Things to do in Lido di Venezia

Find inner calm through yoga in ancient ruins

Enjoy Prosecco and cicchetti with a top sommelier

Sketch Guggenheim's masterpieces with an illustrator

While the Peggy Guggenheim Collection may be designed for families, it’s open to anyone with a curious and creative spirit. Explore the museum’s 20th-century masters, practicing your drawing skills by illustrating the sights in the collection. • Start by picking one piece in the museum and drawing it through your own lens, paying attention to all the details that catch your eye. I’ll provide all the materials you’ll need. • Next, work on a second drawing that captures the common elements or surprising connections between three different works. • For our final drawing exercise, choose an evocative symbol of Venice—whether it’s a fish-shaped island, gondolas, or even pigeons—and adapt it into a drawing that expresses your personal style. You’ll learn new visual tools to help you explore the joy of drawing, and leave with an illustration I created to memorialize our time together.

Unlock 14th-century Palazzo Zeno with an insider

Discover the palazzo’s key treasures and hidden paths with a descendant and storyteller. Meet Carlo Learn the amazing overview of the family history. Walk the garden Discover an ancient 12th-century well. Explore the salon Shift from merchant space to cultural salon. Observe the artistry See a breathtaking ceiling fresco of The Triumph of Diana. Discover maintenance Learn about preserving the palazzo.

Jewelry-making workshop in a hidden Venetian garden

Craft a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry inspired by Venetian architecture in this hands-on maker workshop at my studio. • Begin our journey in a tranquil garden surrounded by historic charm, where I’ll share my design philosophy and explain my sustainable techniques. • Learn how to use repurposed industrial materials like aluminum chains and steel springs, and explore how they can be disassembled and transformed to create something light beautiful. • Using these materials, design and craft a quadrilobo (quatrefoil), the iconic Gothic motif adorning many Venetian landmarks. It can be worn as an earring, a keychain, or a brooch, or used as a personal keepsake. You’ll leave with new skills in Venetian craftsmanship, and a unique handcrafted piece of wearable art.

Create Murano glass mosaics alongside master artisans

Venetian mosaics have been renowned for centuries, and my partner and I at Artefact Mosaic are dedicated to keeping this beautiful craft alive. In this two-hour workshop at our studio, you’ll make a mosaic inspired by the art in St. Mark’s Basilica. • We’ll begin by introducing you to mosaic-making techniques and tools, staying true to the craft as it was practised in the Byzantine era. • You’ll learn how to use a mosaic hammer to hand-cut marble tesserae, and then select the colors of Murano glass that you’d like to use. We’ll work with the same glass tiles used to restore the basilica, including its iconic gold tiles. • We’ll offer guidance as you create a small mosaic. You’ll learn new artistic skills, deepen your appreciation for this ancient craft, and take away your very own mosaic to remember Venice by.

Hands-on workshop using wood from the Venetian lagoon

Discover the art of Venetian craftsmanship in this hands-on woodworking workshop drawing on a centuries-old tradition to create a one-of-a-kind design piece from repurposed wood. • We’ll begin with a tour of the Lunardelli Venezia atelier, where I’ll share the history, inspiration, and craftsmanship behind our unique creations. • Next, you’ll don a carpenter’s apron and step into the role of artisan to craft your own iconic design piece we call Sfojetto, a local term for a small fish that inhabits the Venetian Lagoon. This exquisite object, whose triangular flat shape is inspired by the fish itself, is made from a horizontal slice of briccole, the oak posts used to mark out canals in the lagoon. • I’ll guide you through every step of creating your Sfojetto, from cutting and sanding the wood to prepare it for finishing, applying beeswax to enhance the wood’s natural beauty, and adding personal touches. You’ll take home a one-of-a-kind handcrafted piece, symbolically embedded with the history and ecology of Venice.

Tasty Venice Street Food Tour

During the 2.5 hours experience you will taste best street food Venice has to offer while you stroll around the hidden gems that only a local could know. Feel the atmosphere of the hustle and bustle Rialto Market, which has been whetting appetites for seven centuries. Be rewarded while you taste local specialties and admire colorful seasonal products. Enjoy all the amazing monuments and district in the city together with me! Do not miss the chance to admire some of the main sights of the city, such as Campo San Polo, Basilica dei Frari, Campo San Bartolomeo and more. Sink your teeth on the finest cheese made by locals, traditional pastries, and the famous Venetian tapas, known as cicchetti, snacks or side dishes, typically served in traditional "bàcari" (venetian bars) loved by locals when they think about relaxing or having a “happy hour” after work with friends. Prepare to feast and be regaled by wonders of art, history and food! Together with me you might meet my team of local guides: Ana, Iola, Vanessa and Denys! Please note: I CAN accomodate vegetarians. Please advise at the time of booking if you require vegetarian options. This experience cannot accomodate vegan, gluten or dairy-free diets. Drinks are not included. It's a small group tour up to 14 people. Please note that in the afternoon the fish market is closed as well as festive days.

Work with Murano glass with expert teacher

Our experience is suitable for those who really want to test themselves with the production of glass. Not a quick taste, but the entry into a reality made of contemporary art and glass production by a duo of artists specialized in teaching and relationality. We will welcome our guests in the Murano studio, where many of our crafts and contemporary art works are exhibited. After a first presentation of what we do, we will illustrate to the guests the technique practiced by Andrea, the lampworking of the glass, which is carried out with a small flame and which is used to produce small glass objects. After a first demonstration made by Andrea, in which the glass rods will melt to show how small objects are produced, the guests will be guided towards the production of some simple glass elements (small colored beads). The artifacts that guests will be able to produce can be brought home. Other things to note: The experience is suitable for both individuals and small groups of maximum 4 - 6 people (if more contact us to find a specific solution). Experience is recommended from the age of 14. The languages in which the experience is performed are English and Italian. If there are special language requirements (French or Spanish) you should contact us before to organize. Punctuality is recommended so as not to create inconvenience to other guests.

The BestPhotos in Venice

First, click on our profile and view over 200 reviews of my work. Absolutely impossible to be in Venice and not have good photos with at least 3 landmarks: Saint Mark area, the hidden streets with famous gondola boat and Rialto Bridge. You will come back at home with the best memories in these three Venice icons. We will take a short group walk from where we will also enjoy a great view of Canal Grande. During the excursion, we will stop at some strategic locations to take hidden photos. It is important to remember that this is a shared experience and that multiple people share at the same time. If you would like a private photo shoot, I must let you know. We will do 250 photos and 70 of this will be edit with Adobe Lightroom. You can receive 70 photos by email after 4 working days.

A Venetian Aperitif on the Lagoon

The first and original Aperitif on the Lagoon. You will get on my "topa" boat and you will experience a great Venetian aperitivo with a stunning view of Venice from the outer lagoon and its magic islands :) As soon as we start cruising, I'll start serving you drinks and snacks. The experience will last about 1 hour and a half and you will get to see its most iconic views (San Marco, Giudecca, Lido di Venezia and much more). At the end of this experience I will drop you off at the same spot where I picked you up. This experience is perfect for anyone: singles, couples, families and groups of friends. Other things to note Remember to go to the toilet before getting onboard!

Pastamania in Venice with Wine Tasting & Gelato

Join us for an authentic Italian culinary adventure in the heart of Venice. This unique experience combines pasta-making with a Tuscan wine journey and the art of gelato creation. At our charming cooking school in central Venice, passionate teachers will guide you through traditional pasta-making techniques. Learn to craft ravioli and fettuccine using classic tools like rolling pins and pasta guitars, transforming simple eggs and flour into perfect pasta. Master the secrets of authentic Italian sauces, including "Pommarola" tomato sauce and fragrant butter with sage. Your journey continues with an exploration of Tuscany's finest wines. Sample four distinctive Tuscan varieties, each paired with traditional Venetian Cicchetti – delightful small bites that enhance the wine-tasting experience. Following the wine tasting, join your fellow participants to enjoy the pasta you've created with your handmade sauces. Share stories and laughter in a convivial Italian atmosphere while sipping "Dalle Nostre Mani" Tuscan wine, produced exclusively at our host's farm. The experience concludes with hands-on gelato-making. Learn to create creamy Italian gelato from scratch using traditional methods. Master the techniques for perfect texture and balanced flavours, then enjoy your unique creation with a traditional limoncello – the perfect finale to your Italian culinary journey.

Workshop Murano Glass Experience

The workshops consist of an hour and a half of work and fun divided into two parts. The first involves the use of a transparent glass plate where guests will create a figure with pieces of Murano glass, called graniglia, which will then be cooked in the oven. The glass will melt and the created figure will remain with the guest. The second part consists of a demonstration phase by the Maestro and subsequently a practical test of Murano glass processing by the guests. Guests will work the glass with the flame and experience the pleasant sensation of ancient lampwork. The workshops are also ideal for families with children over 12, who will love the magic of glass (Not under 12 years old except as a private lesson) Other things to keep in mind The works completed in the first part of the workshop will be cooked in the oven for approximately 3 hours, while the objects made with the flame will be ready after 2 hours of cooling. Everything will be delivered the same day after 2/3 hours or the following day in agreement with the customers. Workshop duration: 1.5 hours.

The Hidden canals on Electric Boat

Cruising through the Venice's canals you will enjoy its unique atmosphere comfortably on board of a full electric boat. An extraordinary experience that will allow you to relax and immerse into the Venice most hidden canals. The silent boat, sophisticated yet comfortable equipped with a full open space will let you live the true venetian experience designed to last in your memories.