What to do in Venice?
Discover the best things to do in Venice with our tourist guide for lovers of Venice and its surrounding area - the Veneto.
VivoVenetia offers a wide range of bespoke experiences, food tours and cultural activities in this most beautiful region of North-East Italy
Are you looking for family activities, a romantic weekend in Venice or have fun with a group of friends?
VivoVenetia will make this fascinating destination come to life for you!
What to do in Veneto region?
VivoVenetia invites you to the land of castles, palladian villas and museums where the gorgeous Italian countryside meets the sea on one side and the Dolomite mountains on the other.
We have a wide choice of things to do in Venice and its region. Everything from wine tasting, to cycling to learning how to row a gondola!
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Discover the stories of the Veneto with the people who live here!
Venetian Gondola boat : the most typical boat in Venice
What is a Gondola boat? The gondola is the most typical of Venetian boats. Dark in color and with a long slender shape, it is 10.85 metres long and 1.44 metres wide. It has a flat bottom to allow navigation even in very shallow waters, such as those of the lagoon. One of its…
Venice Unusual things to do: 3 paths for 3 different styles
The most unusual views of Venice are hidden in plain sight, that’s why you need to know how to navigate to disover a Secret Venice. Fishing in Venice: experience in the lagoon as a local fisherman On the islands of Venice, outside mass tourism and near Torcello, there are several fishing valleys. In this lagoon…
5 ideas for dog friendly beaches and holidays
Dog friendly beaches and holidays: dog friendly hotels, restaurants… and much more! If you are among those who just can’t leave Fido at auntie Emma’s for a week without spending your holiday worried about the missing furry member of your family… you know how complicated it is to find structures where dogs are allowed. Italy is…
What to see in Treviso
Treviso isn’t as famous as Venice, but it is one of the loveliest and most charming cities in Veneto. So here’s our selection of what to see in Treviso alone, with your partner, with friends or with the whole family! The motto of the province of Treviso is “If you see it … you fall…
Il Redentore: the most popular Venice event
Redeemer festival origins: Venice and the end of the plague The Redeemer festival has its origins in one of the darkest and most terrifying moments for the entire Venice history: the plague of the 16th century. At that time, Venice was a “metropolis” with 180 thousand inhabitants. In just two years, from 1575 to 1577,…
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Glass art in Murano
"I invite you into my workshop to share my creative world. It’s all about the magic of conjuring coloured beauty from glass.. Create your own glass pearl and experience the magic of alchemy which happens when you work with glass."
Christian
Confectioner in Belluno
"Imagine the intense aroma of freshly baked shortbread! You can even make your own delicious version! And then what about a stroll by the beautiful Santa Croce lake after your visit?!"
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VivoVenetia - who we are
We welcome you to our site. We are a team of people from different backgrounds who share the same passion for the Veneto region. We have an innate curiosity to get to know our region, travel around it and discover new activities. We are a team of women: some are born here and others have chosen to live here!
A travel agency in Venice ... unusual
We want you to discover the Veneto with new eyes. We're here to help you make your trip to Venice and Veneto a very special one. Vivovenetia is a hybrid project: a mix between an informative website and an incoming travel agency. We offer help and information for those who want to travel independently. Alternatively If you want a customised trip arranged for you, we can take care of everything from A to Z, for an individual, or for groups or agencies.
Visit a hidden Venice
Follow us to discover a hidden Venice. We'll go walking in less known places such as the Great School of San Rocco, the Academy galleries, the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, The Island of San Giorgio ... You will not want to miss the city museums, or a visit to the other islands of the Venice lagoon. But what about visiting a workshop where the famous gondolas are made? We want to promote our beautiful city and region but in an ethical and sustainable way.
Weekends in Venice
We have created tours and weekends both in Venice and the rest of the Veneto. We carefully select all of our partners and we have a great deal of local knowledge. Our weekend breaks are not just about where to stay but we tell you what to do in the area and how to make the most of your time there. Would you like to go cycling in our beautiful countryside? Are you looking for ideas for a hen party? We have all the passion, professionalism and knowledge of the area to bring your ideas to life!
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