Venice On Board

"The young Venetians of Venice on Board offer hour-long hands-on tours of the Cannaregio neighborhood during which you'll learn how to row in the traditional Venetian style: an alternative way to enjoy an off-the-beaten path part of the city as seen from its water, and to learn a new skill - or at least try to, as in the case of uncoordinated people like myself. They also offer more serious rowing courses, so it's especially great if you're planning on staying in Venice for a long time, and they refurbish falling-apart and abandoned boats and assist people in purchasing boats in the hopes that Venice's canals will be repopulated by small, private boats, as was in the past. Check out the video down below for a sneek-peek into the experience. "