The Squero

The Squero is a boatyard dating back to the 17th century and one of the last yards still in operation in Venice. Entering this highly suggestive place is like stepping back in time to another day and age, far from the hustle and bustle of today’s Venice.

In the Squero, the shipwrights still build gondolas, the most characteristic of the Venetian boats and one of the most iconic symbols of Venice. It takes about two months’ work, strictly by hand, to make a gondola: the boats are moved manually and worked without the support of blueprints or drawings, only with the help of traditional tools, water and fire.

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This is a unique opportunity

to witness how this masterly piece of craftsmanship is made with a passion that only authentic “squerarioli” can express.

The Experience includes:

  • Accompanying qualified tour director
  • Entrance and private visit to artisan workshop
  • Private Water Taxi from and to Hotel Heureka
  • Glass of Prosecco at the hotel at the end of the tour

The places included in our tours are regulated by the regulations in force in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic

Book The Experience

Number of participants:

  • from 2 to 6 persons
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Suggested departure times from Hotel Heureka: 9:30 or 14:30

Terms and conditions:

  • The experience must be booked at least 14 days in advance
  • A 30% payment is required at the time of booking.
  • The 70% balance is required 3 days before the experience.

Cancellation policies:

  • 30% refund is provided for cancellations received within 14 days of the experience date
  • for cancellations received between 13 days and 4 days prior to the experience date, 30% will be applied as a penalty
  • for cancellations received 3 days before arrival and beyond, 100% of the amount will be applied as a penalty

Available on : MON – TUE – WED – THU – FRI – SAT  – SUN

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Plan your experience with us

Feel free to contact us for anything you may need. Use the contact form below or email: post@hotel-heureka.com , Telephone: +39 041 52 46 460

Please kindly note

that due to the large number of requests at our local workshops and artisan’s partners, entrance at some of ours most exclusive and private experience may be restricted.

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