Gallerie dell'Accademia

The Gallerie dell'Accademia in Venice is one of the most prestigious art museums in Italy and an essential destination for anyone interested in the rich history of Venetian art. Housed in the former Scuola Grande della Carità—a beautiful historical building along the Grand Canal—the museum is renowned for its exceptional collection of Venetian paintings, spanning from the Byzantine era to the Renaissance and beyond. The museum's permanent collection offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the evolution of Venetian art over more than 1,000 years, with a particular focus on the Renaissance period. Visitors can immerse themselves in masterpieces by some of the most influential artists of the Venetian school, including Titian, Giovanni Bellini, Veronese, Tintoretto, and Carpaccio. Among the most celebrated works in the collection are Bellini's tender "San Zaccaria Altarpiece", Titian's powerful "Assumption of the Virgin", and Veronese’s majestic "The Wedding at Cana". The museum is not just a showcase of painting; it also features an impressive array of sculptures, wooden altarpieces, and early Renaissance manuscripts, offering a comprehensive look at the artistic and religious heritage of Venice. Its collections are organized thematically, allowing visitors to trace the development of key themes in Venetian art, such as religious iconography, portraits, and mythological subjects, while also providing insight into the city’s social and political history. As you move through the galleries, you'll also encounter works that offer glimpses into Venice’s political and cultural life, as well as its unique role in the broader context of European art. One of the highlights is the Sala delle Quattro Stagioni, a stunning room adorned with works by Giovanni Bellini that vividly depict the natural world through the lens of Venetian sensibilities. In addition to its permanent collection, the museum regularly hosts temporary exhibitions, further enriching the experience by showcasing lesser-known masterpieces, contemporary art, and in-depth retrospectives of famous artists. The museum also offers a glimpse into the Venetian Academy of Fine Arts, which was historically linked to the collection and continues to serve as a vital educational institution for aspiring artists. A visit to the Gallerie dell'Accademia is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the heart of Venice's artistic soul. With its world-class collection, historic setting, and intimate atmosphere, it provides a deeper understanding of the city’s cultural heritage and its role as a nexus of artistic innovation.

Take a tour of Venice from its waterways for the best and most breathtaking views of the city. This 30 minutes tour is priced for a group of up to 4 persons plus the guide. You’ll be steered in style by your own personal gondolier through centuries of history, along the iconic Grand Canal, one of the most elegant high streets in the world. Pass Ca Dario, Casanova’s home, Palazzo Grassi, Ca Rezzonico, Ca Bembo, Ca Pesaro, the Rialto Bridge, Campo Manin, and Mozart’s house. Sit back and relax as you take in the surroundings and your expert guide entertains you with anecdotes about the city. Learn the history behind La Serenissima, pass by the Peggy Guggenheim Museum, and pass under the Accademia Bridge. Hear tales behind the gondola itself as you near the majestic Rialto Bridge. Turning into one of Venice’s scenic side canals, you’ll take in the splendor of the Canal Grande and also be able to enjoy the quaint charm of the smaller, more residential areas. Your informative guide will tell you all about the gondola and its unique structure, and the traditions of Venetian gondoliers. This is an excellent way to combine an informative and stimulating guided tour with a romantic gondola ride.

Enjoy a private tour to visit the most important and famous museums in Venice, the Accademia Galleries. Inside, your guide will take you to see the extraordinary collection of Venetian paintings created between the fourteenth and eighteenth 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'll meet the Renaissance artists such as Bellini, Giorgione, Tintoretto and Carpaccio and the 1600 "landscape artists" such as Longhi, Canaletto and Guardi. The Galleries of the Accademia di Venezia 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 private 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.

In this private walking tour you will get to know the most emblematic art gallery that the city has, the Accademia Gallery. Amongst other artists you will see artworks by: • Bellini • Giorgione • Titian • Veronese • Much more! You will be able to learn about the art history of Venice from the 1300's to the 1800's with a private art specialised official tour guide. Your private official tour guide will be at your disposition during the whole tour to enjoy the gallery to the fullest and get to know as much as possible about the history, art and architecture of Accademia.

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Dorsoduro is known as the art district of Venice, with many architectural masterpieces, famous museums, and cultural hot spots. On this private tour you will discover the best things to see and do in Dorsoduro and find out why this neighbourhood is popular with street artists, students, and historians. Feel the magic of Venice! Choose the 2-hours option to see the best highlights of Dorsoduro, the highest point in the Floating City. The tour will begin outside the magnificent Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute, which overlooks the Grand Canal. Explore the narrow, winding streets and canals while listening to amazing stories about historic sites such as the ruins of Palazzo Genovese and Ex Chiesa di San Gregorio. Pass the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and the Gallerie dell'Accademia, and take a photo with the famous Ponte dell'Accademia. Head to Calle Della Toletta to hear the legend of the Witch’s Hour, and see the Church of San Barnaba, which is known as a museum with works by Leonardo da Vinci and a fictional Library of Indiana Jones. You will also discover the ancient tradition of fist clashes as you cross Ponte dei Pugni, and get tips on the best shops, restaurants and cafes around Campo Santa Margherita. The final highlight will be a visit to the Church of San Pantalon, which boasts a vast ceiling fresco by Gianantonio Fumiani and many other artworks. Choose the 3-hour option to enrich your experience with a visit to the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute (free parts only). It’s one of the most famous landmarks of Venice with a spectacular baroque dome, unique octagonal design, and a popular stairway. As you explore its awe-inspiring interior with your Expert-Guide, you will learn about the symbolism of the high altar where the Virgin and Child protects Venice from the plague. You will also see 12 works by Titian and Tintoretto’s Marriage Feast of Cana in the basilica’s sacristy. Choose the 5-hour option to also visit the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, a world-class modern art museum. It is the second most visited art gallery in Venice, but with skip-the-line tickets you will beat the crowds and go straight in without waiting in line. Learn about the great collector Peggy Guggenheim as you explore his Venetian house, garden and personal collection of art. See works by great artists such as Pollock, Ernst, Picasso, Brancusi and Dalí, as well as modern sculptures by Giacometti and Paolozzi.

The Gallerie dell'Accademia in Venice offers a captivating journey through the evolution of art. You will discover the art from the 14th to the 16th century beginning with the Gothic period: You will encounter works characterised by rich colours and religious themes, such as the "Polittico Lion" by Lorenzo Veneziano. Transitioning into the Renaissance, masterpieces by Bellini, Giorgione and Titian showcase the shift towards realism, perspective and humanism. You will admire the "Pala di San Giobbe" by Bellini, "La Madonna dell'Arancio" by Cima da Conegliano and the narrative painting of "Tenthousand martyrs of mount Ararat" by Carpaccio before aweing at some of the most famous artworks by Veronese and Tintoretto: "Feast in the House Levi" and the "Miracle of the Slave". Participating in a treasure hunt you will discover how art developed and how Venetian painters distinguished themselves from other Renaissance painters. Hear why the Inquisition laid eyes upon Veronese and his awe inspiring painting "Feast in house Levi" and find out who the mysterious man is that shows up in two of Tintoretto's paintings.

Start of the journey: St. Mark's Square The route begins at the famous Piazza San Marco - the heart of Venice. The guide will tell you about what the square looked like centuries ago, when there were no tourists there, but only local residents, merchants and sailors. You will learn that the Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) was not only the residence of the rulers of Venice, but also a prison. The guide will reveal the secrets of this unique building, tell you about the famous “Bridge of Sighs”, which connects the palace with the prison and along which the convicts walked on their last date with the world. By the way, do you know why St. Mark's Square is often flooded with water? Here the guide will explain the phenomenon of “Aqua Alta” - the periodic rise in water level. You may even encounter a small flood, and then the walk will turn into a mini-expedition, where you can move around the square on special platforms, just like the locals. We move towards the Rialto market We set off towards the Rialto Bridge, one of the most famous bridges in Venice, spanning the Grand Canal. The path to it leads us through intricate narrow streets and canals. Here the guide will tell the history of Rialto, because it was once the economic center of the city. You can still find freshly baked bread, fruit, seafood and cheese at the market. And if you like stories with a “flavor”, you will probably be interested in the fact that this bridge was once wooden and was destroyed more than once. The modern stone version we see now was built in the 16th century and still impresses today with its arches and storefronts filled with ancient shops. Secret places and hidden treasures The guide will not limit itself only to classic places. He will show you the hidden gems of Venice - tiny squares and secluded courtyards, hidden from the eyes of crowds of tourists. You'll see the Castello district, where ancient houses are covered with vines, and the quiet Campo Santa Maria Formosa with its quaint church. Did you know that in some churches you can find works by great masters such as Tintoretto and Bellini? And the Venetians say that it is in these forgotten corners that the real soul of Venice is hidden. In the footsteps of Casanova Venice is a city of romance, and the legendary Casanova added passion to it. On this walk, the guide will tell fascinating stories about how Casanova won the hearts of women, about his daring escapes and, of course, about how he once escaped from the famous Piombi prison, located in the very center of Venice, in full view of everyone! End in a real Venetian osteria After a walk around the city, of course, you will want to take a break. And here you will find another unique stop - at an authentic osteria, a small local eatery serving traditional Venetian snacks. You can try “cicchetti” - small canapes with seafood, cheese and vegetables, as well as the famous Venetian spritz - a refreshing aperitif, ideal to end a busy day.

Enjoy a private tour of Venice from Milan for twelve hours with a private tour guide for two hours and a private luxury vehicle with private chauffeur that will pick you up and drop-off at your hotel in Milan or place of preference inside the city. Once your private chauffeur has picked you up, you will go ahead to your destination to meet with your tour guide at a meeting point in the city. On this tour you will discover Venice, a city located in the northwest of Italy with a historic center declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. Both its geographical particularity and its monumental and artistic heritage have made Venice one of the most important and popular tourist destinations in the world. Thanks to your tour guide you will visit the most important sites of the city such as the Gothic Palazzo Ducale, St. Mark's Basilica, the arsenal of Venice known as one of the largest industrial complexes in Europe, the Grand Canal where you can take a gondola ride, the gallery of the academy which is the richest of Venetian paintings in the world and much more. Once you have visited the most emblematic sites of the city, your private driver will take you back to Milan.

Uncover the artistic treasures of the Accademia Gallery on a guided tour of one of Venice's most prestigious museums. With an expert guide, explore the vast collection of Venetian art, including masterpieces by Tintoretto, Titian, and Veronese. Meet your guide and embark on an immersive journey into the world of Venetian art. Admire the masterpieces of Tintoretto, Titian, and Veronese, and gain a deeper understanding of their artistic techniques, the historical context in which they were created, and the stories behind them. Participate in interactive exercises that will help you connect with the artworks on a deeper level. Explore your own emotions and interpretations as you engage with the artworks. See some of the most famous paintings in the world, including Tintoretto's "The Miracle of the Slave," Titian's "Assumption of the Virgin," and Veronese's "Feast in the House of Levi.