Hi fellow travelers we are going to Venice in March for two days (family of four- two teen boys). Staying in an air b b in San Marco. I’m trying to keep the trip a little less museum focused but I’d like to at least look in the the basilica or the Dogges palace. I’m sure we will ride a gondola, etc. But wondering if anyone else did an interesting tour (I don’t think we have time to visit other islands like Murano) or activity that your kids/grandkids particularly liked. My boys are pretty adventurous. Maybe a food tour or something fun to throw in the time there?
Also, what’s the difference between skip the line and tours around piazza san Marco? If we just want to peek in and ride up the bell tower do we need a tour if we don’t want to stand in line?
Thanks!
Posted by
Gettysburg PA
6989 posts
The Secret Itineraries tour is different and fun
https://palazzoducale.visitmuve.it/en/pianifica-la-tua-visita/special-itineraries/secret-itineraries-tour/
Many folks here recommend Row Venice for families with kids
https://rowvenice.org
Eating Europe now offers food tours in Venice
https://www.eatingeurope.com/venice/
Use EATWELL10 for a discount
You'll need tickets for both the Basilica and the tower if you don't want to wait in line- all ticket bought in advance are basically skip the line (the line is to buy tickets)
However you don't need a tour to get in either- you just need a ticket
Buy them here- they are time slot specific
https://basilicasanmarco.skiperformance.com/en/store#/en/buy?skugroup_id=2524
Posted by
OP
9 posts
Wow! Thank you for those great ideas ChristineH
Posted by
Bendigo, Australia
1282 posts
I wrote this treasure hunt for teenagers seemingly a million years ago. It’s a bit dated - who even remembers what an internet cafe used to be. However Venice changes little.
https://www.fodors.com/community/europe/venice-for-teenagers-762890/
Posted by
San Diego, California
5407 posts
How about Row Venice- your family would take a group rowing lesson on the back canals, about 90 minutes total, about 100 euros total. It's harder than it looks, and so much fun. Have a great trip.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
33451 posts
I think a pair of adventurous boys would really go for Row Venice if you are OK with them being on the water.
Posted by
Atlanta, GA, USA
795 posts
I will echo everyone else, Row Venice!
My parents and I did it and it was a great way to "get on a gondola" and see a different side of the city!