• Campo San Giacomo - The tour begins in the heart of Venice, in front of a church believed to be the city’s oldest.
• Mercato del Pesce al Minuto - The Rialto market in Venice is vibrant and bustling, showcasing authentic Venetian life. Fish is beautifully displayed on stalls with thick layers of crushed ice, while seagulls roam among the fishmongers announcing the day’s catch. Locals browse the stalls in the “Pescheria,” a tradition that has continued for 800 years.
• San Polo - Visit a local artisan who crafts traditional rural products using materials and techniques that have been lost to industrial production. These products celebrate values like family gatherings and home celebrations. The ceramics, made in Italy, feature bright colors and lively patterns, crafted to create a warm, elegant, and informal atmosphere.
• Ponte di Rialto - The next stop is a traditional shoe shop. The shop embodies the necessity and skill of utilizing available resources, blending a deep connection with nature and an advanced recycling culture. Old bicycle tires become durable soles, jute sack canvases transform into linings, and fabric scraps become shoe uppers. This craftsmanship, passed down through generations, now produces “Veneziane” shoes, inspired by the 18th-century Serenissima republic, adorned with velvet or bright silks, all hand-sewn.
• Campo Manin - Giuliana’s shop is filled with hats of all kinds: Panama hats, gondolier’s hats, carnival hats, waterproof hats, woolly hats, and even wedding hats. Since 1980, Giuliana has imported Panama hats directly from Ecuador. The shop is recognized as a historic place in the Veneto Region.
• Campo Santo Stefano - Meet a “maestro marmorizzatore,” a master papermaker. In Italian, “maestro” means expert or teacher, and Venetians use it respectfully to greet elders. This maestro specializes in ancient paper techniques, inspired by Venice’s unique blend of sky and water. The Lagoon’s water reflects colors that these techniques capture. The works include floral-themed paper and a unique series of smiling fish, appearing fossilized on paper.
• Chiesa di San Salvador - In central Venice, between Rialto Bridge and St. Marco square, a couple of artists have, since 2007, created a cozy atelier where they explore the relationship between objects and viewers. Admire rare collections of sculptures and jewelry, featuring delicate glass flowers, dreamlike iron shapes, reborn wooden trees, and nomadic landscapes.
• Ponte di Rialto - Visit a shop specializing in Murano glass jewelry, crafted entirely by hand using refined Venetian techniques. The beads are handmade by local workshops with extensive experience in Murano glass making, glass blowing, and lamp-working.
• Cannaregio - Explore a textile company producing exquisite fabrics for furnishings and high fashion, including velvets, damasks, lampases, brocatelles, and the unique “soprarizzo” velvet, still handmade. These fabrics are created using ancient techniques on 18th-century looms from the silk guild of the Republic of Venice.

• Licensed Tour Guide

• gratuities

Explore charming botteghe and quaint shops to discover artisanal souvenirs and items that are 100% made in Italy. Enjoy learning about the history of these businesses, often founded by family members who have lovingly passed down their skills and passion for their craft. Venice, renowned as a city of art, has long been celebrated for its artisan excellence and creative flair. For over a millennium, the skilled hands of Venetian craftsmen have been producing exquisite and refined items such as mosaics, glassware, fabrics, jewelry, and perfumes. Today, Venice continues to be a hub of ancient expertise that is unmatched anywhere else in the world. Innovative boutiques and concept stores sit alongside artisan studios, where masterpieces in glass, pearl, gold, paper, and leather are crafted. There are also ateliers for historic masks and costumes, artistic kilns, antique tailoring and weaving workshops, woodworking shops, and printing studios, as well as graphic design studios offering unique products.

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