With its gothic architecture and being the former residence of Venetian dukes, Doge’s Palace is one of the most visited sights in Venice.

Here you can peruse through ancient Greek and Roman sculptures, which were mostly donated from private collections of Venetian aristocrats.

Today, this library owns one of the most important collections of Greek, Latin, and Oriental works. These collections are focused primarily on Venetian history, classical linguistics, and ancient geography maps.

The Leonardo Da Vinci Museum in Venice is an exciting and interactive exhibition that showcases da Vinci’s life and masterpieces.

The Scuola San Rocco is one of the largest confraternities in Venice. It was established in the 13th century and had influence on the religious and communal life of Venice.

The exhibition covers the life and culture of the Venetian Republic through bronze statues, paintings and books.

The Scala Contarini del Bovolo is attached to the Gothic palace “Plazzo Contarini del Bovolo” and draws all the attention due to its uniquely constructed spiral staircase.

Experience our included Gondola ride tour. The characteristic gondolas that decorate the city's canals are a symbol of Venice. For many visitors, a gondola ride is a “must-do” while in Venice. This unforgettable experience will let you see Venice and all its buildings and attractions through a whole different perspective by showcasing the city and its attractions from the Canal Grande and smaller canals around the Piazza San Marco.

Free admission tour our Island tour Murano, Burano & Torcello. The three islands, Murano, Burano and Torcello, are the most famous islands of Venice—and they all have something to offer. The island tour starts in Venice and has its first stop at Murano. This island is famous for its handmade glass—for this reason, you can visit a glassblowing workshop. The tour goes on to Burano, which will warmly welcome you with the vibrant colors of its fisheries. Here you can also admire their famous bobbin lacework. The tour’s last stop is Torcello, which is home to ancient St. Maria Assunta Cathedral and the St. Forsa Church (created in the 11th & 12th century) – both of which are definitely worth a visit.

The palace is one of the few Venetian noble palaces that is open to the public today, and provides a valuable insight into the life of the rich Venetian upper class in the 18th century. It now houses the Museo del Settecento Veneziano, with numerous works of art and interior decorations from one of the absolute heyday of Venetian painting and art. It contains works from the late Baroque, Rococo and early Classicism periods, including paintings and frescoes by Pietro Longhi, Canaletto, Francesco Guardi, and the father and son Tiepolo, as well as furniture and fittings that were brought here from other palaces and villas.

he International Gallery of Modern Art in Ca’ Pesaro contains important 19th- and 20th-century collections of paintings and sculptures, including masterpieces by Gustav Klimt and Auguste Rodin and remarkable works by artists such as Medardo Rosso, Adolfo Wildt and Giacomo Balla, as well as a rich selection of works by other Italian artists and an important section on graphic art. The second floor of the monumental palace is home to temporary exhibitions and the third floor hosts the Museum of Oriental Art.

The museum's glass art collection is considered one of the most extensive in the world and is presented in seven chronologically arranged sections from antiquity to the present day. The last three sections of the exhibition are dedicated to the ‘rebirth’ of Murano glass, which has been in high demand again since the second half of the 19th century. You can admire both classical and Art Nouveau objects, as well as modern and contemporary works.

The Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista is one of the oldest brotherhoods in Venice and has existed since 1261. A visit to this impressive historical building is a journey through history, between Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo. You will discover the wonderful paintings of Tintoretto, Tiepolo, Jacopo Palma il giovane, Marieschi, Longhi, Vicentino and many other works of art. The staircase by Mauro Codussi and the marble septum are known worldwide as an architectural masterpiece. Let yourself be enchanted by 800 years of history!

The museum is located at the historic palace of Podestà of Torcello, in Piazza Galuppi, Burano, seat of the famous Burano Lace School from 1872 to 1970. Rare and precious pieces offer a complete overview of the history and artistry of the Venetian and lagoon’s laces, from its origins to the present day are on display, in a picturesque setting decorated in the typical colours of the island.

Carlo Osvaldo Goldoni (25 February 1707 – 6 February 1793) was an Italian playwright and librettist from the Republic of Venice. His works include some of the most famous and popular plays in Italy. Audiences appreciate Goldoni’s plays for their ingenious blend of wit and honesty. In his memoirs, Goldoni particularly remembers the palace where he was born and grew up. Today, this palace is a museum in his honour. It is also home to an institute for theatre studies.

The Museo Mariano Fortuny is considered a second location of the Museo d'Arte Pesaro. The Palazzo Pesaro Fortuny displays the works of the artist and designer Mariano Fortuny, as well as other works of modern art. On the first floor, you will find the former living space of Mariano Fortuny. The artist created the interior of his home, sometimes even inventing new techniques to bring his ideas to life. As a painter and a set-designer he was a renowned artist of his time, aiming to find the perfect lighting for both works and performances of art. In the Palazzo Fortuny Museum, today you can find paintings, photographs, and fabrics, all set up according to the vision of perfect lighting of the artist.

The museum houses the vast collections of ancient fabrics and clothes belonging to the Venice City Museums, with a section dedicated to perfume. It is meant to be a Study Centre for the history of fabrics, costumes and fashion. The rooms skilfully evoke the different aspects of the life and activities of a Venetian nobleman between the 17th and 18th century. The layout of the museum integrates the palazzo furnishings and paintings with a large number of works from different sectors and deposits of the Venice Civic Museums. After restoring and valorising canvases and pastels, furnishings and glass that had never been on display before, it w shows a rich and opulent display of luxurious elegance of former times.