RECOMMENDED TOURS FOR THE CURIOUS TRAVELLER
Have a look at our classical tours and excursions. You’ll soak up the magical atmosphere of Venice as you glide along the Grand Canal on a gondola, step into the canvas of Burano’s rainbow-coloured buildings, admire Giotto’s ground-breaking paintings… and so much more!
The magic of Venice and its fragile beauty have enchanted travellers for centuries. “An orange gem resting on a blue glass plate: it's Venice seen from above”. This is how Henry James, mesmerized by Venice’s special lustre and dream-like essence, described this precious city…
Don’t miss the opportunity to discover one of the world’s most fascinating cities on this private orientation tour. Your guide will lead you round Venice’s iconic landmarks while sharing noteworthy tales of its glorious past. It was once said of Venice: “To build a city…
Whether you approach this enchanting city by land or sea, your first glimpse of Venice will take your breath away. Once a powerful maritime republic which ruled supreme over Mediterranean trade routes, Venice continues to conquer visitors from far and wide drawing them into her net.…
Leave the tourist bustle of the city centre and sail off to explore two of the most popular Venetian islands on a half-day boat excursion. As repositories of the lagoon’s centuries-old traditions and manufacturing heritage, Murano and Burano play an essential role in your Venice…
This day-long cruise to three characteristic islands of the lagoon is certainly not to be missed. Murano, Burano and Torcello provide the key to some aspects of Venice’s cultural history and the crafts practised here still have an important part to play in the local economy. For…
Click your way through Venice on this private photo walk. Under the guidance of an expert photographer you will polish your skills and capture fleeting impressions of this magical, floating city. Venice is awash with irresistible views begging to be caught through your lens. The…
Take a peek at the real Venice, slightly off the beaten track, which is missed by so many ordinary visitors. Here you might not find the usual souvenir shops but you’ll gain a feel for the genuine rhythms of daily life in this vibrant residential quarter, once the home of Marco…
Explore the legendary Fenice, one of Italy’s most refined and renowned opera theatres, on this unforgettable tour of Venice. Designed by architect Giannantonio Selva in 1790 and inaugurated just two years later, La Fenice owes its name to the Phoenix, the mythological bird, symbol…
Discover how Venice’s unique allure was to influence some of Italy’s greatest Renaissance painters on a private tour of the Church of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari and the Scuola Grande di San Rocco. Inspired perhaps by the city’s magical mix of water, light and stone, its…
Dive into Venice’s lively contemporary art scene on a private tour of two of the city’s most popular and prestigious museums. Visitors will have the chance to uncover some of the art world’s very latest creations that have taken root amidst the city’s classic highlights. Seat…
Enjoy a tailor-made shopping tour with your private fashion expert. You will drop in at Venice’s best-loved boutiques and discover why the city boasts such an outstanding reputation as a shoppers’ paradise. You may not know that during the Renaissance Venetian nobles used to…
Nestled on the banks of the River Adige, Verona awaits you, full of surprises. Well known as the setting for three of Shakespeare’s plays, most importantly for the star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet, the city offers so much more than a romantic retreat. Here your heart may well…
If you trust the legend, Padua was founded in 1183 BC by prince Antenor after the fall of Troy, making it the oldest city in northern Italy. Whatever the true story, archaeological findings unearthed beneath the city centre provide evidence that prehistoric civilizations must have…