Venice Accademia Gallery & Dorsoduro Private Guided Tour
Description
Enjoy a private tour to visit the most important and famous museum in Venice, the Accademia Galleries. Inside, you'll see the extraordinary collection of Venetian paintings created between the 14th and 18th centuries by great masters who made the history of European painting. You can admire works belonging to the Byzantine art, to the Gothic period, until you meet the Renaissance artists such as Bellini, Giorgione, Tintoretto and Carpaccio and the 1600 "landscape artists" such as Longhi, Canaletto, Guardi. The Galleries of the Accademia also host the "Vitruvian Man", the famous pencil drawing made by Leonardo da Vinci at the end of the 15th century. Because of its inestimable value, the work is exhibited only on rare occasions. At the end of the tour, you'll have the chance to walk, with your guide, around the "artistic" Dorsoduro district "Sestiere Dorsoduro". There, you'll see the most representative spots such as Campo Santa Margherita, Fondamenta Zattere and Campo San Barnaba.
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Itinerary
Visit the wonderful Venetian museum of the Accademia Gallery with a private guide.
Walk through this picturesque Sestiere
Pass by a stunning 17th-century Baroque church.
Fondamenta Zattere is a scenic promenade in Venice with beautiful views of the Giudecca Canal.
This is one of Venice's most vibrant squares! This lively spot in the Dorsoduro district is a favorite among locals and students from nearby Ca' Foscari University.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For security reasons, access to the museum is prohibited to all those who have their faces covered by any element that can make it difficult to recognize the person.
- Small dogs are allowed as long as they are kept in the special kennels.
- Inside the museum it is allowed to take photos but strictly without using the flash.
- It is forbidden to introduce and eat food inside the Museum.
- There are lifts, platforms and elevators that facilitate the exhibition route for people with different abilities.
- 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
Reviews(7)
Great overview of both the Academia Museum and surrounding neighborhood. Our guide was exceptional with a wealth of information.
If you ever have the opportunity, doing a museum tour with a knowledgable docent is the way to go. They bring the art to life. Beatrice gave us an unforgettable tour of the Academia. THANK YOU, Beatrice!
Dear Customer, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that Beatrice made your visit to the Accademia so memorable. Our guides are passionate about bringing art to life, and it’s wonderful to know that her knowledge and storytelling made such a lasting impression. We’ll be sure to pass along your thanks — she’ll be delighted! We hope to welcome you again soon for another unforgettable adventure! Kind Regards, Customer Service Team
beautiful guided tour with our guide Catherine . very good knowledge of Venetian art she knew how to captivate us . good command of French
Dear Customer, Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the guided tour with Catherine. Her deep knowledge of Venetian art and her ability to captivate guests truly make her special. We're also glad to hear her excellent command of French made the experience even more enjoyable. We hope to welcome you again soon for another memorable visit! Best Regards, Customer Service Team
Ilaria was brilliant , a fountain of wonderful information and really went out of her way to make the history of venice come alive. We were delayed due to an incident with a pickpocketing attempt - this young lady came and found us and proceeded to give us a wonderful experience- recommend this guide and the tour
Dear valued Guest, Thank you for your very positive feedback. Your comments are very important for us to improve our services and we are glad you had a lovely experience with us and we met your travelling expectations. We appreciate your kind words for our guide Ilaria who has been in contact with you and us the whole time to try to find a solution to do the tour. We are glad to hear that you had a lovely experience despite the inconvenience. We hope to be your choice for your future holiday destinations. Kind regards, Customer Service team
Gauda was excellent in introducing us to a significant portion of the collection. Would highly recommend. Was greeted at designated time and did cover historical development of the collection.
Dear valued Guest, Thank you for your feedback. Your comments are very important for us to improve our services and we are glad you had an overall nice experience with us. We hope to be your choice for your future holiday destinations. Kind regards, Customer Service team
Our guide was lovely and gave a great overview of the city and Venetian art. She was early, stayed a bit late to finish, and was great with our young daughter. Our only small complaint is we sometimes exhausted her knowledge of certain technical points, but I imagine this wound not be an issue for most - she was quite knowledgeable.
Dear valued Guest, Thank you for your very positive feedback. Your comments are very important for us to improve our services and we are glad you had a lovely experience with us and we met your travelling expectations. We appreciate your kind words for our guide and we are happy you enjoyed every part of the tour. We hope to be your choice for your future holiday destinations. Kind regards, Customer Service team
It was very rewarding to have a private guide to the Accademia in Venice! Our guide put everything in context for us so it was not so overwhelming. She also took us on a wonderful walking tour of the area and pointed out interesting sites such as the Dario Palace "the house that kills". Google it for info. Quite spooky!
