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The most complete guided and narrated tour to discover Vicenza, a city of many priceless UNESCO World Heritage beauties, captivating stories and troubling events, and of a humble stonemason who will go down in history by forever redefining Architecture and its canons. You will enjoy it aboard a comfortable and fun Palladian E-Bike, to reach even the wonders out of town inaccessible on foot, and not really miss anything in the City of Palladio. Your Cicero Palladiano will lead you into the history of an unexpectedly ancient community, independent in spirit and merchant by vocation. A plot that will tell of international political alliances born from the ferment of the Reformation, of nobles not only in rank, and of the parable of a genius of the artist who became a model of modernity. From squares to palaces, from villas to bridges over the water to historic villages: every glimpse or panorama, every illustrious person will become part of an intertwining that you cannot help but love.

Escape the crowds of Venice with this private boat tour that is just for your party. Discover the Grand Canal by floating along the water toward the island of Murano, famed for its glass. There, enjoy an aperitif in the company of a master glassblower who will do a demonstration at their private studio.

Explore Venice’s two most iconic landmarks with an expert private guide, uncovering the history, legends, and artistic treasures hidden within St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. This experience provides a deep dive into the heart of the Venetian Republic, revealing the grandeur and political intrigue that shaped the city for centuries. Step inside St. Mark’s Basilica, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture, where golden mosaics and opulent treasures, including the Pala d’Oro, reflect Venice’s powerful past. Then, enjoy the panoramic views from the Loggia dei Cavalli, where the famous bronze horses overlook Piazza San Marco. At the Doge’s Palace, walk through halls adorned with Renaissance masterpieces, learn about the city’s government, and cross the legendary Bridge of Sighs—a poignant passage to the New Prisons. With personalized commentary and skip-the-line access, this private tour ensures a seamless, and unforgettable journey through Venice’s most treasured sites.

Leave crowds behind as you board your own private water taxi for an exclusive tour of Murano, Venice’s iconic glassblowing island. As you cruise along the Grand Canal, your dedicated guide will share the history, traditions, and culture of the lagoon island. You’ll visit a factory and watch an artisan demonstrate glassblowing before giving trying the technique yourself. Afterward, explore the workshop and see an extensive collection of Murano artworks.

Step inside a legendary monument where supreme luxury masked absolute power. This guided tour is entirely dedicated to the majestic Doge’s Palace, offering an uninterrupted experience strictly within its historic walls. Bypassing the long lines with an expert storyteller, you will enter the heart of a vanished empire. Your journey begins beneath the dazzling, gold-dripping ceilings of the Great Council Chamber, surrounded by monumental Renaissance masterpieces. Your guide will unveil the secret alliances and gripping scandals that shaped history from these very rooms. The experience takes a dramatic turn as you descend into the chilling, historic stone dungeons within the complex. Stand inside the stark cells where secret tribunals sealed fates, and discover the exact corner where Casanova staged his legendary escape. A captivating plunge into the secrets locked inside the palace.

Experience a meticulously curated private walking tour through Padua that immerses you in the city’s rich heritage. With tickets included and a knowledgeable guide by your side, every step reveals the passion and history of this legendary destination. From the storied ambiance of Caffè Pedrocchi and the sweeping beauty of Prato della Valle to the spiritual resonance of the Basilica of Saint Anthony and the medieval charm of Palazzo della Ragione, you’ll discover a blend of architectural splendor and cultural depth. Traverse the vibrant marketplaces of Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza dei Frutti, witness the academic legacy of Padua University, and marvel at the awe-inspiring artistry of Giotto’s frescoes in the Scrovegni Chapel. This thoughtfully designed journey not only unveils iconic landmarks but also invites you to feel the pulse of Padua—a city where history, art, and tradition come together in a seamless narrative that captivates the senses.

Nestled elegantly on the Grand Canal, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection is a treasure trove of 20th-century art, housed in the captivating Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, Peggy's former Venetian abode. This iconic museum showcases an unparalleled collection of modern masterpieces, reflecting Guggenheim's spirit and eye for innovation. With your entry ticket and audio guide, explore the stunning works of artists like Picasso, Pollock, and Dalí, encounter the works of Mondrian, Brancusi, and Severini, and get insights into the fascinating life of Peggy Guggenheim. The collection is a high-octane tour through Cubism, Surrealism, and Abstract Expressionism.

Enter the Basilica and discover a breathtaking blend of art, history, and spirituality. From the first step, you are welcomed into a majestic, timeless atmosphere designed to inspire awe. Admire soaring arches and intricate architecture shaped by centuries of craftsmanship and devotion. Luminous mosaics glow with light and color, each one telling sacred stories and preserving the past. Every corner invites you to pause and look deeper. More than a masterpiece of art, the Basilica is a living space of meaning and heritage, formed by centuries of prayer and pilgrimage. Whether you come for faith, curiosity, or beauty, it offers an unforgettable experience. Take your time to absorb the silence, light, and grandeur. The Basilica is not just a visit, but a journey that stays with you long after you leave. Step inside and be part of something unforgettable.

Enjoy a private 1-hour tour in Romanian with a local guide through the stunning Palazzo Ducale in Venice. Tickets are an additional cost. The Palazzo Ducale is the city's most significant museum, filled with legends and captivating stories shared as you explore its halls. Continue your journey on foot throughout the city or stay within the palace's historic walls.

It takes more than a selfie to capture yourself amid the beauty of Venice. Join a private professional photographer who knows the city well and can find authentic areas where the crowds are thinner. Start at the Grand Canal, then grab natural shots in the Dorsoduro district, finishing up with a private gondola ride. Receive 60 edited digital photos within four days of your private shoot.

Visit one of Venice’s most unique museums without wasting time at the ticket window with this pre-booked entry to the Museum of Palazzo Mocenigo: Center of the History of Textiles, Clothing, and Perfume. Learn about how Venetians have dressed over the centuries while you admire clothing dating as far back as the Baroque. Plus, delve into the history of perfume and its importance in Venice.

The Venice Biennale's Contemporary Art Exhibition brings together national pavilions and artist projects across the Giardini della Biennale, and without context, navigating the works is difficult to do meaningfully in a single visit. This private walking tour covers the current edition's key projects and pavilions with a guide who provides context on the works and participating nations throughout.

You probably know Venice, the spectacular floating world of canals and islands, as a city of water. But that’s not its only claim to fame: the city known as La Serenissima is also one of the world’s greatest cities of art. From Bellini to Titian, Tintoretto to Veronese, Venice’s remarkable art scene is an indelible part of city life, woven into the urban fabric in the shape of countless palaces and churches, meeting halls and museums. Inspired by the stunningly vibrant environment all around them, Venetian painters were beguiled by the unpredictable charms of colour, and our Venice Art Tour is the perfect introduction to the unique expressiveness of Venetian art. Come face-to-face with some of the greatest masterpieces ever painted, and in the company of an expert private guide, learn how art has shaped the city in unforgettable locations often overlooked by tour itineraries: The Accademia, the Scuola di San Rocco and the Basilica dei Frari.

Step into the heart of Venetian power with skip the line Doge’s Palace tickets that let you walk past long queues and enter instantly. Feel the excitement of exploring a landmark that once shaped the destiny of a city built on ambition and influence. Every step creates a sense of privilege that others around you can only hope for. Move through grand halls filled with glowing frescoes, dramatic ceilings, and masterpieces that reveal the pride and rivalry of Venice. The palace atmosphere makes you feel part of an exclusive world, and the silence of early access adds to the charm. This is your moment to see Venice at its most majestic. Enjoy extra access to nearby museums and use your digital audio guide for deeper stories. Limited spots fill fast, so secure your entry now. Highlights • Skip the line Doge’s Palace entry • Access to Museo Correr • Access to Archaeological Museum • Access to Biblioteca Marciana rooms • Digital audio guide available

Discover the story of a genius on this private tour of Leonardo Da Vinci Museum with walk around Venice’s San Polo district. You’ll head straight inside the museum with skip-the-line tickets, discovering interactive exhibits as you learn about the artists’s fascinating life. Afterward, pass by sights including the Rialto Bridge as you explore on foot. If you choose, extend your tour and visit the Church of San Barnaba (extra cost).

Discover the art of Murano glass making with a visit to the Arte Di Murano glass factory. See the glass-making process from start to finish and learn about the history of this traditional craft. Meet your guide at the factory entrance and begin the tour. Admire the 2000 square meter factory, located on the upper floor 12 meters above the ground, designed and built to showcase Murano glass making. Meet the staff and learn about the glass-making process. Watch as glass is melted and shaped into beautiful objects. Get to know the masters, who will show you some manufacturing techniques. After the tour, visit the shop to see the wide range of highly differentiated products and exclusively handmade objects, lighting, sculpture, costume jewelery and mirrors.

Madonna’s Like a Virgin video put LGBTQ Venice on the map, but the city’s LGBTQ heritage dates back centuries. Unpack the city on this intimate walking tour, in a group of maximum eight. Meet Rolandina, a trans woman who was burned at the stake; explore how Thomas Mann and Frederick Rolfe made Venice a center of gay imagery; explore ancient cruising grounds and red light districts; and so much more.

Visit Verona’s top three sights on this guided city center tour. Your guide meets you at the Roman Theater and takes you through Verona’s medieval lanes to Juliet’s House, where you’ll see the famous balcony and stop for photos. Head across the Adige River to the Roman Arena, an ancient amphitheater hosting public performances today. Finish at Verona’s main square around lunchtime—your guide will be happy to recommend where to catch your next meal.

An experience designed for architecture students, architects, designers, curators, artists, photographers and cultural travelers who visit the city during the Biennale and are looking for an interior, lived and non-tourist look. An experience guided by a person born and raised in Venice, who observes the city through architecture, urban space, contemporary visual culture and everyday life. A fully customizable private tour, built around you. The itinerary, themes, time and rhythm of the visit are chosen according to your interests, to offer an experience consistent with the type of look you want to have on Venice.

A journey through an extraordinary private story together with the Director of the network company of the owners of the Palladio Villas, to discover a Unesco Heritage Site of eternal Beauty, a fundamental link in a chain that reaches from Athens, passing through Rome, here to London and then to Washington. Anyone belonging the western civilization carries this history, and this places with him, and here is able to re-discover this part of its identity. To find out, the Palladians - that are the owners of the Villas of the Palladian Unesco Heritage - have created with extreme care this journey through time which from Venice, the Dominant, takes you in one day to the inland of the Serenissima, to that jewel of architecture that is Vicenza . An itinerary assisted by us and by the spirit of Andrea Palladio, for the entire duration of the tour, starting from Venice, to delve into the heart of a dream from 500 years ago. Still alive today, even inside the heart of any woman or man in the West. Even if you don't know it yet.

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Experience Venice like never before on this private boat tour that sets itself apart with an intimate exploration of the city’s hidden treasures. Glide along the iconic Grand Canal as your knowledgeable guide reveals fascinating stories behind its majestic palaces and bridges. Enjoy access to the stunning San Giorgio Maggiore Basilica—admire its elegant façade, explore its artistic interiors featuring Tintoretto masterpieces, and ascend the bell tower for panoramic views that offer a serene escape from the usual crowds. This carefully curated journey combines breathtaking waterways, cultural depth, and personalized attention, making it the perfect private tour for art lovers, history enthusiasts, and anyone seeking an unforgettable Venetian experience.

Capture professional-quality photographs of you and your partner during this special sunrise photoshoot. Beat the crowds with an early departure, experiencing “golden hour” Venice at its most photogenic. Meet in centrally-located Saint Mark’s Square, and then head to little-known backstreets for a variety of location changes. Tours include 70 profesionally edited, high-definition photos.

Tick off many of Venice’s attractions from the water during this guided lagoon cruise. Pass by local landmarks like the waterfront Palladian churches along the Giudecca Canal, the historic mill-turned-hotel Hilton Molino Stucky Venice, and the former Benedictine monastery on the San Giorgio Maggiore Island, now the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore. Listen to onboard commentary offered in four languages along the way.