Top Venice Active & Outdoor Classes

Discover Venice and its lagoon in a fun and unconventional way, connecting with the soul and the secular traditions of the city. On board of typical venetian boats, as the “Batea da Fresco” and the XVII century “Gondola” you will live the unique experience of learning the techniques of the venetian rowing and navigating through the canals of the city, as venetians used to do back in the centuries. Gloria Rogliani, champion of the oar, will guide you in a tour through the canals in the heart of the Venice, distant from the usual touristic itineraries, until reaching the lagoon and Murano, the island known all over the world for the refined artistic glass production. You will learn how to row standing according to the Venetian tradition, The meeting point is in front of Grand Hotel dei Dogi, where Gloria Rogliani or one of her instructors will accompany you to the Cavana Tintoretto, At the end of the tour, you will receive a certificate of attendance to the Venetian rowing class.

Driven by an unconditional love for Venice, Gloria Rogliani, well-known champion of Voga Veneta, together with her team, has been dedicating herself for years to the promotion of Venetian sport and traditions, motivated by the desire to pass on her experience and passion. In Cannaregio, a district of Venice far from mass tourism, Gloria created the "Cavana Tintoretto" Rowing School, in homage to the famous Venetian painter who lived nearby. Place of shelter for boats and logistic center for activities related to Venetian rowing. La Cavana Tintoretto is a place with a strong Venetian character, where you can get to know and experience the true traditions of the city.

You will see the city from the correct perspective, Water, using the only boats that do not destroy its delicate balance. You will be part of that activity that made Venice what it is. The relationship with its lagoon.

We will meet on fondamenta Sant'Anna, at the end of via Garibaldi, in the heart of Castello neighborhood. We will navigate through the canals along the Arsenale walls telling you its amazing history and see the shipyards and towers from the water (25 min), as shipmen have done since 1104 AD. Seeing St. Peter's church, we will enter the Arsenale basin where you will have the chance to try rowing (35 min) and will come back to the meeting point.

Participants will be welcomed in the elegant halls of an ancient private mansion of the sixteenth century. They will be able to savor galani and pancakes which are the typical sweets of the Venetian carnival, while at the same time there will be a dance teacher who will captivate the guests by showing and explaining to them the steps of the Baroque dance. Dress code: vintage dress