Around Vivaldi
If you like baroque music, this is a smart Venice night. The concert happens in Santa Maria della Pietà, in Riva degli Schiavoni, right in the Vivaldi work area near St. Mark’s Square and the Arsenale. I love two things…
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Venice: Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Private Walking Tour
Venice can feel like a maze, but this tour gives it a plan. You focus on two of the city’s biggest powerhouses—St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace—with reserved entry so you lose less time to lines. You also get…
Venice: Explore Venice on Electric Boat
Quiet canals change everything. An electric boat lets you glide through Venice’s waterways with less noise and more comfort, while a guide helps you read the city from the water. I like that the ride is 1 hour 30 minutes…
Private Venice Cooking Class and Market Tour with Fun Local Laura
Venice gets personal here. This private Venice cooking class with Laura pairs a Santa Margherita market walk with hands-on time in her home kitchen, where you learn Veneto family techniques and cook a risotto and tiramisù you’ll eat right away.…
Venice: Off the Beaten Path Walking Tour
Venice, minus the stampede. This 2-hour off the beaten path walk is built for people who want Venice in the everyday texture: local squares and markets, narrow alleyways, and church interiors packed with art. I especially like that you’re guided…
Wine Tasting and Tour of Lugana Wines in Sirmione
Want Lugana without the crowds? This short tour in Sirmione turns wine tasting into a real local lesson, starting in the vineyards and moving through how Lugana is made from Turbiana grapes. I especially like the focus on the winery’s…
Private Kayak Tour in the Venetian Lagoon
The lagoon does not play by Venice rules. This private kayak experience gets you off the classic streets and into protected waters where you can glide past quiet islands only reachable by kayak, often with birds as your soundtrack. You’ll…
Verona Panoramic E-Bike tour with Lunch
One hill view at a time. This small-group Verona e-bike experience strings together the city’s key sights and the romantic viewpoints over the Adige and the hills. I like how the pace is slow enough to actually look around, not…
Beekeeping Farm Tour and Tasting Experience in Lazise
A bee farm visit beats another museum day. This Lazise experience mixes countryside farming with a hands-on beekeeping explanation, then finishes with a generous food-and-honey tasting. You’ll meet the people who work the land and the hives, in a small…
Bardolino: Garda Lake Pasta Cooking Class at the Agritourism
Fresh pasta, fresh confidence. This hands-on Bardolino-themed cooking class is a smart break from Lake Garda sightseeing, set at an agritourism near Verona. In about 3.5 hours, you learn to make two shapes from scratch, in English, with a pro…
Unseen Venice: Hidden Paths and Rooftop Views
Rooftops and back alleys in Venice. I like the small-group format and the chance to reach rooftop terraces that most people never find on their own. You’ll get a local-host walk through classic neighborhoods, plus canal and island views that…
Venice: Lagoon Lunch Cruise on Catamaran
A cool breeze at water level can change your whole day. This Venetian Lagoon lunch cruise is built for an easy reset: a spacious catamaran, soft chill-out music, and views you usually only get from photos of postcards. I love…
Lagoon Light Lunch Tour at 12:00 in Venice
A lunch cruise can change your Venice day. I love the way a catamaran ride turns the lagoon into your viewfinder, with relaxed chill-out music and that trademark NO STRESS pace. I also love that you get a real light…
Food and Wine Tasting in Valpolicella
Wine tastes better with a story. This Food and Wine Tasting in Valpolicella pairs a real working vineyard setting in Valpolicella Classica with a hands-on look at how Farina handles grapes before they ever hit the cellar. You’ll walk through…
PRIVATE TOUR of Verona: Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals & Snack Included
Verona makes more sense with a local guide. I love the private setup (just you and a local expert) and the way you get a smarter route than the usual herd. You also get a local drink/tasting built into the…