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Published: July 26, 2007
There are many cities in the world that one can simply step right off a plane and delve into, traveling at one's own pace, seeing the sights and experiencing the culture. While this can be accomplished in many places around the globe, this is not the case with the city of Venice.
Venice is a city without peer, offering a great deal of tradition and a unique collection of landmarks and beautiful architecture that rivals any city in Europe. So when one find themselves in Venice and hoping to truly experience everything that such a destination has to offer, one must tour Venice.
Those looking to tour Venice will find several varieties of tours available. Many who want to tour Venice are interested in the grand canals which give the city such fame and renown. To tour Venice by boat one need not look far, as this popular tour type is a specialty of the city and as such there are many available. Shorter motor boat tours ensure that one will see the major sights from the waterways and won't eat up too much of their vacation time. A great advantage for those who want to motor boat tour Venice and quickly see the Venetian architecture is they have a tendency to be available on shorter notice due to the faster speed of the tour. Another positive for those who are looking into motor boat tours is that by nature a motor boat can only seat a handful of people, ensuring the tour guide is much more easily accessible than in larger tours. Of course no one can tour Venice without a trip down the canals in a gondola, and this type of tour is readily available. Every romantic will agree that leisurely coasting through the city in true Venetian fashion beats a speedy tour down the canals any day. Boat tours are not without their downsides however, and the biggest problems for any boat tour is the limited accessibility to the buildings. Most boat tours only offer a drive-by glimpse at the many wonders of the city and those looking to tour Venice in full may not be satisfied with driving past the sites and buildings in such a blur. If this is the case, one might want to consider taking a more inclusive tour in conjunction with a boat tour or instead of it.
Though certainly famous for its canals, the city has much more to offer to travelers who want to tour Venice. Despite the heavy attention paid to the many watery streets, there are still many places in the city that are above water level and a walking tour of Venice accompanied by a guide are as good a way as any to tour Venice's many sights. Like other older European cities, the history of Venice is similar to a rich and intricate tapestry of culture, religion and beauty which permeates the architecture.
The Church of San Giovanni e Paolo, St Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, the Basilica and the La Fenice Opera House are all popular landmarks which are must sees for anyone who wants to tour Venice, and all are widely available to be seen in a variety of walking tours. Many Venetian buildings are just as breathtaking from within, and those who find themselves with time as they tour Venice would do well to experience the stunning Byzantine ceiling of the Basilica or glimpse the beautiful artwork that occupies many Venetian interiors. A guided walking tour may mean a little more exercise, but it also means a far more complete picture of the city for anyone who wants to tour Venice in its entirety.
For those who do decide to tour Venice, they will find a wide range of options to choose from, each with its own unique perspective of the famed Italian city. Guided walks are a great way to tour Venice, and are the best way to take in most of the city. Those who tour Venice by walking will be exposed to many structural interiors that would otherwise be unseen. But inevitably, no trip to Venice is complete without a gondola ride and trip through the Venetian canals, and the charm of such an excursion is immeasurable. No matter how one chooses to tour Venice, this one of a kind city is sure to please.
Sources:
"Best venice Private Tours." Artviva. 16 July 2007. Rose Magers Artviva/ Walking Tours. 16 July 2007. http://www.italy.artviva.com/italytravel_best_tour s_tour/venice_personalized_tours.
"Venice City Tours." Avventure Bellissime. 2005. Tours Italy. 16 July 2007. http://www.tours-italy.com/venice-city_tours-grand _canal.htm.
"Venice in One Day." Viator. 2007. Viator, Inc.. 16 July 2007. http://www.viator.com/tours/Italy/Venice-in-One-Da y-The-Original-Venice-Walk-and-Grand-Canal-Boat-To />"Daily Guided Walks in Venice." Venice Events. 2004. Venice Events. http://www.tours-venice-italy.com/guidedwalksvenic e.shtml.
Those looking to tour Venice will find several varieties of tours available. Many who want to tour Venice are interested in the grand canals which give the city such fame and renown. To tour Venice by boat one need not look far, as this popular tour type is a specialty of the city and as such there are many available. Shorter motor boat tours ensure that one will see the major sights from the waterways and won't eat up too much of their vacation time. A great advantage for those who want to motor boat tour Venice and quickly see the Venetian architecture is they have a tendency to be available on shorter notice due to the faster speed of the tour. Another positive for those who are looking into motor boat tours is that by nature a motor boat can only seat a handful of people, ensuring the tour guide is much more easily accessible than in larger tours. Of course no one can tour Venice without a trip down the canals in a gondola, and this type of tour is readily available. Every romantic will agree that leisurely coasting through the city in true Venetian fashion beats a speedy tour down the canals any day. Boat tours are not without their downsides however, and the biggest problems for any boat tour is the limited accessibility to the buildings. Most boat tours only offer a drive-by glimpse at the many wonders of the city and those looking to tour Venice in full may not be satisfied with driving past the sites and buildings in such a blur. If this is the case, one might want to consider taking a more inclusive tour in conjunction with a boat tour or instead of it.
Though certainly famous for its canals, the city has much more to offer to travelers who want to tour Venice. Despite the heavy attention paid to the many watery streets, there are still many places in the city that are above water level and a walking tour of Venice accompanied by a guide are as good a way as any to tour Venice's many sights. Like other older European cities, the history of Venice is similar to a rich and intricate tapestry of culture, religion and beauty which permeates the architecture.
The Church of San Giovanni e Paolo, St Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, the Basilica and the La Fenice Opera House are all popular landmarks which are must sees for anyone who wants to tour Venice, and all are widely available to be seen in a variety of walking tours. Many Venetian buildings are just as breathtaking from within, and those who find themselves with time as they tour Venice would do well to experience the stunning Byzantine ceiling of the Basilica or glimpse the beautiful artwork that occupies many Venetian interiors. A guided walking tour may mean a little more exercise, but it also means a far more complete picture of the city for anyone who wants to tour Venice in its entirety.
For those who do decide to tour Venice, they will find a wide range of options to choose from, each with its own unique perspective of the famed Italian city. Guided walks are a great way to tour Venice, and are the best way to take in most of the city. Those who tour Venice by walking will be exposed to many structural interiors that would otherwise be unseen. But inevitably, no trip to Venice is complete without a gondola ride and trip through the Venetian canals, and the charm of such an excursion is immeasurable. No matter how one chooses to tour Venice, this one of a kind city is sure to please.
Sources:
"Best venice Private Tours." Artviva. 16 July 2007. Rose Magers Artviva/ Walking Tours. 16 July 2007. http://www.italy.artviva.com/italytravel_best_tour s_tour/venice_personalized_tours.
"Venice City Tours." Avventure Bellissime. 2005. Tours Italy. 16 July 2007. http://www.tours-italy.com/venice-city_tours-grand _canal.htm.
"Venice in One Day." Viator. 2007. Viator, Inc.. 16 July 2007. http://www.viator.com/tours/Italy/Venice-in-One-Da y-The-Original-Venice-Walk-and-Grand-Canal-Boat-To />"Daily Guided Walks in Venice." Venice Events. 2004. Venice Events. http://www.tours-venice-italy.com/guidedwalksvenic e.shtml.
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