Dorsoduro District Private Walking Tour

Highlights

Meet your private guide in Campo Santo Stefano in Venice’s Dorsoduro district in time for a 9.30am or 2.30pm departure. Set out to explore the historic neighborhood, located between the Grand Canal and the Giudecca Canal, and listen as your guide points out the many architectural highlights. Cross the Ponte dell’Accademia and admire the grand façade of the Galleria dell’Accademia, one of Venice’s most important art museums. Continue through Fondamenta le Zattere to the Chiesa dei Gesuati, a magnificent 18th-century Dominican church, and see the Peggy Guggenheim Modern Art Collection, where highlights including works by Picasso and Dalí. Hear stories about the notorious Dario family as you pass Palazzo Ca’Dario and admire the Baroque Church of Maria della Salute, then pay a visit to the Fondamenta degli Incurabili, now home to the Venice Academy of Fine Arts. After three hours exploring the district, your tour ends back at the starting point.

Summary

Meet your private guide in Campo Santo Stefano in Venice’s Dorsoduro district in time for a 9.30am or 2.30pm departure. Set out to explore the historic neighborhood, located between the Grand Canal and the Giudecca Canal, and listen as your guide points out the many architectural highlights. Cross the Ponte dell’Accademia and admire the grand façade of the Galleria dell’Accademia, one of Venice’s most important art museums. Continue through Fondamenta le Zattere to the Chiesa dei Gesuati, a magnificent 18th-century Dominican church, and see the Peggy Guggenheim Modern Art Collection, where highlights including works by Picasso and Dalí. Hear stories about the notorious Dario family as you pass Palazzo Ca’Dario and admire the Baroque Church of Maria della Salute, then pay a visit to the Fondamenta degli Incurabili, now home to the Venice Academy of Fine Arts. After three hours exploring the district, your tour ends back at the starting point.

Tour info

Duration

2 hours

Why take this tour?

Dorsoduro is one of the six districts of Venice, whose name translates as “hard bridge” from Italian, due to the area's relatively high terrain. It's a district of life and light, the Southwestern part of Venice, wedged between the Grand Canal and the Giudecca Canal. This tour is away from the busy city centre, but focused on the hidden alleys, canals, bridges and cultural venues, including Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Campo Santo Stefano.

What’s included?

Professional guide
Private tour
pick up from designed meeting point
gratuities (optional)

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 2h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Raphael Tours in Venice

About operator:

We’ve done it again! This time our walking tour takes us through the historic canal city of Venice. Explore with an English-speaking guide. Enjoy skip-the-line access to historic sites, for comfort and privacy. We’ll pay an extended visit to the world-famous St. Mark’s Basilica. No matter how long you plan to be in Venice, this tour is for you!