Venice Photography Tour

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Put this city in the frame on this Venice tour with an artistic twist. With the help of a local photographer, visit the lively markets, historic neighbourhood and classic landmarks that make Venice so famous. Hear the stories of a time gone by while getting expert tips on how to shoot the best pics of this atmospheric city.

Highlights:

Capture Venice in it's best light with a talented local photographer
Travel on Venice's iconic canals aboard a traghetto
Witness a slice of Venetian life while visiting Rialto Market
See the churches, abbeys and palazzos of Cannaregio on this Venice photography tour
Visit an old gondola workshop
See where an artistic legend lived at the house of Tintoretto

Tour style:Photography Lesson, Walking & Orientation
Inclusion:

Transportation

Exclusion:

Food and drinks in the toilet stop

Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:

Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point:
Waterwell in the centre of Campo San Sofia, (off Strada Nuova) Centre of Venice
Start time: 9.00 AM
Finish point:
In different locations in the city centre (Rialto or Strada Nuova, depending of the tour)

Additional information :

Voucher exchange details:
Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the tour.
Confirmation of booking:
Please contact Venice Urban Adventures to confirm your tour 24 hours prior to departure.
Additional information:
Bring camera and some spare change in case of wanting to buy something during the toilet stop
Dress standard:
Cover knees and shoulders just in case of entrance into a religious place
Child policy:
Children must be 12 years of age or older. Children below the age of 12 years are not permitted on this tour.
Language: English

Itinerary:

Discover hidden secrets, historic gems and cultural treasures on this revealing Venice photography tour of enchanting Venice. With a local photographer, unravel Venetian history and get inside knowledge of this fair city while picking up invaluable photography tips and tricks. Starting in Campo Santa Sofia, board a traghetto and cross the canal to the Rialto Market.

Mingle with locals, practice a few words of Italian and perhaps take a few snapshots of the colourful produce and wares on display. Afterwards, our Venice tour continues to Cannaregio, where character-filled churches and abbeys provide atmospheric photo opportunities. Your informative guide is only too happy to share practical tips on how to get the best out of your camera.

Walk the winding streets of Cannaregio with your Venice guide, listen to stories of local legends and stop to capture beautiful Venetian monuments and moments in time - elegant palazzos, cobblestone alleys and historic shop fronts combine to create a moving canvas of Italian life.

Visit a Venice gondola workshop where traditional gondolas are crafted, restored and repaired, then stop in at the house of Tintoretto, one of Venice's most celebrated painters. Continue on to the Jewish Quarter, a small neighbourhood made famous centuries ago by Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. This fascinating enclave drips with history, and it’s easy to imagine what life was like here long ago, as many of the buildings have remained unchanged for centuries! Finish the Venice tour at the Ponte delle Guglie, also known as the Bridge of Spires.

Why not use your newfound photography skills and wander up Strada Nuova to capture more Venetian beauty through the lens? This Venice photography tour will put this enchanting place into a different lens.

Your trip:

For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.

Tipping:

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.

Cancellations made more than 2 days prior to travel receive a full refund
Cancellations made 2 days or less prior to travel attract a 100% cancellation fee.

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