REGULAR TOURS IN VENICE ** MULTI LANGUAGE TOURS ** Rates per person valid from 01 November 2016 to 31 March 2017
INDEX CITY TOURS - Walking Tour of Venice - Skip the line Doge's Palace Tour - The Golden Basilica Walking Tour - Ducal Venice Combined Tour: Walking Tour & The Doge's Palace - Byzantine Venice Combined Tour: Walking Tour & The Golden Basilica - Inside Venice Combined Tour: The Doge's Palace & The Golden Basilica - Absolute Venice Combined Tour: Walking Tour, Doge's Palace & The Golden Basilica - Tour to the islands: Murano, Burano & Torcello - City Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off Boat Tour 24/48 HRS - The Unusual Venice Tour - Tour Discover Venice & Gondola Ride - Tour Gondola Ride Experience - The Romantic Waterways of Venice - Art & Romanticism Combined Tour: Venetian Waterways by Gondola & The Magic Art of Glassblowing
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES - The Magic Art of Glassblowing - Create your own Venice Carnival Mask - Decoration Course
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WALKING TOUR OF VENICE – MORNING ( 1 h 30 m ) **FREE SALE** REGULAR GROUP TOUR This is a walk to admire the most characteristic and important places for the history of Venice from the exterior. A qualified and experienced guide will escort you through the millennium of life of the Serenissima Republic, recalling the city's past full of charm - an essential tour for the understanding of Venice. The route includes Piazza San Marco - origins, history and description of the main monuments; Basilica San Marco, Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace), Bell Tower, Clock Tower and Procuratie. Continue to Santa Maria Formosa - history and anecdotes related to this wonderful and characteristic square. Campo San Giovanni e Paolo - the "Pantheon" of Venice, the Great School of Charity, the Captains of fortune. Marco Polo’s House and Malibran Theater - anecdotes and distant and recent history intersect in this beautiful corner of Venice. Return to San Marco through the Mercerie, vital connection between Rialto and San Marco, and the main shopping street. After the walking tour you will be given a free coupon for a visit to a Murano glass factory in order to discover one of the greatest Venetian crafts. Please note this is a free of charge optional trip by private boat to Murano Island (generally scheduled from 2PM to 4PM) and it is not a part of the tour.
Departure Every day at 09.00 a.m.
Meeting Point Under the Clock Tower in St. Mark's Square **Clients have to reach the meeting point 15 minutes before tour departure**
Suggested Retail Rates Euro: 25,00 per adult FREE for child 0-6 years
Notes This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities. Audio-receiver devices are included in case of groups over 10 people. The tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide. Comfortable shoes suggested.
Inclusions
Block Out Dates
• Professional tour guide
December 25th 2016 - January 1st 2017 **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**
Cancellation policy For all Tours in Venice city centre and Surroundings following cancellation policy will be applied: - For cancellation made within 08 working days prior departure: no penalty. - For cancellation made from 07 to 04 working days prior departure: 50% penalty. - For cancellation made during last 72 hours or for no-show: 100% penalty.
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SKIP THE LINE DOGES PALACE MORNING TOUR ( 1 h ) REGULAR GROUP TOUR During the magnificent Doge's Palace tour you will be accompained by our expert guide during an hour walking tour inside the Doge's Palace, "Palazzo Ducale" in Italy. The Palace is a magnificent combination of Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance architecture, in the heart of Venice. Once the residence of the Doge, the elected ruler of the city, and his counsellors, it became the centre of the Venetian Empire and the seat of the Government. The Doge's Palace was opened as a museum in 1923. Listen to our informative guide as you pass through its lavish chambers, you will be astonished by the stuccoed halls which display hundreds of masterpieces by Tintoretto, Titian, Veronese and Bellini. Hear about the different roles played by the Doge and his counsellors, be entertained by our informative guide and learn about the history of the Venetian legends as you walk through the eerie, narrow passageways towards the prison cells and the famous Bridge of Sighs. Learn about the prisoners and of course, Casanova, perhaps Venice's most famous and intriguing escape artist.
Departure Every Day at 10.30 a.m.
Meeting Point Under the Clock Tower in St. Mark's Square **Clients have to reach the meeting point 15 minutes before tour departure**
Suggested Retail Rates Euro: 34,00 per adult FREE for child 0-5 years
Notes This activity is not wheelchair accessible. Large bags and rucksacks are not allowed inside the Doge's Palace.
Inclusions
Block Out Dates
• Skip the line entrance tickets to the Doges Palace • Professional tour guide • Headsets
December 25th 2016 - January 1st 2017 **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**
Cancellation policy For all Tours in Venice city centre and Surroundings following cancellation policy will be applied: - For cancellation made within 08 working days prior departure: no penalty. - For cancellation made from 07 to 04 working days prior departure: 50% penalty. - For cancellation made during last 72 hours or for no-show: 100% penalty.
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THE GOLDEN BASILICA WALKING TOUR ( 1 h ) **FREE SALE** REGULAR GROUP TOUR A guided tour of one of the World's most majestic cathedrals. During this tour, escorted by a tour guide educated in accordance with the Curia of Venice enjoy a complete visit of this masterpiece of Byzantine art, unique of its kind in Italy, you'll have the pleasure to savour beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlay floors, sitting comfortably while our guide will explain the represented biblical scenes, the history and the particularities of this ancient basilica. Admire The Pala d'Oro, an exquisite example of Byzantine art with its thousands of gems and precious stones; enjoy the view of the treasury, a splendor of religious art collected throughout the centuries. After the visit of the basilica you will be given a free coupon for a visit to a Murano glass factory to discover one of the city's greatest arts. Please note this is a free of charge optional trip by private boat to Murano Island (generally scheduled from 2PM to 4PM) and it is not a part of the tour.
Departure From Monday to Saturday at 12.00 p.m. (noon)
Meeting Point Under the Clock Tower in St. Mark's Square **Clients have to reach the meeting point 15 minutes before tour departure**
Suggested Retail Rates Euro: 24,00 per adult FREE for child 0-6 years
Notes This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities.Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of religious functions (in these cases it can be postponed the day after otherwise it will be refunded). For the visit of the Basilica proper clothing is required. For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside the Basilica.
Inclusions
Block Out Dates
• Professional tour guide • Privileged access avoiding the queues
November 1st – December 8th, 25th 2016 - January 1st, 6th 2017 **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**
Cancellation policy For all Tours in Venice city centre and Surroundings following cancellation policy will be applied: - For cancellation made within 08 working days prior departure: no penalty. - For cancellation made from 07 to 04 working days prior departure: 50% penalty. - For cancellation made during last 72 hours or for no-show: 100% penalty.
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DUCAL VENICE COMBO TOUR “WALKING TOUR” & “THE DOGE’S PALACE” ( 2 h 30 min ) - **FREE SALE** REGULAR GROUP TOUR View the most characteristic and important places for the history of Venice from the outside (no interior visits included). A qualified and experienced guide will escort you through the millennium of life of the Serenissima Republic, recalling a past full of charm of this unique city. An essential tour for the understanding of Venice. Route: Piazza San Marco - Origins, history and description of the main monuments: Basilica San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Bell Tower, Clock Tower and Procuratie. Santa Maria Formosa History and anecdotes related to this wonderful and characteristic square. Campo San Giovanni e Paolo - the "Pantheon" of Venice, the Great School of Charity, the Captains of fortune. Marco Polo’s House and Malibran Theater - anecdotes and past and recent history cross each other in this beautiful corner of Venice. Return to San Marco through the Mercerie, vital connection between Rialto and San Marco and main shopping street. Thereafter, visit Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace) which represented for centuries the seat of the Venetian political power. Experience this magnificent palace with a guide that will show you the halls of power, immersing you in a very particular historical context: the European Middle Ages and the centuries immediately following. Relive the anguish of the prisoners crossing the famous Bridge of Sighs, entering the Venetian prisons, famous for hosting Giacomo Casanova.
Departure Every Day at 09.00 a.m.
Meeting Point Under the Clock Tower in St. Mark's Square **Clients have to reach the meeting point 15 minutes before tour departure**
Suggested Retail Rates Euro: 54,00 per adult FREE for child 0-6 years
Notes Tour does not operate in case of exceptionally high tide. Comfortable shoes suggested. For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside Doge’s Palace.
Inclusions
Block Out Dates
• Professional tour guide • Entrance ticket to the Doge’s Palace
December 25th 2016 - January 1st 2017 **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**
Cancellation policy For all Tours in Venice city centre and Surroundings following cancellation policy will be applied: - For cancellation made within 08 working days prior departure: no penalty. - For cancellation made from 07 to 04 working days prior departure: 50% penalty. - For cancellation made during last 72 hours or for no-show: 100% penalty.
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BYZANTINE VENICE COMBO TOUR “WALKING TOUR” & “THE GOLDEN BASILICA” ( 2 h 30 m ) ** FREE SALE ** REGULAR GROUP TOUR View the most characteristic and important places for the history of Venice from the outside (no interior visits included). A qualified and experienced guide will escort you through the millennium of life of the Serenissima Republic, recalling a past full of charm of this unique city. An essential tour for the understanding of Venice. Route: Piazza San Marco - Origins, history and description of the main monuments: Basilica San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Bell Tower, Clock Tower and Procuratie. Santa Maria Formosa - History and anecdotes related to this wonderful and characteristic square. Campo San Giovanni e Paolo - the "Pantheon" of Venice, the Great School of Charity, the Captains of fortune. Marco Polo’s House and Malibran Theater - anecdotes and past and recent history cross each other in this beautiful corner of Venice. Return to San Marco through the Mercerie, vital connection between Rialto and San Marco and main shopping street. After a bit of leisure you visit one of the most majestic cathedrals of the world! On this tour, escorted by a Tour Guide prepared in accordance with the Curia of Venice, enjoy a full visit of this masterpiece of byzantine art, unique of its kind in Italy, you'll have the pleasure to savour beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlays of the floors, sitting comfortably while our guide will show you the represented biblical scenes, the history and the particularities of this ancient basilica. Admire The Pala d'oro, exquisite example of the byzantine art with its thousands of gems and precious stones.
Departure From Monday to Saturday at 09.00 a.m.
Meeting Point Under the Clock Tower in St. Mark's Square **Clients have to reach the meeting point 15 minutes prior departure**
Suggested Retail Rates Euro: 45,00 per adult FREE for child 0-6 years Notes Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of religious functions (in these cases it can be postponed the day after otherwise it will be refunded). For the visit of the Basilica proper clothing is required (no shorts or tank tops). For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside the Basilica and inside the Doges’ Palace. Comfortable shoes suggested.
Inclusions
Block Out Dates
• Professional tour guide • Privileged access avoiding the queues
All Sundays - November 1st - December 8th, 25th 2016 - January 1st, 6th 2017 - during religious celebrations **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**
Cancellation policy For all Tours in Venice city centre and Surroundings following cancellation policy will be applied: - For cancellation made within 08 working days prior departure: no penalty. - For cancellation made from 07 to 04 working days prior departure: 50% penalty. - For cancellation made during last 72 hours or for no-show: 100% penalty.
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INSIDE VENICE COMBO TOUR “THE DOGE’S PALACE” & “THE GOLDEN BASILICA” ( 2 h ) REGULAR GROUP TOUR This 2-hour combined walking tour lets you explore the Venice of the Doges and its eastern influences, immersing yourself in the stuccoed halls and one of the most majestic cathedrals in the world! The tour is composed of two parts and allows you to discover the places and history of the Venice of the Doges and the Byzantine art. In the first part of the tour, together with an experienced and qualified tour guide you will discover the Doge’s Palace and visit the halls of power, immersing yourself in medieval Europe among the stuccoed halls and hundreds of masterpieces. In the second part of the tour, together with a tour guide arranged in agreement with the Curia di Venezia, you can take in a full tour of the Basilica, once the private chapel of the Doges of Venice, and the only one of its kind in Italy, thanks to the beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlay flooring.
Departure From Monday to Saturday at 10.45 a.m.
Meeting Point Under the Clock Tower in St. Mark's Square **Clients have to reach the meeting point 15 minutes prior departure**
Suggested Retail Rates Euro: 53,00 per adult FREE for child 0-6 years
Notes Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of religious functions (in these cases it can be postponed the day after otherwise it will be refunded). For the visit of the Basilica proper clothing is required (no shorts or tank tops). For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside the Basilica and inside the Doges’ Palace. Comfortable shoes suggested.
Inclusions
Block Out Dates
• Professional tour guide • Privileged access to the Basilica avoiding the queues • Entrance tickets to the Doge’s Palace
November 1st - December 8th, 25th 2016 - January 1st, 6th 2017 **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**
Cancellation policy For all Tours in Venice city centre and Surroundings following cancellation policy will be applied: - For cancellation made within 08 working days prior departure: no penalty. - For cancellation made from 07 to 04 working days prior departure: 50% penalty. - For cancellation made during last 72 hours or for no-show: 100% penalty.
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ABSOLUTE VENICE COMBO TOUR “WALKING TOUR”, “DOGE’S PALACE” & “THE GOLDEN BASILICA” ( 3 h 30 m ) REGULAR GROUP TOUR A qualified and experienced guide will escort you through the millennium of life of the Serenissima Republic. An essential tour for the understanding of Venice. Route: Piazza San Marco - Origins, history and description of the main monuments: Basilica San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Bell Tower, Clock Tower and Procuratie. Santa Maria Formosa - History and anecdotes related to this wonderful and characteristic square. Campo San Giovanni e Paolo - the "Pantheon" of Venice, the Great School of Charity, the Captains of fortune. Marco Polo’s House and Malibran Theater anecdotes and past and recent history cross each other in this beautiful corner of Venice. Return to San Marco through the Mercerie, vital connection between Rialto and San Marco and main shopping street. During the magnificent Doge's Palace tour you will be accompained by our expert guide during an hour walking tour inside the Doge's Palace, "Palazzo Ducale" in Italy. Hear about the different roles played by the Doge and his counselors and learn about the history of the Venetian legends as you walk through the eerie, narrow passageways towards the prison cells and the famous Bridge of Sighs. Lastly, visit one of the World's most majestic cathedrals. During this tour, escorted by a tour guide educated in accordance with the Curia of Venice enjoy a complete visit of this masterpiece of Byzantine art, unique of its kind in Italy, you'll have the pleasure to savour beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlay floors while our guide will explain the represented biblical scenes, the history and the particularities of this ancient basilica. Admire The Pala d'Oro, an exquisite example of Byzantine art with its thousands of gems and precious stones.
Departure From Monday to Saturday at 09.00 a.m.
Meeting Point Under the Clock Tower in St. Mark's Square ** Clients have to reach the meeting point 15 minutes prior to departure**
Suggested Retail Rates Euro: 77,00 per adult FREE for child 0-6 years
Notes Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of religious functions (in these cases it can be postponed the day after otherwise it will be refunded). For the visit of the Basilica proper clothing is required (no shorts or tank tops). For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside the Basilica and inside the Doges’ Palace. Comfortable shoes suggested.
Inclusions
Block Out Dates
• Professional tour guide • Privileged access to the Basilica avoiding the queues • Entrance tickets to the Doge’s Palace
All Sundays - November 1st - December 8th, 25th 2016 - January 1st, 6th 2017 - during religious celebrations **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**
Cancellation policy For all Tours in Venice city centre and Surroundings following cancellation policy will be applied: - For cancellation made within 08 working days prior departure: no penalty. - For cancellation made from 07 to 04 working days prior departure: 50% penalty. - For cancellation made during last 72 hours or for no-show: 100% penalty.
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TOUR TO THE ISLANDS: MURANO, BURANO & TORCELLO ( 4 h ) **FREE SALE** REGULAR GROUP TOUR A cruise in the Lagoon is an educational as well as enjoyable experience, a new and different way to see Venice off the most beaten tracks by the mass tourism. We offers you the possibility to enjoy a unique aspect which will lead you to the historic, artistic and popular heart of the northern part of the Venetian Lagoon, comfortably seated in a comfortable motor boat operated by a highly-qualified crew and guided in 5 languages by a specialized tour leader. Visit MURANO, BURANO and TORCELLO which are the most traditional destinations among the islands located in the northern part of the Venetian Lagoon. After sailing past the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, a 16th century Benedectine church designed by Andrea Palladio and built between 1566 and 1610, the public Gardens, the tip of Sant'Elena and the Lido (the famous beach resort), the boat arrives at MURANO known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry. Here time is set aside to visit one of the factories. The second stop is on the picturesque island of BURANO, famous not only for its lace but also for its fishermen's houses painted in bright colors. Then, after a short cruise, reach the quiet and sparsely-populated island of TORCELLO, the first center of civilization in the estuary. Only the Cathedral of “Santa Maria Assunta” with its magnificent mosaics and the church of “Santa Fosca” remain the testimony of its former glory. The tour includes the service of a specialized official tour leader who provides commentary on board and assistance on the islands.
Departure LOW SEASON 1: (01 Nov-13 Nov 2016) Every Day at 09.30 a.m. and at 02.30 p.m. LOW SEASON 2: (14 Nov 2016-28 Feb 217) Every Day at 02.00 p.m.
Meeting Point At the yellow box in front of the “Prison's Palace”, close to Ponte della Paglia (between Doge’s Palace and Hotel Danieli) **Clients have to reach the meeting point 20 minutes before tour departure**
Suggested Retail Rates Euro: 20,00 per adult FREE for child 0-6 years Notes Tour does not operate seldom, only in case of exceptionally bad weather. Boats are completely covered, the tour operates regularly in case of rain or snow. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
Inclusions
Block Out Dates
• Transportation by motor-boats • Visit of a glass laboratory in Murano • Tour leader
December 25th 2016 **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**
Cancellation policy For all Tours in Venice city centre and Surroundings following cancellation policy will be applied: - For cancellation made within 08 working days prior departure: no penalty. - For cancellation made from 07 to 04 working days prior departure: 50% penalty. - For cancellation made during last 72 hours or for no-show: 100% penalty.
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CITY-SIGHTSEEING HOP ON/OFF BOAT TOUR ** FREE SALE ** TICKET Even though there are about 97 other cities or towns in the world named Venice , the Italian Venezia is and will always be a unique city. It has been built on an archipelago of 118 small islands in 800 AC, Venice today is an extraordinary mixture of artistic and cultural influences which reach the city by land and most of all by sea. This particular city is crossed by 150 canals and connected by over 400 bridges, for this reason it can only be visited on foot or by boat. Without any doubt, admiring the beautiful city of Venezia from the sea presents a unique experience and that is why City Sightseeing is launching its own “red” boats which will accompany you around the Laguna of Venice. The typical Hop On Hop service will allow you to get on and off from the boat at any stop, that way have the maximum liberty to visit the major sights and attractions. From Piazza San Marco to the “Ponte dei Sospiri”, from the beaches of Lido to the Island of Murano, City Sightseeing will take you on a trip through history, culture and tradition in the most romantic city in the world, so all you have to do is take a seat and admire your surroundings.
Departure Every Day
Meeting Point At Santa Lucia Rail Station (right side of the Station) or at closest stop from hotel (You can access to www.venezia.city-sightseeing.it to see itineraries, stops and timetables)
Suggested Retail Rates 24 hours Ticket Euro: 20,00 per adult Euro: 10,00 per child 5-15 years
48 hours Ticket Euro: 27,00 per adult Euro: 13,00 per child 5-15 years
Inclusions
Block Out Dates
Headsets during tour (NO guided tour)
No block out dates **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**
Cancellation policy For all Tours in Venice city centre and Surroundings following cancellation policy will be applied: - For cancellation made within 08 working days prior departure: no penalty. - For cancellation made from 07 to 04 working days prior departure: 50% penalty. - For cancellation made during last 72 hours or for no-show: 100% penalty.
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TOUR THE UNUSUAL VENICE ( 1 h 15 m ) **FREE SALE** REGULAR GROUP TOUR This is the only way to visit the unusual and fascinating corners of Venice off the beaten track, where time seems to have stood for centuries. Enjoy a panoramic walking tour (no entrances included) with your expert guide of the area between Piazza San Marco and the Rialto Bridge, through a labyrinth of little canals, and sites of historic and artistic interest, passing some special places: Teatro la Fenice (“The Phoenix”), one of the most famous opera house in Europe, the site of many famous operatic premieres; Scala del Bovolo, an unique spiral staircase with a plethora of arches; Rialto Bridge and its typical shops, one of the architectural icons of Venice. The tour does not include the explanation of St. Mark’s Square.
Departure Every Day at 03.45 p.m.
Meeting Point Campo San Moisè (in front of Bauer Hotel) **Clients have to reach the meeting point 15 minutes before tour departure**
Suggested Retail Rates Euro: 21,00 per adult FREE for child 0-6 years
Notes The tour does not operate incase of exceptional high tide. Comfortable shoes suggested.
Inclusions
Block Out Dates
• Professional tour guide
December 25th 2016 - January 1st 2017 **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**
Cancellation policy For all Tours in Venice city centre and Surroundings following cancellation policy will be applied: - For cancellation made within 08 working days prior departure: no penalty. - For cancellation made from 07 to 04 working days prior departure: 50% penalty. - For cancellation made during last 72 hours or for no-show: 100% penalty.
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TOUR DISCOVER VENICE & GONDOLA RIDE ( 2 h ) **FREE SALE** REGULAR GROUP TOUR The only way to visit the unusual and fascinating corners of Venice off the beaten track and where time seems to have stood still centuries ago. You will enjoy a relaxing gondola ride (up to 6 people per gondola – 35 minutes ride) on the Grand Canal (S. Maria della Salute area) and minor canals (Fenice area). On the gondola ride there is no commentary. After the gondola ride you will enjoy a panoramic walking tour (no entrance foreseen) with the Tourist Guide of the area between Piazza San Marco and the Rialto Bridge, through a labyrinth of little canals, and sites of historic and artistic interest, passing by some special places: Teatro la Fenice (“The Phoenix”), one of the most famous opera house in Europe, the site of many famous operatic premieres; Scala del Bovolo, an unique spiral staircase with a plethora of arches; Rialto Bridge and its typical shops, one of the architectural icons of Venice. The tour does not include the explanation of St. Mark’s Square.
Departure Every Day at 03.00 p.m.
Meeting Point Campo San Moisè (in front of Bauer Hotel) **Clients have to reach the meeting point 15 minutes before tour departure**
Suggested Retail Rates Euro: 47,00 per adult FREE for child 0-2 years
Notes The walking tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide. The Gondola Ride does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather, high/low tide or local gondolier’s strike. Comfortable shoes suggested. Each gondola can guest maximum 6 people; the seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier depending on guests weight.
Inclusions
Block Out Dates
• Walking guided tour + Gondola Ride (30 min., no commentary).
December 25th 2016 - January 1st 2017 **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**
Cancellation policy For all Tours in Venice city centre and Surroundings following cancellation policy will be applied: - For cancellation made within 08 working days prior departure: no penalty. - For cancellation made from 07 to 04 working days prior departure: 50% penalty. - For cancellation made during last 72 hours or for no-show: 100% penalty.
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TOUR GONDOLA RIDE EXPERIENCE ( 30 m ) ** FREE SALE ** SMALL GROUP TOUR - Min. 4 Max. 6 Pax per gondola This Gondola Ride Tour of Venice features a delightful itinerary that combines a voyage through the hidden canals that run through the heart of the city, with a sojourn along the Grand Canal. During your Gondola Tour of Venice, your Gondeliere will point out famous landmarks as you sit back and admire Venice from a completely different perspective. On our Gondola Ride Tour of Venice you'll visit parts of the city that are only accessible by this means of transport, and as you glide silently along these inviting waterways, dominated by soaring and majestic Venetian Palaces you'll be transported back in time to when the main means of transportation for Venetian nobility were these vessels.
Departure LOW SEASON 1: (01 Nov - 12 Nov 2016, 22 Dec 2016 - 05 Jan 2017, 23 Feb - 28 Feb 2017) from Monday to Saturday at 1.45 p.m. LOW SEASON 2: (14 Nov - 21 Dec 2016, 07 Jan - 22 Feb 2017, 01 Mar – 31 Mar 2017) on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday at 1.45 p.m. LOW SEASON 3: (13 Mar - 31 Mar 2017) from Monday to Saturday at 3.30 p.m. and on Sunday at 1.00 p.m.
Meeting Point At the entrance to the royal Gardens on the waterfront of St Mark's Square **Clients have to reach the meeting point 15 minutes before tour departure**
Suggested Retail Rates Euro: 29,00 per adult **No reduction for children**
Notes Tour departure is subject to a minimum of 4 passengers, otherwise tour will be refunded. People have to share gondola with other partecipants (max 6 person per gondola).
Inclusions
Block Out Dates
• Gondola ride tour
December 25th, 26th 2016 – January 1st, 6th 2017 **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**
Cancellation policy For all Tours in Venice city centre and Surroundings following cancellation policy will be applied: - For cancellation made within 08 working days prior departure: no penalty. - For cancellation made from 07 to 04 working days prior departure: 50% penalty. - For cancellation made during last 72 hours or for no-show: 100% penalty.
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THE ROMANTIC WATERWAYS OF VENICE ( 45 m ) **FREE SALE** REGULAR GROUP TOUR A romantic “promenade” by Gondola that will take you along the canals of Venice, one of the most important tourist destinations in the world, due to the city being one of the world's greatest and most beautiful cities of art. Enjoy the cruise through the city’s most secluded waterways passing under small bridges and along part of the Grand Canal. During your pleasant ride you admire Mozart's House passing by the worldwide famous La Fenice Theatre proceeding along the Rio (Canal) “De le Ostreghe” leading into the most charming part of the Gran Canal, where you will admire the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Once reached the Salute Church and Punta della Dogana you will enjoy a quick unique breathtaking view of the Doges Palace and of St. Marks’ Belltower. During this tour you will have the most romantic views of Venice and lovers will be granted everlasting love and bliss if they kiss on a Gondola under the bridges.
Departure Every Day at 04.00 p.m.
Meeting Point At the Church of San Moisè (Campo San Moisè 1456) **Clients have to reach the meeting point 15 minutes prior to departure**
Suggested Retail Rates Euro: 32,00 per adult FREE for child 0-2 years if child does not occupy an own seat
Notes Comfortable shoes suggested. Each gondola can host maximum 6 people; the seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier depending of guests weight. Tour does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather or local gondolier's strike. The itinerary could change in case of wind or bad weather.
Inclusions
Block Out Dates
• Jump the queue • Gondola ride (max 6 pax per Gondola) • Map with description of palaces you admire during the tour
December 25th 2016 **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**
Cancellation policy For all Tours in Venice city centre and Surroundings following cancellation policy will be applied: - For cancellation made within 08 working days prior departure: no penalty. - For cancellation made from 07 to 04 working days prior departure: 50% penalty. - For cancellation made during last 72 hours or for no-show: 100% penalty.
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TOUR MAGIC ART OF GLASSBLOWING ( 30 m ) ** FREE SALE ** REGULAR GROUP TOUR This tour will introduce you to the secrets of the Murano Art of glassblowing renowned for centuries all over the world. The tour includes a visit to a Glass Factory Showroom located near Saint Mark's Square were you will be told about the origins of the art of glassblowing which dates back to the Roman Empire. Following this introduction you will attend to a demonstration by a master artisan that using the traditional old style techniques of glass blowing will create for you a unique glass item. At the end of the tour you will receive a small glass gift as a souvenir of this unforgettable visit.
Departure Every Day at 12.00 p.m. (noon)
Meeting Point Tour starts at Clock Tower in St. Mark's Square: facing St Mark's Basilica, the Clock tower is on the left side and it is a white tower with a blue clock on it. ** Clients have to reach the meeting point 15 minutes prior to departure**
Suggested Retail Rates Euro: 9,00 per adult FREE for child 0-12 years
Inclusions
Block Out Dates
• Glassblowing demonstration by a master artisan in a glass factory located in Venice
December 25th 2016 - January 1st 2017 **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**
Excursions | Cancellation policy For all Tours in Venice city centre and Surroundings following cancellation policy will be applied: - For cancellation made within 08 working days prior departure: no penalty. - For cancellation made from 07 to 04 working days prior departure: 50% penalty. - For cancellation made during last 72 hours or for no-show: 100% penalty.
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CREATE YOUR OWN VENICE CARNIVAL MASK – DECORATION COURSE ( 1 h ) SEMI-PRIVATE - Min. 2 Max. 4 pax MASK-MAKING WORKSHOP Your instructor will explain the ancient technique of making a Venetian papier-mâché mask providing information about the use of masks in Venice during past centuries. The participants at the end of the hour will keep their mask as a very special souvenir to bring back home. In case of mask production the Customer shall return to the laboratory after a few hours to collect the mask since it takes time to dry off. The creates mask will not be decorated. In alternative DECORATION WORKSHOP Your instructor will be our experienced decorator, who will teach you how to paint and decorate your own mask. The participants will choose a mask to be decorated during the course and at the end of the course, they will keep their mask as a very special souvenir to bring back home.
Departure Every Day at 09.30 a.m., 11.00 a.m., 12.30 p.m., 04.00 p.m. and 05.30 p.m.
Meeting Point At Campiello San Zulian **Clients need to reach the meeting point 15 minutes prior to departure**
Suggested Retail Rates Euro: 49,00 per adult Euro: 39,00 per child 0-12 ONLY if accompanied by an adult
Notes MIn. 2 - Max. 4 people per tour. Appropriate clothes suggested.
Inclusions
Block Out Dates
• Course of production of a Venetian Mask (each Client will keep the produced mask) Or • Course of decoration of a Venetian Mask (each Client will keep the decorated mask)
December 25th 2016 - January 1st 2017 **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**
Excursions | Cancellation policy For all Tours in Venice city centre and Surroundings following cancellation policy will be applied: - For cancellation made within 08 working days prior departure: no penalty. - For cancellation made from 07 to 04 working days prior departure: 50% penalty. - For cancellation made during last 72 hours or for no-show: 100% penalty.
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ART & ROMANTICISM _COMBO TOUR "VENETIAN WATERWAYS by GONDOLA" & " THE MAGIC ART OF GLASSBLOWING" ** FREE SALE ** REGULAR GROUP TOUR MAGIC ART OF GLASSBLOWING This tour will introduce you to the secrets of the Murano Art of glassblowing renowned since years all over the world. The tour includes a visit to a Glass Factory Showroom located near Saint Mark's Square were you will be told about the origins of the Art of glassblowing which dates back to the Roman Empire. Following this introduction you will attend to a demonstration by a Master Artisan that using the traditional old style techniques of Glass blowing will create for you a unique glass item. At the end of the tour you will receive a small glass gift as a souvenir of this unforgettable visit.
ROMANTIC WATERVAYS A romantic “promenade” by Gondola that will take you along the canals of Venice, one of the most important tourist destinations in the world, due to the city being one of the world's greatest and most beautiful cities of art. Enjoy the cruise through the city’s most secluded waterways passing under small bridges and along part of the Grand Canal. During your pleasant ride you will admire Mozart's House passing by the worldwide famous La Fenice Theatre proceeding along the Rio (Canal) “De le Ostreghe” leading into the most charming part of the Gran Canal, where you will admire the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Once reached the Salute Church and Punta della Dogana you will enjoy a quick unique breathtaking view of the Doges Palace and of St. Marks’ Belltower. During this tour you will have the most romantic views of Venice and for sure lovers will be granted everlasting love and bliss if they kiss on a Gondola under the bridges.
Departure Every Day at 12.00 p.m. (noon)
Meeting Point Under the Clock Tower in St. Mark's Square **Clients have to reach the meeting point 15 minutes prior to departure**
Suggested Retail Rates Euro: 39,00 per adult **No reduction for children**
Inclusions
Block Out Dates
• Jump the queue • Gondola ride (max 6 pax per Gondola) • Map with description of palaces you admire during the tour • Glassblowing demonstration by a master artisan in a glass factory located in Venice
December 25th 2016 - January 1st 2017 **Additional block out dates may be communicated during the season.**
Cancellation policy For all Tours in Venice city centre and Surroundings following cancellation policy will be applied: - For cancellation made within 08 working days prior departure: no penalty. - For cancellation made from 07 to 04 working days prior departure: 50% penalty. - For cancellation made during last 72 hours or for no-show: 100% penalty.
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- GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS AGREEMENT BOOKING - CONFIRMATION All tours have to be booked with Gartour by e-mail (
[email protected] – or through our web site www.gartour.it). Some tours/excursions are on Free Sale basis (with automatic confirmation), while other tours/excursion are On Request and can be considered valid only after our booking confirmation. Upon confirmation we will advise whether free pick-up service from hotel is possible (if so, we will advise pick-up time) or if clients will have to make their own way to meeting point to join the tour. All the rates indicated are in € and intended per person.
PICK-UP IN HOTEL / PRESENTATION AT MEETING POINT For those tours including pick-up from hotel, clients have to be in the lobby of hotel waiting for tour representative on time. Then clients will be accompanied to the meeting point and shown the particular bus or guide for their specific tour in their language (please note that all tours may be performed in more than one language). IMPORTANT: At certain times there may be unforseen delays in the arranged pick-up times but we kindly request clients to wait in the hotel lobby. For those tours not including pick-up from hotel, we ask to all clients to be at the designated meeting points at the advised time in order participate (usually meeting time is 10-15 minutes prior departure). No reimbursement wil be granted to clients who is not at the indicated place of pick-up/departure at the time established. Similarly, no reimbursement will be granted to clients who depart the tour prematurely, lose contact with the guide or who do not complete the tour/excursion.
CHANGES & CANCELLATIONS It may happen that, due to operational difficulties or reasons beyond our control (travel conditions, strikes, changes in opening hours, closure of museums, delays or other unforseen circumstances) tour providers may be forced to change or cancel a tour. Tour companies reserve the right to cancel a tour without prior notice due to reasons beyond their control with the only obligation of reimbursing the cost of the tour. In this case, clients may claim reimbursement only of the amount paid. In the event of unforessen schedule or itinerary changes beyond control, tour companies reserve the right to provide no reimbursement.
LIABILITY Gartour and partnering tour companies are not responsible for any loss of personal valuables, luggage or objects during excursions, or for any loss of personal items which are left on tour coaches, or for any damage casued by third parties to personal items during the tour. We are not also responsible for partial or total closures of museums, monuments and churches, delays or irregularities caused by third parties. Then an alternative itinerary and visits to other museums wil be proposed, without any variation to the established tariff, and clients will be informed prior to departure. In the event of unforeseen schedule or itinerary changes beyond control, tour companies reserve the right to not grant any reimbursements.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND NOTES Please note that Italian laws do not permit selling alcoholic beverage to teens under 18 years of age; therefore clients under-age will be served non-alcoholic beverages. We regret that not all the tours are accessible to guests with wheelchairs or physical impairments requiring special assistance. Please let us know in advance of any special needs or clients' impaired mobility in order to determine whether participation in a particular tour is possible.
COMPLAINTS Any client complaint must be communicated to Gartour in writing within and no later than 10 working days after the date of the tour. Thereafter Gartour is not obliged to review complaints and no reimbursements will be approved.
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