Chioggia : Aquaculture Secrets Tours of the Lagoon

Explore Chioggia’s Lagoon: Uncover mussel farming, Moleche crabs, and sustainable oysters. Dive into maritime heritage and sustainable seafood practices.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chioggia - The tour will explore various aquaculture sites, starting with a mussel farm to learn about the breeding process.
  • Chioggia - The next stop is an oyster farm, where the significance of each stage in producing a superior product will be explained.
  • Chioggia - The journey will continue through the sorting boxes for crabs, revealing the process of obtaining the “nugget of the lagoon.”
What's Included
  • Life jackets on board for each person available on request
  • Transportation by fully restored, comfortable local boat
  • Partner for shipping boxes and souvenirs abroad
  • Unlimited Venetian Lagoon photo stops on request
  • Easy to reach meeting points
  • Multilingual-speaking licensed driver (English, French, Spanish, Italian)
  • Partner for luggage…
What's Not Included
  • Any other expenses not mentioned
  • Tipping
  • Bath on board
Additional Information

Unveil the secrets of Chioggia’s Lagoon on this unique boat tour.
Witness traditional mussel farming, discover the art behind prized Moleche crabs, and learn about sustainable oyster harvesting. Immerse yourself in the rich maritime heritage and discover the bounty of the Venetian Lagoon.
This immersive journey explores sustainable seafood production,…

Location
Via Don Eugenio Bellemo, 132
Via Don Eugenio Bellemo
We will meet in front of Comparato Dock. Please reach our meeting point on foot and not by car, the nearest car park is Park Unione.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Marco
Sep 12, 2025
An interesting and different tour - The excursion was very interesting and made me discover something different and new that I did not know about Chioggia. Damiano was very clear in his explanations and you can see that he put so much effort and passion into preparing this excursion. I recommend this experience to everyone
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Y7964sealexw
Aug 26, 2025
Very interesting Tour - We had the pleasure of experiencing a very interesting aquaculture tour today. Damiano is a very personable and knowledgeable person who listens to all our questions and answers them thoroughly. The tour is highly recommended. Thank you, Damiano!
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Simonetafani1979
Jul 31, 2025
Wonderful tour. - All beautiful. Damiano very competent, nice and prepared. We were very pleased to participate for a couple of hours in the traditions of Chioggia and feel pampered and transported with much attention, respect and regard. Beautiful day to repeat very soon with new experiences. The docking is out of the hustle and bustle of downtown, and even more, this made the experience truly wonderful. Thank you very much indeed.
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V7617oaflaviob
Jul 28, 2025
Venetian traditions - Wonderful trip not to be missed .. Thanks Damiano for the spectacular day. The passion you put into your work and admirable in fact makes it unique .. congratulations 👏👏
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Vivil1
Jul 25, 2025
To do without hesitation - Really a nice experience and very informative. Clear and detailed explanations, I highly recommend.
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Tososot
Jul 23, 2025
must-do tour of Chioggia and aquaculture - fantastic tour. we fully enjoyed the boat ride and also our children. fantastic also to see up close the aquaculture of mussels, flies and oysters, as well as learning a lot. Damiano is really good and transmits his passion. if you want to make a gift or spend a moment in company, I recommend this tour
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D3327iwlaurab
Jun 30, 2025
Extraordinarily interesting boat tour - Damiano was a great guide and skilfully navigated us through the lagoon. We have been able to gain many new impressions and acquire knowledge about mussel and oyster farming as well as the complex catch of soft shell crabs. Damiano has answered many questions and is a friendly and humorously refreshing person! A great recommendation for anyone interested in Chioggia's aquacultures and looking for an exceptional tour away from the standard tourist boat trips!
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Dantea
Jun 28, 2025
Out on the water, and out of the ordinary - Having visited Venice independently a number of times in the past we opted to explore Chioggia instead of making the 3 hour round trip from our cruise ship to that hyper-touristed city. We’re glad we connected with Damiano who essentially circumnavigated Chioggia and filled us in on the business and techniques of growing and harvesting clams, mussels, and soft shell crabs. From his small boat we saw the facilities that support these activities; it did not hurt that the weather was almost perfect to be on the water. Damiano is very personable and accommodating, so this was time well spent. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone who appreciates “industrial tours” or who wishes to go behind the scenes in a picturesque but real working Italian city.
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Robertasz8431za
Jun 16, 2025
to be redone! - beautiful experience! We relaxed and at the same time learned a lot of curiosities about shellfish farming.
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Fabriziofr7117cx
Jun 2, 2025
Highly recommended! - Great experience! Damiano very professional, prepared, punctual, very kind and nice. Well-kept boat. We learned many things we didn’t know about the lagoon and we can’t wait for the next tour as soon as we get back to Chioggia!
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From $66
up to 5 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).