We have dedicated this Experience to Galileo Galilei, who set the beginning of his “Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World System” at Ca’ Sagredo.
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During his stay in Venice, Galileo Galilei entered the most lively intellectual circles and met one of his closest friend, the scientist Gianfrancesco Sagredo, remembered later in its “Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems”.
The tour starts at Ca’ Sagredo, where your private guide will entertain you with the story of the 18 fervent years that Galileo spent in Venice. You will then be guided to St. Mark’s Square to reach the top of the bell tower to admire the outstanding view of the Lagoon. Galileo showed the use of the telescope from here to the Doge and venetian noblemen.
Together with your guide you will get to the Arsenale area for a dedicated tour of the Naval History Museum and the Ships Pavilion. The father of modern Science used to go to the Arsenale to prepare his academic lessons.
Transfer back to the Hotel by private water taxi.
The experienceincludes:
private guide, “skip the line” entrance ticket to the top of the belltower by lift,
We have dedicated this Experience to Galileo Galilei, who improved the invention of the telescope and presented it to the Venetian Senate.
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Galileo Galilei spent 18 years in Venice, which he later described as the happiest of his life. He entered the most lively intellectual circles and became friend of scientist Gianfrancesco Sagredo, who was later remembered in the “Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems”, and scientist Paolo Sarpi, who introduced Galileo to the first Dutch telescopes. The great skills of Murano glassmakers played a key role in Galileo’s improvement of this invention.
The tour starts at Ca’ Sagredo, where your private guide will entertain you with the story of the 18 fervent years that Galileo spent in Venice. You will then be guided to St. Mark’s Square to reach the top of the bell tower to admire the outstanding view of the Lagoon. Galileo showed the use of the telescope from here to the Doge and venetian noblemen.
On the way back to the Hotel an optional stop at the panoramic rooftop terrace over the Fondaco dei Tedeschi for a last breathtaking view of the city.
The experienceincludes:
private guide,
“skip the line” entrance ticket to the top of the belltower by lift,
THE SPICE TRADE, AND THE PASTRY ROUTE *Marco Polo*
We have dedicated this Experience to the great venetian merchant and explorer Marco Polo, who travelled along the Silk Road.
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By crossing the Grand Canal with a gondola you will reach Palazzo Mocenigo for a private guided visit of the museum. Here you can find ancient fabrics and perfumes legacy of the Eastern spice trade during the «Serenissima» period. Your guide will then accompany you to the oldest patisserie in Venice, funded in 1742 and baking delicious traditional sweets ever since… pick your favourite!
The tour continues in St. Mark’s Square, to the famous Harry’s Bar, where its renowned lemon meringue waits for you together with a glass of Bellini, that was created here.
Back to the Hotel you will be amazed by a final treat: Caterina Sagredo most beloved jasmin tea, served with typical biscuits called «Baci in Gondola».
We have dedicated this Experience to the ambassador Gianfrancesco Morosini who first mentioned Constantinople coffee to the senate of Venice.
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Your private guide will accompany you in one of the finest bakery of Venice where you will enjoy a typical seasonal pastry.
From here the tour will take you around the Jewish Ghetto, with a pleasant stop in a historical Kosher bakery for a tasting.
Afterwards, you will be treated with a perfectly brewed coffee from a local coffee roastery.
The tour continues in St. Mark’s Square where your guide will leave you at the Café Florian, the oldest Coffeehouse in Europe, for a slice of cake and a cup of tea or coffee.
Back to the Hotel you will be amazed by a final treat: Caterina Sagredo most beloved jasmin tea, served with typical biscuits called «Baci in Gondola».
PRIVATE LIFE, FRIENDS AND FAMILY *Agostino Sagredo*
We have dedicated this Experience to Agostino Sagredo on the 150th anniversary of its death.
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The tour starts at Ca’ Sagredo Hotel from where your guide will escort you to St Mark’s Square. You will then visit the Correr Museum, to whom Count Agostino Sagredo donated his splendid manuscripts, books and paintings.
The tour will continue at the Querini Stampalia Foundation, where you will have the pleasure to visit this famous Museum.
The tour will end at the Church of San Francesco della Vigna where you can admire the sumptuous Chapel dedicated to San Gerardo Sagredo.
We have dedicated this Experience to Agostino Sagredo on the 150th anniversary of its death.
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The tour starts at Ca’ Sagredo Hotel where your Guide will escort you to a short walk among the “calli” and “campi” of Cannaregio and the St Mark’s.
You will arrive in Campo San Fantin where, in addition to the Grand Teatro La Fenice, You can appreciate the beauty of the facade of Ateneo Veneto and the Istituto Veneto in Campo Santo Stefano.
Walking through the wonderful Accademia Bridge, You will reach the Gallerie dell’Accademia, and the Accademia of Belle Arti, where Agostino Sagredo was an extraordinary councilor and later a substitute Professor of aesthetics.
We have dedicated this Experience to Caterina Sagredo, whose canvas painted by Tiepolo for her wedding is preserved at Ca’ Rezzonico.
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Antique furnitures, paintings and clothes. Visit the magnificent halls of Palazzo Mocenigo, the perfume and costume museum, testimony of the incredible commercial and cultural exchange of Venice with distant lands, and Ca’ Rezzonico, the wonderful palace that now houses the Museum of 18th-century Venice.
1 hour and a half private yoga class with an amazing view
Ca’ Sagredo offers you an hour and a half yoga class, liven up by music.
Which place could be better for your Sun Salutation than a spectacular terrace over the Gran Canal, with a Yoga teacher?
A healthy vegan snack completes the wellness program.
Inner peace and harmony are guaranteed!
Cross the Grand Canal with our Chef to reach the historical Rialto Market where you will be given suggestions on how to buy the best fresh fish and local goods.
VENICE SECRET GARDENS *Eleonora Duse and Gabriele D’Annunzio*
We have dedicated this Experience to Eleonora Duse and Gabriele D’Annunzio. The actress and the writer used to meet in the fascinating garden of Palazzo Cappello.
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Private tour with an expert guide among the most charming gardens in Venice. Each tour is an unique experience to discover the history of the gardens, the most curious plants and, when possible, to meet their owners.
Hidden behind the doors of palaces and monastery cloisters are magnificent gardens, and since most of them are not open to the public, it is a privilege to be able to visit them.
Learn how to cook typical venetian dishes under the expert guidance of our Chef
You will discover the best secrets of our Chef, letting yourself be enchanted by the art of cooking, under his guidance.
You will learn how to cook the fresh delights you bought at the Rialto market.
SPRITZ AT SUNSET WITH DINNER *Sisi & Franz Joseph*
On a vintage yacht
We have dedicated this Experience to Empress Elisabeth (“Sisi”) of Austria and Emperor Franz Joseph. The famous Spritz was created by Austrian soldiers, used to soften italian wines with some sparkling water.
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The tour begins before sunset, to offer the suggestive view of Venice during the most enchanted time of the day, Sunset.
On board we serve a pleasant welcome drink while sealing. Afterwards, Guests can choose between a rich buffet of local titbits or a seated dinner with a typical Venetian menu.
The tour includes: welcome drink, yacht charter with crew from 19.30 to around midnight, departing from the Island of San Giorgio.
We have dedicated this Experience to Lord Byron. The poet loved swimming in the venetian lagoon.
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Comfort and privacy. A fascinating 20-meter yacht for your exclusive use and a whole day dedicated to sunbathing and swimming offshore.
At your choice the experience can continue with a tour around the most fascinating islands of Venice:
Tour 1) Sant’Erasmo, San Francesco del Deserto and Burano
Tour 2) Poveglia, the island of timeless ghosts and mysteries.
Typical snacks and drinks are offered during the day.
The tour includes: rental with crew departing from the island of San Giorgio from 10.30 to 18.30, typical drinks and snacks.
We have dedicated this Experience to Canaletto, the first to use the “camera obscura” (ancestor of the photographic camera) to achieve perfect perspective in his artworks.
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During this private 2-hour photography class you will learn basic and advanced photography techiniques. Each participant must bring their own professional or semi-professional equipment and during the tour along Venice they will be given theoretical and practical suggestions and tips.
We have dedicated this Experience to Ernest Hemingway, who loved Burano and lived on the venetian island.
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Departure: Burano island.
From Burano, the tour takes you to discover the venetian lagoon on a traditional fishing boat. Demonstration of the processing of «Molecche» (littoral crabs) follows.
Return to Burano.
The tour includes:
2-hour boat tour accompanied by venetian fishermen,
Run with a personal trainer early in the morning and discover Venice at its awakening. An unique experience between the quiet and unknown streets (called «calli») or along Venice’s walking banks along canals (called «fondamenta»), for an incomparable view over the lagoon. And if we find a coffee shop along the way… a well-deserved break!
From 6.30 to 9.00am: private jogging tour.
The path and its length are decided by clients.
We have dedicated this Experience to Thomas Mann, who loved Lido of Venice and found here inspiration for his works.
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Nowhere else you may find the privilege of a beach in an exclusive atmosphere like when you are at the Lido di Venezia.
A few minutes by boat away from St. Mark’s square, a wellness oasis for movie stars and international VIP.
The experience includes:
rental of two sunbeds for the entire day in one of the best equipped beach resorts.
Transfers not included. Possibility of a one-hour walk, with a private guide, to discover the Art Nouveau style and the golden age of the Belle Epoque.
We have dedicated this Experience to Henry Ford, who got the idea to create a Golf Club on Venice Lido.
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A day at the 18-holes golf field of the Circolo Golf Venezia.
Among pine forest, sand dunes and the beach, its peculiar location halfway between the Adriatic sea and the lagoon makes this golf club one of the most charming golf resort, that is also among the oldest in Italy (1928). This very challenging golf course is in a WWF reserve dotted by the typical maritime pines, poplars and willows, increasing the difficulty of the game.
We have dedicated this Experience to Maria Callas, whose lyric voice and divine performances was once greeted at the marvellous La Fenice Theatre.
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A journey through the artisan shops and the «calli» around Rialto, to enjoy the breathtaking view from the top of the famous Contarini del Bovolo staircase and from there, the spectacle of the Fenice Theatre and its secrets: a visit among the stuccoes and golds of the prestigious halls will allow you to discover the background of the Theater and its protagonists.
The tour includes:
tour guide,
admission ticket to the Scala del Bovolo and to the Fenice Theatre with audio guide.
