Tour Overview
Discover Venice through its masterpieces, hidden streets and historic landmarks on this private 3-hour guided tour.
Begin inside the Gallerie dell’Accademia, home to one of the world’s most important collections of Venetian art. With your licensed local guide, explore masterpieces by the great Venetian masters and discover the stories, symbolism, color and artistic techniques that made Venice one of Europe’s great centers of painting.
After the gallery, continue on foot through the atmospheric streets of Dorsoduro, and the quieter calli and campi of Venice toward the historic Rialto Bridge, then follow the old commercial route of the Mercerie to St. Mark’s Square, where the tour concludes with views of St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace.
Tour Highlights
- 1.5-hour guided visit inside the Gallerie dell’Accademia
- Discover masterpieces by the great Venetian masters
- Explore the atmospheric streets and hidden corners of Dorsoduro
- Walk to the historic Rialto Bridge
- Follow the traditional Mercerie route toward St. Mark’s
- Finish in St. Mark’s Square with views of the Basilica and Doge’s Palace
What’s Included
- 3-hour private walking tour
- 1.5-hour guided visit inside the Gallerie dell’Accademia
- Pre-booked timed-entry ticket to the Gallerie dell’Accademia
- Walking tour through Dorsoduro
- Visit to the Rialto Bridge
- Walk along the historic Mercerie
- Visit to St. Mark’s Square
- Exterior views of St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace
- Licensed local guide and professional historian
Not Included
- Transportation or transfers
- Food and drinks
Tour Details
Duration: 3 hours
Tour Type: Private tour
Starting Point: Gallerie dell’Accademia
Ending Point: St. Mark’s Square
Language: English
Walking Level: Moderate
Admission: Gallerie dell’Accademia ticket included
Important Information
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled starting time.
This is primarily a walking tour, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Admission to the Gallerie dell’Accademia is based on a pre-booked timed-entry ticket.
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Experience Venice’s masterpieces, hidden streets and historic landmarks on a private tour with a licensed local guide.