This is a specific Lesbian tour of Venice, highlighting those great women who made the history of the city and of Italy. From the fictional Shakespearian Portia and Nerissa to poetress Veronica Franco, passing through the drama actress Eleonora Duse and Peggy Guggenheim whose art collection is renowned all over the world. Not forgetting that the first graduated woman in the world, Eleonora Cornaro was from Venice. This is a nice walk along the women history of Venice, rarely to be found elsewhere.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
guide
Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting Points
Departure
Campo San Giacomo
The tour guide will show a sign with 'Quiiky' on
Return
Dorsoduro
Campo Santa Margherita
Itinerary
1
Ponte di Rialto
Venice the city of love and romance! In the past backdrop for beautiful and secret lesbian loves. Together we will go to uncover the lives of some extraordinary Venetian women. From the fictional love between Portia and Nerissa in the Merchant of Venice, to women who stepped outside societal norms.
From Campo S. Giacomo di Rialto, where female prostitution concentrated. This is the place where famous courtesans and poetesses, such as Veronica Franco, lived.
Head to the house of the first-graduated woman in the world, Eleonora Cornaro. Walk to the Bovolo Steps.
Proceed to Santa Maria del Giglio on a gondola ferry-boat. Here, you see the magnificent palaces where Eleonora Duse, famous theatre actress in the early 20th century, Winaretta Singer and Peggy Guggenheim used to meet people and have parties. Then, walk to the ‘Sestriere di Dorsoduro’ . Here, you find a number of art galleries and many LGBTQ+ friendly /owned business. The tour finishes with a glass of wine!
Private walking tour 3 hours, to celebrate LGBTQ+ women in Venice
Venice
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This is a specific Lesbian tour of Venice, highlighting those great women who made the history of the city and of Italy. From the fictional Shakespearian Portia and Nerissa to poetress Veronica Franco, passing through the drama actress Eleonora Duse and Peggy Guggenheim whose art collection is renowned all over the world. Not forgetting that the first graduated woman in the world, Eleonora Cornaro was from Venice. This is a nice walk along the women history of Venice, rarely to be found elsewhere.
