Private tour : The Venetian courtesans
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
We are in the 16th century - the era of plague epidemics, the Council of Trent, Luther's theses and the greatest naval battle of Christendom against the Ottoman Empire - when Venice became the metropolis of courtesans. The courtesans were much more than just the escort of the Venetian elite and European rulers. They were sophisticated, intelligent “ladies” who had a significant influence on 16th century art and culture. But not all that shines is gold. Beauty, fame and wealth come at a price. Veronica Franco, one of the most famous courtesans in Europe, knew him all too well. We follow in the footsteps of the Venetian joy girls and the beautiful cultured Veronica Franco. The walk starts at Campo San Polo and leads via Rialto to St. Mark's Square.
Inclusions
What's included
- state-certified tourist guide
Itinerary
We take a look at the former red light district.
Here we cross the Grand Canal in the footsteps of Veronica Franco.
What does the Lord have to do with the courtesans in this church?
Our tour ends here.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We meet at the fountain in the middle of the square. A pick up can be organized for private groups on request.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Beatrice Baumgartner Tour Guide
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Venice
- Its from-price is 55% above the median of the 1991 experiences we list in Venice.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Venice
Venice floats on a lagoon of more than a hundred islands, a city of canals, palaces and bridges with no cars, where every walk ends somewhere unexpected.
The Grand Canal sweeps through the city in a great reversed S, lined with palaces and crossed by the Rialto Bridge. Near its mouth, Piazza San Marco gathers St Mark's Basilica with its golden mosaics, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the tall brick campanile. Water buses and gondolas show the city from the angle it was built to be seen.
Top-ranked sights in Venice: St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco), St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco), Grand Canal.
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