Querini Stampalia Foundation (Fondazione Querini Stampalia) Tours and Activities

The private tour from the Danieli station offers an exceptional gondola ride along the most beautiful places of the historic center of Venice. We are in front of the Hotel Danieli, 50 meters from Piazza San Marco. Our gondola tour starts from St. Mark’s Basin and continues through the small canals in the old part of the city. It follows the Rio del Palazzo until it passes under the famous Ponte dei Sospiri. The tour continues towards the Rio di Santa Maria Formosa and the Rio di San Severo and ends in the Basin of San Marco. The tour ends at the same boarding point.

Learn about modern art in Venice during a private walking tour that takes you into the vibrant art scene that has existed in this city for centuries. The Venice Biennale was founded in 1895, and Venice has supported the arts in museums such as Ca’Pesaro and neighborhoods including Dorsoduro. Explore several destinations with your guide, who shares live commentary about the people who have made this city a vital arts destination.

Discover the work of contemporary architects inside ancient buildings, and unexpected restoration works in the city. A journey through foundations, museums, and public works with a delicious gourmet aperitif at the end.