Leaving from Fondamenta Nuove, the first stop will be Sant’Erasmo, a somewhat unknown island that has been considered the garden of Venice for centuries. Thanks to the features of its soil, a fertile mix of sand and clay, vegetable farming is the main activity on the island, well known for its Violet Artichoke and covered in vineyards already in 1500. In Sant'Erasmo you'll enjoy the visit to a charming winery that produces a delicious white wine with minimum environmental impact, no weedkillers or pesticides.

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The boat tour will continue with a stop in the colorful Burano island, where some women keep alive the delicate tradition of lace-making. On the island, where you'll have a traditional lunch, you shall visit the oldest fishermen cooperative in Europe and learn about the types of fish populating the marine habitat.

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The tour will be completed with a stop in Torcello, the earliest center of civilization in the Venetian Lagoon and/or a visit to the island of San Francesco del Deserto, donated in 1858 to the diocese of Venice.

 

In order to meet your needs, the tour can last 5 or 8 hours (half or full day tour).