From Padua: Visit to Chioggia, the little Venice

DEPARTURE FROM PADUA OR ABANO / MONTEGROTTO TERME With this tour in Chioggia we will discover this small seaside town of ancient origins, full of canals, bridges, alleys and pastel-colored houses with typical green balconies that will remind you of Venice, without however the crowds of tourists and without gondolas. The black silhouettes that line the canals of Venice are here replaced by colorful bragozzi, typical fishing boats of the Upper Adriatic characterized by brightly colored sails. IMPORTANT: from November to March and in case of bad weather the boat tour will be replaced by an aperitif with spritz and cicchetti.

1. 1

   Porta Garibaldi

   Pass by

   a fortress built around 1300 that welcomes those who arrive in the city to immerse themselves in a walk through history, crossing the 9 bridges of the Canal Vena and discovering imposing palaces and historic facades that recall those of Venice.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   10 min

   It houses an extraordinary 1617-pipe Callido organ

3. 3

   Torre dell'orologio S. Andrea

   10 min

   Here you will find the oldest working tower clock in the world.

4. 4

   Mercato Settimanale Di Chioggia

   10 min

   Typical fish market

5. 5

   Stop 5

   1 hour

   In conclusion, all that remains is to enjoy a relaxing boat tour. You will board a motor ship that will make you discover the three main canals of the city and the Darsene; you will arrive in Sottomarina and cross the natural oases of the Venice lagoon. The crew will reveal all the secrets of Chioggia fishing, the history of the Madonna dei Pescatori and much more.

6. 6

   Ponte di Vigo

   10 min

   built in 1685 and decorated with marble in 1762 and still proudly guarded today by lions in Istrian stone. Another lion - amicably called "el gatòn" (the cat) - surmounts the slender grace of the Vigo column in the square of the same name.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.