Checking...
Retry »
Sending message...
Request a quote
Fill in the form below and we will be in touch soon
The Venetian School of Color: Frari and San Rocco
This private Venice art tour is aimed at art lovers through a visit to the Frari church and school of San Rocco, with work by Titian and Tintoretto.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Visit the Basilica of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, the main Venetian Franciscan church
- Admire the masterpieces by Venetian painters such as Bellini’s Sacra Conversazione, Titian’s Assumption of the Virgin, and works by Donatello, Veneziano, and Vivarini
- Visit the Scuola Grande di San Rocco, the former seat of a religious brotherhood, and marvel at an unforgettable collection of paintings by Tintoretto
- Description
- Additional information
Description
Venice Art Tour: Renaissance Masters from Titian to Tintoretto
If you’re an art lover with a penchant for the Italian Renaissance era, this Venice art tour is for you! With your own English-speaking guide, you’ll visit the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari where you’ll have the opportunity to admire great works by masterful Venetian painters. You’ll also learn about conditions in 15th- and 16th-century Italy in order to help you place these magnificent works in their historical, political, and social context. Next, you’ll visit the Scuola Grande di San Rocco which was founded by an affluent and prestigious religious brotherhood in the 15th century. Here, you’ll see spectacular religious images intended to educate on both the intellectual and moral levels. Jacopo Tintoretto’s genius is on full display here in an unforgettable collection that he painted over the course of his 25-year collaboration with the Scuola.
Additional information
| Duration | |
|---|---|
| Includes | |
| Excludes |
Related Products
-
Read MoreQuick View
Marble and Mosaic Masters
Enjoy exclusive visit to marble and mosaic workshops during this private Venice artisan tour, including the only remaining glass furnace in Venice.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Visit Giancarlo Comelato’s workshop where traditional techniques of sculpting marble are still used
- Witness Giancarlo’s pride and passion for tradition and artisanship in the shop’s Marble Garden
- Visit the Orsoni Mosaic Glass Furnace to see how glass sheets and mosaic tiles are made
- See the ‘Library of Colors’ which contains countless tones, nuances, and colors beyond imagination showing the Orsoni family’s passion for mosaic art
-
Read MoreQuick View
The Roman Nobility
During this Galleria Doria Pamphilj private tour, your guide will share masterpieces by Titian, Raphael, & Diego Velazquez in this magnificent collection.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Discover this extraordinary jewel of Rome in the company of an expert guide
- Visit the galleries of the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, the greatest private collection of artwork in Rome
- Combine your tour with a visit to the Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the Santa Maria sopra Minerva Basilica, or the Church of St. Louis of the French
-
Read MoreQuick View
Vatican Museums Night Tour
This Vatican Museums night tour takes advantage of special opening times on Friday evening to tour the museum’s art collection with a private guide.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- 3-hour Vatican night tour of the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums. Witness the Vatican’s most treasured works at night without the daytime crowds, along side an expert English-speaking guide
- Walk through the Gallery of Maps and Raphael’s Rooms inside the Vatican Museums Step inside the Sistine Chapel and experience Michelangelo’s ‘The Creation of Adam’ fresco
-
Read MoreQuick View
Borghese Gallery & Gardens
Enjoy a Borghese Gallery private tour with an English speaking guide. After viewing works by Bernini & Raphael stroll the Borghese gardens.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Enjoy an in-depth examination of the Galleria Borghese in the company of an art historian and see one of the world’s most incredible private art collections
- Admire both the sculpture and painting collections of the Borghese Gallery
- Complete your experience with a stroll through the Borghese Gardens for a stunning view over Piazza del Popolo
-
Read MoreQuick View
Florence and Art: Uffizi for Kids
This Uffizi for kids tour brings families to the best collection of Renaissance art in the world. Explore Florence’s Uffizi Gallery in fun way for families.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Highlights of the historical center of Florence
- Uffizi Gallery masterpieces and Botticelli’s famous ‘Birth of Venus’ painting
- Piazza della Signoria and its incredible sculptures
- Family-friendly art historical stroll
-
Read MoreQuick View
Uffizi and Oltrarno District Tour
During this private Uffizi Gallery tour and Oltrarno neighborhood stroll in Florence, visit artisans and view artistic masterpieces.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- See the local ‘insider’ side of Florence, away from the hustle and bustle
- Learn about the local ateliers, and Florence’s insider artisan must-sees
- Visit the world-renowned Uffizi Gallery where you admire Botticelli’s ‘Birth of Venus’ and ‘Primavera’ paintings
-
Read MoreQuick View
Florence to Venice – Verona
On your way from Florence to Venice visit the historic town of Verona, where you can visit Juliet’s balcony or marvel at the ancient Roman Arena.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Leave Florence in the morning to travel to Venice, making a stopover in Verona
- Enjoy a lunch of authentic Veronese cuisine at the famous restaurant ‘12 Apostoli’, which includes an aperitivo in its wine cellar featuring historic Roman ruins
- Meet our guide to help navigate the city’s circuitous streets or wander on your own
- Stroll through the Piazza Erbe, view the Church of San Zeno and admire the impressive Arena that dates back to 30 AD.
- Pass by Juliet’s balcony from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
- Visit a prestigious winery for a tasting of local Valpolicella wine just outside Verona (optional)
- Spend time on your own in the historical center (optional, time permitting)
-
Read MoreQuick View
Vatican Gardens & Vatican Museums with Special Openings
Tour the Vatican Gardens and Vatican Museums with an expert Vatican lecturer, including exclusive access to secret areas of the Vatican Museums.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Skip the long line with pre-booked tickets to enter the world famous Vatican Museums and Vatican Gardens
- Tour the Vatican Gardens, among the world’s most beautiful
- See sites that are not usually viewed by the public such as the Vatican Train Station, the Gas Station and the office buildings of this independent city state.
- Tour the Vatican Museums with a qualified lecturer and access exclusive sections normally closed to the public
- Bypass the long line and use a privileged entrance to access St. Peter’s Basilica directly from the museum.
-
Read MoreQuick View
Lagoon of Venice: Murano and Burano
A half-day excursion to the islands of Murano and Burano in Venice, including a visit to a glass-blowing factory.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Explore the famous islands of Venice lagoon (Murano, Burano and Torcello) on a private comfortable motor boat.
- Enjoy privileged, personalized attention from your expert English-speaking guide on this special private tour of Venice’s islands.
- Visit a glass-blowing factory to see how age-old techniques are used to create exquisite pieces of art.
- Visit the Museo Vetrario, one of the world’s largest Venetian glass collections, inside the impressive 17th-century Palazzo Giustinian.
- Take a boat ride to the neighboring island of Burano.
- Enjoy a complete tour of the island while soaking up the charm of this fishing town complete with nets and sail cloths, and learn about a tombolo, the local lace-making technique.
-
Read MoreQuick View
Doge’s Palace Secret Itineraries Tour & Mask Making
This Secret Itineraries Tour of the Doge’s Palace is followed by a mask making workshop, making a perfect day for the entire family.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Marvel at the magnificent frescoes by Tintoretto on the ceiling of the Hall of Four Doors
- Get privileged insights into the private rooms in the palace like the Office of the Doge’s Secretary, the rooms of the Deputy of the Secret Works of the Council of Ten, the Office of the Grand Chancellor, and the Secret Chancellery
- Continue to the Salon of the Regent to the Chancellery for some of Venice’s more sinister secrets, starting with the Torture Room and the Piombi (the attic prison which Casanova successfully escaped), the attic at Ponte della Paglia, and the Inquisitors’ Room
- Finish your exclusive tour in the Room of the Three Heads and take a walk toward the Accademia bridge and the Dorsoduro area for great views of the Grand Canal
- Visit an expert Venetian mask maker to learn about Venice’s most iconic product
- Create your own mask with the tools, paints, techniques, and secrets of the experts
