Accademia Bridge (Ponte dell'Accademia) Tours

Feel the romance of a classic Venetian experience with a serenaded gondola ride through Venice’s famed canals, capped off by dinner or lunch at a renowned local eatery. Settle into a traditional gondola boat for a ride through the Grand Canal and some of the city’s smaller waterways, while onboard musicians provide a passionate soundtrack of Italian ballads. Savor an authentic Venetian meal at the top-rated Hostaria Ai Coristi Restaurant to conclude your enchanted evening or afternoon tour.

Embark on a quintessential Venetian experience with a private, serenaded gondola ride through the famed canals of Venice. Glide past ancient palazzi and magnificent cathedrals on a traditional handcrafted gondola, while musicians serenade you with mood-setting Italian ballads. Gondolas have room for up to four passengers, so it’s the perfect opportunity for romance or an unforgettable family experience.

Experience Venice in the most Venetian way possible: via a shared gondola ride while being serenaded. Choose between an afternoon or evening ride and then hop on the six-person gondola by a gondolier who is clad in traditional garb. Then begin the ride, as part of a group of eight different gondolas, with a singer aboard one of the boats. In addition to the song being sun to you, enjoy the sites of Venice's main landmarks, including the grand Canal and Palazzo Barberino.

Discover Venice exactly the way you want to with this completely customized private tour. Your friendly local guide will create a 3-hour itinerary based on preferences you provide at booking. Whether you’re interested in architecture, local legends or Renaissance art, this tour is for you! Along the way, pop in at a local bar for a glass of regional wine and appetizers, and feel free to ask all the questions you like.

Venture away from the crowds to discover hidden corners of Venice and some of the city’s finest art on this 2-hour guided tour of the Accademia Gallery plus the Santa Croce and Dorsoduro districts. Admire masterworks by Venetian painters like Veronese and Titian at the museum, and then stroll through the surrounding neighborhoods with a guide to discover inspiring canal views and one of Venice’s last surviving gondola shipyards.

Escape the crowds in Venice and discover some of the city’s delicious typical foods on an evening food and walking tour. Head to the Dorsoduro district, known to locals for its great bacaris (old bars) and tasty selection of ‘cicchetti’—appetizers that often feature fresh fish. Sample several small dishes accompanied by a glass of wine, and learn about the culture and history of Venice along the way.

Venice is famous for its canal ways, but most visitors don’t stray far from the central landmarks. This private 3-hour walking tour explores the picturesque Dorsoduro district, taking in highlights such as the Giudecca Canal, Campo Santo Stefano, and Galleria dell’Accademia.

A private gondola tour on the Grand Canal is a quintessential experience for your small group in Venice. Only your group of up to six people will board a gondola to glide through the major waterway, as well as some smaller passages, with a gondolier. Enjoy a flute of prosecco or Champagne as you pass by Italian architecture and under romantic bridges. Departure times take place throughout the day to best suit your vacation schedule.

Feel like Venetian nobility for the night with an evening gondola ride followed by a private, gourmet dinner at a historic palazzo. Soak up the enchantment of the Floating City’s waterways from aboard a classic Venetian gondola, and then step ashore at a mansion overlooking the Grand Canal. Settle into an elegant private dining salon appointed with historic furnishings, where you and your special someone will savor a delicious, 3-course meal of regional cuisine.

The most dazzling way to take in Venice is via its magnificent Grand Canal, the city’s main waterway. With this tour, float down the canal on board an elegant motorboat and admire the glorious palaces lining the route from the water. Hear about the history and lore of lavish Ca’ Pesaro, Ca’ d'Oro, and Ca’ Dario from your guide, then enjoy the return trip through the Giudecca Canal to St. Mark’s Square.

Skip the lines at Saint Mark’s Basilica and head straight into a private tour of the “Church of Gold.” Recognized as one of the foremost example of Byzantine architecture in the world, its most recognizable feature is the Pala d'Oro, a golden altar adorned with thousands of precious gemstones. Your guide will share the history of the building and its construction. Afterward, take an optional tour to a glass factory near the square at no additional charge.

Discover Venice’s hidden gems on a 2-hour cruise through the city’s secret canals. Watch scenes of daily Venetian life as you glide through the lesser-known neighborhoods of Cannaregio, Dorsoduro and the Jewish Ghetto. A guide will share insight into the city’s history, architecture and local legends. For a grand finale, head out into the wider waters of the Grand Canal and float beneath the iconic Rialto Bridge. Numbers are limited to nine people on this small-group tour for a more intimate experience.

Spend a delightful evening cruising along the canals of Venice on this private boat tour. Take in the architectural masterpieces that line the Grand Canal and smaller waterways from aboard a comfortable modern water taxi, venturing further than a traditional gondola would allow. Learn about the artistic and cultural history of Venice from your English-speaking guide as you soak in the sights on your choice of a 1-hour or 2-hour ride.

See the sights of the surreal canal city in style with a luxury motorboat tour of the Grand Canal. Marvel at the unforgettable beauty of the famous canal as you ride past sights like the Doge's Palace and Rialto Bridge with a professional driver guiding the way. Arrive at the Basilica of San Giorgio Maggiore to climb up into the bell tower for exceptional views over the city. Small-group tour size limited to four people.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that visiting Venice and not taking a boat ride down the Grand Canal is a travelling sin. Experience the Floating City in all of its glory on a 1-hour motorboat tour in a group limited to 12. Ideal for first-time visitors, you’ll pass beautiful palazzo and sail beneath famous bridges such as the Accademia Bridge and the Rialto Bridge.

Dorsoduro is one of the six districts of Venice and includes the highest land areas of the city as Giudecca Island and Sacca Fisola island. If you are looking for a more authentic area, this is right the place for you. The university area is less crowded than other classic tourist areas of the historic center, but it is rich in breathtaking views, shops ,traditional restaurants and artistic destinations (Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Campo Santo Stefano and Accademia Galleries). Join this 2-hours private walking tour of the Venetian district which hosts the unmissable attractions of the City of Bridges!

Indulge your inner foodie on this culinary adventure in Venice. After meeting up with your local guide, savor delicious dishes at three osterie, including one that’s a local favorite in Dorsoduro. Learn about Venetian cuisine from a knowledgeable local guide, sample complimentary wine, and enjoy a quick gondola ride at the end of the night.

Grand Canal Guided tour on an elegant boat! The guide aboard will explain history and secrets of the main water-road of Venice and its impressive Palaces, full of mysteries and tales! The Expert guide will escort along this amazing experience narrating the history, curiosities and anecdotes about the historical Venetian Palaces such as. 1-Ca 'D'oro, (Golden house in Venetian dialect). 2-Ca 'Pesaro, a bright example of Baroque style palace. 3-Ca 'Dario, with its history full of scary and mysterious events. 4-Palazzo Loredan Vendramin Calergi, the antique gambling house of the lagoon and many other breathtaking highlights! After the Grand Canal you will come back to the starting point passing through the Giudecca Canal here you can see charming promenade of Zattere, and the marvelous Islands of Giudecca and San Giorgio with its monastery!

Treat your partner to a romantic gondola ride through the canals of Venice and experience an authentic Italian aperitivo hour in a Venetian Palace. With this tour, a private guide will lead you through San Marco’s Square providing insight into the rich history and culture of Venetian life. Then you’ll travel by gondola to a luxurious palace to enjoy an aperitif while enjoying views from the palace terrace.

In the evening the city is finally for us. The hasty tourists who decide to visit it, for a few hours, are gone .. and we can finally discover it by mixing with the Venetians they love before going home to take a spritz with their friends .. so let's start with a spritz, maybe in a place where I can amaze you, a place you would never have found without me. Then we will continue with our walk. Visiting Venice means dedicating days to deepening its traditions and its culture; in reality it would take weeks to fully enjoy its atmosphere,. In the Dorsoduro district, one of the most fascinating districts in the city, full of beauty and opportunities; we can immerse ourselves in this atmosphere. Dorsoduro, once stood in a not very marshy area and therefore considered much more stable than the others. Come on, I hope I can make you feel real Venetians.

Leave your cruise ship at the port and see the sights of Venice with a private guide. The 3-hour shore excursion is tailored to you, so you decide what you want to see and when. Go off the well-trodden tourist track to visit the neighborhood of Cannaregio, or scout out the wares of Rialto fish market. Check out tucked-away churches, and then finish with a glass of wine and nibbles in a local bar. It’s a great way to see a side of Venice that many visitors miss.

St. Mark’s Basilica, with its walls covered in golden mosaics, is one of Venice’s most popular historical landmarks—and it often has the crowds to show for it. On this exclusive tour, you'll skip the lines for quicker access to the Byzantine splendors inside, and enjoy a scenic, guided stroll through St. Mark's Square. Upgrade to include a gondola ride along the Grand Canal.

The beautiful frame of St. Mark’s square will be your meeting point for this unusual walk around Venice after an introductive descritpion of Venice, with a glimpse to her most beautiful square, you will walk on the Accademia bridge enjoying a spectacluar view to the church of Santa Maria della Salute, to reach Campo Santa Margherita, one of the nicest and most lively square in Venice, Not far, the discovery of a very particular “fruit and vegetable market”, located at the foot of a special bridge. After this, prepare your eyes and heart for the magnificent Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari. From holy water we go back to the devil crossing the Gran Canal (in a surprisingly different way) and reach Rialto, the market area, where your guide will say goodbye with 1 “ombra” and 1 “cicheto”… what are we talking about? Come and see yourself!

Our company has been offering painting holidays to Venice in small groups in the heart of Venice. You’ll love our fantastic prices, our accommodation with single rooms close to the excitement, our great tuition in a relaxed atmosphere, the fantastic Venetian painting sites your tutor will take you to! Art equipment and materials included, as well as meals and transportation (one week Venice pass).