Villas and Vineyards
Art, nature and well-being in soul and body find their perfect equilibrium in exceptional locations tailor-made for their indulgence. Visiting them is like leaping back into the past, in search of flavours and aromas that must be savoured slowly so that each unique taste might be relished for as long as possible. Villa Barbaro at […]
Pisani’s Villa in Stra
Why is it that Veneto villas are so renowned all over the world? It is undoubtedly on account of their beauty, but also because so many were built by important architects who transformed the concept of the country house into one of luxury and practicality. The “ville” of the Venetians enabled the celebrated architecture of […]
Murano Glass
Gondolas and glass-making. These are the two images that are unconsciously linked in the collective imagination with the city of Venice. They have now become symbols of the city. Wood and metals were cut and forged to build the ‘Queen’ of the lagoon. Sand, minerals and fire were skilfully mixed and blended with chemical knowledge […]
St. Mark’s Basilica by night
Legend, history, art and symbology swirl together in a myriad of golden mosaics in Venice’s main church: Saint Mark’s Basilica. The relics of Saint Mark the Evangelist are still enshrined inside today, after his body was plundered from Alexandria, Egypt. Fact or fiction? Only faith will give us the answer, and such was the faith […]
Doge’s Palace by night
The strength, the wealth and the artistic sensitivity of a population seeps through the palatial architecture that was once the seat of power in Venice. In this respect, the city ruled supreme. The Doge’s Palace, the beating heart of government and justice, reveals to us intricate details of its own history and the history of […]
The Accademia Galleries
If you’re fascinated by art and history, this tour is the perfect way to discover Venice’s creative legacy through the masterpieces housed in the Accademia Galleries — the city’s most renowned museum of painting. Here, you’ll trace the evolution of Venetian art from the 14th to the 18th century, where colour, light and emotion come […]
Scuola Grande di S. Rocco
For those who wish to explore the artistic heart of Venice, this walk focuses on two of its most extraordinary landmarks: the Scuola Grande di San Rocco and the Church of the Frari. The tour begins at the Scuola Grande, a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture that houses the magnificent cycle of paintings by Tintoretto, celebrating […]
St. Mark Square from Venice train station
Are you visiting Venice but you are staying in a hotel outside the city? You don’t know how to get St. Mark Square from Venice Train Station or Piazzale Roma? This is the best tour for you!!! A qualified guide will give you a great oriental introduction to the city in a outdoor visit of S. […]
