Private Art and Culture Tour in Dorsoduro and Academia Venice
Overview
Discover the rich history and cultural heritage of the Dorsoduro and Academia districts with the best Local Guide.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Dorsoduro Highlights
Choose this tour to visit the Church of San Pantalon and see the highlights of the Dorsoduro and Academia districts, such as San Barnaba and Santa Maria della Salute (outside).
3-hour: Dorsoduro & Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute
Choose this tour to visit the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute and the Church of San Pantalon, and see the highlights of the Dorsoduro and Academia districts.
5-hour: Dorsoduro, Basilica & Peggy Guggenheim
Choose this tour to visit the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute and Church of San Pantalon, and see the highlights of Dorsoduro and Academia.
Dorsoduro is known as the art district of Venice, with many architectural masterpieces, famous museums, and cultural hot spots.
What's Included
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection (5-hour option only)
- Free admission to the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute (3 and 5-hour options only)
- Free admission to the Church of San Pantalon (all options)
- Private Walking Tour of Dorsoduro and Academia Districts
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Donation to the Church of San Pantalon
- Tickets to paid parts of the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute (optional)
- Free admission to the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute (in 2-hour option)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection (in 2 and 3-hour options)
Meeting Location
Sestiere Dorsoduro
30123 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Ca Maria Adele
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Dorsoduro
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Gallerie dell'Accademia
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rio Della Toletta
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Leonardo da Vinci Museum Venice - San Barnaba Church
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ponte dei Pugni
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Church of San Pantalon
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Entry to the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection is not included on the basic 2-hour tour.
- For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
- Entry to San Pantalon Church is free but you can help maintain the church through voluntary donation. The church is open Saturday to Thursday 10 AM - 12:30 PM and 3:30 - 6 PM, and is closed on Mondays.
- Free admission to the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute excludes access to the Sacristy, Internal Balustrade (Balustrade of the Prophets) and External Balustrade (Dome). Tickets can be purchased on site.
- Guided tours inside the churches during masses and scheduled events are limited. If entry is not possible, the guide will provide all information outside.
- It is advised to cover your shoulders and knees when visiting the churches in Venice.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection grant you immediate entry at your booked time, without waiting in line at the ticket office. Due to museum rules, 1 licensed guide can show a group of 1-20 people, so the price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide. For 21-40 people we will provide service of 2 licensed guides.
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Activity code: C-332537P574
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option).
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection (5-hour option only).
- Free admission to the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute (3 and 5-hour options only).
- Free admission to the Church of San Pantalon (all options).
- Private Walking Tour of Dorsoduro and Academia Districts.
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice.
- Donation to the Church of San Pantalon.
- Tickets to paid parts of the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute (optional).
- Free admission to the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute (in 2-hour option).
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection (in 2 and 3-hour options).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Art and Culture Tour in Dorsoduro and Academia Venice is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Art and Culture Tour in Dorsoduro and Academia Venice will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection (5-hour option only)
- Free admission to the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute (3 and 5-hour options only)
- Free admission to the Church of San Pantalon (all options)
- Private Walking Tour of Dorsoduro and Academia Districts
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Donation to the Church of San Pantalon
- Tickets to paid parts of the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute (optional)
- Free admission to the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute (in 2-hour option)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection (in 2 and 3-hour options)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Entry to the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection is not included on the basic 2-hour tour.
- For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
- Entry to San Pantalon Church is free but you can help maintain the church through voluntary donation. The church is open Saturday to Thursday 10 AM - 12:30 PM and 3:30 - 6 PM, and is closed on Mondays.
- Free admission to the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute excludes access to the Sacristy, Internal Balustrade (Balustrade of the Prophets) and External Balustrade (Dome). Tickets can be purchased on site.
- Guided tours inside the churches during masses and scheduled events are limited. If entry is not possible, the guide will provide all information outside.
- It is advised to cover your shoulders and knees when visiting the churches in Venice.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection grant you immediate entry at your booked time, without waiting in line at the ticket office. Due to museum rules, 1 licensed guide can show a group of 1-20 people, so the price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide. For 21-40 people we will provide service of 2 licensed guides.
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