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From Dorsoduro to Saint Mark's Square: a journey between canals and masterpieces
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Joined 2026
We will stroll down dorsoduro district, the young and artistic soul of the city.
We will discover the curious story of Palazzo Ca Venier dai Leoni (now Peggy Guggenheim collection) and the misterious deaths that happened in Palazzo Ca Dario. We will visit the impressive church of Santa Maria della Salute and see the most breathtaking view in Venice from Punta de la Dogana. Then, we will take the gondola traghetto that will take us to Saint Mark's Square where we'll end the tour with a bang!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Campo de la Carità (in front of the Accademy Gallery of Art)
- If you are coming from Piazzale Roma take the Vaporetto (water bus) number 1 or 2 direction Lido and get off at Accademia stop. The meeting point will be right outside the vaporetto station. I will meet you just in front of the entrance of the Accademy gallery of Art Museum.
Campo San Vio
We will talk about the bridges and the layout of the city
Ca' Venier dai Leoni Palace (Peggy Guggenheim)
I will tell you the story of the unfinished palace that now hosts the Peggy Guggenheim collection and of the three extravagant ladies that owned it in the 20th century
Ca' Dario Palace
I will tell you the curious story of this palace and of all the tragic deaths that happened in there
Saint Mary of the Health Church
We will learn about this impressive church. Its style, its story and its importance for the city.
Custums Point (Punta della dogana)
We will admire the best view in Venice reaching the extreme southern edge of the city.
Gondola traghetto
We will take the gondola traghetto that will take us to the other side of the Grand Canal.
Saint Mark's Square
We will talk about the Basilica, the Doge's palace and all of the other main buildings in the most beautiful and important place in the city
Ending Point
Saint Mark's Square
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Inclusions & Exclusions
The price includes the guiding service and the Gondola traghetto ride
Everything is included in the price
Tour Important Information
This tour is not wheelchair accessible
The gondola traghetto ride for the price of 2 euros per person is included in the price of the tour
On Saturdays and Sundays I am available only in the morning
Important message from the supplier
On Saturdays and Sundays I am available only in the morning while, for the rest of the week, I can do tours all day long
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2026
About Tour Guide Elena S.
Hello there :) My name is Elena and I am deeply in love with Venice. I was born and raised in the countryside nearby Milan but I consider Venice as my true home. I love its people, its beauty and its romantic atmoshere. I came here to study 13 years ago and I immediately fell in love with this amazing city. That is the reason why I chose to stay permanently. I built my life here and honestly I would't wanna live anywhere else!
$75/ per person
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