• Dorsoduro - Explore a historic squero, a boatyard with a courtyard sloping towards the water, used for launching or towing boats. This site has been operational since the 17th century and remains one of the few still active today.
• Dorsoduro - Delve into the intricacies of a fórcola, understanding how its design provides eight distinct control points to adjust the boat’s speed and direction. Each curve and angle is meticulously crafted to facilitate the oar’s movement, which steers and propels the boat.
• Dorsoduro - The Voga alla Veneta rowing technique is notably different from international sport rowing, as the rower stands facing forward. This position allows for quick and agile maneuvering, essential in Venice’s narrow and bustling canals.
• Dorsoduro / Accademia - Historically, the gondola was a primary mode of transportation and the most prevalent watercraft in Venice. Gain a deeper understanding of this wooden vessel, moving beyond the typical tourist perceptions.
• Dorsoduro - Discover the traditional wooden boats still navigating Venice and its lagoon, such as Sandolo, Coarlina, Topa, Pupparin, Còfano, Mascarèta, and Sanpieròta. Learn how they differ in purpose or rowing technique and what they share in common.
• Canal Grande - Experience crossing the Canal Grande by gondola, a practice locals have enjoyed for centuries.

• Expert-led tour with a dedicated Tour Leader and Nature and Interpretive Guide
• Grand Canal gondola ride included

• Gratuities
• Entrance ticket to a traditional squero: 100 euro to be paid on the spot

Explore the squeri, the shipyards where traditional lagoon boats are crafted in the city designed for navigation. Step into the world of Venetian squeri, intimate boatyards where skilled artisans construct and restore wooden boats. These practices are as old as Venice itself, with everything remaining as it once was. Just a short distance from the typical tourist paths, encounter the last master boat builders who continue the art of crafting gondolas and other traditional lagoon boats.

A city founded on water naturally leads to another essential element: the use of the “forcola,” the Venetian oarlock essential for rowing in the Venetian style.

Be captivated by the dedication and patience that define these professions, preserving such an ancient tradition. Stroll around to discover lagoon boats moored along canal banks, culminating in a gondola ferry ride, showcasing its continued importance as a mode of transportation for the local residents of this floating city.

• On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it

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