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Board a restored Venetian merchant boat to explore the lagoon’s islands and waterways during this three-hour Venice tour. Wander through the Arsenal, admire the famous glasswork from Island of Murano, snap pictures of candy-coloured buildings on Burano Island and see where the city’s famous fresh produce comes from. With a chance to enjoy a picnic at the city’s fortress, this is a great way to see a different side of Venice and discover some of its many colourful islands.

• Small group tour - maximum of 12 persons
• Explore Venice’s islands on board a restored merchant boat, Explore the city’s cemetery.
• Admire the glasswork made on Island of Murano.
• Experience the calm inside the San Francesco del Deserto monastery.
• Take a guided tour with a resident monk.
• Snap the perfect picture of Burano Island’s colourful buildings.
• See where Venice’s famous fresh produce comes from.
• Explore the massive fortress
• Enjoy a picnic on one of the lagoon’s most picturesque islands
• English Speaking guide
• A glass of Venetian sparkling wine (prosecco) or soft drink.

Explore the islands and waterways that make up the lagoon on this three-hour Venice tour. Board a restored Venetian merchant boat for the journey through the lagoon, leaving busy Venice Island behind as you head to San Michele Island. This former prison now acts as the city’s cemetery and is a great place to escape the crowds. Learn about its long history as you explore this often overlooked corner of Venice, before paying a visit to the Venetian Arsenal to see where the country’s fleet of ships started life as early as 1104.

Pass by Island of Murano, famous for its glasswork, before heading to San Francesco del Deserto Island. Here, enjoy a guided tour of the Monastery, listening to one of the resident monks, as they guide you through the complex and explain how St Francis founded the site in 1220. Soak up views across to Burano Island, with its famous collection of brightly painted buildings, and snap a classic photo of these candy-coloured homes rising out of the lagoon’s murky waters. Visit Sant’Erasmo Island, which is famous for producing the city’s amazing array of fruits and vegetables.

Finally, arrive at Sant’Andrea Island, home to the city’s fortress built in the 16th century to defend Venice. Enjoy a picnic in this historically significant place, soaking up views across the lagoon to all the islands, before ending this Venice tour.

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• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Optional gratuities

Casual. Dress according to the weather for that day.

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