Uffizi Gallery Tour, Florence - Skip the Line!

The Uffizi Gallery is a visual treat for art connoisseurs around the world. A treasure house of Renaissance painting and sculpture - a visit to the Uffizi Gallery is a journey into the history of Renaissance art, as important works are arranged in the sequence they were created.

A window to Italian, and more particularly, Florentine painting and sculpture, the gallery houses works of such Masters of the Renaissance as Botticelli, Mantegna, Correggio, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo and Caravaggio. The Gallery also features the works of other European masters including Dürer, Rembrandt and Rubens.

A visit to the Uffizi Gallery opens up the world of Renaissance painting and sculpture that have immortalised Florence as the art capital of the world.

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Full Day Florence Sightseeing Tour

Take a sightseeing tour in Florence for a slice of Italian history. Known as the cradle of the Renaissance, Florence enthrals tourists with it's wealth of historical buildings and monuments, many museums, striking architecture and precious works of art.

Visit the Uffizi Gallery, which houses the works of masters like Titian, Botticelli, Michelangelo and Da Vinci. Marvel at the beauty of Basilica di Santa Croce, Palazzo della Signoria, Piazza del Duomo, and Bargello, which reflect the spirit of the Renaissance that redefined the concept of art in Europe.

The Galleria dell’Accademia, is most renowned for being the home of the famous statue of David by Michelangelo. On this tour of Florence, visit the Piazzale Michelangelo, from where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the city.

This sightseeing tour in Florence is ideal to ensure you do not miss any of the magic.

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Private Boat Tour of Murano & Burano Islands Shore Excursion

An ideal option for those arriving by cruise ship. After collection from the port, you will be taken on a private boat to the Island of Murano where you will see the famous glass-works before relaxing on the charming island of Burano with its multi-colored houses.

Enjoy a relaxing half day exploring the the charming islands of the Veniatian lagoon. After collection from the Port of Venice, you will whisked away on a luxurious private motor launch to the island of Burano, famous for its lace-making industry, This charming island is one of the most picturesque on the Venetian Lagoon and the streets and canals of its colourful fishing village are lined by pastel coloured houses. Enjoy a guided walking tour of Burano and if interested, there is the optional chance to visit the lace museum, where you can see splendid artifacts made by the local women over the centuries.

Afterwards hop back aboard your boat and continue your boat tour to the Island of Murano. This is the most famous of the Venetian Islands, thanks largely to the world renown ‘Murano Glass’ that has been produced here since the 10th Century after Venetian merchants brought back the secrets of production from the East. Here you will visit one of the glass factories and see a demonstration of glass-blowing as well visiting the factory's showroom full of beautiful glassware. You then have the option of transferring back to the port or the city centre where you can further explore the city on your own.

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Private Grand Canal and Minor Canals Boat Tour Shore Excursion

This tour picks you up direct from the Port of Venice and takes you on a private guided cruise along the Grand Canal and Venice’s beautiful minor canals aboard a luxurious motor launch – an ideal introduction to one of the world’s most beautiful and unique cities.

Cruise along the magical Grand Canal – Venice’s most important ‘street’ – aboard your private motor launch and experience the enchanting beauty of this city built on water. As you slowly glide along the historic waterway, admire the towering Venetian Palaces, merchant houses, churches and bridges that line the canal.

Accompanied by a friendly guide, hear about the origins and evolution of Venice 's most important canal and the history behind the famous buildings. Also learn about the famous and infamous characters that once lived on this celebrated waterway. After cruising the Grand Canal, head along the labyrinth of minor canals that crisscross Venice to explore some of her lesser known parts.

You will see the Jewish Ghetto in the Cannaregio district of Venice and travel through the San Polo District where you can see some of the oldest buildings in Venice. Also cruise along the waters of the Giudecca Canal to admire the play of light on Palladio's Redentore and San Giorgio churches.


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Private Venice in a Day Shore Excursion

Perfect for those arriving on a cruise ship, this tour picks up directly from the port and combines a comprehensive three-hour guided walking tour of Venice with a the city with a fascinating hour long cruise along the Grand Canal.

This tour is ideal for small groups and individuals who desire a more thorough and intimate introduction to the beautiful city of Venice. After collection from the Port of Venice, transfer to the Grand Canal for a fascinating and informative tour of the Grand canal on board of a luxurious motor launch. Discover the magic and beauty of the city from the water as you cruise along Venice’s most important ‘street’ and also explore the minor waterways.

Accompanied by an enthusiastic guide see the splendid palaces, churches, bridges and other monuments that line the waterway. There are plenty of photo stops along the route and you will also learn about the famous and infamous characters that once lived on this celebrated waterway.

Your cruise concludes at St Mark’s Square where you enter the St Mark’s Basilica. You will be given skip-the-line passes so you do not have to join the main ticket queue and can start exploring thise amazing building straight away. Afterwards, explore the rest of famous St Mark’s square and learn about the history that lays behind the walls of it most renowned landmarks. See Doge's Palace and its adjoining prisons that retain the true secrets of how a city built on swamps became one of the most enlightened citi in Europe.

You then leave the crowds of St Mark's Square behind to discover the real Venice as you stroll through the narrow and quiet back streets of the city. A journey though the hidden Venice is a must if you want to try and capture the soul of Venice.

Along the route you will see Marco Polo's House, a Merchants Warehouse, explore the lively Campo Santa Maria Formosa with its outstanding Gothic Palaces and also view the famous Rialto Bridge. At the end of the tour you are free to continue exploring Venice on your own.


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Venice thru the Lens - A Day in Life of Venice

This tour offers participants an authentic city adventure and rare opportunity to experience Venice from an insider’s point of view. Learn to tell a story through images, take great shots of iconic monuments and capture atmospheric images off the beaten track.

Accompanied by your professional photographic guide discover details invisible to the untrained eye and the best vantage-points on your chosen route.

On this unique photography tour we will move around Venice not as tourist but as Venetian photographing some of the most famous places in the world and understand from a photographic point of view, the Venetians’ life, their markets, the bars and the mysterious and hidden places. Places visited will be Saint Mark Square , Mercerie, Rialto (Fish and Vegetable Market)

You will also learn how to approach people and capture the spontaneous emotions, expressions and interactions among people that tell the story of Venice and the people who celebrate it with you.

There are photo opportunities on every corner and each location we visit offers its own unique photographic challenges and we will explore different styles of reportage story telling.

Be ready for the unexpected, on an Adventure thru the Lens.

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Hill Towns of Veneto Day Tour

Enjoy a relaxing day in the enchanting hills of the Veneto. Stroll around picturesque historic villages and towns, explore a renaissance country villa and savour the delicious cuisine and famous wines of the region.

This delightful tour travels at a relaxed pace along scenic back-roads allowing you to fully appreciate the beauty of the Venetian Countryside. The first visit of the day is to the medieval town of Marostica, famous for its imposing fortified castle and the giant permanent chess-board in the town square. The tradition of a living game of chess is played every two years and dates from the 15th century.

Enjoy some free time to walk around this charming small town. Afterwards, continue to the beautiful town of Bassano del Grappa, featuring a picturesque Palladian bridge crossing the mighty Brenta River. Enjoy a guided tour of its narrow streets, historic squares and marvel at the superb vistas over the surrounding hills and mountains. There is also the chance to sample some of the local ‘Grappa’ firewater and free time to explore the shops- Bassano is famous for its locally produced ceramics and porcini mushrooms.

The last of the Venetian Hill Towns visited is elegant Asolo perched on lush-green hills. Known as the ‘Pearl of Veneto’ this enchanting town is characterised by delightful gardens, renaissance palaces and palatial villas that have inspired poets and writers through the centuries.

After an optional lunch a typical trattoria (additional cost payable locally) enjoy a visit to one of the areas amazing Renaissance Villas – either the Villa Barbaro (Tuesdays and Sundays ) or Villa Emo (Fridays). Both are splendid examples of Palladian. From here, you continue to a local winery for a casual tasting of Prosecco wine. The winery offers stunning views of the terraced slopes thickly planted with vines.

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Doges Palace & the Secret Itinerary Tour

Enjoy skip-the-line entrance to Venice’s most important building. Explore the sumptuous public rooms and then view the secret chambers that were known only by a few trusted men of the Republic. Discover Casanova’s prison cell and learn about his legendary escape, view the torture chambers and see the Chancellors Offices where top secret documents of the Venetian Republic were stored.

During the heyday of the Venetian Republic, Doges Palace was the most important building in Venice. Within its walls, the Doge and his counsellors governed the city and created the most modern and liberal state in Europe. The open architecture and grand public rooms are a testimony to the unbeatable power and immense wealth of the Republic, but the building also housed a secret world closed to everyone but a few trusted men of the Republic behind the walls of the elaborately decorated rooms. This fascinating walking tour of the Doges Palace will introduce you to both the public rooms and the secret chambers.

During the first part of the tour, view the lavishly decorated public chambers featuring works by Tintoretto, Titian, Veronese and many others. Cross the Bridge of Sighs and visit the palace’s famous prisons. Accompanied by an expert guide, hear about the infamous Council of Ten and also learn about the diverse roles played in society by the Doge and his counsellors. Afterwards, visit the secret inner sanctums of the palace where you will discover the secrets of the Venetian Republic.

See the Chancellors Office where a multitude of Secret documents were kept and then head to the gruesome Torture Chamber where enemies of the state would be tortured before the state inquisitors. From the torture chamber we head up to the I Piombi Prisons, so called because they lay directly below the roof of the Doges Palace. These wooden cells would be intolerably hot in the summer and freezing cold in the winter months. Also visit the former prison of Casanova, the famous lover.

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