Venice Dorsoduro Tour
Walking tour with gondola shipyard visit and aperitif
- WITH
- Sara | about the guide
One of the six districts of Venice, Dorsoduro (literally meaning "hard ridge") is also one of the most authentic. Located along the Giudecca canal, this beautiful area has a lot to offer. Accompanied by your local guide, you will enjoy an exclusive tour of its best sites. Passing by the Gallerie dell'Accademia, you will learn about the greatest collection of Venetian artworks hosted by the museum. Then, you will pass by the Guggenheim collection and learn about the impressive 20th century collection. You will also see the majestic Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, built in the 17th century by the Venetian master Baldassarre Longhena. From the top of the church, you will enjoy the breathtaking view of Venice and its lagoon. Then, you will head to the Punta della Dogana, a triangle-shaped point, former seat of the Republic's customs and from where you will enjoy an impressive view of Venice. After your walking tour, you will go to a local workshop and discover all the secrets of the gondolas making process. Your tour will end in a traditional bacaro where you will savour a delicious lunch made of wine, cichetti and other local foods.
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Venice and the Veneto Region
Italy -
1/2 day
DURATION -
10
MAX. No. ON TOUR
TOUR DETAILS
- keywords :
- Venice Dorsoduro, walking tour, Guggenheim Venice, gondola, workshop, bacaro, Punta della Dogana, Gallerie dell'Accademia
- transport :
- By walk
- ACTIVITY LEVEL :
- Moderate
- ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISABLED :
- no
- Kid friendly :
- Children are welcome from 8 years old
- LANGUAGES:
- Italien/Italian (native), Anglais/English (Bilingual)
- MAX. No. OF PEOPLE :
- 10
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
- Entrance fee for the gondola shipyard
NOT INCLUDED
- Aperitif/ lunch in a bacaro (typical wine and finger food)
ITINERARY
Starting from the Academia Bridge in the Dorsoduro district, follow your guide for a complete walking tour, discovering the nobles houses and the beautiful churches such as the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute and the Redeemer's Church, as well as enjoying the magnificent views of the city such as the one from the Punta della Dogana. As you stroll, your guide will tell you about Peggy Guggenheim, art collector and Solomon’s niece who bequeathed her 20th art collection to one of the most prestigious museums in the world. Your tour will continue in one of the last boat-workshops where you will see the gondola making process. At the end of the tour, you will savor some delicious local food in a nice Venice restaurant located in a little charming square.
WHERE AND WHEN?
- MEET-UP LOCATION:
- In front of the Gallerie dell’Accademia, Venice
- END OF TOUR LOCATION:
- Campo Santa Margherita, Venice
about
your guide
Sara
Venice and the Veneto Region
- languages :
- Italien/Italian, Anglais/English
Born and raised in Venice, I obtained my master degree in Art History the Ca' Foscari University of Venice, and my tour guide license in 2009. During my studies, I had several experiences abroad, which gave me an international mindset. Passionate by paintings, I also work as a professional paintings restorer. I own a restoration laboratory where I operate on oil paintings on canvas and polychromed wood sculptures. It had been 5 years now I am doing painting restoration and it had been a real delight. I always believed that being a guide was the most interesting and fascinating profession in the world. I am today member of some of the most important professional associations of tour guides, as Venezia Arte and Promoguide. For me it’s a chance to tell and show how spectacular my city is. Through this job my biggest passion comes alive, so this is an expression of my passion for my city and art in general. I love going to the museums, admiring different interiors, as well as visiting public and private collections. I also like churches, paintings and sculptures. My favorite museum is the Ca’ Rezzonico and my biggest passion is about my job, both as a guide and as a restorer. Besides my two jobs, I really love travelling and discovering new places with their artistic history, their local culture and legends. Today, I organise tours in Venice and in the Veneto, focusing on connoisseurs visitors, but I also enjoy guiding families.
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