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Private Venetian Ships Pavilion and Castello Walking tour

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Duration

clock2 hours

Overview

    Escape the crowds exploring one of Venice's less visited areas with your private walking tour visiting the area of Castello and the inside of the historical Venetian Ships Pavilion.
    The Pavilion was built in the mid-16th century as an oars workshop and storage facility supported by a blacksmith workshop, and now houses vessels of great historical importance. Wander through Venice's hidden back streets and squares during this fascinating tour.

What's Included

  • Live tour commentary provided in English, French or Italian
  • Professional local guide

What to Expect

    We make our way through the labyrinth of alleyways into the heart of Castello, the largest residential area of Venice. Passing through campo Della Bragora, now Bandiera & Moro and then through "calle della morte" (Street of death). We continue our tour and arrive at the School of San Giorgio degli Schiavoni, which holds a painting by the famous artist “Carpaccio”. We continue our walking tour making our way towards the magnificent entrance of the Arsenale passing traditional maritime houses of famous captains and merchants from the Venetian Navy. At the end of the tour, optional visit inside the Ships Pavilion and the naval museum (ticket to pay on spot). Here you will see many historical Venetian boats, including a copy of the Bucinotoro, the Disdotto, the funeral Gondola of the Venetian Doges and also several war ships, giving you a real feel of the maritime history of the city.

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