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About Venice Holidays
Venice – For city dreamscapes made magically manifest.
Picture the true enchantment of a city built on water and your imagination won’t disappoint when you step into the beautiful otherworldliness of Venice.
One of the world’s most iconic destinations, it’s a place that instantly envelops and individually enthrals, whatever your …
View on MapFeatures in Venice
- Great food
- Summer Festivals
- Culture
- Museums
- Art Galleries
- City Breaks
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Explore the former home of the doge of Venice and one of the most Iconic buildings in Venice. Your expert guide will give you an insight into how it became the centre of the Venetian Empire and the seat of the Government, while you visit the magnificent chambers and stuccoed halls filled with artworks by the Venetian masters like Titian and Bellini.
Departs: Daily from 01 Apr – 31 Oct - hotel pickup and drop off is not included
Nothing beats a walking tour to get your bearings and a real feel for a city. The same goes in Venice - There’s lots to take in from the treasures of Piazza San Marco to the unique landmarks of Campo San Giovanni e Paolo, so get ready to explore.
Departs: Daily from 01 Apr – 31 Oct - hotel pickup and drop off is not included
Combine two tours, the ‘Walking Tour of Venice’ and the ‘Doge’s Palace’. Take a guided walk through the streets of Venice – your guide will tell you the tales of the city and point out the sights. After, take a guided tour of Palazzo Ducale. Skip the line tickets mean you’ll have more time to explore the chambers and grand halls of the building that the Venetian Empire once centred around.
Departs: Daily form 01 Apr – 31 Oct - hotel pick up and drop off is not included
St Marks Basilica has to be one of the world’s most majestic Cathedrals. With this skip the line ticket you’ll have the opportunity to explore the unique building and see its beautiful golden mosaics – they cover an astonishing 43 thousand square feet! Your expert guide will teach you the history of how this incredible structure came to be and show you the works of art by the Venetian masters.
Departs: Mon – Sat from 01 Apr – 31 Oct - hotel pick up and drop off is not included.
The Republic of Venice had long-standing trade connections with the Byzantine Empire. These influences still show today in the cities architecture. The best example of this has to be the mosaic laden, jewel encrusted Golden Basilica in St Mark’s Square, so we’ve included skip the line tickets for you to see for yourself. Our local guide will lead you on a walking tour to give you an insight into the city’s history and the role it played linking the east and the west.
Departs: Monday to Saturday from 01 Apr – 31 Oct - hotel pick up and drop off is not included. Appropriate clothing (shoulders covered) is required to enter the Basilica.
Explore the Venice of the Doges and its eastern influences. Take a guided tour of the Doge’s Palace, visiting the halls of power where masterpieces hang on the walls. Next, your guide will take you to see the golden mosaics of the Basilica di San Marco, once the private chapel of the Doges of Venice and the only one of its kind in Italy.
Departs: Monday – Saturday from 01 Apr – 31 Oct - hotel pick up and drop off is not included. Appropriate clothing (shoulders covered) is required to enter the Basilica.
Take a gondola ride along the canals of this magical city. Meander along the quiet secluded waterways, beneath small bridges and along the Grand Canal. Admire Mozart's House (Palazzo Molin del Cuoridoro) and pass the famous La Fenice Theatre as you float along the Rio Canal. Soak up breath-taking views of the Doges Palace and St. Marks’ Bell tower from this unique vantage point on the water. Enjoy commentary on your gondola tour by downloading the mobile App.
Departs: Daily from 01 Apr – 31 Oct - hotel pick up and drop off is not included
Start the day right with an Italian breakfast before heading out to discover the best of the Venetian food, wine and art scene on a walking tour of the city with our local guide. We’ve included stops along the way where you’ll get to try some traditional local snacks too!
Departs: Daily from 01 Apr – 31 Oct - hotel pick up and drop off is not included
Discover the Venetian lagoons on this panoramic boat excursion to Murano, Burano and Torcello. Your guide will explain the history and traditions of the Islands as you sail through the lagoon. In Murano visit an historic glassblowing factory, in Burano see the colourful houses and hand-made laces and in Torcello discover the first settlements of the inhabitants of Venice.
Departs: Daily from 01 May – 31 Oct - hotel pick up and drop off is not included
Piazza San Marco
Home to the Basilica di San Marco, the Torre dell’Orologio and the Doge’s Palace, Saint Marks Square marks the heart of Venice and you’re bound to be drawn to it in no time. The square has a great energy about it always buzzing with people and plenty to see and do.
Basilica di San Marco
It’s one of the most visited sights in the city for good reason! The Basilica is a beautiful example of Byzantine architecture with its five teardrop domes. Its lavish decoration and intricate gilt mosaics have lead it to be nicknamed the Basilica d’Oro or Golden Basilica. It originated as the chapel of the Doge and became the resting place of Saint Mark in 829. The ornate decorations are in part thanks to a law passed by the Doge in 1075, which required all ships returning to Venice to bring back something precious to decorate the basilica. Spot the spot the “modern” mosaic designs by the likes of Titian and Tintoretto, as you explore this architectural masterpiece. These designs replaced some of the originals between 1500 and 1750.
Harry’s Bar
Harry’s bar has been a popular watering hole for artists, writers and aristocrats since 1929. The home of the original Bellini, Harry’s bar is where Giuseppe Cipriani invented the delicious combination of prosecco and pureed white peaches in 1948 and named it after the 15th century artist Giovanni Bellini.
Murano
Learn about the elite pursuit of the glassmaking artisans of the Venetian Republic with a trip to the island of Murano in the Venetian Lagoon. You’ll find glass-lined streets, factories and shops selling the famous colourful glass. Weekday mornings are the best time to catch the glass blowers in action.
The Venetian Ghetto
This was the Jewish quarter of Venice from the 16th to 19th centuries. Originally, a getto (foundry) it became the living quarters of the Venetian Jewish community. The law restricted them to this district at night and during Christian Holidays. With growing numbers of people and limited space, the buildings grew taller, housing synagogues and publishing houses. It wasn't until Venice joined with Italy in 1866 that full emancipation was gained for the Jewish people of Venice. However, this was short lived with many fleeing before the Nazi occupation. Today, the Jewish Museum brings to life the tumultuous history of Venetian Jews by sharing their stories. The Jewish quarter is a vibrant site of Jewish history, with a distinct Jewish population still living here. Wander through the streets lined with synagogues, restaurants and bakeries.
Venice Lido
The Venice Lido is a small island in the Venetian lagoon which has lovely beaches and great views of the city. Take a break from city life and find a spot on the 11 kilometre coastline. There’s a public beach to the north (come early to get a good spot) or you can choose from one of the paid private beaches.
The Bridge of Sighs
Known as the Ponte dei Sospiri in Italian, the covered bridge passes over the Rio di Palazzo and links the Doges Palace to the Prigioni, the prisons built across the canal in the 16th century. Hence the name, the bridge of sighs, it’s the last thing the prisoners would see before being incarcerated. As you pass beneath, spot the ten faces that decorate its baroque exterior, only one is smiling. If you visit the Doges Palace you can actually cross the bridge, but the best views are from the water.
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
If you’ve had your share of Renaissance and are looking for something more contemporary, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection is the place to go. It offers a more modern roster of works by mostly European artists from Picasso to Matisse, curated by the eccentric American heiress in the mid-20th century. Think cubism, futurism and surrealism. The gallery's artsy café is a great spot for a tea or coffee break.
Local food & drink to try
Bigoli is the city’s signature pasta. This fat spaghetti is made with buckwheat and duck eggs and served with anchovies and onion.
Spaghetti in nero di sepia is a striking pasta dish is made up of slow cooked squid coated in a tomato sauce, infused with squid ink, giving it a rich black colour.
Fritto Misto are tasty tangles crispy battered fish, calamari and shrimp. It’s usually served up in a paper cone.
Cicchetti is Venice’s centuries old answer to Tapas. Head to a traditional bàcari (bar) for a selection of tasty snacks.
Baccala mantecato is a classic cicchetti dish of slow cooked creamy cod with olive oil pm fresh crispy bread. Best served up with a cool glass of prosecco.
Sarde in saor is a sweet-sour dish with fried sardine fillets marinated in vinegar, onions raisins and pine nuts. The dish dates back to the Middle ages when the fishermen would use this method to preserve the fish. Today you’ll see it on menus as antipasto or as an appetiser.
Spritz ask for a 'spritz con Aperol e Campari' or a 'Spritz Misto' as it's known in some parts of Italy. This is a typical drink of the region. It's a slightly stronger and more bitter version of an Aperol Spritz - the Campari gives it a richer, more sophisticated flavour. Traditionally this should be served with a green olive in it. It's really delicious and definitely worth a try!
The best time to visit Venice is April through to October.
Venice Marco Polo is the main airport and the transfer is four miles from the centre.
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