Dipping your oars in the water: Venetian rowing
Venice is built on the water and so is the life of the city itself. Each palace, no matter whether it is on the Grand Canal or in another area of Venice, has its main façade on a canal and not on the labyrinth of narrow streets. Meet one of the last remèri in the World in his workshop, and learn all the secrets behind one of the oldest crafts in Venice: forcole (oarlocks) and oars allowed people and goods transportation for centuries, and are still fundamental for gondolas and other traditional boats. After seeing the demonstration, you can put your knowledge into practice and discover the real face of Venice by floating on its canals, learning to row on a traditional historical Venetian boats in the very unique rowing style that characterise the lagoon. After your ride, enjoy a well deserved aperitif in a traditional bacaro: a glass of wine and a cicchetto (small bite) will be the perfect conclusion for this tour that will take you right to the heart of Venice.
Andrea Scaramuzza
Andrea Scaramuzza: unlocking the highlights of VeniceWhen it comes to deciding where to go in Venice – and just as importantly, what to eat and drink – it would be hard to find anyone better qualified to guide you than Andrea Scaramuzza. A native Venetian, Andrea holds a masters degree in Food history and culture from the University of Bologna, as well as having trained at the Université François Rabelais-Tours and the Universitat de Barcelona. His interest in food is not just gastronomic, he is also a freelance professional photographer, and has built an impressive portfolio as a food and wine copywriter and consultant, with a particular fascination in organic and sustainable wineries. Since 2013, he has been a licensed tour leader. Andrea collaborates with many of the world's most important travel agencies as a bespoke luxury travel planner for Venice and its surroundings.
Where you'll be
, Venice
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