VENICE RUNNING TOUR

A Unique Way to Discover Real Venice

To see Venice at 7.30am is to see it at its most charming. Free of tourists and crowded streets, the city is peaceful, beautiful and serene. With our unique jogging tour you can appreciate the real Venice, get some exercise and finish feeling refreshed and ready for a day of sight seeing. The route is about 5kms long and will give you the opportunity to see a great deal of Venice in a short space of time.

Meet our knowledgeable running guide at 7.30am in St Mark's Square (between the 2 columns). The Piazza will be calm and empty - this in itself is an unmissable experience. Accompanied by our running guide there will be a few minutes of stretching to warm up, followed by an invigorating run along the front of the lagoon so as to take advantage of the stunning panoramic view.

The route will take you past the picturesque district of "Castello", down to "S. Elena" at the end of Venice and then back to the centre, via the "Accademia bridge" and the breathtaking "Zattere", from where you can look across to the island of Giudecca. The run will last between 45 minutes to an hour and there will be time for a coffee or a fresh orange juice in St Mark's before saying goodbye to your running companions.  

Why not get your daily exercise running through the streets of Venice instead of in the hotel gym?   Take advantage of our unique running tour and get the most out of your day. This experience allows you to really enjoy Venice in a fun and healthy way, accompanied by a local running guide who can also answer any questions about the city you may have.

Advanced athletes special running tour along the beach of the "Lido " island, 15 min by waterbus from St. Mark.

Training program for "MY FIRST MARATHON" prepared our official trainer of the "Venezia Runners Team".

Training program Cost: 50,00 Euro.

VENETIAN MARBLE PAPER PRINTING

Private tour - includes Interpreter in any Language

"The secrets of Venetian Marble Paper printing"

Would you like to know the secrets of how the beautiful Venetian marble paper is made? Maestro Casati, for 30 years as an artisan has dedicated his time in making beautiful hand printed Venetian paper, hand made books and Venetian mask. In his artisans shop just a short walk from Saint Mark's Square he will demonstrate the techniques and show you the marble paper is made.

The demonstration will last approximately 1h30min and can take place in the mornings only.

Maximum 7 people at each showing.

From 1 pax to 7 pax Price: 450,00 Euros

PIZZA MAKING SCHOOL IN VENICE

Learn to make real italian pizza!

Join our   Pizza Party where we give you the opportunity to sink your hands into flour and water and to discover the art of kneading dough. While the recipe for pizza dough is basic, the fun that follows is a prescription for a multifaceted afternoon of fun.

You will be surprised at how you learn to handle that dough! You'll soon be feeling like a Pizza man .   We provide just about anything you'd want to put on a pizza -- from peppers and mushrooms, to capers, anchovies, ham and sausages. Everyone of you can top and season a pizza exactly the way you'd like it, ready to take-away.

Silvio, your 'maestro' will guarantee you an afternoon full of fun, lively conversation and plenty of pizza.

LEARN TO COOK VENETIAN STYLE

For all food lovers - we invite you to join one of our friendly group cookery classes, led by enthusiastic local chefs.   Classes focus on the Venetian specialties and give you an authentic experience of the tastes and flavours of   local recipes.   True to Italian tradition, all menus include starter, first course, main course and dessert.   Dishes are based on recipes that you can use again and share with your friends and family back at home.   We offer two excellent options according to your preferred location: in the heart of Venice or on the Lido, one of the charming islands of the Lagoon.

Cookery class and lunch in Venice

Held in a private Palazzo apartment near the Rialto market, this class may include the optional visit to the Rialto market*, where your chef will select local products for the day's class.   Typical products include: seasonal vegetables, herbs and salads; local salami; fish such as cod or cuttlefish, shrimps or scampi; meat such as veal; and regional desserts like zaeti.  

Days: Monday to Saturday

Times: 9.30am to 1.30pm

Number of participants: 6 to 10

Price: 195 euros per person

Rialto market tour (optional): 10 euros per person

*This option is not available on Mondays when the fish market is closed.

Cookery class and lunch on the Lido

Held in the chef's own home, a private Villa near the beach, you will also benefit from a view overlooking the garden whilst you enjoy your lunch at the end of your cookery class.   A typical menu might include: cornmeal with boiled baby shrimps seasoned with Italian dressing; risotto with pumpkin, leeks and porcini mushrooms; a fish dish such as sea bream or sea bass served with season vegetables and herbs; traditional tiramisu with dark chocolate shavings.  

Days: Monday to Saturday

Times: 10.30am to 2.30pm

Number of participants: 2 to 8

Price for group of 2 to 4 participants: 220 euros per person

Price for group of 5 to 8 participants: 160 euros per person

Classes are open to all levels, are taught in English and last approximately four hours.    

All ingredients, utensils and equipment are provided.   We also present you with a souvenir booklet of the day's recipes Other options available on request   (eg cheese and wine tasting)

Both options are available throughout the year with the exception of the summer holiday period (mid-July to end August).   Advance booking is required.

Winter Menus

(Sample ) Winter Menu: October 1st 2007 - March 31st 2008:

Menu 1 - seafood based

Starter: Cornmeal with mixed mushroom sauce

First course: Risotto with local red chicory and scampi

Main course: Baked sea bream or sea bass with seasonal vegetables and herbs

Dessert: Dark chocolate homemade pudding

Menu 2 - seafood based

Starter:
Cornmeal with Boiled Baby Shrimp, Seasoned with Italian dressing
First Course:
Risotto with Pumpkin, Leeks, and Porcini Mushrooms
Main Course:
Stewed Cuttlefish in Tomato served with Cornmeal
Dessert:
Traditional Tiramisu with Shaved Dark Chocolate

Menu 3 - meat based

Starter: Venetian Tempura of Sage, zucchini, baby artichokes, asparagus tips, fennel

First course: Homemade tagliolini with sausage and red chicory sauce

Main course: Roast veal with rosemary and lemon sauce