Piazza San Marco with its majestic Basilica, the Doge's Palace, the Procuratie, the Bridge of Sighs, the Rialto Bridge ... besides being symbols of the Serenissima republic they represent its long history, its glories and greatness.
If the San Marco district is the heart of Venice, Piazza San Marco is certainly the pulsating center. Described as "the most beautiful square in the world", this square has always been the center of Venetian life, with its famous cafes and the atmosphere enlivened by the music.
The Basilica of San Marco, a Byzantine Venetian style architectural jewel, is located next to the Doge’s Palace and was used as the Doge's chapel, but it is also the mausoleum of the patron saint, whose life is narrated in the wall decorations of the golden mosaics.
Through narrow streets, small canals and ancient bridges, you will discover hidden places just a short walk from Piazza San Marco:

Meeting point at Saint Giacometo Church. Start of walking tour in Rialto Market area to visit places where Venetian merchants sold their products (goods, food, fish, jewels, rugs, clothes, spices, etc.). Let's stop in the Fondaco dei Tedeschi where visit the splendid rooftop and admire the best view on Venice (when possible). Walking towards Accademia Bridge admiring San Salvador Church with the Titian masterpiece "the Assomption", painted in XVI century. Let's cross Campo San Luca, quickly stop in a typical Venetian Bar to taste Sprizz (typical cocktail) or a Bellini and a chicheto (small tapas garnished with meat or fish).
Let's continue to Campo Manin and Campo Santo Stefano with many Venetian typical aristocratic Palazzi. Stop on Accademia Bridge and go to Saint Mark Square to visit the most beautiful square in the world (visit outside of Doge's Palace, Saint Mark Basilica, Bell Tower and the famous Bridge of Sighs.

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CARNIVAL MYSTERY DINNER 23 febbraio 2019
 
–    The two magic water wells of Gabrielli -
 
On saturday 23 of february La Chic Venise presents its carnival party at Hotel Gabrielli, in collaboration with the craft workshop of masks “Ca’ Macana”.

 
The programme of the party envisages:
 
At 6:30 pm digital architectural projections (video mapping) at the wonderful front of the hotel will introduce the guests to the evening,to the main floor, when they will be greeted by an escort and a host.
 
At 7 pm happy hour will be served: music and entertainment will involve the audience for an unforgettable fun evening.
 
From 8 pm to 10pm it gets to the heart of the night with the dinner, which will be served at the hotel restaurant where, between courses, will alternate performances by artists and fabulous storytelling on the theme of magic and mystery which hinges on the wells inside Gabrielli palace. Jugglers, dancers, and fortune-tellers will be ready to influence by imagination and engage the public into an extraordinary experience.
 
At 11 pm dessert will be served.
 
11.30 pm end of the night.
 
 
An artisanal mask supplied by the craft workshop “Ca’ Macana”  is included in the price of the ticket. It is necessary for the participants to show their event-tickets at “Ca’ Macana” workshop in order to pick up the gadget.
 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
 
Prices:
 
230,00 € - dinner ticket (availability 120 people)
 
290,00 € - superior ticket dinner: special menu with reserved hall and entertainment (availability 20 persone)

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Do not miss the chance to walk into the narrow streets of Venice in the evening, when the Canals water reflects the city lights, and makes the atmosphere unique.
Your local guide will lead you through the Jewish Ghetto, into the Cannaregio district, and will give you an introduction to the Jewish-Venetian culinary tradition, stopping by baccaries and restaurants, where you will enjoy the flavour of the authentic recipes and wines of the Veneto region.

Be welcomed by your professional, local guide into the Venice Jewish Ghetto, that has inspired the famous Shakespear’s piece The Merchant of Venice and has featured the 2004 movie starring Al Pacino and Jeremy Irons.
Your guide will provide you an introduction to the rich culture and amazing food tradition of the Ghetto by stopping at 6 different restaurants, where you will be offered local delicacies, proper of the Jewish-Venetian cuisine – among those, you will try the Sarde al Saor, artichokes bottoms and more, accompanied by a lovely glass of kosher wine.
Walking across the Ghetto and the Cannaregio district, your guide will also introduce you into the streets and squares of the Gheto Vecio, the Old Ghetto, where you will see the Rabbi’s house and the Old Synagogue. Enjoy the walk along the fondamenta, the walkways, and reach the Rialto Bridge, the oldest bridge of the city, built at the beginning of the XII century. In the Rialto quarter you will stop into restaurants attended by the local gondoliers and residents: guarantee of the high quality of the pasta and risotto dishes.
But the night is not over yet and remember to save some room for the dessert. Visit an old bakery and enjoy the selection of traditional Venetian-Jewish biscuits and cakes.
This tour is the perfect combination of art, culture, historical information, and food and wine tastings.
The tour will last 4hours and will be led by a local, professional live-guide.

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Once in Venice join our food tour and do not miss the chance to live an entertaining and relaxing experience. You will visit the famous Rialto city market, monuments and Bacaris – the famous little bars, where you will enjoy lovely cicchetti (Italian tapas) and a glass of wine. Your local, professional guide will give you an insight look onto the Venetian food and wine tradition, with a hint to the history of the city built on the lagoon.

Venice is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, and one of its peculiarity is the bridges system that links the 118 small islands that found the city itself.
With your guide you will tour the Rialto neighbourhood at the discovery of the Venetian culinary tradition. Starting from the Rialto Market – named after the oldest bridge built on the Gran Canal – you will move into the small, narrow streets and cross the characteristic bridges to reach the most beautiful spots. Jumping from one island to the other, stop into the bacari – the wine bar – where you can enjoy a shadow (a small glass of white wine) and the cicchetti – cicheti in Venetian language – a collection of small tapas, usually served with sliced bread or polenta, and that include vegetables, fish, meat, potatoes and eggs, prepared according to the tradition.
This tour lasts 4 hours, and you will be led by a professional, live guide.

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Join our small group tour and visit Venice, the amazing city on the lagoon. Your professional, top rated guide will lead you in this journey to the discovery of the history, culture and food tradition of one of the most famous cities of Italy.
Explore the Rialto Market, see the Basilica dei Frari (outside), pass by campo Santa Margherita, San Polo and cross the bridges on the Canal Grande. During the pleasant walk into the narrow streets on the water, stop at the baccaris and enjoy delicacies such as tramezzini (sandwiches), cicchetti, cheese, buranelli and tiramisu.
This walking tour will allow you to get acquainted with the main streets of the centre of the city, and your guide will provide you special tips and suggestions to get the best out of your vacation.

If you have just arrived in Venice and wish to know how to move your first steps in the city, this is the perfect tour for you!
Join our Street Food Tour led by a local, professional guide and start this journey into the streets and over the small bridges at the discovery of the history and tradition of the city on the lagoon.
Starting from the San Marco neighbourhood, you will pass into the colourful Rialto Market, full of vegetable, fruit, fresh meat and fish stalls. Cross the bridge and reach Campo San Polo, see the Basilica dei Frari, Campo San Bartolomeo and more.
While walking, stop at the famous baccaris, small winebars in whose windows are displayed the cicchetti – cicheti in Venetian language – the Italian tapas made from regional cheese, potatoes and vegetables quiches, sliced polenta and more!  
Do not forget to save some room for the dessert, and enjoy the biscuits and cakes, made according to the traditional recipe.
Enjoy this lovely 2.5hours tour and ask your guide tips and suggestions to get the best out of your experience in Venice!

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Small Group  Friuli Wine Tasting At Collio
The Best Italian Wine Region You've Never Heard Of. Soak up the flavor of Italy on a 8-hour wine and food tasting tour of  Friuli. Departing from Venice, a sommelier guide and food expert will lead the way to the heart of the Friuli , beloved for its deep wines chease and parma ham. Visit two wineries, sipping and swirling ten local blends. Afterward, enjoy a traditional Friuli lunch and a stop at a charming Italian village with a chease taste at local "latteria" before returning to Venice.
• Full-day tour to the Collio wine making region east of Venice
• Sample 10 Friuli different wine including tocai friulano, malvasia istriana, ribolla gialla, refosco
• Tour two wineri in Friuli Collio area including with your somelier guide
• Enjoy a delicious lunch at a traditional Friuli  restaurant
• Try Different Chease in a local chease producer in Palmanova

The Best Italian Wine Region You’ve Never Heard Of The world does not yet come to the Friuli region, and so much the better
Our wine tasting tour will begin with pickup in central Venice Settle into your seat for a 1.5-hour drive to the famous wine region of Friuli.  Upon arriving immaculate small town of Cormons, enjoy the beautiful view of Collio wyneyards,  make your way to two wineries to sample the best blends of the region. With the help of your sommelier guide, learn how  grapes are grown and sip to discover the varying characteristics of each blend.
Afterward, pause for lunch at a nearby restaurant, indulging in a 3-course, Friuli lunch. Sample more Italian wines while you eat, as drinks are also included with your meal. After lunch we will go to visit a small cheese producer and we will taste different cheeses with a wine that is also included in the price.
This is a charming genuine iunique tour in a  small group  tour up to 8 people max.

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