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Venice from the water: why a private boat tour changes the way you experience the city

Venice was built around water, so experiencing it only on foot means seeing just one part of its identity. A private boat tour in Venice changes the…

Panoramic view of San Servolo island and its historic buildings from the Venetian Lagoon

San Servolo: From Venetian Monastery to Psychiatric Hospital and Cultural Island

Explore San Servolo island in Venice: monastery, military hospital, psychiatric asylum until 1978, the Museum of the Asylum and its cultural life…

Photographing venice at sunrise or sunset: which is better?

Venice at sunrice or sunset offers very different photographic conditions. The best choice depends on the atmosphere, subjects, and pace you want…

Murano and Burano with Kids: ideas for a family day out

Murano and Burano work particularly well for a family day because they combine boat travel, colour, craftsmanship and plenty of visual discoveries…

How to create a custom boat tour in Venice: itinerary, duration and experiences

Discover how to organize a personalized boat tour in Venice. A custom boat tour starts with three questions: what interests you, how much time do…

Aerial view of the ruins of San Secondo island fortress near Ponte della Libertà, Venice

San Secondo: From Medieval Monastery to Abandoned Venice Island

The history of San Secondo: 1034 Benedictine foundation, relics from Asti, plague quarantine, Dominican monastery and military abandonment.

Hidden Venice from the water: places and perspectives away from the crowds

Hidden Venice is not a single place. It is a way of moving through quieter waterways, minor islands and lagoon landscapes where the city reveals a…

Historical ruins of Santo Spirito island, Venice

Santo Spirito: From Renaissance Monastery to Abandoned Island

Santo Spirito was a monastic island of the Venetian Lagoon, famous for paintings by Titian. After the religious suppression in the nineteenth…

Traditional colourful houses of Burano in the northern Venetian Lagoon

Burano: The History of Venice’s Colourful Island and Its Lace

Discover Burano’s history: fishing and lagoon settlement, the origins of colourful houses, traditional lace, the 1872 lace school and San Martino’s…

Romantic Venice from the water: ideas for a private boat experience for two

Venice has a naturally romantic atmosphere, but experiencing it from the water adds privacy, changing light and a sense of distance from the busiest…

The historic brick buildings of Lazzaretto Vecchio seen from the Venetian Lagoon near the Lido

Lazzaretto Vecchio: Venice’s Plague Hospital and Its New Future

The story of Lazzaretto Vecchio: Venice’s plague hospital from 1423, its archaeological remains, later military uses and the future lagoon museum.

San Giorgio in Alga island with overgrown historic convent and military ruins, photographed from the Venetian Lagoon

San Giorgio in Alga: From Venetian Monastery to Abandoned Island

Discover San Giorgio in Alga: medieval monastery, religious reform in 1404, military past and the island's abandoned ruins in the Venetian Lagoon.

Flavors of the Venetian lagoon: a journey through islands and local traditions

Discover the flavors of the Venice Lagoon: island agriculture, fishing traditions, and local products tell the story of a landscape shaped by water…

Sant’Erasmo by boat: Venice’s green island to discover

Visiting Sant'Erasmo by boat ,you can discover fields, vegetable gardens, and open views of the lagoon that make the island a natural counterpoint…

San Giorgio Maggiore island with the Palladian basilica and bell tower overlooking St Mark’s Basin

San Giorgio Maggiore: History of Palladio’s Island in Venice

Discover San Giorgio Maggiore’s history: the monastery founded in 982, Palladio's basilica, Tintoretto, Pope Pius VII and the Giorgio Cini Foundation.

The Grand Canal of Murano, with historic island buildings, quays and boats in Venice

Murano: The History of Venice’s Island of Glass

Discover Murano’s history: medieval origins, the 1291 glass furnace decree, Angelo Barovier’s cristallo, Renaissance glassmaking and the island today.

Venice with kids: why exploring the lagoon by boat works for families

Venice can be fascinating for children, but long walks, bridges and crowded routes can also be tiring. Exploring Venice with kids by boat adds…

Historic entrance and brick buildings of Lazzaretto Nuovo in the Venetian Lagoon

Lazzaretto Nuovo: How Venice Built a Quarantine Island

The history of Lazzaretto Nuovo in Venice: from Vigna Murada to the 1468 quarantine station, the Tezon Grande and today's lagoon ecomuseum.

San Michele cemetery island in the Venetian Lagoon with cypress trees and historic burial grounds

San Michele: From Venetian Monastery to Cemetery Island

Explore the story of San Michele in Venice: from Camaldolese monastery and Fra Mauro to the cemetery created in the nineteenth century, famous…

Aerial photograph of Santa Cristina private island and green landscapes in the northern Venetian Lagoon

Santa Cristina: The History of Venice’s Lost Ammiana Island

Santa Cristina is a green survivor of the lost Ammiana archipelago. Discover its Benedictine history, the relics that gave it its name and its…

Island of Sant’Erasmo among vegetables, honey and wine

Sant’Erasmo is the agricultural island of the Venetian Lagoon, known for vegetables, vineyards, honey, and traditional Venetian flavors

Aerial view of San Lazzaro degli Armeni and its Armenian monastery in the Venetian Lagoon

San Lazzaro degli Armeni: The Armenian Monastery and Its Hidden Treasures

Discover the story of San Lazzaro degli Armeni: Mekhitar’s monastery since 1717, rare manuscripts, Armenian printing, Lord Byron and visits today.

Aerial photograph of San Clemente island, its historic church and gardens in the Venetian Lagoon

San Clemente: From Monastery to Hospital and Hotel

Explore San Clemente in Venice: from a medieval monastery to a psychiatric hospital (1873–1992) and today's privately managed hotel island.

A full day in the Venetian lagoon by boat : how to build your itinerary

A full day in the Venetian lagoon by boat creates enough time to combine islands, nature, food, photography and local culture without turning every…

The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta and Church of Santa Fosca on Torcello island in the Venetian Lagoon

Torcello: History of Venice Before Venice

Discover Torcello’s early history: the cathedral founded in 639, Byzantine mosaics, Santa Fosca, the Devil’s Bridge and why the island declined.

Swimming in Venice

One of the most spectacular experiences in Venice is swimming in Venice, a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in one of the most evocative and…

Lesser known islands of the Venetian lagoon to discover by boat

Beyond Venice’s most famous islands, the lagoon contains quieter places where nature, history and local life are still closely connected. Exploring…

Fishing in Venice

Fishing in Venice has deep roots that date back thousands of years, shaping not only the economy but also the culture of the Venetian Lagoon. The…

How much time do you need to explore Venice and its lagoon by boat?

Half day or full day? Discover how much time you need to explore Venice and its lagoon by boat, from focused itineraries to full-day experiences.

Fort Sant'Andrea on its island in the Venetian Lagoon, with monumental gate and defensive sea walls

Sant’Andrea: The History of Venice’s Renaissance Fortress Island

Explore Sant’Andrea island and its famous Renaissance fortress: medieval castles, Michele Sanmicheli, the 1797 naval incident and the 2025…

Photography tour in Venice: Why a Boat Offers a Different Perspective

Photography tour from a boat opens perspectives that are difficult to reproduce from land: changing reflections, layered architecture, moving…

Aerial view of Sant’Erasmo island in the northern Venetian Lagoon

Sant’Erasmo: The History of Venice’s Garden Island

Discover Sant’Erasmo’s history: an ancient coastal island, Venice’s vegetable gardens, violet artichokes, lagoon boundary stones and Torre…

Half a day by boat in Venice: what can you really see?

Half a day is enough for a meaningful boat experience in Venice when the route has a clear focus. A day by boat in Venice doesn’t necessarily have…

Mazzorbo and a quieter side of Venice: what to discover from the Lagoon

Mazzorbo is connected to Burano yet feels markedly quieter. Its green spaces, lagoon views and slower pace make it an interesting stop for…

Aerial landscape of the northern Venetian Lagoon near Torcello and the former Costanziaco islands

Sant’Ariano: The Lost Lagoon Monastery and Venice’s Ossuary Island

Few islands tell the story of Venice’s vanished settlements as powerfully as Sant’Ariano. Once part of the thriving early medieval landscape of…

Historic colourful homes and lagoon-side village of Pellestrina in the southern Venetian Lagoon

Pellestrina: History of Venice’s Fishing Island and Murazzi

Discover Pellestrina’s history: fishing villages, the War of Chioggia, four historic sestieri, eighteenth-century Murazzi and the great flood of 1966.

The green rural island of Le Vignole seen from a boat in the Venetian Lagoon

Le Vignole: Venice’s Island of Vineyards, Gardens and Hidden History

Discover the story of Le Vignole: its vineyards and vegetable gardens, the Sant’Eurosia chapel, nearby Forte Sant’Andrea and the island’s rural life…

What to see in the Venetian Lagoon beyond Murano and Burano

Murano and Burano are two of the best-known islands in Venice, but the Venetian Lagoon is a much larger world. Beyond the classic routes are small…

Venice and its Origins

The islands of the Venetian Lagoon reveal the origins of Venice, where history, traditions, and craftsmanship have shaped the culture of the lagoon

Private or group boat tour in Venice: what are the differences?

Choosing between a private boat tour in Venice and a group excursion is mainly a question of flexibility, pace and purpose. Both can take you onto…

Celebrating a special occasion on a boat in Venice: private experience ideas

A private boat can turn an anniversary, birthday, proposal or personal milestone into an experience special occasion on a boat in Venice around the…

Sacca Sessola island and its historic former hospital buildings seen from the Venetian Lagoon

Sacca Sessola: From Venetian Hospital Island to Isola delle Rose

Discover Sacca Sessola’s history: artificial island built around 1870, San Marco and De Giovanni hospitals, abandoned sanatorium and Isola delle…

Poveglia island in the Venetian Lagoon with its historic bell tower and former sanitary buildings viewed from the water

Poveglia: The Real History Behind Venice’s Ghost Island

The true history of Poveglia: from medieval village and plague quarantine to geriatric care, ghost stories and the island's new community project.

Aerial view of San Francesco del Deserto island and its Franciscan monastery in the Venetian Lagoon

San Francesco del Deserto: The History of Venice’s Franciscan Island

Discover the history of San Francesco del Deserto: Saint Francis's traditional visit in 1220, the 1233 monastery, cloisters and guided visits.

The History Behind the Feast of the Redeemer

The Feast of the Redeemer is one of Venice’s most beloved celebrations, combining history, tradition, boats, and spectacular fireworks over the lagoon

Aerial view of Madonna del Monte island in the Venetian Lagoon, near Mazzorbo

Madonna del Monte: Venice’s Lost Rosary Island and Powder Magazine

Madonna del Monte is an almost forgotten island where a medieval Benedictine convent gave way to a Rosary church and finally a military powder…

Murano and Burano in one day: how to plan a private boat tour

Visiting Murano and Burano in one day is entirely possible, but the quality of the experience depends on how the itinerary is planned. A private…

San Giacomo in Paludo island in the Venetian Lagoon, photographed in 2019 before restoration

San Giacomo in Paludo: From Medieval Monastery to Venice’s New Art Island

Discover the history of San Giacomo in Paludo: a medieval monastery, a military island and a new cultural venue in the Venetian Lagoon, inaugurated…

The island of La Certosa and the shoreline of Venice seen from the lagoon

La Certosa: From Venetian Monastery to Military Island and Green Revival

Explore the history of La Certosa in Venice: Augustinian and Carthusian monks, military workshops, the marina and environmental recovery.

Where to Watch the Sunset in the Venetian Lagoon from a Boat

At sunset, the Venetian Lagoon changes quickly: reflections become warmer, silhouettes sharpen and open water creates a sense of space that is…

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