Walking Tour
Our exploration of the lively Dorsoduro neighborhood will take us first to the magnificent palace known as the Ca’ Rezzonico on the Grand Canal: to wander through its many rooms is to enter the carnival world of 18th century Venice. Fantastic carved and lacquered furniture fills the
Tour Type: Private Tour
Activities:Art, Local Culture, Sightseeing, Walking, City Collection, Journeys Collection
Our exploration of the lively Dorsoduro neighborhood will take us first to the magnificent palace known as the Ca’ Rezzonico on the Grand Canal: to wander through its many rooms is to enter the carnival world of 18th century Venice. Fantastic carved and lacquered furniture fills the vast ballroom while the adjoining salons boast airy ceiling paintings by Gian Battista Tiepolo. In one fresco - painted in 1758 – an allegorical figure of Fame trumpets the socially advantageous marriage between a Rezzonico son and the daughter of one of the oldest Venetian noble families.
Behind the palace is the charming Rio San Barnaba where a floating fruit and vegetable barge adds a touch of local color. The Ponte dei Pugni still bears the footprints of the Castellani and Niccolini, two rival gangs who had fist fights on this bridge with the loser ending up in the waters of canal. The bridge leads into the sprawling Campo Santa Margherita with its picturesque market and outdoor cafes.
Around the corner is Scuola di Santa Maria dei Carmini. The two floors of this religious confraternity were richly decorated in the 18th century and include Tiepolo's famous ceiling painting of “The Virgin Mary Giving the Scapular to St. Simon Stock”. Tiepolo's light touch and shimmering pastel palette owes much to his study of the Renaissance painter Paolo Veronese, whose masterpiece of illusionistic ceiling decoration was painted for the nearby convent church of San Sebastiano between 1555 and 1565. Appropriately, Veronese is buried beneath these opulent Old Testament scenes.
Last stop on the tour will be the church of the Gesuati on the Zattere for a look at Tiepolo's splendid ceiling depicting “The Apotheosis of St. Dominic”.
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This farmhouse has been completely renovated yet maintains the charm and atmosphere you will enjoy. The first level has a living room and large dining room for 10, with beautiful arched walls, beamed [...]
This elegant antique Tuscan villa is a historic farmhouse converted into a private villa. The house is comfortably furnished. Wonderful stone villa situated in peacefully location in the heart of the [...]
Lombardy,
Italy,
Brescia.
10 Bedrooms -
20 Max. Occ.
Price Upon Request
The three-floor outstanding villa is date 1902 is located in stunning position and benefits of breathtaking view on the lake. It is the ideal property for relaxation where peace match perfectly with [...]
Interior
13-room villa 360 m2 on 2 levels, on the ground floor, fully renovated in 2005, comfortable, nice and tasteful furnishings: large living/dining room with open fireplace, shower/bidet/WC and [...]
Italy,
Venice,
Veneto.
Time:
3
Hour(s)
Group size: 2 -
€90
Per person
Jewish Venice & Cannaregio (Half Day)
A melancholy calm permeates the Venetian Ghetto, which today is home to a mere 50 Jews. During the Renaissance, however, it was a beehive of activity with an [...]
Italy,
Venice,
Veneto.
Time:
5
Day(s)
Group size: 2 -
€1,135 - 1,706
Per person
Cutting through the waters of the Venetian Lagoon is really the only way to arrive in Venice. A city so beautiful and majestic that it literally takes your breath away.
Venice - La Serenissima (4 [...]
Italy,
Venice,
Veneto.
Time:
2
Hour(s)
Group size: 2 -
€196
Per person
The Craft of Mask-Making: Fun for the Entire Family!
You probably know that masks are worn during Venice's Carnevale, but have you ever bothered to scratch the surface and learn about the [...]
Italy,
Venice,
Veneto.
Time:
1
Day(s)
Group size: 2 -
€237
Per person
Winery Visit in Veneto
Departing from and returning to Venice, this Full Day Excursion is ideal for wine lovers.
As one of the most famous but often overlooked wine regions of Italy, the [...]
Italy,
Venice,
Veneto.
Time:
3
Hour(s)
Group size: 2 -
€99
Per person
The Ca' d'Oro & Santa Maria dei Miracoli
Seen from the Grand Canal, the Ca' d'Oro is a breathtaking sight: its pink and white stone facade appears to be made entirely of delicate lace and [...]
Located on the highest hill of a wonderful estate, Villa Duca stands proud above incredible landscape comprising the Lucchesia (land surrounding Lucca) and striking mountains. The vast estate around [...]
This farmhouse has been completely renovated yet maintains the charm and atmosphere you will enjoy. The first level has a living room and large dining room for 10, with beautiful arched walls, beamed [...]
This elegant antique Tuscan villa is a historic farmhouse converted into a private villa. The house is comfortably furnished. Wonderful stone villa situated in peacefully location in the heart of the [...]
Lombardy,
Italy,
Brescia.
10 Bedrooms -
20 Max. Occ.
Price Upon Request
The three-floor outstanding villa is date 1902 is located in stunning position and benefits of breathtaking view on the lake. It is the ideal property for relaxation where peace match perfectly with [...]
Interior
13-room villa 360 m2 on 2 levels, on the ground floor, fully renovated in 2005, comfortable, nice and tasteful furnishings: large living/dining room with open fireplace, shower/bidet/WC and [...]
Italy,
Venice,
Veneto.
Time:
3
Hour(s)
Group size: 2 -
€90
Per person
Jewish Venice & Cannaregio (Half Day)
A melancholy calm permeates the Venetian Ghetto, which today is home to a mere 50 Jews. During the Renaissance, however, it was a beehive of activity with an [...]
Italy,
Venice,
Veneto.
Time:
5
Day(s)
Group size: 2 -
€1,135 - 1,706
Per person
Cutting through the waters of the Venetian Lagoon is really the only way to arrive in Venice. A city so beautiful and majestic that it literally takes your breath away.
Venice - La Serenissima (4 [...]
Italy,
Venice,
Veneto.
Time:
2
Hour(s)
Group size: 2 -
€196
Per person
The Craft of Mask-Making: Fun for the Entire Family!
You probably know that masks are worn during Venice's Carnevale, but have you ever bothered to scratch the surface and learn about the [...]
Italy,
Venice,
Veneto.
Time:
1
Day(s)
Group size: 2 -
€237
Per person
Winery Visit in Veneto
Departing from and returning to Venice, this Full Day Excursion is ideal for wine lovers.
As one of the most famous but often overlooked wine regions of Italy, the [...]
Italy,
Venice,
Veneto.
Time:
3
Hour(s)
Group size: 2 -
€99
Per person
The Ca' d'Oro & Santa Maria dei Miracoli
Seen from the Grand Canal, the Ca' d'Oro is a breathtaking sight: its pink and white stone facade appears to be made entirely of delicate lace and [...]