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Tofino Expeditions’ Kayaking Venice and the Laguna

March 21, 2017

Coming September 12 and September 25, 2017. A unique way to see the beautiful city of Venice. Check out Tofino Expedition’s Kayaking Venice and the Laguna, a 10-day adventure in this city well-known for its canals. Sea kayaks will be used to explore the protected waters of thisĀ UNESCO World Heritage Site, visiting theĀ various sestieri (districts) […]

Venice Free Walking Tour

August 1, 2014

Discover “hidden” Venice with a local. Venice Free Walking Tour is organized by a nonprofit group that wants to share the history, culture, and special stories of Venice. In about 2 hours, you’ll cover roughly 2 miles at a leisurely pace and learn stories about Venice that you won’t find in your typical guidebook. With […]

The “Other” Museums of St Mark’s Square

August 1, 2014

Did you know there are mummies in St Mark’s Square? We all recognize St Mark’s Basilica and the famous Palazzo Ducale (Doge’s Palace), but the other main buildings that surround St Mark’s Square house the more secretive Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale (National Archeological Museum) and Biblioteca Marciana (National Library of St Mark’s), and they […]