GRAND CANAL

Experience Italian opera in a new way as you watch a performance in a historic building on the Grand Canal. Enjoy each part of the show set in a different hall in one of the most fascinating Venetian palaces, the Palazzo Barbarigo Minotto.

On this delightful 30-minute Gondola ride, you will get the chance to marvel at the Mozart House, as well as the worldwide famous La Fenice Theatre. You will proceed along the Rio (Canal) “De le Ostreghe” leading into the most enchanting part of the Grand Canal, where you will admire the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. You will also cruise past the Salute Church and Punta della Dogana. Enjoy great views of Venice's top attractions from a unique vantage point. Discover St. Mark's Basilica on an Immersive Guided Tour After the gondola ride, you will join a small group guided tour for the St. Mark’s Basilica, known as Basilica di San Marco, the cathedral dates back to 1092 AD. Built in the Italo-Byzantine and Gothic architecture, it has the most awe-inspiring façade facing the Piazza San Marco. The basilica is Venice’s most iconic landmark and harks back to the era when Venice was the economic and cultural powerhouse of Europe. Its decadent gold ground mosaics and majestic design lend it the epithet ‘Chiesa d’Oro or the Church of Gold. This tour is perfect for those who are looking for a typical Venetian experience as well as a brief history lesson on the floating city! With tours like these, we guarantee you a picture perfect visit to Venice.

Step into a world where history, art, and power converge. The opulent Doge's Palace, an architectural marvel of Venetian Gothic style, offers a glimpse into the grandeur of the Republic's past. Inside, wander through lavish chambers adorned with intricate frescoes by masters like Tintoretto and Veronese, breathing life into tales of Venetian mythology and the city's rich maritime heritage. Traverse the hallowed halls where the Doge's – supreme rulers of Venice, once deliberated and held court, feeling the weight of centuries of political intrigue and diplomacy. Rooms and corridors of intrigue Explore the haunting corridors of the Bridge of Sighs, where prisoners crossed from courtroom to cell. In the Armory, a vast collection of weaponry offers insight into the city's military prowess. Lastly, take a moment to appreciate the stunning views of the Grand Canal from the palace's balconies, providing a breathtaking backdrop to Venice's timeless allure.