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Thousands of tourists visit Venice and its islands every day. We will go where mass tourism has not yet managed to arrive, if you are looking for a slow tourism this tour is the one for you. You can enjoy the silence where nothing or no one passes. A tour inside the heart of the lagoon to discover its origins.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
the meeting point is at the arrival of the ferry in Burano
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
We will explore the Venetian Lagoon through alternative itineraries we will sail to the most fascinating places of the lagoon through ghebi and sandbanks we will discover the most unknown and inaccessible islands that can only be reached by kayak which thanks to its flat bottom and rowing propulsion allow you to cross the shallows of the lagoon. Wandering among egrets and herons you will navigate and see incredible scenery, you can take breathtaking photos, or enjoy a beautiful sunny day to discover the most authentic places in the lagoon off the classic routes and mass tourism, we will visit oases of peace and deserted islands in a natural context typical of the lagoon between land and sea. I invite you to read the article they published in Esquire magazine about the experience.
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The rowing accademy is the place where the art of Venetian rowing is taught here for centuries the traditions and secrets of the rowing technique have been handed down where the great champions of the historic regatta of Venice have trained and still train. who remember them in their great historical feats and we will have the opportunity to see and touch all the boats and tools typical of rowing such as the gondola the sandolo la mascareta
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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The island of Torcello is located in the north-east corner of the lagoon considered the first Venice To date the island is mainly made up of vegetable gardens and is inhabited only by a few dozen people, while 1500 years ago it was the center of the entire civilization Venetian: during the year 638, the Roman Catholic bishop of Altino, which was then the main Roman city of that area, moved to Torcello together with many other Altinesi due to the pressure provoked by the invasion of the barbarian hordes, thus creating the first large lagoon settlement.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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