Venice | Enrichment Tour
Venice
The Details
The Bridge of Sighs
Piazza San Marco
Colorful Burano
The Doge’s Palace
An example of the inviting rooms at our hotel
Venice: Where Getting Lost Is Part of the Story
Venice is one of the most captivating cities in the world, and with Hub & Spoke Tours, you experience it in a way that feels both iconic and refreshingly local. Our home base is a beautifully restored palazzo in the heart of Cannaregio, one of Venice’s most atmospheric districts. The hotel’s warm blend of classic Venetian details and Moorish-inspired décor—reflecting the city’s historic ties to the silk and spice trade—creates a memorable sense of place. Arched accents, textured fabrics, and tall windows overlooking quiet canals make it feel like you’re living inside Venice’s history rather than just visiting it. Step outside and you’re surrounded by neighborhood cafés, charming bridges, and the gentle rhythm of daily life.
Your time here includes the very best of Venice: quiet walks through storied districts, a private boat ride down the Grand Canal, and countless moments where the city seems to reveal itself naturally around each corner. You’ll experience the grandeur of Piazza San Marco, the views from the Rialto Bridge, the palaces that line the waterways, and the striking presence of the Doge’s Palace—while also slipping into the smaller alleys, tucked-away courtyards, and winding lanes that give Venice its irresistible character. It’s the perfect mix of the famous and the unexpected, helping you see the city from both sides.
A hands-on mask-making experience anchors you even more deeply in Venetian tradition. In a historic atelier, local artisans share the craft behind these iconic creations and guide you as you decorate your own. It’s creative, fun, and a memorable way to connect with Venice’s cultural heartbeat.
Beyond the main island, the Venetian Lagoon offers a world of its own. You’ll visit Murano, known worldwide for its glassblowing heritage, and Burano, with its cheerful canals and brightly painted homes. Each island adds a new layer of color, craft, and history to the experience.
And in true Hub & Spoke fashion, your journey includes time to enjoy Venice at your own pace. Whether you want to wander into a quiet church, browse local shops, enjoy cicchetti along the water, or simply follow the turns that catch your curiosity, Venice rewards a spirit of exploration. This is a city where getting lost is part of the story, and with our perfectly situated home base, you can embrace that freedom with complete ease.
This Venice escape works beautifully as a stand-alone tour, offering a rich and memorable introduction to the city. It also connects seamlessly to an adjacently scheduled Hub & Spoke Tour, making it the perfect beginning—or continuation—of a larger journey. For those who want to keep exploring, simply browse our tour schedule to see which destinations pair perfectly with Venice.
However your travels unfold, this is Venice the way it should be—immersive, iconic, unhurried, and filled with moments that stay with you long after you leave the lagoon behind.
Our Canal-side Hotel Hub
VENICE | Enrichment Tour
What's Included
Three (3) nights accommodation {double occupancy} in a palazzo on the banks of a classic Venetian canal.
Please note that single occupancy carries an additional fee. Please contact us for more details.
Transportation to/from daily destinations (as needed)
Three (3) breakfasts
Two (2) lunches
Two (2) dinners
Expert-guided tours
Museum tickets and admission fees (as needed)
All gratuities
Personalized support from Hub & Spoke team members
Itinerary, pre-trip notes, relevant reading material, and travel guidelines
Travel planning advice for pre/post-trip stays
Your Financial Responsibilities
You are responsible for airfare and transportation to and from the initial designated tour meeting location, passport fees, meals other than those described above, personal items, single-occupancy supplement, and any additional lodging nights. Unscheduled (and often spontaneous) optional activities may also be offered at an additional cost, such as tour extensions in lieu of leisure time, bike rentals, stops at specialty shops, and additional wine and liquor purchases.
If so desired, you are responsible for choosing and purchasing a travel insurance policy that best suits your particular coverage needs. Hub & Spoke highly recommends travel insurance.
Itinerary
The specific activities and destinations in the itinerary may change for any given tour, based on the availability of our preferred guides or circumstances outside of our control.
Payment
A deposit of $1000 USD per person is due upon booking. The final balance is due no later than 120 days prior to tour commencement. Payment methods include Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Installments may be arranged directly with Hub & Spoke.
Registration deposit and final balance are non-refundable. Travel insurance is strongly recommended and should include Trip Cancellation, Emergency Medical Evacuation, Baggage, and Accident and Medical Insurance. There are also insurance options that allow you to "Cancel for any Reason". Travel insurance options can be found at insuremytrip.com.
Pricing Adjustments
Pricing may be adjusted in the future due to inflation and currency fluctuations. Your price is only guaranteed at the time of your deposit.
Cancellation Policy
You will receive a full refund of your deposit if Hub & Spoke must cancel your tour.
Should you need to cancel up to 120 days prior to your tour commencement date, your full deposit may be applied to a future tour commencing within 12 months of your canceled tour.
If you cancel your tour between 119 and zero days prior to tour commencement, there will be no credits or refunds by Hub & Spoke, LLC. You will need to follow the conditions set forth in your travel insurance policy.
Responsibility Statement and Liability Disclaimer
Hub & Spoke LLC and its owners and team members do not own or operate any entity which provides, or is to provide, goods or services to any Hub & Spoke tour, including accommodations, vehicles, meals, activities, or other services. Because Hub & Spoke does not exercise any control over the personnel, equipment, or operations of these suppliers, Hub & Spoke is not liable for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any such third person, or of any other third party.
Hub & Spoke is not responsible for losses, injury, damages or expenses of any kind due to illness, pandemics, endemics, weather, strikes, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature, local laws or other such causes.
Hub & Spoke is not responsible for any baggage or personal effects of any individual participating in any Hub & Spoke tour.
If in the unlikely event that Hub & Spoke must cancel a tour, the entire amount paid by the traveler will be refundable or carried as a credit toward another Hub & Spoke tour within 12 months of the canceled tour. Hub & Spoke will have no additional obligations, including costs or fees related to the issuance and/or cancellation of airline tickets or other travel reservations. This includes delays, cancellations, and any non-refundable expenses.
Individual travelers are responsible for purchasing a travel insurance policy that will cover certain trip cancellations and interruptions, emergency medical evacuation, loss of luggage or personal effects, and other such coverage. Hub & Spoke strongly encourages our guests to purchase travel insurance.