Morning Magic in Venice: Art, cinema, beautiful views and legends

Our discovery tour begins at one of the lagoon city’s most spectacular viewpoints: near the majestic baroque church of Santa Maria della Salute.

From here, we leave the hustle and bustle behind and immerse ourselves in the quieter alleys of Dorsoduro. We stroll past the unfinished palazzo of the Peggy Guggenheim Collection—where modern art meets Venetian elegance—and turn off into the labyrinth of quiet side streets.

Our path leads us to one of Venice's most iconic spots: the Squero di San Trovaso, one of the last traditional gondola shipyards where these elegant black boats are still crafted by hand to this day.

We’ll pass one of the city's most famous and historic gelaterias—the perfect opportunity to enjoy authentic Venetian gelato while taking in the views along the canal.

Just a few bridges further, we suddenly step right into Hollywood: visiting the location used as a backdrop for Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

To top it all off, we leave the daylight behind and step inside the Church of San Sebastiano. This place of worship is a true hidden gem for art lovers, housing the largest and most impressive cycle of frescoes and paintings by Paolo Veronese, who almost single-handedly transformed the church into a living masterpiece of the Renaissance.

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Highlights:

Gelato (participants are welcome to buy an ice cream at one of the city's most traditional gelaterias during the tour)

Gondola Shipyard (exterior explanation)

Peggy Guggenheim (exterior explanation)

Madonna della Salute Church (exterior explanation)

Movie locations

Church of San Sebastiano (interior explanation)

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Please note:

To respect local custom inside the churches, please ensure your shoulders and knees are covered (a lightweight scarf or shawl works wonderfully).

Included:

Tour guide

Church of San Sebastiano (free of charge)

Tour languages:
German, English, Italian

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Not included:

Gelato (participants are welcome to buy an ice cream at one of the city's most traditional gelaterias during the tour)

Transportation, etc.

Squero (exterior explanation)

Peggy Guggenheim (exterior explanation)

Madonna della Salute (exterior explanation)

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