Explore a hidden side of Venice on this unique 4-hour private walking tour, uncovering the city’s rich and complex LGBTQ+ history from the Middle Ages to modern times. Led by a licensed English-speaking guide, this experience reveals stories often left untold, offering a deeper understanding of Venice beyond its iconic landmarks.
Meet your guide at Piazzale Roma or enjoy a personalized pick-up from your hotel within the historic center, and begin a journey through centuries of queer history, culture, and identity.
Visit significant locations including historic squares, hidden meeting spots, and artistic landmarks such as Palazzo Zenobio, while discovering why figures like Saint Sebastian b...
Highlights
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Meeting point at Piazzale Roma or hotel pick-up within the historic center
Private licensed English-speaking guide (4 hours)
Entrance fees (if applicable)
Food, drinks, and personal expenses
Queer Venice: Gay History Tour – Private Walking Tour
Venice
About
Explore a hidden side of Venice on this unique 4-hour private walking tour, uncovering the city’s rich and complex LGBTQ+ history from the Middle Ages to modern times. Led by a licensed English-speaking guide, this experience reveals stories often left untold, offering a deeper understanding of Venice beyond its iconic landmarks.
Meet your guide at Piazzale Roma or enjoy a personalized pick-up from your hotel within the historic center, and begin a journey through centuries of queer history, culture, and identity.
Visit significant locations including historic squares, hidden meeting spots, and artistic landmarks such as Palazzo Zenobio, while discovering why figures like Saint Sebastian b...
Highlights
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Meeting point at Piazzale Roma or hotel pick-up within the historic center
Private licensed English-speaking guide (4 hours)
Entrance fees (if applicable)
Food, drinks, and personal expenses
Itinerary
1
Piazzale Roma
Meet your guide at Piazzale Roma or at your hotel within the historic center.
15 minutes
2
Venice
Medieval & Renaissance Venice
Discover early stories of LGBTQ+ individuals and the laws that shaped their lives.
Hidden Corners & Secret Histories
Explore lesser-known areas tied to queer culture and underground networks.
Art, Literature & Iconography
Learn about influential figures, artists, and symbols connected to LGBTQ+ identity.
Modern Stories & Cultural Legacy
Understand how Venice’s queer history evolved into the present day.
4 hours
3
Piazzale Roma
After a day filled with history, culture, and scenic beauty, return to Piazzale Roma.
