REGULAR TOURS IN VENICE

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1 REGULAR TOURS IN VENICE ** ENGLISH ONLY TOURS ** Rates per person valid from 01 April 2017 to 31 October 2017 INDEX CITY TOURS - Afternoon in Venice Combined Afternoon Tour Doge s Palace & Discover Venice - Doge s Palace Afternoon Tour - Skip the Line Doges Palace Tour - Tour Original Venice Walk & Skip the Line St. Mark s Basilica - Tour Best of Venice Walking Tour & Skip the Line Visit at St. Mark s Basilica - Tour Best of Venice Walking Tour & Skip the Line Visit at St. Mark s Basilica + Doge s Palace - Secret Venice Morning Walking Tour & Gondola Ride - Secret Venice by Night Walking Tour & Gondola Ride - Small Group Grand Canal Boat Tour - Hidden Venice: Rialto Market and Secret Venice Guided Tour with Cicchetti and Wine ** NEW ITINERARY ** - Murano Glassblowing & Burano Lace-Making Tour - Prestige Tour Essence of Venice and Skip the Line St. Mark s Basilica - Super Save Combo Package Venice in One Day Original Venice Walking Tour & Grand Canal Boat Tour - Super Save Combo Package Venice in One Day Original Venice Walking Tour & Gondola Ride Tour - Prestige Half Day Tour Grand Canal & Secret Canals by Motorboat EXCURSIONS - Prestige Full Day Tour Cortina & Dolomites - Prestige Full Day Tour Medieval Towns of Veneto & Prosecco Wine Tasting - Prestige Full Day Tour Verona & Amarone SPECIAL ACTIVITIES - Half Day Photography Tour - Romantic Gondola Ride for 2 FOOD & WINE ACTIVITIES - Wine Tasting in Venice - Prestige Half Day Wine Tour of the Doges

2 AFTERNOON IN VENICE Combined Afternoon Tour DOGE S PALACE & DISCOVER VENICE ( 2 h 45 m ) ** FREE SALE ** For centuries, the Palazzo Ducale represented the seat of Venetian political power. In its splendid rooms, stuccoed and covered with hundreds of masterpieces, the Doge and his Council controlled the fate of over a thousand-years of this republic. You will learn all about it and with a Guide, will be shown the halls of power, plunging you in a very particular historical context: the European Middle Ages and the centuries immediately following it. It is amazing to see the rich details of the gold staircase, the realism of the scenes depicted by the many artists who decorated this building. You will also relive the anguish of the prisoners crossing the famous Bridge of Sighs, and entering the prisons, famous for hosting Giacomo Casanova; an unforgettable tour not to be missed! The ticket for the Palace is included in the tour price and will allow you to enter without waiting. After the visit of the Doge's Palace you will visit the unusual and fascinating corners of Venice off the beaten track and where time seems to have stood still. A panoramic walking tour with a tour guide will follow (no entrance tickets foreseen), of the area between Piazza San Marco and the Rialto Bridge, through a labyrinth of little canals, and sites of historic and artistic interest, passing by some special places: Teatro la Fenice ( The Phoenix ), one of the most famous opera house in Europe, the site of many famous operatic premières; Scala del Bovolo, an unique spiral staircase with a plethora of arches; Rialto Bridge and its typical shops, one of the architectural icons of Venice. The walking tour does not include the explanation of St. Mark s Square. Every Day at 2.15 p.m. At YEX Exchange Office under the Clock Tower (St. Mark's Square). Facing St Mark's Basilica, the Clock tower is on the left side and it is a white tower with a blue clock on it ** Clients have to be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior departure ** Euro: 53,00 per adult FREE for child 0-3 years REGULAR GROUP TOUR Guided tour with commentary Entrance ticket to the Doge s Palace jump the queue Block Out dates No block out dates **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**

3 DOGE S PALACE Afternoon Tour ( 1 h ) ** FREE SALE ** For centuries the Palazzo Ducale represented the seat of the Venetian political power. In its splendid rooms, stuccoed and covered in hundreds of masterpieces, the Doge and his Council controlled the fate of a thousand-years of this republic. You will learn all about it and with a Guide, will be shown the halls of power, plunging you in a very particular historical context: the European Middle Ages and the centuries immediately following it. It is amazing to see the rich details of the gold staircase, the realism of the scenes depicted by many artists who have decorated this building. You will also relive the anguish of the prisoners crossing the famous Bridge of Sighs, and entering the prisons, famous for hosting Giacomo Casanova; an unforgettable tour not to be missed! The ticket for the Palace is included in the tour price and will allow you to entry without waiting. Every Day at 2.00 p.m. At YEX Exchange Office under the Clock Tower (St. Mark's Square). Facing St Mark's Basilica, the Clock tower is on the left side and it is a white tower with a blue clock on it ** Clients have to be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior departure ** Euro: 36,00 per adult FREE for child 0-2 years REGULAR GROUP TOUR Guided tour with commentary Entrance ticket to the Doge s Palace jump the queue Block Out dates No block out dates **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**

4 Skip the Line DOGES PALACE TOUR ( 2 h ) Our DOGES PALACE TOUR features an in-depth of a building that was once both the seat of the Venetian Government & residence of the Doge of Venice. Cross the bridge of Sighs, visit the famous prisons of the Doges Palace and in the company of one of our licensed expert tour guides learn why the Venetians only allowed one building in Venice to be called a Palace. Guaranteed no standing in line to enter the Doges Palace. With one of our expert licensed guides and equipped with headphones you will travel back in time to learn about the inner workings of the brain of Venice - home of the Venetian Government & residence of the Doge of Venice - the chief magistrate of the Republic. Tour the Doges Palace's sumptuous and splendidly decorated chambers that illustrate the immense wealth that the city once possessed and enjoy detailed discussions on the fabulous works of Art created by some of Venice's most celebrated artists including Tintoretto and Veronese. We'll also discuss the architecture of the Doges Palace that exemplifies the unique Byzantine Gothic style of Venice. You'll learn how a small community of fishermen created one of the most liberal states in Europe. Learn about the Venetians unique form of government, the role of the Doge & the notorious council of ten, the secret police of the state. Along with tales of mystery and intrigue, be entertained by the story of Casanova's escape from the prison cells, and learn about other characters that played their role in creating the Venetian Republic - a Republic that lasted longer than any other in history! Every Day at 9.00 a.m. At the entrance to the Royal Gardens on the waterfront of St Mark's Square ** Clients have to be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior departure ** Euro: 49,00 per adult Euro: 39,00 children 6-12 years SMALL GROUP TOUR Min 5 Max 25 Pax Skip the Line entrance to the Doge's Palace English-speaking guide Block Out dates April from 04th to 16th and 25th - May from 01st to 07th - June from 02nd to 04th - July 02nd - August from 06th to 15th - September 03rd - October from 01st to 22nd and 29th 2017 **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**

5 Tour ORIGINAL VENICE WALK & Skip the Line ST. MARK S BASILICA ( 2 h ) ** FREE SALE ** Visit St. Mark's square and learn the history that lies behind the walls of its most famous landmarks; the Basilica with its Byzantine heritage, the Doge's Palace and its adjoining prisons, that retain the true secrets to understanding how a city built on swamps became one of the most enlightened cities in the western world. Then, by leaving the square and crowds behind you, we go on to discover the "real Venice". Enter a labyrinth of narrow passageways and alleys and an enchanting city of meandering canals punctuated by delicate bridges awaits you. Explore the lively Campo Santa Maria Formosa with its outstanding Gothic Palaces and learn about the famous trade schools of Venice, that provided the foundations of the great mercantile empire, at the Scuola di San Marco. See Marco Polo's House and enjoy tales of this legendary globe-trotting Venetian. Admire the Church of San Giovanni e Paolo "the Pantheon of Venice", enter an old merchant's warehouse and see the most beautiful Wellhead in Venice, before the tour comes to an end near the Rialto bridge. You will will of course have discovered how Venice is today and how it is to live in the most unique, though not the most practical, city in the World. ** HIGH SEASON 1 ** (01 Apr Oct 2017): Every Day ** HIGH SEASON 2 ** (22 Oct Oct 2017): Every Day (Except on Sunday) ** HIGH SEASON 3 ** (08 May Jul 2017 and 04 Sep Oct 2017): Every Day (Except on Sunday) At the entrance to the Royal Gardens on the waterfront of St. Mark's Square ** HIGH SEASON 1 ** (01 Apr Oct 2017): Every Day (Except on Sunday) at a.m. ** HIGH SEASON 2 (01 Apr Oct 2017): Every Sunday at p.m. ** HIGH SEASON 3 ** (08 May Jul 2017 and 04 Sep Oct 2017): Every Day (Except on Sunday) at p.m. ** Clients have to be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior departure ** Euro: 25,00 per adult Euro: 15,00 children 6-12 years Notes Remember that there is a dress code for this tour: shoulders and knees must be covered. Gartour cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dress. For security sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside Churches. On few occasion the Basilica may be closed due to public holidays, private events or high water. SMALL GROUP TOUR Min 5 Max 25 Pax Skip the line entrance to St. Mark's Basilica English-speaking guide Headphones Block Out dates April 16th, 25th - May 01st - June 02nd - August 15th - September 03rd - October from 22nd to 29th 2017 **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**

6 Tour BEST OF VENICE WALKING TOUR & Skip the Line Visit at ST. MARK S BASILICA ( 2 h ) Our "Best of Venice" tour is perfect for visitors with a limited amount of time to spend in Venice, but who want a true taste of the city. In just a few hours we take you to the most famous sites of Venice, including St. Mark s Basilica and the Rialto Bridge, as well as other less crowded spots, where you can get a feel for what life is like in this floating city. As you wander the streets and piazzas of central Venice, your expert English-speaking guide will keep you entertained with stories on how Venice was built and how it became one of the world s oldest republics and one of the world s most popular destinations. Our tour starts at the Rialto Bridge. Then it s through the winding streets and over the tiny bridges of Venice to delve into the heart of the city. Visit Marco Polo s house, encounter the lively piazzas of Campo SS Giovanni e Paolo and Campo Santa Maria Formosa, where Byzantine influences, Renaissance buildings and modern structures tell the eclectic story of the city s development. You will also see the Bridge of Sighs on the way to our final and most impressive stop. After marveling over St. Mark s Square, we ll skip the long lines into St. Mark s Basilica. Marvel at the diversity of Venetian culture as your guide points out the spots where eastern architecture and western design have blended to create a structure with an onion shaped dome that could only have been created in Venice. With less time waiting outside we ll have more time to admire the beautiful frescoes inside the basilica, and to climb up to the famous terraces of St. Mark s. Join us for an introduction to Venice, that shows you the very best of the Floating City. Looking for a more in depth Venice visit? Include a one hour tour of the Doge s Palace. Our tour of the palace visits all the best sights open to the public. Marvel over ceilings frescoed by Tintoretto to show Justice presenting herself to the Doge while you think of all the feet that have shuffled over the tiles you stand on ambassadors waited nervously in this very spot for an audience with the Doge in the Hall of Four Doors. There are also numerous flattering works produced on demand by the masters of the time Virtues of the Republic in the Council Room was Veronese s rosy outlook on the state of his nation while The Triumph of Venice in the Senate Hall was where Tintoretto paid his dues on a high ceiling. In the Chamber of the Council of Ten, as you marvel over Veronese s Juno Bestowing her Gifts on Venice your guide will point you in the direction of a dark corner, dwarfed by the vibrant masterpiece. This unassuming spot was where friends and foes condemned each other in the form of accusations, warranted or not, that were investigated and acted on with frightening brutality. Every Day (Except on Monday and Wednesday) at 9.00 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. (AVAILABLE from 26 March to 28 October) In front of the bronze statue of Carlo Goldoni in Campo S. Bortolomio ** Clients have to be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior departure ** Euro: 39,00 per adult Euro: 34,00 children 4-14 years SMALL GROUP TOUR Max 20 Pax Block Out dates English-speaking tour guide Headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide Skip the Line Access to St. Mark s Basilica Entrance ticket to the terraces of St. Mark s Basilica All Mondays All Wednesdays - August 15th 2017 **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**

7 Tour BEST OF VENICE WALKING TOUR & Skip the Line Visit at ST. MARK S BASILICA + DOGE S PALACE ( 4 h ) Our "Best of Venice" Walking Tour and Doge s Palace tour is perfect for visitors with a limited amount of time to spend in Venice, but who want a true taste of the city. In just a few hours we take you to the most famous sites of the city, seeing the Rialto Bridge and venturing inside St. Mark s Basilica and the Doge s Palace, as well as other, less crowded spots, where you can get a feel for what life is like in this floating city. Our tour starts at one of Venice s must-see sights, the Rialto Bridge. Then it s through the winding streets and over the tiny bridges of Venice as we delve into the heart of the city. Accompanied by an expert, English-speaking guide, you ll visit Marco Polo s house, encounter the lively piazzas of Campo SS Giovanni e Paolo and Campo Santa Maria Formosa, where Byzantine influences, Renaissance buildings and modern structures tell the eclectic story of the city s development. Next we pass the Bridge of Sighs before coming to the heart of Venice St. Mark s Square, once pronounced the finest drawing room in all of Europe by Napoleon. With Skip the Line Access we ll get straight inside St. Mark s Basilica, saving precious vacation time that would otherwise have been wasted in line. Marvel at the diversity of Venetian culture, where eastern architecture and western design have blended to create a structure with an onion dome, before following your guide through the beautiful frescoes inside the basilica. Special access means we ll steal some extra time inside the basilica when we climb up to the first floor terraces. Rarely included on guided tours, the terraces offer beautiful views over the piazza, photo opportunities and some down time to soak up everything you have learned on your walking tour. One of the highlights of our tour comes at the end when we visit the Doge s Palace. Once home to the Duke of Venice and the city s courts, it is the center of Venetian history and as one of the world s oldest republics, that s quite a history. We ll explore all the best sights of the palace open to the public, from spectacular works produced on demand by artistic masters Tintoretto and Veronese, to the evidence of the genius checks and balances that made the republic so successful. Join us for an introduction to Venice, that shows you the very best of the Floating City. Every Day (Except on Monday and Wednesday) at 9.00 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. (AVAILABLE from 26 March to 28 October) In front of the bronze statue of Carlo Goldoni in Campo S. Bortolomio ** Clients have to be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior departure ** Euro: 77,00 per adult Euro: 72,00 children 4-14 years SMALL GROUP TOUR Max 20 Pax English-speaking tour guide Skip the Line Access to St. Mark s Basilica Entrance ticket to the terraces of St. Mark s Basilica Skip the line Access and entrance ticket to the Doge s Palace Block Out dates All Mondays All Wednesdays - August 15th 2017 **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**

8 SECRET VENICE Morning Walking tour & GONDOLA RIDE ( 2 h 30 m ) SMALL GROUP TOUR Max 25 Pax If you came to Venice with visions of winding streets and tumbling houses where laundry swings out over canals, then Secret Venice is the tour for you. Step away from the crowds and get off the beaten track with this original tour that explores Venice s less seen, more romantic face on the other side of the Grand Canal. Follow your expert, English-speaking guide through the quieter streets and piazzas of Venice. As you walk, your guide will captivate you with the history of Ca Dario, the cursed (and possibly haunted) house whose owners have continuously met untimely and often suspicious deaths. You ll learn why music schools around the world are called conservatories at Fondamenta degli Incurabili, the hospital where monks took orphans from the streets and trained them as nurses and world-famous musicians. At the Redentore Church, your guide will help you to visualise the huge festivals that once flowed from here to Piazza San Marco, gondolas filling every inch of the canals for huge firework shows. Along with local legends, you ll hear some tales of familiar characters. There is Harry s Bar across the canal where Ernest Hemmingway would spend time after a long day of writing, then the home of Peggy Guggenheim, the heiress who lost her father to the Titanic but gained the means to build one of the world s most interesting art collections. (Back in her day Peggy used to scandalize the locals by sunbathing naked on her roof and parading around town with a pack of tiny dogs on leashes.) Ever heard of Othello? You ll see the house where Desdemona supposedly lived before her tale was transcribed by an Italian author and stolen by a man called William Shakespeare. Our tour ends on the sweetest note with a gondola ride along the quieter back canals of Venice. Relax as a gondolier, in his ubiquitous striped shirt, punts along waterways built for these very vessels. With a maximum of six people per shared gondola, your tour will be intimate and, with no commentary on this section of the tour, quiet and romantic too. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at a.m. (AVAILABLE from 26 March to 28 October) In front of the white marble Accademia di Belle Arti (Venetian Academy of Fine Arts) near the Accademia Bridge and the Accademia Vaporetto (waterbus) stop. ACCADEMIA DI BELLE ARTI is written across the top and GALLERIE is written over the door ** Clients have to be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior departure ** Euro: 67,00 per adult Euro: 62,00 children 4-14 years Expert English-speaking guide for the walking portion of the tour 30 minute shared gondola ride (mixed group of up to 6 pax) Headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide Block Out dates September 04th 2017 **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**

9 SECRET VENICE by NIGHT Walking tour & GONDOLA RIDE ( 2 h 30 m ) Known by many names including the City of Water, City of Bridges, The Floating City, and the City of Masks, among others, if you came to Venice with visions of winding streets and tumbling houses, where laundry swings out over canals once secretly visited by historic noblemen and blushing courtisans, then this is the tour for you. Step away from the crowds and get off the beaten track with this original exploration of Venice s less seen, more romantic side, beyond the Grand Canal. Tour the titillating corridors, crossed by Casanova on his amorous exploits, and see more of this truly living museum - Europe s largest car-free city, written about by Marco Polo, conquered by Napoleon Bonaparte, and featured in countless Hollywood blockbuster movies including James Bond, Indiana Jones, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, and more. Follow your expert, English-only speaking guide through the quiet streets and piazzas of Venice almost unrecognizable without the crowds of bustling tourists that are on the mainland. As you stroll through the cobblestone streets, you will be captivated with the stories of Ca Dario, the cursed (and possibly haunted) house whose owners have continuously met untimely and often suspicious deaths. You ll learn why music schools around the world are called conservatories at Fondamenta degli Incurabili, the hospital where monks took orphans from the streets and trained them as nurses and world-famous musicians. At the Redentore Church, your guide will help you to visualise the huge festivals that once flowed from here to Piazza San Marco, with gondolas filling every inch of the canals in the hope of catching sight of the world-renowned firework displays. Along with local legends, you ll hear tales of familiar characters, tracing the footsteps of famous (and infamous) historical persons. You ll see Harry s Bar across the canal where Ernest Hemingway would wind down after a long day of writing. You ll see the home of Peggy Guggenheim, the heiress who lost her father to the Titanic but gained the means to build one of the world s most interesting art collections, as well as scandalizing the locals by sunbathing naked on her roof and parading around town with a pack of tiny dogs on leashes. Ever heard of Othello? You ll see the house where Desdemona lived before her tale was transcribed by an Italian author and eventually stolen by a man called William Shakespeare. Our tour ends on a romantic note with a relaxing, moonlit gondola ride along the tranquil back canals of Venice. Relax, as a gondolier wearing his ubiquitous striped shirt, punts along waterways built for these very vessels. Treat yourself to an unbelieveable experience. Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 6.30 p.m. (AVAILABLE from 26 March to 28 October) In front of the white marble Accademia di Belle Arti (Venetian Academy of Fine Arts) near the Accademia Bridge and the Accademia Vaporetto (waterbus) stop. ACCADEMIA DI BELLE ARTI is written across the top and GALLERIE is written over the door ** Clients have to be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior departure ** Euro: 67,00 per adult Euro: 62,00 children 4-14 years SMALL GROUP TOUR Max 25 Pax Block Out dates Expert English-speaking guide for the walking portion of the tour 35 minute shared gondola ride Headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide September 04th 2017 **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**

10 Small Group GRAND CANAL BOAT TOUR ( 1 h ) ** FREE SALE ** SEMI-PRIVATE TOUR Min 4 Max 8 Pax (per boat) Our Grand Canal Boat Tour of Venice is one of our most popular tours in Venice, because it offers our clients the opportunity to view the city from a completely different perspective. Escape the hordes of tourist to discover a relaxing and rewarding experience as you glide down the main street of Venice. You'll feel like a VIP as you enjoy this small group tour of the Grand Canal. In a city built on water, our Grand Canal Boat Tour provides the ideal way to admire the beauty and uniqueness of Venice. Travelling in a luxurious motor-launch, limited to a maximum of eight participants so that we can guarantee that everyone sits outside toenjoy an intimate experience of the waterways of Venice while listening to the detailed commentary of your expert guide. Our Grand Canal Boat Tour is quite simply the best possible sightseeing experience of Venice. In the first part of the tour cruise down the Grand Canal at a relaxed pace with numerous photo opportunities as your friendly and knowledgeable guide introduce you to the splendid Palaces, Churches, Bridges and other Monumental buildings that line the main waterway of Venice. Learn the history and evolution of the main street of Venice, and be entertained by anecdotes about the famous and infamous people that once lived along this celebrated waterway. On the second part of our Grand Canal Boat Tour, sit back and enjoy a delightful journey through the minor canals of Venice, in the hidden Venice, as you travel through four of the city districts of Venice. The Grand Canal Boat Tour finishes back at San Marks Square. ** HIGH SEASON 1 ** (01 Apr Oct 2017): Every Day ** HIGH SEASON 2 ** (23 Oct Oct 2017): Every Day (Except on Sunday) At the entrance to the Royal Gardens on the waterfront of St Mark's Square ** HIGH SEASON 1 ** (01 Apr Oct 2017): Every Day (Except on Sunday) at 4.00 p.m. and 5.00 p.m.; on Sunday at p.m. and p.m. ** HIGH SEASON 2 ** (23 Oct Oct 2017): Every Day (Except on Sunday) at p.m. ** Clients have to be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior departure ** Euro: 48,00 per adult **No reduction for children** Luxury Motor-boat English-speaking guide Block Out dates April 16th, 25th May 01st June 02nd August 15th September 03rd - October from 22nd to 29th 2017 **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**

11 HIDDEN VENICE: Rialto Market and Secret Venice Guided Tour with CICCHETTI and WINE NEW ITINERARY ( 2 h ) ** FREE SALE ** Enjoy the unique charm of Italy in our small group tour of San Polo and the Rialto market areas. Experience what Venetians do before lunch by visiting a Venetians osteria and tasting a few Cicchetti with a glass of wine. The Venetian experience does not stop here. Cross over the Rialto Bridge on a special gondola which is widely used as public transportation, and let the Rialto market put a spell on you as you walk through it, marvelling at its vibrant colours and smells. Learn about its history as one of the most rich and flourishing markets of the western world. Visit one of the most beautiful little campi's (campielli in Venetian) facing the Grand Canal, where once there would have been many oar workshops for the gondolas. Venture through to the Cannareggio district to see one of the oldest churches in Venice that dates back to the 7th Century and was restored in Renaissance times. Relax on a gondola, and cross the grand canal to reach the other side of Venice, where Rialto and San Polo await you. After exploring the Rialto market and experiencing a Venitian osteria, embark on a walking tour through some of the most hidden, secretive areas of San Polo. At the time of La Serenissima, during the renaissance period, this is where East and West met and where spices, precious fabrics, silks and many other goods were traded by merchants from all around the globe. As we venture further into this part of the city, picture-postcard views appear around every corner and you can appreciate the true charm of this silent city, far from the hordes of tourists - where it feels as if time has stopped at the XV century. After strolling through, you ll reach one of the most beautiful Campi (squares) of Venice - San Polo. Like a grand arena (where there used to be bull fights!), with its elegant palaces, it is a complete contrast to the narrow streets, dark passageways, delicate bridges and tiny courtyards of the Hidden Venice. The tour will take you back to the Rialto bridge. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at a.m. At Campo San Bortolomio ** Clients have to be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior departure ** Euro: 69,00 per adult Euro: 59,00 children 6-12 years SMALL GROUP TOUR Min 5 Max 25 Pax Professional English speaking guide Audioguides when more than 8 people in party 2 Cicchetti and a glass of wine at Venitian osteria in Rialto area Block Out dates April 16th, 25th May 01st June 02nd August 15th September 03rd - October from 22nd to 29th 2017 **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**

12 MURANO GLASSBLOWING & BURANO LACE-MAKING TOUR ( 5 h ) Escape the crowds and chaos of Venice and catch a glimpse of what the city used to be an island of artisans world-famous for their craft, where traditional skills have been passed down from generation to generation for centuries. Join us on a half-day trip to these timeless islands, so close yet worlds away from crowded Piazza San Marco. After meeting in a central Venice location we ll start our tour with a short and comfortable boat ride to beautiful Murano, a small island know the world over for its glass. Once Murano glassblowers were the only people in Europe who could create mirrors and their skills were so valued that they were banned from leaving the city of Venice under threat of execution. Many things have changed since then, but the craft has stayed the same, as you ll understand after our first stop a glassblower s workshop. Watch a craftsman in action as he goes about his daily business and listen to a description of the process in English while he works what gives the glass its colour? How does silica sand become glass? Which is the most difficult part of this job? This is a real, workday studio and our experience here will be authentic. Afterwards you will have time to browse the huge collection of glass art and wander around the island on your own. We don t take commissions on sales because we would rather pass those savings on to you, so shop here with a discount, anywhere else around town or don t shop at all it s your choice. Then it s back on the boat to our next stop, Burano. The tiny island of Burano is famous for two reasons. The first is for its houses. Huddled tightly together along streets and canals, each one is painted a different colour, with laundry strung up across the narrow streets. Legend has it that fishermen started this trend, painting their houses in bright shades so that they could see home from a distance. Burano s major claim to fame however, is its centuries old tradition of lacemaking. Your guide will take you through the streets of Burano to a small building where women still sit working feverishly, stitching lace like their mothers and grandmothers before them. Watch their painstaking work, listen to a full commentary on what, in the age of sewing machines, has become a dying art, and then take the time to explore the fascinating lace samples on display. Every Day at 1.45 p.m. and 2.30 p.m. (AVAILABLE from 26 March to 28 October) At the Statue of a Man (Vittorio Emanuele II) on a horse in Riva degli Schiavoni (San Zaccaria vaporetto stop), in front of the lagoon ** Clients have to be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior departure ** Euro: 35,00 per adult Euro: 30,00 children 4-14 years Notes We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or mobility impairments on our tours. REGULAR GROUP TOUR Glassmaking demonstration at a factory in Murano (in English) Lacemaking demonstration at a shop in Burano ( in English) Round-trip transportation by boat Block Out dates No block out dates **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**

13 Prestige Tour ESSENCE OF VENICE and Skip the Line ST. MARK S BASILICA ( 2 h ) This tour features an In-depth tour of St. Mark's Basilica, which is only possible on our small group Essence of Venice walking tours. Limited to a maximum of 14-participants, you'll see and do more touring of Venice on these small Group city sightseeing tours. Equipped with complimentary head-phones so that you can follow every word of your expert English-speaking Venice Tour Guide, you can stroll around St. Mark's Square, and listen to descriptions of all the major monuments such as, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, the Bell Tower & Clock Tower before entering St. Mark's Basilica with Skip the line tickets. Here you can enjoy an in-depth tour of St. Mark's Basilica with descriptions of the fabulous mosaics and view the Pala D'Oro. In the second part of the tour we'll leave the hordes of tourists behind in St. Mark's Square to explore a very different Venice. We will show you an intimate and more fascinating side of Venice, what we call the Hidden Venice. As our expert Venice tour guides continue to narrate the story of Venice, you'll enjoy exploring another world of narrow alleyways and meandering canals, punctuated by delicate bridges, hidden architectural gems and fascinating stories about the Venetians who created this incredible city from absolutely nothing! ** HIGH SEASON 1 ** (01 Apr May 2017 / 17 Jul Sep 2017 / 16 Oct - 31 Oct 2017): on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 2.00 p.m. ** HIGH SEASON 2 ** (08 May Jul 2017 / 04 Sep Oct 2017): Every Day (Except on Sunday) at 2.00 p.m. At the entrance to the Royal Gardens on the waterfront of St Mark's Square ** Clients have to be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior departure ** Euro: 39,00 per adult Euro: 32,00 children 6-12 years SMALL GROUP TOUR Min 5 Max 15 Pax Expert licensed guide Skip the line St Mark's basilica Entrance fee to Pala D'oro Block Out dates April 16th, 25th - May 01st - June 02nd - August 15th September 03rd - October from 22nd to 29th 2017 **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**

14 Super Save Combo Package VENICE IN ONE DAY - ORIGINAL VENICE WALKING TOUR & GRAND CANAL BOAT TOUR ( 3 h ) ** FREE SALE** SMALL GROUP: Walking Tour Max 25 Pax / Boat Tour Max 8 Pax (per boat) The Venice in 1 Day Tour combo package includes two very different sightseeing tours of Venice through which you can truly experience and appreciate the uniqueness and splendour of the city. In the morning you will start with our excellent Original Venice Walking Tour. Throughout its two-hour itinerary you'll follow a fascinating sightseeing route lined with important monuments as you'll learn the history of Venice from its origins to the modern-day. In the afternoon your Venice in 1 Day Tour continues with our popular Grand Canal Boat Tour. Limited to a maximum of eight people, on this sightseeing tour of the main street of Venice and its minor canals you'll learn the history and stories about the stunning palaces, churches, and other important buildings that line its banks, as well as being entertained by a few anecdotes about the famous people who have resided on Venice's most important street. This tour is ideal for photographers. There's space for everyone to sit outside to enjoy the sightseeing as you glide along the Grand Canal, listening to every word of your guides detailed narration. ** HIGH SEASON 1 ** (01 Apr Oct 2017): Every Day ** HIGH SEASON 2 ** (22 Oct Oct 2017): Every Day (Except on Sunday) ** HIGH SEASON 3 ** (08 May Jul 2017 and 04 Sep Oct 2017): Every Day (Except on Sunday) Entrance to the royal Gardens on the waterfront of St. Mark's Square ** HIGH SEASON 1 ** (01 Apr Oct 2017): Every Day (Except on Sunday) at a.m. and on Sunday at 2.00 p.m. ** HIGH SEASON 2 ** (22 Oct Oct 2017): Every Day (Except on Sunday) at a.m ** HIGH SEASON 3 ** (08 May Jul 2017 and 04 Sep Oct 2017): Every Day (Except on Sunday) at p.m. **Clients have to reach the meeting point 15 minutes before tour departure** Euro: 67,00 per adult **No reduction for children** Notes There is a few hours break between the walking tour and the grand canal tour - Your walking tour assistant will assign the time of the grand canal tour just before starting the walking tour. Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter St Mark's Basilica. Large bags and rucksacks are not allowed inside St Mark s Basilica. When there is high water, we will still be visiting St Mark s basilica, although the Skip the line entrance way will be closed, anyhow we will try our best to limit the waiting time for our guests. English speaking guide Skip the line entrance to St. Mark's Basilica Luxury Motor-Launch Block Out Dates April 16th, 25th - May 01st - June 02nd - August 15th September 03rd - October from 22nd to 29th 2017 **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**

15 Super Save Combo Package VENICE IN ONE DAY - ORIGINAL VENICE WALKING TOUR & GONDOLA RIDE TOUR ( 2 h 35 m ) ** FREE SALE ** SMALL GROUP: Walking Tour Max 25 Pax / Gondola Ride Max 6 Pax (per gondola) The new "Venice in 1 day" tour combo package includes two very different sightseeing tours of Venice through which you can truly experience and appreciate the uniqueness and splendour of the city. In the morning you will start with our excellent Original Venice Walking Tour. Throughout its two-hour itinerary you'll follow a fascinating sightseeing route lined with important monuments as you'll learn the history of Venice from its origins to the modern-day. In the afternoon your Venice in 1-day tour continues with our Gondola Ride experience. The Gondola is as unique as Venice itself, their crescent-shaped hulls and their forcole that allow the Gondelieri to position their oars in many different ways are the secrets to how these long and slender crafts can navigate the narrow and intricate network of waterways of Venice. ** HIGH SEASON 1 ** (01 Apr Oct 2017): Every Day ** HIGH SEASON 2 ** (22 Oct Oct 2017): Every Day (Except on Sunday) Entrance to the royal Gardens on the waterfront of St. Mark's Square ** HIGH SEASON 1 ** (01 Apr Oct 2017): Every Day (Except on Sunday) at a.m. and on Sunday at 1.00 p.m. ** HIGH SEASON 2 ** (22 Oct Oct 2017): Every Day (Except on Sunday) at a.m. **Clients have to reach the meeting point 15 minutes prior to departure** Euro: 49,00 per adult **No reduction for children** Notes Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter St Mark's Basilica. Large bags and rucksacks are not allowed inside St Mark s Basilica. When there is high water, we will still be visiting St Mark s basilica, although the Skip the line entrance way will be closed, anyhow we will try our best to limit the waiting time for our guests. English speaking guide Skip the line entrance to St. Mark's Basilica Gondola ride tour Block Out Dates April 16th, 25th - May 01st - June 02nd - August 15th September 03rd - October from 22nd to 29th 2017 **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**

16 Prestige Half Day Tour GRAND CANAL & SECRET CANALS by MOTORBOAT ( 2 h ) There's no better way than on one of Venice Boat Tours to experience the uniqueness of Venice. During this fascinating two-hour tour of the Grand Canal and Hidden Venice, you ll travel through many of the cities sestieri (neighbourhoods) as you enjoy a city sightseeing tours of Venice designed for the first-time visitor to Venice. These 2-hour Venice boat tours feature a diverse itinerary. You ll admire the first Cathedral of Venice in the Castello area, San Pietro in this part of Venice), then you ll enter the imposing Water Gate to access the Arsenal, the historic shipyard and depot when Venice was an important mercantile city. By boat you ll also sail out in the open lagoon, passing by Murano and the cemetery island of San Michele, while enjoying fine views (on clear days) of the Dolomites mountains in distance. Then, continuing our route through the labyrinth of back canals of the city, we'll explore the Cannaregio district and see some of its most charming canals. At the Jewish ghetto, enjoy a quick stop (about 15/20 minutes) to take some photos of this picturesque corner of the city. Then, continue your journey via some of the back canals in the Santa Croce and Dorsoduro areas, stopping at a famous Gondola workshop where craftsmen still produce the traditional Venetian Gondolas. And of course, during these small group Venice boat tours you ll cruise down the Grand Canal. Sit back and enjoy the stories as your guide will introduces you to the splendid palaces, churches, gardens, bridges and warehouses that line Venice's main street. Sightseeing tours of Venice that really capture the beauty of the city and the Venetian lagoon. ** HIGH SEASON 1 ** (1st Apr - 07th May, 17th Jul - 03rd Sep and 16th - 31st Oct 2017): Every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at a.m. ** HIGH SEASON 2 ** (08th May - 16th Jul and 04th Sep - 15th Oct 2017): Every Day (Except on Sunday) at a.m. Entrance to the royal Gardens on the waterfront of St. Mark's Square **Clients have to reach the meeting point 15 minutes before tour departure** Euro: 115,00 per adult **No reduction for children** SEMI-PRIVATE - Min 4 Max 8 Pax (per boat) Luxury Motor-boat English-speaking guide Block Out Dates April 16th, 25th - May 01st - June 02nd - August 15th September 03rd - October from 22nd to 29th 2017 **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**

17 Prestige Full Day Tour CORTINA & DOLOMITES ( 8 h ) On our small group day tours from Venice, enjoy a memorable day exploring what many people believe to be Europe's most beautiful range of mountains, the Dolomites. During the day we make numerous stops at scenic viewpoints, walk around lakes, visit the home town of the famous Renaissance painter Titian, spend some time in the Olympic town of Cortina and enjoy a walk on a level terrain up in the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, from where you can enjoy a splendid view over this majestic mountain range. The beauty of the Dolomites is in their diversity. Throughout these excursions from Venice, we make frequent photo-stops, it will feel as if you have travelled from one mountain range to another such is the stark variation in scenery. During your day, you'll be able to see glaciers in the distance, soaring peaks, emerald green lakes surrounded by forests of pine and larch, with reflections of the mountains mirrored on their calm waters, and typical Tyrolean villages clinging to the mountainsides. Every Monday and Thursday at 8.30 a.m. On the left hand side of Piazzale Roma, in front of the hotel Olimpia in the car park area **Clients have to reach the meeting point 15 minutes before tour departure** Euro: 139,00 per adult **No reduction for children** Notes: Tre Cime di Lavaredo are open seasonally (from late May until October) and are subject to weather conditions. SEMI-PRIVATE - Min 2 Max 8 Pax A/C Mercedes vehicle or similar Expert driver/ tour escort Block Out Dates April 17th May 01st 2017 **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**

18 Prestige Full Day Tour MEDIEVAL TOWNS OF VENETO & PROSECCO WINE TASTING ( 8 h ) A journey into the countryside, visiting three of the most enchanting Towns in the Veneto region. The walled town of Marostica with its medieval castle, famous for its human game of chess that is held every two years on a giant chessboard in the main square. Then on to visit the picturesque town of Bassano del Grappa, a shopper's paradise and synonymous with its production of the firewater of the mountains - Grappa! After crossing the celebrated Palladian bridge over the Riviera del Brenta, we will visit the famous distillery situated right on the bridge. Our next stop is Asolo The pearl of the Veneto, situated among the cypress covered foothills of the Dolomites, with its tiny pavements and archways and the castle of Caterina Cornaro, Queen of Cyprus. Robert Browning was one of the many poets who fell in love with Asolo. Here you will have free time to walk around this enchanting town or opt for an optional lunch at one of the local restaurants. Heading inland, halfway between Venice and the Alps, you will see the beautiful rolling hills of Valdobbiadene. Here you will discover a very important white sparkling wine called Prosecco, Italy s most popular vino frizzante. While passing enchanting churches we follow the panoramic Wine road of Prosecco, surrounded by endless vineyards, and visit one of the most important Cantinas (Vineyards) of the area. Following a guided visit of the Cantina, you then get to taste your first glass of Prosecco wine and 3 other wines, you will also have the chance to purchase a few bottles if you wish, before making our way back to Venice. Every Thursday at 8.30 a.m. On the left hand side of Piazzale Roma, in front of the hotel Olimpia in the car park area **Clients have to reach the meeting point 15 minutes before tour departure** Euro: 139,00 per adult **No reduction for children** SEMI-PRIVATE - Min 2 Max 8 Pax Minivan High qualified English speaking driver Visit to a private wine maker's near Valdobbiadene and Prosecco wine tasting Visit to the Grappa distillation museum Block Out Dates April from 09th to 12th August from 12th to 16th 2017 **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**

19 Prestige Full Day Tour VERONA & AMARONE ( 8 h ) Verona and Amarone is an 8 hour day tour from Venice that will let you discover the magic of the wonderful city of Verona. You will have three hours of free time, and can take the opportunity to enjoy wine tasting in a vineyard in the Valpolicella region. Learn more about the famous 'Amarone' italian wine. The tour starts when we arrive in the centre of Verona at Piazza Bra where the world famous 1st Century outdoor Arena is located; it is the third largest arena in Italy and has over 22,000 seats, perfect for outdoor operas and concerts. You will have approximately two and a half hours of free time to visit the house of Juliet (as in Shakespeare s Romeo and Juliet), the historical Piazza delle Erbe and some of the exclusive shops around the city. After Verona, we will head on over to the medieval towns of the Valpolicella region, with time for an optional lunch and a chance to visit the 13th Century church of San Giorgio with its splendid altar dating back to 712 a.d. and from where you can have some of the most beautiful, panoramic views of Sirmione and Lake Garda. From here we drive to a vineyard to have a guided visit and learn more about the famous 'Amarone' wine. We will enjoy tasting some of the different wines they produce and have a chance to purchase a few bottles to take with you, such as Amarone and Recioto della Valpolicella. Then just sit back and enjoy the views as we return to Venice. Every Tuesday and Friday at 8.30 a.m. On the left hand side of Piazzale Roma, in front of the hotel Olimpia in the car park area **Clients have to reach the meeting point 15 minutes before tour departure** Euro: 160,00 per adult **No reduction for children** SEMI-PRIVATE - Min 2 Max 8 Pax Guided wine tasting Transportation with air-conditioned minivan High qualified English speaking driver Block Out Dates April from 09th to 12th June 02nd - August from 12th to 16th 2017 **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**

20 On this creative, informative and interactive guided photography tour, our professional photographer will instruct you on how to take expert photos in some lesser known but equally enchanting parts of Venice. All you have to do is provide the camera (however modest) and you will have the opportunity to pick up professional tips on the art of photography, composition, technique and capturing images that are perhaps less obvious, but that represent beautiful Venice just as effectively as St. Mark's Square. Capture the spirit of the city and maximise on how the light and the water complement one another. No previous experience is required. This tour will take you to the undiscovered hidden away areas of Castello and Cannaregio frequented only by Venetians. Each tour will be unique. Our photographer will decide where to lead you depending on the time of day and the light in order to take the best photo. This tour is a great way to see real Venice and also to learn a skill that will be valuable in whichever amazing city you visit next! As an alternative option for the private photography tour, you can also choose to be taken around a glass factory in Murano and you will have the opportunity to take photos of the glass maker while he's at work. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 8.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. In front of the Correr Museum. Opposite side of the Saint Mark's Basilica. The photographer will be holding a sign saying Venice photography tour **Clients have to reach the meeting point 15 minutes before tour departure** Euro: 70,00 per adult **No reduction for children** Notes Comfortable shoes are recommended. Half Day PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR ( 2 h ) SEMI-PRIVATE - Min 2 Max 10 Pax English-speaking professional photographer Block Out Dates No block out dates **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**

21 ROMANTIC GONDOLA RIDE FOR 2 ( 30 m ) Pre-book your romantic Venice gondola ride for just the two of you and enjoy a 30-minute relaxing journey through the tranquil canals of Venice, away from the tourists and see Venice as it should be seen. Glide through centuries of history, allowing yourself to be captivated by the glamour and elegance of the Venetian Palazzi. The perfect way to appreciate the beauty, charm and colour of this unique city built on water. On this unique exploration of the Venetian romantic canals, unwind and relax into the gentle rhythms and movements of the Grand Canal, appreciating the skill involved in steering the gondola through the intricate waterways of the city. As you sit back and take in the views, you will inevitably become involved in the friendly banter of the gondoliers - as much a part of Venetian culture as the gondola itself! This charming tour will take you one step closer to the romantic facades of Venice and will enable you to understand what it was to be truly Venetian. This private tour is perfect for a special occasion a birthday treat, a surprise for your companion or that special moment to propose! It can be pre-booked during the day, anytime before 7 pm. Every Day On request when booking **Clients have to reach the meeting point 15 minutes before tour departure** Euro: 70,00 per adult (Min. 2 pax) Notes This tour is not guided. It can be pre-booked during the day, anytime before pm. PRIVATE TOUR - For 2 Pax Only Small bottle of Prosecco wine Private gondola ride Block Out Dates No block out dates **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**

22 WINE TASTING IN VENICE ( 1 h ) ** FREE SALE ** During the wine tasting in Venice daily we are offering you a wonderful opportunity to sample 4 of the most important wines in the Veneto region, accompanied by 4 different Venetian Ciccheti (little bites), all served in the surroundings of this unique wine bar & restaurant. The region of Veneto offers many of the best wines in Italy and if you are staying in Venice for just a few days and you don't have time to visit the vineyards directly, enjoy our wine tasting in venice daily! Once arrived to the "Enoteca", known to the locals as a place of excellence, you can realize that it is surrounded with glasses & designs by local artisans, where the experience of drinking and also eating in a conscious way is critical with respect to the conventional ideas. This dynamic is due to Dario & Alberto that made a choice based on passion for the wines, care for the vineyard and intend Wine as the result of the fermentation of the grape alone, nothing else. Against chemicals and synthetic practices and preservatives in the vineyards 99% of the wines you will find here are free from these products. Its wine made from the grape only. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet up with other people and get to know the locals, maybe stay for dinner. You may not find the large well known wine labels here but you will find an excellent Enoteca" where, after your wine tasting in Venice, you can buy wines to take away. Every Day (Except Tuesday) at 5.30 p.m. Estro, vino e cucina Calle Crosera, Dorsoduro Opposite the pasticeria Tonolo **Clients have to reach the meeting point 15 minutes before tour departure** Euro: 44,00 per adult **This tour is not suitable for children 0-18 y** REGULAR GROUP TOUR Wine tasting of 4 quality wines from the Veneto region, accompanied by Venetian Cicchetti (tapas) Block Out Dates All Tuesdays 2017 **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**

23 Prestige Half Day WINE TOUR OF THE DOGES ( 4 h ) The Wine Tour Road of the Doges is a 4-hour day trip, that includes wine tasting with appetizers while visiting an historical winery and it's vineyard. As we leave Venice, we make our way to the South-East of the Veneto region, near Treviso, to an historical winery. The vineyards we visit are almost like beautiful gardens immersed in a rural landscape. Surrounded by 40 hectares of vineyards this area is perfect for the production of high quality wine, thanks to the characteristics of the terrain which is very fertile. In actual fact the love of wine and viticulture date back at least to the Roman ages. In the first century a.d. Plinio used to describe this area as a wide vineyard and wrote of the ships which sailed from the Adriatic ports to Rome, full of wine amphoras. Centuries later, the Republic of Venice imported the 'noble drink', object of trade exchanges, all over its dominion. This family-run vineyard have a history of over 50 years. 'Wines come from tough soil, from men who have the talent of listening to nature and a heart filled with long experience and great passion'. The family have a commitment to be good ambassadors of the territory and its production of Italian wine. The specific grapes cultivated are Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Raboso, Verduzzo, Chardonay, Pinot Grigio, Tocai, Traminer and Prosecco, all grapes that are typical of this area. When you arrive you will have the chance to see how they are producing the superlative wines today, visit the cantina with its huge wine barrels and then enjoy the wine tasting combined with appetizers of local products. You will also have the opportunity to stock up on a few bottles of vino. Every Wednesday and Saturday at 9.00 a.m. On the left hand side of Piazzale Roma, in front of the hotel Olimpia in the car park area **Clients have to reach the meeting point 15 minutes before tour departure** Euro: 90,00 per adult **No reduction for children** SEMI-PRIVATE - Max 8 Pax Guided wine tasting in a historical Cantina and its vineyard Transportation with air-conditioned minivan High qualified English speaking driver Block Out Dates April from 09th to 12th August from 12th to 16th 2017 **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**

24 Viva Vivaldi - the Four Seasons Mystery An Exhibition of Images, Music and Scents in Venice From May 13th 2017 to 31st December 2018 for the first time in Italy, in Venice at the Museo Diocesano behind Piazza San Marco a new exciting show has just started. Viva Vivaldi The Four Seasons Mystery is a new way of describing the life of the musician, his extraordinary composing skills through breathtaking music and images enhanced by cutting edge technologies. The visitor will be immersed in a dreamlike show with video-mapping techniques, large 3D images, surround sound and scent special effects. It offers a unique and thrilling experience open to all kind of visitors, not only for music and museum goers. When Monday closed Tuesday - Sunday am to 8.00 pm VivaVivaldi is at the Museo Diocesano, just behind the Basilica di S. Marco and not far from the Ponte dei Sospiri, in Sestiere Castello, Prices Euro: 15,00 Info info@vivavivaldivenezia.com