Rowing Class in Venice | Venetian Rowing Lesson

Duration:

90 minutes

Offered on:

Every day from 10am to 4pm

Meeting Point:

North part of Venice

No wait in lines!

All our prices include tickets and reservations

Rowing Class in Venice | Venetian Rowing Lesson

Discover one of the oldest traditions of Venice, the rowing technique

Row a rare and traditional wooden Venetian boat, a Batella

Enjoy a quieter side of Venice, giving you space to row freely

Learn secret tips of this rowing technique from local rowing experts

LivItaly’s Rowing Class in Venice will show you one of the city’s more treasured traditions. Being a city completely built on water, water transport has long been the central mode of transport. You will not find cars or roads in Venice, but instead you will find canals and boats! On this 1.5 hour experience, you will get to learn the traditional Venetian rowing technique, completely unique to Venice, rowing in one of Venice’s rare and traditional wooden boats. You are sure to feel like a real local as you row your way along the canal in this immersive experience. This Venetian Rowing Lesson will teach you the unique rowing technique used by local rowing experts. Once you are set and skilled, you will go out onto the canal and try it out for yourself. No experience required, and great for the whole family!

WHY TAKE A LIVITALY VENICE ROWING LESSON?
LivItaly searches far and wide for the absolute best ways to experience the real Italy so that you can truly immerse yourself in the wonders of this country. Many go to Venice and visit famous sights like San Marco Square and the Doge’s Palace, all certainly worth a trip however, there are many other ways to discover Venice.

Get closer to the culture of this interesting city with a Venice Rowing Lesson that allows you to experience a much-loved tradition, a Venetian rowing style that is unique to Venice and close to the hearts of its locals. Step into the shoes of a Venetian rower, as you experience the thrill of rowing one of these traditional Venetian boats yourself!

ABOUT YOUR ROWING CLASS IN VENICE
You will start your Venetian rowing experience near the Fondamente Nove Ferry Station. This is in Venice’s north district of Cannaregio, which is quieter and away from the crowds. Venice can get very busy in certain areas, both on land and on water. So being in a quieter area like Cannaregio will give you a much more relaxing rowing experience. While you learn to row like a true Venetian, you will not have to worry about getting stuck in water traffic!

This lesson will teach you the traditional Venetian style of rowing, voga alla veneta, in a traditional Venetian hand-crafted all-wood boat, the shrimp-tailed Batella. These boats are now very rare, so learning the Venetian rowing technique on one is a unique experience. These are not gondolas, and have their own unique shape and features. These particular boats are also smaller and easier to balance, making your rowing lesson easier to grasp. No experience necessary!

You will start your lesson with an introduction to these beautiful Venetian boats that were once the most numerous in the city before motor boats were introduced. Before setting out onto the water, you will learn the basic techniques of rowing. You will have a local Venetian rower demonstrate how it’s done, and a chance to practice while the boat is still moored. You will then depart with your expert Venetian rower with you out on the big quiet panel, where you will each take turns to row, and even learn how to steer like a pro. This is a unique way to learn more about Venice and it’s water-loving locals.

LEARN THE VENETIAN TRADITION OF ROWING
Venice is a magical city, completely built on water. There are no roads, only canals. Over 100 of them in fact.So you can only imagine how many different types of boats have crossed those canals over the centuries. Venetians built different boats for different uses and even created their own technique of rowing to navigate through it’s winding canals with ease.

The traditional Venetian rowing, voga alla veneta, is unique to Venice. It is a style of rowing where you stand up and face forward while you row. When you are in Venice, you will notice the local standing rowers, who make gliding through narrow canals look easy. This technique has been past down for hundreds of years, and many locals are trying to preserve this tradition into the future.

When your 1.5-hour rowing lesson is complete, you can enjoy a leisurely ride through the pretty canals back to the drop-off point where you started. You will have truly experienced Venice like a local, standing in a traditional Venetian boat, rowing down one of its canals. An immersive experience to remember forever!

SAFETY REGULATIONS
LivTours’ is and always has been based on sustainable travel and especially in these new times, we are proud to be at the forefront of innovation, change, and challenges that are presented to us during this post-pandemic time. At the moment, due to Covid-19 safety regulations, museums and sites visited on this tour require wearing a mask while on site. Please bring one for every participant over 6 years of age.

Enjoy an afternoon of learning how to row a Venetian Batella boat.
Feel like a local Venetian by immersing yourself in the local life of rowing along the canals
Once you've got a hang of it, you will be taken to a quiet area of the Grand Canal to practice!
Learn how to steer and row your Venetian boat just like the locals do every day.
You will be taught the tricks of the trade on how to row a traditional Venetian boat.
Fall in love with the magical city of Venice from your own rowing boat!

Price Explanation

Base Price

up to 2 adults all inclusive

... 149€ 238.4$ 134.1£ 178.8$

The Base Price is for up to 2 (two) participants. The total tour cost for parties of 3 or more participants varies depending on your group composition as outlined in the Additional Participants table below. Prices include all tour fees as well as administration costs to all sites on your chosen itinerary.

Each Additional Participant

Adults

18
and over

... 49€ 78.4$ 44.1£ 58.8$

Students

18-26
with valid Student ID

... 49€ 78.4$ 44.1£ 58.8$

Teenagers

13-17

... 44€ 70.4$ 39.6£ 52.8$

Children

3-12

... 44€ 70.4$ 39.6£ 52.8$

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90 minutes

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Meeting Point:

North part of Venice

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Meeting Point:

North part of Venice

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