Private Tour
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a private tour to visit the most important and famous museum in Venice, the Accademia Galleries. Inside, you'll see the extraordinary collection of Venetian paintings created between the 14th and 18th centuries by great masters who made the history of European painting. You can admire works belonging to the Byzantine art, to the Gothic period, until you meet the Renaissance artists such as Bellini, Giorgione, Tintoretto and Carpaccio and the 1600 "landscape artists" such as Longhi, Canaletto, Guardi.
The Galleries of the Accademia also host the "Vitruvian Man", the famous pencil drawing made by Leonardo da Vinci at the end of the 15th century. Because of its inestimable value, the work is exhibited only on rare occasions.
At the end of the tour, you'll have the chance to walk, with your guide, around the "artistic" Dorsoduro district "Sestiere Dorsoduro". There, you'll see the most representative spots such as Campo Santa Margherita, Fondamenta Zattere and Campo San Barnaba.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For security reasons, access to the museum is prohibited to all those who have their faces covered by any element that can make it difficult to recognize the person.
Small dogs are allowed as long as they are kept in the special kennels.
Inside the museum it is allowed to take photos but strictly without using the flash.
It is forbidden to introduce and eat food inside the Museum.
There are lifts, platforms and elevators that facilitate the exhibition route for people with different abilities.
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
tour of the Sestiere Dorsoduro
entrance tickets for the Accademia Gallery
private tour guide
any food/drinks
Gallerie Dell'Accademia
Visit the wonderful Venetian museum of the Accademia Gallery with a private guide.
Dorsoduro
Walk through this picturesque Sestiere
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Michael G,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
If you ever have the opportunity, doing a museum tour with a knowledgable docent is the way to go. They bring the art to life. Beatrice gave us an unforgettable tour of the Academia. THANK YOU, Beatrice!
veroniquef819,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
beautiful guided tour with our guide Catherine . very good knowledge of Venetian art she knew how to captivate us . good command of French
andy s,
Apr 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
Ilaria was brilliant , a fountain of wonderful information and really went out of her way to make the history of venice come alive. We were delayed due to an incident with a pickpocketing attempt - this young lady came and found us and proceeded to give us a wonderful experience- recommend this guide and the tour
Escape03060784030,
Feb 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Gauda was excellent in introducing us to a significant portion of the collection. Would highly recommend. Was greeted at designated time and did cover historical development of the collection.
Orla O,
Dec 25, 2023
- Review from Viator
Our guide was lovely and gave a great overview of the city and Venetian art. She was early, stayed a bit late to finish, and was great with our young daughter. Our only small complaint is we sometimes exhausted her knowledge of certain technical points, but I imagine this wound not be an issue for most - she was quite knowledgeable.



James S,
Nov 15, 2022
- Review from Viator
It was very rewarding to have a private guide to the Accademia in Venice! Our guide put everything in context for us so it was not so overwhelming. She also took us on a wonderful walking tour of the area and pointed out interesting sites such as the Dario Palace "the house that kills". Google it for info. Quite spooky!
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