Excursion Guggenheim collection, gondola ride & aperitivo tour at Venice

Leave the pier by private motor launch with a licensed escort and glide along the Giudecca Canal to the drop off point, located near to the Palazzo Venier de Leoni.

Guggenheim Museum

Located in Peggy Guggenheim's former home, Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, on the Grand Canal in Venice, the museum was inaugurated in 1980 and it presents Peggy Guggenheim's personal collection of 20^th century art, masterpieces from the Gianni Mattioli Collection, the Nasher Sculpture Garden, as well as temporary exhibitions.

Guided Tour & Free Time for Self-Exploration

Your lecturer, provided by the Museum, will firstly draw your attention to one of the most interesting and unique aspects to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, which is the fascinating history of its founder, and the significance of its location before introducing you into the collection itself, which boasts an important selection of works by Braque, Picasso, Mondrian, Mirò, Calder, Pollock, Moore and others. At the end of the guided tour some free time will be allowed for independent exploration of the museum.

Gondola cruise

At the end of your visit, take a short walk to the closest gondola station, where you will board a sleek black gondola (four passengers per one gondola), and embark on a 30-minute cruise through a part of the Grand Canal and some of Venice's smaller, less-trafficked canals, crossed by scores of stone bridges.

Aperitivo at St. Mark's Square

Your local experience would not be complete without an 'Aperitivo'. Enjoy the stroll to your specially selected venue, a beautiful old café at St. Mark's Square to sip a typical Italian beverage or a glass of sparkling wine while taking in the magical atmosphere of the Square.

At the end of the tour you may explore Saint Mark's Area on your own and return independently or join the transfer back to the ship.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Panoramic Views, Guggenheim Museum, Gondola Ride, Venice Canals, St. Mark's Square, Aperitivo & Snacks

Note

Please note: This tour requires an extensive amount of walking and standing with some steps to negotiate inside the museum. There are no handrail to board motor launch and gondola. Guests must be able to embark and disembark vessels that sit low in the water. Walking in St. Mark's Square is at the discretion of each guest. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilize a wheelchair. Lightweight, comfortable clothing, flat, closed-toe walking shoes are recommended. Each gondola seats four guests and the ride is not narrated. Seats locations on the gondola are assigned by gondolier himself to guarantee gondola balance and safety. The tour sequence may vary. Space on this tour is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment. The operation of this program is weather dependent. This tour has a 15 days cancellation deadline.