of movement of the vaporetto was legally limited to 8 km / h.

Berths

All the piers where the vaporettos stop look the same: a white-painted landing booth with bright orange stripes.

The big black inscription is the name of the stop. Passengers enter and exit via two separate bridges. There are several zones inside the landing stage:

1. In one, passengers are awaiting the arrival of the ship;
2. The second serves to disembark passengers;
3. Through the third, boarding takes place: access there is prohibited if the vessel is not at the berth, when it is moored, when passengers disembark.

At each berth there is a duty officer who will answer your questions.

Be careful when choosing the direction of travel: on large berths, vessels moving in different directions are moored in different places, on small ones - in one place. Information signs will help you understand where you need to go.

Types of ships

ACTV uses three types of ships to transport passengers.

1. The vaporetto itself is a squat vessel with a flat roof and deck; accommodates an average of 230 people. They run mainly on the Grand Canal and the Cannaregio Canal. The vaporettos vary in height (the bridges on some canals are very low), but are generally similar: an indoor saloon, an open-air platform with a roof, and there are several seating positions on the bow and stern.
2. Motoscaphos are smaller in size (up to 160 people), but they have better seaworthiness, so these boats serve routes running along big water around Venice. They also go to the island of Murano and between small islands, where the passenger traffic is small. Motoscaphos are more like big boats, completely enclosed.
3. Motonavis, as the name suggests, are designed to be navigated by sea, not narrow canals. They are similar to vaporettos, but much larger and more spacious (up to 600 passengers). Such vessels go to the distant islands of the Laguna, for example, to the island of Burano. Some motonavis have a high wheelhouse and two decks.

Routes

In total, more than 25 waterbus routes pass through Venice and the islands. Many of them are circular. There are express routes, one night route, and in 2012 there was a survey a tourist route; you can start moving along it every 30 minutes.

A standard one-way ticket will cost 7.5 euros. It is valid for all routes (except 16, 19 and Alilaguna) for 75 minutes after activation (pass). During this period, you can make transfers, come back, etc.

If your plans are to stay in Venice longer, it is better to immediately purchase the so-called tourist transport cards, in other words, travel passes for several days. Then staying on the islands and moving around them will be much cheaper. The card can be purchased for 1, 2, 3 days or a week; it costs 20, 30, 40 and 60 euros, respectively, and includes travel not only on river trams, but also on ordinary buses.

• Important: a daily ticket is valid for exactly 24 hours from the moment of its first composting. For example, if you booked your ticket on September 10 at 09:00, then you can use the vaporetto until 9 am on September 11 without restrictions.

The most attractive option for the price is a 3-day ticket for 28 euros, but it is available only for children and young people from 6 to 29 years old. A prerequisite for buying such a ticket is the Rolling Venice card. It, in turn, costs 6 euros, but additional discounts are available for it at shopping centers and museums in Venice.

Children under 6 years old use the vaporetto free of charge. Travel for wheelchair users and accompanying persons is also free. You will have to pay 1.5 euros for the stroller itself.

Important: the above is true for all routes except 16, 19 and Alilaguna. The last boat goes to and from it. Route 16 directly connects Fusina (campsite in, on the mainland of Venice) and the Zattere quay (Fondamenta delle Zattere), route 19 ships from San Marco to Chioggia Island.

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How and where to buy

Tickets are sold at the docks, ACTV machines and ticket offices, as well as tobacco and newsstands. A ticket can also be purchased on board (including if there is no ticket office or machine on the pier) - but only one-time, for one trip. In most cases, you can pay, not only in cash, but also by credit card.

• To save time, we advise you to plan your stay in Venice by booking your ticket online in advance.

After booking, you will be sent a QR and PNR code, immediately upon arrival at the Santa Maria Lucia station, you go not to the queue at the ticket office, but to the machine on the pier, here is the point on the map. There, enter your code and you will receive a ticket. The ticket can be activated any day. Luggage is included in the price.

Children under 6 travel free of charge.

For example, you bought a 48 hour ticket in advance and activated it on October 10 at 11:00 - it will be valid until October 12 at 10:59. Overpayment for such a booking and time savings of only 3 euros.

By the way, the residents of Venice themselves pay much less for the use of river trams, but tickets at discounted prices can be purchased only by presenting the relevant document.

It is necessary to purchase tickets. Their presence is checked regularly, the fines are very high: you will have to pay not only travel, but also an administrative penalty of 60 euros. It is allowed to carry a stroller folded, one piece of luggage of standard dimensions (no more than 150 cm in the sum of measurements), and carry-on baggage in the amount of two items (no longer than 120 cm). All that is above is paid additionally.

The purchased ticket must be activated by attaching it to the validator and holding it until the sound signal. This must be done at each berth; If you did not activate your ticket upon boarding, you may be fined. You must keep your ticket until the end of the trip. It is not necessary to show the ticket to the sailor at the entrance to the ship.

Boarding is carried out only after all passengers have left; until this moment, access to the landing zone is strictly prohibited. You must strictly follow the sailor's instructions. For passengers with limited mobility, special retractable platforms are provided with which you can get on board.

The best viewing locations are fore or aft... There are few of them, so it is better to take a waterbus at the starting stops, so you will have a better chance of taking the desired seat. Do not forget that on the vaporetto, only the seats in the cabin are completely closed from wind and rain. If you sit in open places, only the roof protects you from bad weather, and even then not always.

Not all vaporettos have toilets; they can be equipped with ships that sail along long routes.

Vaporetto is not a tourist river tram, and the usual form public transport, therefore, during rush hours, it is filled to the maximum with sitting and standing passengers. Keep this in mind and prepare for the exit in advance so as not to pass the desired stop.

Smoking is prohibited not only on the vaporetto, but also on the landing stage.

Keep a close eye on what is happening around, do not keep valuables and money in sight and in easily accessible places: in Venice, as in any popular tourist town there are pickpockets.

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An unforgettable boat trip along the islands of the Venetian lagoon with a visit to the famous Murano, Burano, Torcello will allow you to see the real Venice!

Duration

It is possible with children

Have you ever dreamed of taking the helm of a ship? If you want, we will teach you the rules of the "road" movement of the Venetian lagoon, it is not at all difficult, and you yourself can become the captain and navigator of our ship.

Program

Murano island It is famous for the fact that it houses countless glass workshops that are engaged in the production of Venetian glass. We will witness how all these beautiful Murano glass products are born - we will visit one of the factories, where the maestro will demonstrate his skills and tell a few interesting facts about the technology of making objects from this glass. After that, we will go shopping in search of something unusual and interesting, made of real Murano glass.

Burano island is a small island that literally takes you to a fabulous scenery and gives you the opportunity to feel all the riot of colors. The houses on this island are famous for their flowers - it seems that you are in a toy world, and all the houses around are just decorations. I will introduce you to some stories that explain the origin of the colors of these houses, and also tell you why this island is also famous for its lace.

Torcello island- it is possible that this is not the brightest representative of the islands of the Venetian lagoon, it does not have any peculiarities, nothing unusual is produced on it, but its importance for Venice cannot be overestimated, from here the history of our city began. Once upon a time life on this island was in full swing, but now the official population is only 10 people. We will look here for a short while to see with our own eyes the place where the “Venetian civilization” originates and what inspired Ernest Hemingway when he wrote his book “Beyond the River in the Shade of Trees” here.

If you want, you can expand the excursion program and spend the whole day at sea. After the "classic" excursion program around the islands, we will be ready for free sailing on the Venetian lagoon, I suggest visiting places that can only be reached by private boat and just enjoy the beauty of the Venetian lagoon:

Island San Francesco del Deserto(San Francesco del Deserto) - a small island-monastery (4,000 cypresses and less than a dozen monks) was the first stop of St. Francis in Europe on his way back from the Holy Land in 1220, it was here that he talked with birds. The monks will show us the chapel, the cloister and the coffin, in which Saint Francis often lay in order to acquire a habit, and you will enjoy the smell of flowers, tranquility and singing of birds yourself.

Poveglia Island- one of the most mysterious and, at the same time, attractive islands of the Venetian lagoon. If you start asking the Venetians about this place, then many of them will prefer to talk about something else, pretending that they do not know anything interesting about this island. The story that happened here resembles a plot from the famous film "The Cursed Island" with Leonardo DiCaprio. On the island in the twentieth century, there was a secret psychiatric hospital, in which experiments were carried out on the sick, and it all ended in an accident under mysterious circumstances, after which this institution was closed. This is only the end of the history of this island. They say that the bell on the tower has long been gone, but at night you can still sometimes hear it ringing.

Unfortunately, this boat is not allowed to enter the small and narrow canals of Old Venice.

Organizational details

• If you are a lover of fishing, you can bring a fishing rod with you, but for everyone else you will need to bring some tanning products and a good mood!
• Boat rent is not included in the price: 4 hours - 250 euros, 8 hours - 450 euros.

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Book an excursion on any of the available days in the calendar

• it individual excursion in Russian, the guide will conduct it for you and your company.
• On the site you pay 23% of the cost, and the rest of the money - to the guide on the spot. You can ask the guide any questions before payment.

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Welcome, or Benvenuti! I orientate myself in Venice by the stones, I can walk around the city with my eyes closed, sometimes I feel that the pigeons on Piazza San Marco greet me :) My name is Maxim, I have been living in Italy for the eighth year. Graduated from the University of Venice. Visited 37 countries. He worked in various fields: from a courier to an art director. Now I got my tour guide license and I just love to introduce people to real Venice! I think Italian cuisine is a must for tasting, so along with ordering an excursion, you will receive my author's gastro guide to delicious places and a small author's guide with interesting places and instructions on how to get there without the queue. Almost all photographs in the excursions were taken by me. The only guide with your boat! For more than 5 years I have conducted more than 1000 excursions, which is 9000+ km and 2000+ satisfied tourists :) If you do not like the excursion, I am ready to return the money. Your personal guide to the world of Venice, Maxim.

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Elena → September 30, 2019

Thanks a lot! Everything is perfectly planned! Maxim is an excellent storyteller. And as an added bonus, this is help in finding your way around Venice, recommendations on places to eat and even help with the question of how to get to the airport. I can safely recommend this an interesting excursion for all.

Julia → The perfect view of Venice: city and lagoon islands by speedboat 31 july 2019

Venice, the city that takes your breath away !!! A boat tour is the best way to end your evening in this beautiful city! Maxim is a great guide! Friendly, smiling, open-minded! We saw Venice from a different angle, visited the islands, had fun and usefully spent time! Thank you, Maxim! I definitely recommend the excursion !!! We will arrive in Venice and again we will go on a boat with a breeze, to the music with a glass of Prosecco!

We highly recommend a tour of Venice with Maxim, meaningful and interesting. In addition, Maxim will advise you on really good and delicious restaurants, take great photos in the background best views, and will also give recommendations on your further route around the city. Thank you very much to our guide and Tripster, had a great day in Venice!

I liked the unusual presentation of the excursion material. A very versatile guide, ready to "on the fly" switch to any other topic within the excursion. For example the gastronomy of Venice, architecture, the way of life of the Venetians and much more. It is impressive that Maxim, after completing the excursion, continues to communicate with the client, always answer the question and help with advice.

On the first day of our stay in Venice we were on excursions with a guide Maxim. Maxim introduced us to the city and showed us beautiful viewpoints. I liked the energy of the guide, his enthusiasm and desire to make the excursion as comfortable as possible for all participants. Thank you! We had a great time and got our bearings a bit in the city.

Milan → Mystical Venice: legends and ghosts of the Dorsoduro area 25 september 2018

We were in Venice for the first time, but decided to book not a sightseeing tour, but a walk with Maxim in places not chosen by tourists. And we didn’t regret it - we saw the beautiful embankment of the Giudecca Canal, empty cozy squares where children play football, the famous gallery "At Niko's", where you should definitely try ice cream ... What is nice, Maxim sent us a list of cafes and restaurants in which you can have a really tasty snack and a cocktail. And, of course, interesting story about the Dorsoduro area.

The extravaganza of the Venetian carnival did not leave you indifferent, and you finally decided to visit this city slowly sinking under the water? Perfectly! Excursions in Venice in Russian are always relevant, fresh and interesting. However, they had no chance to be different, because we are talking about a city that captivated Brodsky, Chekhov and Blok! And also a dozen million more people who found themselves here at different times. What is freedom-loving Venice ready to offer you?

If you are looking for a rich summary of facts from the series "Venice in 10 Streets and Faces", this tour is definitely not for you. Such a Venice will certainly not be able to come to life in your mind, but for this it is worth going to this magical city. You will find both a walk along unfamiliar streets and a visit to popular attractions, but not during rush hour. A subtle combination of facts, impressions, legends, musical inserts.

Venice is the best interactive stage in the universe. While exploring the city, you will find out why the mysterious Ca Dario palace was never bought, what made Verdi consider his La Traviata a complete fiasco, who is Saint Mark, and what is meant by the oxymoron “rich beggars”? All this can be learned in 2.5 hours. The cost is € 150 (1-3 people).

This excursion is of a general nature. A minimum of dates is a pure kaleidoscope of exciting and vibrant urban legends. And the dive promises to be deep-sea - you have to leave the image of cheerful Venice and find yourself in the thick of the events of a gloomy fairy tale with a murderous palace, a carnival of masks and stories about the fateful Countess Tarnovskaya.

Before you will unfold Dorsudoro, which for several centuries has justified the reputation of the most bohemian quarter of the city, and the Doge's Palace, the Church of della Salute in its baroque perfection and the Grand Canal, through which wooden bridge Academy. All stories ancient city on the water and not to mention, especially for those 2.5 hours that the excursion will last. But even this will be enough to feel the hypnotic charm of the city. The cost is € 155 (1-10 people).

Venice without a mask

The association with the Venetian carnival of masks is hackneyed, but still relevant. What will this excursion offer you? A private walk along non-tourist trails, devoid of illustrative gloss. Venice is not only a cold stone of a perfect cut, it is also its inhabitants - funny and deeply sad, scary and mysterious. Their stories are hidden behind tightly closed shutters, street altars, marble bas-reliefs and brick columns.

The program is planned to be quite rich: from the former monastery to the tiny church of San Giorgio, which is a small storeroom of the great Venetian painting. Next in turn is the San Marco square. You will be able to find out where the devil once jumped out from, and why all the slabs of the Madonna's courtyard are gray, and one is red. The walk will take 4 hours. It will cost € 150 (1-4 people).

Sightseeing Venice: from B to Z

This is the best 3-hour classic city tour you can find - an immersive stroll through the city without having to nervously look around trying to figure out the degree of trust you can place on the map. However, no one promises that the map will help - the streets are so old and narrow that the satellite signal simply does not reach here.

The program includes a standard sightseeing tour: the Doge's Palace, the Accademia Bridge, the Grand Canal, the notorious Florian cafe, the Embankment of the Incurable, especially vividly described by Brodsky, St. Mark's Cathedral and others significant places... During the walk, you will have the opportunity to find out what the depth of the canals is, why the Venetians are always as attentive as possible, passing two columns at the Doge's palace, but never between them, who is almost the only lucky person who managed to leave the Venetian prison without loss of limbs etc.

There will also be a "sweet" ending - with delicious coffee and real Venetian ice cream. Such a walk around the city will cost you 200 € (1-4 people).

Welcome to Venice

How the city breathes, what traditions it defends, what are the main historical milestones in its development, you can learn about all this during the excursion. You can really feel the city only by learning the non-trivial details that can help you get closer to understanding the spirit of the city. The guide's quite expected story about the founding of the republic on the water, as well as why Venice (despite its wealth and strategic importance) was never attacked from the outside or from the inside, will be filled with texture and color as you immerse yourself in the unhurried narrative atmosphere.

City symbolism, a quarter of courtesans, holy images on the facades of houses - they all become actors stories. At the end of this three-hour tour, the guide will be happy to share with you information about where you can try real Venetian cuisine at prices not for tourists, but for local residents, which museums and galleries you should definitely visit, and also give useful tips to move around the city. The cost is € 180 (1-10 people).

Mystical Venice: legends and ghosts of the Dorsoduro area

Dorsoduro can be translated as "hard ridge". It is one of the six historic districts of Venice that occupies the southern end of the city. And it is with him, or rather with his "shadow" side that the excursion promises to acquaint you. Don't worry, you won't run into the Italian mafia ... Most likely. You have to find the answer to a number of rather curious questions. Which of the city's palaces is the “cheapest”, and why did he never have an owner?

Is there a recipe for immortality, and where to find it? (Note: not in Prague, as you have to see for yourself) The Grand Canal and its “peaceful” inhabitants - why is it not worth sailing in it without a gondola? But empty words are not enough, right? Why not go on a ghost hunt, especially since the hunt is going to be hot - after all, you are in one of the oldest cities in Europe! And here the most insidious intriguers of history will always be alive. All this mystical adventure will take no more than two hours and will cost € 138 (1-4 people).

Venice and the islands of the Venetian lagoon

This tour will allow you to look at Venice from a different perspective. It raises a rather extensive historical and cultural layer: the fourth crusade, wars with the Turks and Genoa, Venetian Gothic, medieval Venice of the “red light district” and much more. Did you know what the local "plinths" look like, and what has to do with the blond beauties who had to make real sacrifices for their burned-out curls? Does the name "infamous race" mean anything to you? If you suddenly have a desire to draw up a denunciation, which of the lion's mouths will you need to convey this bold paper?

You will learn about all this during the excursion, which can become even more complete if you wish to visit the islands of the Venetian lagoon: San Michele (the island of the dead and also the most luxurious Venetian cemetery), Burano (famous for its lacemakers and fishermen who literally live in fairy tale), Torcello (the cradle of Italian civilization with beautiful Byzantine frescoes and ancient temples) and others. Cost € 180 (1-6 people).

Venice crafts

As the name suggests, the tour focuses on visiting artisan workshops and antique boutiques. Lace, mirrors, glass - all this is habitually associated with the city of masks and gondolas. And behind the facade of these luxury items are hidden centuries of careful storage and cultivation of traditions and technologies. Reticella, murrina, filigree - these glass making techniques are still preserved by Italian artisans. And local lace!

Craftswomen from the island of Burano still work on yarn, and then on jointing, creating things using the same technique as the masters of the Middle Ages. But this does not limit the horizon of the upcoming immersion in the world of traditional crafts - papier-mâché masks decorated with gilding, wood carving and painting, making ships of all shapes and sizes - get ready for an intense eight-hour tour! The cost is € 180 (1-4 people).

In order to hear the real voice of the city, you need to remove the crowd of noisy tourists and forget about such a concept as “vanity”. In the daytime, this is almost impossible to achieve, and therefore warm nights remain, filled with the clatter of shutters, the splash of waves and the echo of steps on stone bridges. Once in such Venice, you can easily imagine Vivaldi or Casanova coming out of the corner. The excursion will consist of two parts - walking along the main streets and traveling by water.

The second part is planned to be more eventful, because it will include more architectural and historical monuments, for example, the house of Desdemona, the door in which Tsar Paul I himself stayed during his mysterious visit to Venice, the Barefoot Bridge and many others. The walk will take about 2 hours and cost € 168 (1-8 people).

Mysterious Doge's Palace

The Doge's Palace is rightfully considered one of the most enchanting architectural ensembles Venice and is definitely worth the time to visit. To get to the palace, you need to cross the Bridge of Sighs. This is where this excursion begins. Gradually, you will go further and further into the intricacies of halls where behind-the-scenes games have taken place for centuries.

A special point is the acquaintance with Italian painting, mainly of the 16th century, which is represented here in significant numbers. During an hour and a half walk through the palace, you will also see secret rooms: a torture chamber and a prison. The tour usually takes the afternoon hours, as the tourist crowd is mostly thinner during this time. The cost is € 125 (1-4 people).

The unique spirit of the Republic

Venice is an eminently cosmopolitan city. Almost from the very beginning, there was a place (free of charge and on a paid basis) for representatives of all races and religions. A real carnival of masks! And the extravaganza of papier-mâché faces in sparkles and bright colors that attract everyone today is nothing more than a caricature of the real spirit of the city, many-sided and contradictory.

During a two-hour walk, you can get to know more about Venice of the times of Napoleon - and then Venice was at its dawn! Particular attention will be paid to National Library, where the first printed book of Venice is kept today, as well as the ancient manuscripts of the Iliad. The cost is € 120 (1-6 people).

Walking sightseeing tour of Venice at 15:15

You have to go over 5 km. You will see both significant historical sites and typical narrow streets. The path will run from the Bridge of Barefoot to the Bridge of Sighs. They did not receive such names by accident. The Barefoot Bridge is located next to the train station and you just can't miss it. According to legend, once upon a time there were poor people in this area who were unable to buy shoes for themselves.

The Bridge of Sighs is built of white marble. Previously, the condemned were led along it, and it was from here that they could see Venice for the last time. And the program also includes the Pantheon, the school of St. John the Evangelist, ancient defenses and temples. Tourists will see how the nobles lived, learn where and how famous masks for carnivals are made, visit the red light district, admire the Grand Canal, get to know the life of local students and be able to observe the city from a bird's eye view.

The guide will also tell you about the sights that you can explore on your own. This walking tour, during which you begin to orient yourself in the city, will be the first step towards a more detailed acquaintance with the city. Price - 20 euros, children up to 12 years old - free.

Serenade gondola ride through the canals of Venice

You cannot visit Venice and not sail along its canals to the songs of the gondolier. The walk takes about 40 minutes. It is “from the water” that you can see the city from the most unusual and beautiful perspective. The majestic palaces and houses in which the Venetians lived for many centuries, the arches of bridges, the ringing of bells from under the domes of churches - all this will leave an indelible impression.

The narrow gondola can accommodate up to 6 people. In addition to small canals, you can see the Grand Canal. And hear what a real Italian serenade is. The price of the trip is 52 euros per person.

Wine and Venice (Bakari Group Walking Tour)

Together with an experienced guide, you will visit those bars in Venice, where the locals go, and there are almost no tourists here. According to the Venetians, the best wine in the city should belong to them, which is why you will not find these bars in tourist brochures. Along with wine, a variety of light snacks are served here, you can sit, chatting with other visitors of the bar, see colorful characters. The program includes visits to several of these establishments.

It is Venice that is the world supplier of Soave wine, made from grapes that grow in the area of ​​the same name. Red wine Valpolicella, rather strong Superiore, dry Amarone della Valpolicella are to the taste of Venetians and guests of the city. All wines have warm velvety notes and an indescribable aroma. It is worth buying a few bottles to treat friends at home. It is also recommended to try the young red wine Bardolino, white Gambellara and Lessini Durello. And the most famous is the Torkolato dessert wine, which has won dozens of awards.

Only persons over 18 years of age are admitted. Ticket price - 50 euros - includes guide services. Alcoholic drinks and snacks will need to be paid for separately. On average, a glass of wine costs from 0.8 to 3 euros, snacks - up to 5 euros. Starts daily at 18.30.

Group excursion to Murano

There is hardly a person who has not heard about the famous Murano glass. Here is his homeland, and many legends were associated with the life of glassblowers in former times. It was believed that on this island the police had no right to arrest anyone. But if the glassblower decided to change his place of residence, he could be killed as a criminal. And Murano glass supposedly had a magical property - it was enough to drop poison into it - as cracks began to go along the glass.

An invaluable dignity for Venice, where many people who liked to get rid of enemies with the help of poisonous substances lived. Tourists will get acquainted with the history of the island, see how glass is produced. You can go on an excursion on Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays, the ticket price is 40 euros, you will have to pay additionally for a vaporetto that will take you to the island.

Group excursion to San Giorgio Maggiore

Both water and walking tours are included. Tourists will visit the island where people have lived since the times of Ancient Rome. You will be given the opportunity to learn the history of the island and see its sights with your own eyes. It is here, in the monastery, that the work of the great Tintoretto "The Last Supper" is kept. And from the bell tower a wonderful view opens up. The tour runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The ticket costs 30 euros. In addition, you will need to pay for the vaporetto fare - 10 euros there and back.

Climbing the bell tower is also paid - for adults 6 euros, and for children 4. This excursion is not just a ride on a gondola - it is dedicated to a small boat, a great worker. Its history is measured in centuries. The gondola consists of several hundred parts, turned from various types of wood. It is thanks to the gondola that tourists have the opportunity to explore the old part of Venice. Previously, the boat was the main means of getting around the city. Today, gondola riding in itself is a great pleasure for tourists.

There are very narrow channels - here the houses almost converge with each other. And then you will sail past the luxurious Venetian palaces, where the nobility lived. The ticket costs 35 euros, you can go any day of the week.

Carnival Venice

Venice during the carnival days is something special. Guests of the city begin to think that time has turned back, and they are transported several centuries ago. Every year people from all over the world come to the carnival. The celebration lasts for two whole weeks. The ancient city is decorated, everyone wears masks, theatrical performances take place here and there, live music sounds, artists perform.

And on the streets and on the banks of the canals, life itself plays out performances. A unique sight! At this time, artisans also gather in Venice, they are in a hurry to offer tourists their works, each of which is unique. And, of course, you will not leave here without a marvelous mask of Venetian work. The cost is 127 euros. You will visit St. Mark's Square, visit the maritime customs, a workshop where masks are made, the Church of St. Mary, the German Inn.

Venice through the eyes of the Venetians

You have the opportunity to look at Venice through the eyes of the inhabitants of this city. The route is selected individually and depends on what tourists want to see for themselves. But in any case, at the end of the tour, the guide will offer you to go to the terrace, from where you can enjoy a stunning view of the Grand Canal. If you wish, you can visit bars, shops, shops of local craftsmen with handmade souvenirs. The program includes an acquaintance with numerous churches, riding a gondola. The guide will tell you where the Venetians themselves most often go to shop and have fun. You will learn many interesting facts about the lifestyle of the local population. The ticket price is 127 euros.

Excursion to the Doge's Palace

Everyone who comes to Venice wants to visit this palace. It is as if the whole history of the city is embodied in it. The luxurious and majestic palace is covered with numerous legends and traditions. The construction of the palace began in the 10th century, and was originally a defensive structure. For several centuries, the building was severely damaged by intermittent fires. Only at 14 in the year it was decided to build such a majestic structure, which had not yet been in the world.

The Doge's Palace surpassed all other buildings of ancient Venice, and since its doors opened for tourists, it has become the most visited cultural site cities. Here you can see winged lions everywhere - the patrons of Venice. Tourists must visit the Purple Room, where the Doge met with the procurators, the Hall of Four Doors, the Hall of the College and the Senate Hall. Here you can see one of the most famous paintings in world painting - "The Rape of Europe".

It takes place on Mondays, Fridays, Sundays. The ticket price for adults is 41 euros, for children - 30 euros.

Travel to Florence (by train)

There is a great opportunity to visit another ancient city - Florence. Today it is called the “city-museum”. Dante, Botticelli, Da Vinci, Machiavelli, Michelangelo and other great poets, painters and sculptors lived and worked here in different centuries. Florence carefully preserves the masterpieces created by their hands. By itself, this is one of the most beautiful cities Italy. There are many churches, ancient houses and squares, large and small museums. The old art crafts are still flourishing, so tourists can buy hand-made souvenirs.

Tourists will see an architectural wonder - the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the 11th century baptistery of San Giovanni, the famous Giotto bell tower, the 13th century Basilica of Santa Croce, and much more. A ticket costs 150 euros, travel to Florence will cost 100 euros, and you also need to pay for entrance to museums. If you want to visit a specific one, it is better to book tickets in advance, online. It would be reasonable to decide to stay in Florence for a day or two, otherwise it will be difficult to get acquainted with all its sights.

Ticket to the Ka'd'Oro gallery

You will find yourself in the palace, which is also called the "Golden House". It is located on the banks of the Grand Canal. The palace was built in the 15th century, and at first its decoration included the covering of individual elements with gold leaf. Expensive paints were also used - ultramarine and cinnabar. Also, in architecture, something from the old palace, which once stood on this site, has been preserved.

Of course, losing the old owners, the building did not change for the better. So, in the middle of the 19th century, Prince Alexander Trubetskoy acquired the Golden House and presented it to the great ballerina Maria Talione - the one who first stood on the tips of the pointe shoes. They began to remodel the palace, they say that the luxurious cladding was removed and sold on the market.

The Venetians regretted the loss. The reconstruction of the building began in 1894. The new owner, Baron Franchetti, invited architects, and they, according to the old drawings, began to restore the palace. In addition, the baron amassed a large collection of paintings. When he died, the building became a state building, and now everyone can see the beautiful canvases. Ticket price - 20 euros, the museum is open daily, except Monday.

Excursion with a boat trip along the Grand Canal

The largest canal crosses the historic part of the city. While traveling on it, tourists see famous buildings, luxurious palaces and admire the opening picturesque panorama. The guide draws the attention of tourists to architectural styles... The large canal is connected to 45 more canals. There is also a symbol of the city - the Rialto Bridge. Traveling by water, you can swim to the most famous squares in Venice, look into those courtyards where you cannot get by land.

You will hear a story about all the historically significant buildings that you will meet along the way. The ticket price is 225 euros, this amount includes the services of a guide. You will have to pay additionally for renting a boat.

Sightseeing tour of Venice

The most complete sightseeing tour, which gives you the opportunity to get to know the beautiful Venice. A detailed story in Russian is waiting for you. Those who are in this ancient city have the feeling that they have been transported to the Middle Ages. Time seemed to have stopped here. Indeed, even the very name "Venice" is translated as "come back again."

The walking tour lasts 3 hours, the group meets at the Rialto Bridge.Tourists will visit the city markets and taverns, shopping arcades, the Grand Canal Palaces, churches, get acquainted with the theatrical life of the city. Of course, they will see St. Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace, the islands of the lagoon and famous bridges, will be able to take pictures of monuments and find out which places in Venice were most loved by famous people.

The ticket costs 225 euros, you will need to pay additionally for entrance to museums and travel by water transport.

Non-tourist Venice

It seems that Venice is a real "cycle of tourists" who came from different countries. But how do the indigenous people live here? You can find out with the help of a guide. The group will gather at railway station... You will see what buildings were built during the reign of the dictator Mussolini, learn about the Austrian influence on history, walk along the Bridge of Barefoot, and visit the temple where the last Doge lies.

You will also walk along the streets, courtyards and embankments, get acquainted with the water supply system, and the numbering of houses. It will be possible to see defensive structures, houses where people still live today, who bear titles of nobility, ancient, beloved local residents churches. You will also learn how students live and visit a mask making workshop. The program also includes the Golden House and a visit to the Rialto. At the end, you will be given the opportunity to have a bird's eye view of the city.

The ticket price is 190 euros, this amount does not include a visit to the Frari Cathedral, you will need to pay an additional 3 euros.

Venice - funny and not boring

You will learn the most extraordinary moments from history ancient city... Why many centuries ago did people decide to build it where houses could be flooded? Why did Venice acquire such an important role over time? Tourists, together with a guide, will look into those streets where tourists almost never visit. There is also an embankment in Venice, which Joseph Brodsky loved most of all, since everything here reminded him of the abandoned "northern capital".

The program also includes the Doge's Palace, the Church of Della Salute, and a visit to St. Mark's Square. The guide will tell you about the "killer palace" and where you can meet the spirit of Giordano Bruno. On the way, you can go to the tavern - have a snack and drink wine. Ticket price - 120 euros, if you wish to visit museums - for entry tickets you will need to pay extra.

Walk through legends and history

This excursion is for “gourmets”. For those who want to hear about this city the most interesting. The history of architectural masterpieces, the story of the fate of those who lived in houses and palaces, acquaintance with the legends and traditions of the ancient city. They say that a ghost lives in Palazzo Grassi - in the palace next to the Grand Canal - the spirit of a deceased girl who sometimes talks to people. On the island of Torcello is the throne of the conqueror Attila. The spirit of the artist Giorgione (the painter killed himself because of unhappy love) appears in the house of Cardinal Cantorini, and the clock of a real witch is kept in an old building in the Dorsoduro district.

The program includes a visit to St. Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace, the Clock Tower, the most famous bridges in the city, and many other sites. Also, excursionists, together with a guide, will look into the workshop where the famous Venetian masks are made - for theater performances and participation in carnivals. The price of tickets varies from how many people will participate - from 180 to 220 euros. You may have to pay extra for travel by water transport.