Enjoy your fascinating and joyful half-day private tour to Chioggia, often called "Little Venice," which offers a charming exploration of this fishing town's canals, history, and local culture.
During this tour to Chioggia you will discover this small maritime city of ancient origins, full of canals, bridges, streets and pastel colored houses with typical green balconies. It will remind you of Venice, but you won’t find crowds of tourists nor gondolas. The black silhouettes of the venetian gondolas are here replaced by hand-painted bragozzi, typical fishing boats of the Upper Adriatic sea characterized by a flat keel, which was useful to reach all corners of the lagoon, where sea level is also very low.
or Padua and you'll be transported comfortably in a private vehicle to begin your amazing 4 hours walk tour of Chioggia with a professional local tour guide.
orta Garibaldi, a fortress built around 1300. Learn about its significance as the town’s southern gateway and take photos of its impressive structure.
nd admire the colorful facades of historic buildings and imposing palaces reminiscent of Venetian architecture.We can enjoy a little stop for a glass of Prosecco or a delicious tasting of Chioggia’s cuisine! ( optional )
Stop by the Temple of San Martino for a quick glimpse of its serene charm. Explore the Church of San Francesco, built in 1400, with its intricate 18th-century stucco work. End at Basilica of San Giacomo, home to the Madonna della Navicella icon and fascinating tolele. Pause at Clock Tower next to Sant’Andrea Church to admire the oldest working tower clock in the world.
t in 1685 and adorned with marble in 1762, it is still proudly guarded by lions made of Istrian stone. Another lion – friendly called “el gatòn” (the big cat) – surmounts the slender grace of the Vigo column in the square of the same name. Meanwhile you will also admire the ancient residence where Goldoni, famous author of comedies and collaborator of Molière, who wrote “Baruffe Chiozzotte“, set here in the town.
You will board a motorboat that will let you discover the three main canals of the city and the Darsene; you will arrive in Sottomarina and you will cross the natural oasis of the Venetian lagoon. The staff on board will tell you all the secrets of fishing in Chioggia, the story of the Madonna dei Pescatori and much more.
r having explored hidden treasures of Chioggia , the amazing “the Little Venice”
The driver will meet you from Piazzale Roma with your name sign. Please inform about your pick up details in advance.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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