The tour can begin either at the Gallerie dell’Accademia or Piazzale Roma, depending on what is most convenient for our guests. The itinerary is fully customizable to suit your accommodation and preferences, ensuring a comfortable and personalized experience.

Indulge in Venice’s artistic splendor on an exclusive private tour from the Accademia Gallery to the majestic Frari Basilica. Experience world-renowned masterpieces by Titian, Bellini, Giorgione, Tintoretto, crowned by Titian’s monumental Assumption of the Virgin. Veronese’s grand Feast in the House of Levi.

Stroll through the refined atmosphere of the San Polo district and cross the legendary Rialto Bridge, as your private expert guide reveals the stories, power, and beauty that shaped Venice.

09:00 AM - Meeting Point: Piazzale Roma
Our private experience begins at Piazzale Roma, the historic gateway to Venice, where the modern world fades into the timeless city. We begin our stroll through the tranquil backstreets of San Polo, away from the crowds, and arrive at the magnificent Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, a Gothic masterpiece founded by the Franciscan friars in the 13th century. Inside, we marvel at Titian’s monumental Assumption of the Virgin, Veronese’s Feast in the House of Levi, Bellini’s Pesaro Triptych, and Donatello’s St. John the Baptist. The Frari is not only an artistic treasure trove but also a resting place for greats like Titian and Antonio Canova, where art, faith, and history converge.

09:40 AM - The Gallerie dell’Accademia
Next, we cross the Accademia Bridge and enter the Gallerie dell’Accademia, Venice’s foremost art museum, housed in a former monastery. Here, Venetian painting unfolds from the Byzantine Middle Ages to the Rococo. We admire Giorgione’s enigmatic Tempest, Veronese’s grand Feast in the House of Levi, Tintoretto’s dramatic Miracle of the Slave, and Bellini’s luminous altarpieces. The gallery’s collection captures the soul of Venice, with Canaletto and Guardi offering atmospheric views of the city’s canals and daily life. Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man, when displayed, highlights the fusion of art, science, and philosophy.

12:20 PM - Rialto Bridge
After absorbing the masterpieces at the Accademia, we continue on foot through the labyrinthine streets of Venice, where narrow calli and picturesque campi reveal the city’s vibrant daily life. As we wander through the San Polo district, we pass charming bridges and elegant palazzi along centuries-old canals, offering a taste of authentic Venice. Our walk leads us to the heart of Venice’s commerce, the Rialto, where merchants have traded goods for centuries. The bustling Rialto Market, alive with fresh produce and seafood, echoes the city’s mercantile past. The iconic Rialto Bridge, completed in 1591, offers sweeping views of the Grand Canal, where Venetian architecture and waterways unfold before us.

Ending Point: Rialto Market
Our journey ends at the Rialto Market, the living heart of Venice’s commercial and cultural life for over 800 years.