The Arsenale and Castello

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Duration
3 hours
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Why take this tour?

Arsenale a place that usually escapes tourists but which, for centuries has been the beating heart of the strength of Venice.We will discover ,,how the famous galleys were built that allowed the lagoon city to control the most important maritime routes in the Mediterranean and also its trade. Their construction was based on comparable secrets, think of a modern hunting secrets ,that the craftsmen the Masters of Ax revealed only to their children, when, they undertook the same profession. The purpose of this tour is to give a different view of the city of Venice, not only of what attracts millions of visitors every year but ,an eye capable of explaining why all the beauties that are seen in the churches in the palaces. Every work you will see walking through Venice is the result of that ,perfect mechanism that Venice is it has been able to implement for centuries, in the Mediterranean and that has been able to transform it into a rich and powerful power feared, a true capital of history

What’s included?

  • one hr private water taxi

  • Entry/Admission - Arsenale di Venezia

  • Entry/Admission - Giudecca

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience

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Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Friend in Venice Tours

About operator:

Life is a journey, travelling is living twice.” – Omar Khayyam – (Persian poet of XII century)I am a tour leader. I visited many countries… not to find myself, tot o learn how to live. And from you, and all of those I met during my journeys I learned something.This is the reason why I love my job. For me it represents an opportunity to meet men and women from different places and with different cultures.

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