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Ideal for:
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
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One of the world's most beautiful cities! Top Tip:
Take a vaporetto down the Grand Canal, one of the world's greatest tours, for the price of a bus ticket!
One of the world's most beautiful cities! Top Tip:
Take a vaporetto down the Grand Canal, one of the world's greatest tours, for the price of a bus ticket!
School & College Tours to Venice
Founded in the 6th Century after the Fall of Rome by refugees, this most graceful of cities was built in the shallows of the lagoon and rests on gigantic alderwood piles, some of them centuries old. The city is a maze of canals and waterways, little alleys, squares, bridges, markets, churches and crumbling palaces.
The city we see today is still the city of the Doges who made Venice a great republic and the major maritime trading power in the world. The city is a living museum of superb architecture and home to fantastic art collections. Its uniqueness and educational value make it an ideal study tour.
Top 5 Venice Excursions
- Accademia Gallery - One of the finest collections of Venetian paintings from the 14th - 18th Century, including works by Bellini, Tintoretto, Titian and Veronese.
- Doge’s Palace - The Palace was the seat of government, law court and prison.
- Bridge of Sighs - The famous Bridge connects the Palace to the prison, hence the name.
- Gondola Ride - Have a unique experience riding a traditional Gondola through the canals of Venice.
- St Mark’s Square - The tourist centre of Venice with its expensive cafes, galleries and exclusive shops. The Basilica dates from the 10th Century and was built to house the remains of St Mark.
