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Overview

Dorsoduro is one of the six districts of Venice and includes the highest land areas of the city as Giudecca Island and Sacca Fisola island. If you are looking for a more authentic area, this is right the place for you. The university area is less crowded than other classic tourist areas of the historic center, but it is rich in breathtaking views, shops ,traditional restaurants , picturesque canals and artistic destinations (Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Campo Santo Stefano and Accademia Galleries). It is very interesting to find out the place where the gondolas are built. The Squero San Trovaso, amazing for its wooden architecture, is the most famous gondola shipyard that still exists and there you can watch gondola builders at work! Join this 2-hours private walking tour of the Venetian district which hosts the unmissable attractions of the City of Bridges!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Campo Santo Stefano near the statue

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Campo Santo Stefano

Campo Santo Stefano ,with its church, bell tower, cafés and ice cream vendors is one of the most elegant and famous among the Venetians squares.

Duration: 15 mins

2. Ponte dell'Accademia

Ponte dell’Accademia, symbol of Venetian culture which takes its name from the Accademia galleries, is located in front of its stairs.

Duration: 15 mins

3. Gallerie Dell'Accademia

Galleria dell’Accademia is a famous museum where you could admire the wonderful collection of Venetian paintings dated back from the 14th to the 18th centuries. Among the artists you can find are Giorgio, Bellini, Tiziano, Carpaccio, Tintoretto, Tiepolo and Veronese.

Duration: 15 mins

4. Fondamenta Zattere

Fondamenta le Zattere, a long waterfront promenade. One of the prettiest in the city, it is next to the Giudecca Canal from where you will enjoy the panorama of the Giudecca Island. The name derives from the Zattere of the carpenters who brought the trunks into the lagoon by river.

Duration: 15 mins

5. Chiesa dei Gesuati o Santa Maria del Rosario

Chiesa dei Gesuati or the Church of Santa Maria del Rosario, which is an imposing church facing the Giudecca Canal. Its interior has many beautiful sacred images and amazing paintings on the ceiling.

Duration: 15 mins

6. Peggy Guggenheim Collection

the Peggy Guggenheim Modern Art Collection is the museum which presents Peggy Guggenheim's personal collection, masterpieces from the Hannelore B. and Rudolph B. Schulhof collection, a sculpture garden as well as the temporary exhibitions. This Modern Art Museum holds some of the most important paintings by 20th century artists such as Picasso and Dalí.

Duration: 15 mins

7. Palazzo Dario

Palazzo Ca’Dario is famous for its alleged curse: According to legend, its owners, the Dario Family, would be destined to bankrupt or to die of violent death. Because of this, it is known as "the killing palace," or "the house of no return."

Duration: 15 mins

8. Biblioteca dell’Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia

Fondamenta degli Incurabili, a hospital built for the care of men and women affected by syphilis. At that time, there was no adequate therapy to fight this terrible venereal disease and for this reason the building received the name of the incurables. Now, the building, after a careful restoration, is the headquarters of the Academy of Fine Arts.

Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

Local guide

Private tour

Professional guide

Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points

Professional art historian guide

Exclusion

Gratuities

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

no wheelchair addiction

On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it

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