Day Tour Landscape of Venice

Private and small group guided tours

Photography workshop

— Only private tour —

Tour description

For small group: we can adapt the itinerary based on the ages, needs, and interests of travelers in your group.

Meeting point: Caffè del Doge, Calle dei Cinque, San Polo, 609 (near Rialto Bridge).

Meeting time: 10:00

When: every day, not in July and August

Itinerary:

Step 1 – Campanile di San Marco (St. Mark’s bell tower)

Its shape and its golden weathervane are among the most well-known symbols of the city. Here Galileo Galilei showed his telescope to the Doge of Venice in 1609, and from the top of it, the view is undoubtedly stunning. The panorama develops all around you and it’s therefore perfect for panoramic shots. The price of the tickets is only 8 € but it worth it.

Step 2 – Waterfront Riva degli Schiavoni

From this lively large promenade besides San Marco is not hard to obtain a marvelous pictures at any time of the day. The gondolas, the waterfront, the island of San Giorgio Maggiore and the churches of Santa Maria della Salute and Redentore, always present an interesting background, contributing in the realization of fabulous pictures.

Step 3 – Burano

Thanks to its colorful houses and picturesque alleys, the small island of Burano its extremely inspiring and, on this playground, the possibilities for the realization of “stand out” pictures are almost infinite. Capture the colors of the city and its life, but also the reflections in the water or people lazing at the sun. Above all, consider to spend a bit of time trying to catch the perfect shot of the Venetian skyline.

Step 4 – Murano

Like Burano, this small island not far from Venice, has its own character, renowned in the World for its glass blowers. From here it would not be hard to have a nice view over the lagoon landscape, but, creating an impressive picture requires a bit of time, as you have to wait the perfect light; meanwhile you can step into a small, picturesque glass fabric to photograph the ancient tradition of glass manufacturing.

Step 5 – Basilica Santa Maria della Salute

This renowned church is placed in a marvelous position that offers a 180 degrees view on the city, from St. Mark’s Square, through the Grand Canal, up to San Giorgio Maggiore, and it’s therefore a “must ” for your panoramic shots.

What is included in this tour?

Items that are included in the cost of tour price

• Workshop with a Master of Photography
• Trekking phototour
• Briefing with the Master regarding lights and settings.
• Shooting: landscape, composition with a person and architectonic elements, outdoor activities and naturalistic subjects.
• Every partecipant is followed by the Master, which will be helpd to improve the tecnique and artistic skills.

Whats is not included in this tour?

Items that aren’t included in the cost of tour price

• water and food
• mountain equipment
• Cable cars, lifts or entrances
• Equipment (snowshoes if needed) rental
• Insurance
• Items of personal nature

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