Chioggia: Little Venice Half Day Private Tour from Venice

Highlights

• Private Chioggia Tour
• Private Transportation
• Local Culture

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Piazzale Roma

   1h

   Your private driver will pick you up from Piazzale Roma in Venice , Square Rome or Padua and you'll be transported comfortably in a private vehicle to begin your amazing 4 hours walk tour of Chioggia with a professional local tour guide.

2. 2

   Porta Garibaldi

   20min

   The tour to Chioggia starts from the entrance of the town, based in the south, Porta Garibaldi, a fortress built around 1300. Learn about its significance as the town’s southern gateway and take photos of its impressive structure.

3. 3

   Canal Vena

   30min

   After that we walk along the picturesque Canal Vena, crossing its nine bridges and admire the colorful facades of historic buildings and imposing palaces reminiscent of Venetian architecture.We can enjoy a little stop for a glass of Prosecco or a delicious tasting of Chioggia’s cuisine! ( optional )

4. 4

   Cathedral Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta

   1h

   Visit Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta and marvel at its extraordinary Callido organ with 1617 pipes. Stop by the Temple of San Martino for a quick glimpse of its serene charm. Explore the Church of San Francesco, built in 1400, with its intricate 18th-century stucco work. End at Basilica of San Giacomo, home to the Madonna della Navicella icon and fascinating tolele. Pause at Clock Tower next to Sant’Andrea Church to admire the oldest working tower clock in the world.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   30min

   Finally, you can’t miss a stop on the balcony of the city, the Vigo Bridge: built in 1685 and adorned with marble in 1762, it is still proudly guarded by lions made of Istrian stone. Another lion – friendly called “el gatòn” (the big cat) – surmounts the slender grace of the Vigo column in the square of the same name. Meanwhile you will also admire the ancient residence where Goldoni, famous author of comedies and collaborator of Molière, who wrote “Baruffe Chiozzotte“, set here in the town.

6. 6

   Sottomarina

   2h

   In conclusion, you just have to enjoy a relaxing boat tour. You will board a motorboat that will let you discover the three main canals of the city and the Darsene; you will arrive in Sottomarina and you will cross the natural oasis of the Venetian lagoon. The staff on board will tell you all the secrets of fishing in Chioggia, the story of the Madonna dei Pescatori and much more.

7. 7

   Piazzale Roma

   1h

   End your tour with a comfortable return to Piazzale Roma in Venice or Padua after having explored hidden treasures of Chioggia , the amazing “the Little Venice”

Before you go

Location

30100, Italy