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Seek out adventure in the City of Canals

There are endless exciting things to do in Venice, and at Hotel Cipriani we’ll help you uncover the very best of the city. Speak to our concierge and embark on a journey of discovery to uncover hidden archives, private palaces, ancient craftsmanship and more.

Edipo Re

Start planning your ‘villeggiatura’ — an intrinsic Italian concept all about slow, sensuous summers.

Set sail into the Venetian lagoon aboard Edipo Re, the beautiful boat on which opera diva Maria Callas and film director Pier Paolo Pasolini fell in love.

The elegant 16m motor sailing yacht is ideal for exploring the lagoon’s lesser-known corners such as Torcello, with its seventh-century cathedral and shimmering Byzantine mosaics, and Pellestrina, a narrow sliver of land barely 200 meters wide.

After exploring, return to the deck for dinner, cocktails or canapés, or a tasting of exquisite local produce such as caparossoli clams or Venetian soft shell crab.

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An aerial view of Lio Piccolo with its letter-like shapes of fishing zones bordered by sandbars and grassy levees

Serene Cycling

Savour the sweet life at a gentle pace with a slow bike ride along the sandbars of Lio Piccolo or on Sant’Erasmo island. The island is known as the green heart of Venice and provides a natural paradise for Barena Honey bees.

Visit the beehives, owned by a local family and end the tour at il Miele del Doge where you’ll sample delicious local products. Alternatively, head to a local farm for a relaxing pony ride across the island.

Then, pause for a refined picnic by a Venetian barene and admire the lagoon views.

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GLORIOUS GIUDECCA ISLAND

Explore the laidback glory of Giudecca island, a treasured gem in the Venetian Lagoon. Meet the men who fish for moeche, a classic snack of soft-shelled green crabs. Master the waters with champion female rowers. Uncover the secrets of traditional gondolas with a visit to Squero Crea, the boatyards. Or, travel back in time to a secret pharmacy dating back to the 16th century. An authentic exploration for any curious adventurer.

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Bacari Tour

The bacari are lively hubs in which generations of Venetians gather to exchange news and stories over a glass or two of specialist wine.

Discover the best and most unusual of these wine bars as you wander along the picturesque canals.

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Scala Del Bovolo Sunrise

Board a complimentary shuttle to St. Mark’s Square early morning while the city sleeps. Take a stroll through the deserted streets—they belong to you at this time of day.

Reach the exquisite arches of Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo and climb the spiral staircase. At the top you’ll find the finest views in Venice, and a breakfast served as the sun rises. There’s no finer start to the day.

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Boat Tour

No trip to Venice would be complete without a romantic boat ride.

On our private tour you can explore the 100 small islands that make up the city. Contact our concierge to arrange a tailor-made excursion.

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