HOW WAS VENICE DURING THE LOCKDOWN?
Italy had the venture to implement an early and complete Lockdown as a consequence of COVID: from March 8th to May 18th 2020.
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HOW LONG WAS THE ITALIAN LOCKDOWN?
In total the most strict phase had a duration of 69 days. During that time nobody could move away from home without a substantial reason, such as buying food, or attending a medical visit.
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HOW VENICE LIFE WAS AFFECTED BY THE LOCKDOWN?
Since in Venice the tourist component is quiet high, during some months the amount of tourists are higher than the residentials. With the total absence of any kind of tourism the city looked even more depopulated than other italian cities during the same period.
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HOW VENICE LOOKED BEFORE AND DURING THE LOCKDOWN?
this is Campo San Bartolomeo in wintertime before COVID spread.
this is the yearly feast of Madonna della Salute taking place the 21st of November 2019
Calle del Paradisoin a little alley usually crowded
Grand Canal nearby Rialto Bridge usually the most crowded waterspace
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HOW WAS THE VENICE WATER DURING THE LOCKDOWN?
Even the presence of boats in Venetian canals has been reduced during Lockdown, that’s why there were no more waves around and fish and birds were free to move around undisturbed.
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PHOTO AND VIDEO OF LOCKDOWN IN VENICE
This is a real unique section with personal pics and videos taken by Andrea Donà (member of Venice Local Guide) during the Lockdown. You’ll be taken on a ghost city full of fascination and melancholy.
Davide Calenda
Photo and Video by Andrea Donà
St. Mark to Rialto, first walk in Venice
Duration: 3 hours (optional 2 hours)
Venues to visit: external walk in St. Mark’s Square, with Basilica and Doge’s Palace, Rialto Bridge and marketplace
A tour through the authentic Venice an off the beaten path walk far from the tourist crowd
Duration: 3 hours (optional 2 hours)
Venues: hidden places, genuine Venice views, real venetian life experiences
Gondola ride with a private guide:
A lovely water tour with a local guide on board
Duration: about 1 hour (half hour gondola ride plus hotel transfer)
Areas covered by the tour: little secret venetian canals
Pick up: customized location and schedule
Internal visit of the St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace
Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: St. Mark
A walking + boat combined tour
First time in Venice or Off the beaten walk tours plus 1 hour boat cruise
Places to visit: Grand Canal and little canals
The top excursion to the most famous islands of the lagoon of Venice, glass, lace, cookies and landscapes.
We go where venetians go, on a pre dinner walk to get fun and satisfy the will of tasting genuine food and drink in a local way.
Early morning tour of Venice, possibility to see the Sunrise on the lagoon, the people are still sleeping so nobody is walking around, the coolest temperature in summer
Duration 2 or 3 hours
Full day excursion on the hilly region around Venice, focusing on the Prosecco wineries an exciting culinary adventure through the stunning Prosecco region, picturesque vineyards and rolling hills from Valdobbiadene to Conegliano.
From/to Airport, Train Station, Cruise Terminal, Bus Terminal, Hotel/Apartment