Activities
Seek out adventure in the City of Canals
There are endless exciting things to do in Venice, and at Belmond 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 find hidden wineries, off-the-track boutiques, ancient grottos and more.
Download activities brochureScala 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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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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Alfresco Art Class
Release your inner artist with classes led by Iguarnieri, our renowned Florentine artist. Sit under the lush pergola in our Casanova gardens and create watercolour postcards and bookmarks from your own sketches. Then join Iguarnieri in the creation of a real fresco.
Available on 16 April, 14 May and 15 October 2019
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Alfresco Art Class
Release your inner artist with classes led by Iguarnieri, our renowned Florentine artist. Sit under the lush pergola in our Casanova gardens and create watercolour postcards and bookmarks from your own sketches. Then join Iguarnieri in the creation of a real fresco.
Available on 16 April, 14 May and 15 October 2019
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Sail to the remote islands of the Venetian Lagoon aboard Edipo Re, the boat that once saw love blossom between Maria Callas and Pier Paolo Pasolini.
Explore rarely-seen parts of the city before returning to the boat for lunch or dinner, cocktails and canapés, or a tasting of exquisite local produce such as cult caparossoli clams. As you savour each flavour, gazing over the serene lagoon, imagine the diva and the director doing just the same.
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Edipo Re
Sail to the remote islands of the Venetian Lagoon aboard Edipo Re, the boat that once saw love blossom between Maria Callas and Pier Paolo Pasolini.
Explore rarely-seen parts of the city before returning to the boat for lunch or dinner, cocktails and canapés, or a tasting of exquisite local produce such as cult caparossoli clams. As you savour each flavour, gazing over the serene lagoon, imagine the diva and the director doing just the same.
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Antique Wineries of the Lagoon
Join us as we uncover some of Venice’s secret wineries, where vines are cultivated using ancient techniques.
Board a private boat to sail through the lagoon to lesser known islands, tasting delicious local wines and discovering a rarely-seen side of the city along the way.
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Antique Wineries of the Lagoon
Join us as we uncover some of Venice’s secret wineries, where vines are cultivated using ancient techniques.
Board a private boat to sail through the lagoon to lesser known islands, tasting delicious local wines and discovering a rarely-seen side of the city along the way.
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Discover how ancient perfumers turned nutmeg, amber, myrrh and lavender into intoxicating scents at the Museum of Perfume. Housed in a restored palazzo, you will be transported back to 18th-century Venice.
Wander through a series of ornate rooms decorated with rich Rubelli wall fabrics and antique furniture, finding precious artefacts including bottles that once held enticing elixirs. Then enter a laboratory where evocative new fragrances are blended for The Merchant of Venice line.
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Museum of Perfume
Discover how ancient perfumers turned nutmeg, amber, myrrh and lavender into intoxicating scents at the Museum of Perfume. Housed in a restored palazzo, you will be transported back to 18th-century Venice.
Wander through a series of ornate rooms decorated with rich Rubelli wall fabrics and antique furniture, finding precious artefacts including bottles that once held enticing elixirs. Then enter a laboratory where evocative new fragrances are blended for The Merchant of Venice line.
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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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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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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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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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Venice by Kayak
Set off from Certosa on this picture-perfect island tour, finding forgotten monasteries and encountering fascinating wildlife on the way.
Pause for a delicious lunch en route before returning by sunset. A stop to see St Mark’s Square in all its beautifully-lit glory rounds off the day.
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Venice by Kayak
Set off from Certosa on this picture-perfect island tour, finding forgotten monasteries and encountering fascinating wildlife on the way.
Pause for a delicious lunch en route before returning by sunset. A stop to see St Mark’s Square in all its beautifully-lit glory rounds off the day.
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Venice’s palaces and waterways have always inspired film-makers. Let our guide reveal the stories behind every famous setting.
As you weave through the streets, see iconic movie scenes come alive. A video and personalised guidebook make the perfect mementoes of your trip.
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Venice on Film
Venice’s palaces and waterways have always inspired film-makers. Let our guide reveal the stories behind every famous setting.
As you weave through the streets, see iconic movie scenes come alive. A video and personalised guidebook make the perfect mementoes of your trip.
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