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Private tour in Venice Silvia N
The Woman Who Changed Modern Art
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Ciao! I am Silvia. I am happy to "virtually" meet you here! This is a wonderful opportunity for me to let you know how much I love my hometown and how proud I am to have had the privilege to be raised in such a unique environment. Venice is totally different from all the other places you may have ever visited in your life; people here are different! Imagine fighting daily against the elements to survive on the water. . . well this is quite a challenge! I am here to help you to understand how this was made possible more than 1500 years ago! I am not only a Licensed Tourist Guide but a Tour Leader too. I have always travelled in my own life and worked as an inbound operator in Venice and all over Italy for more than 15 years, both things combined are definitely a "plus" because I have a strong attitude to problem solving and great experience inside and outside the office which is not always offered by the people working in tourism. I studied at the technical Institute for Tourism in Venice and then got my graduation in foreign languages always working in the tourism business since the very beginning as a hostess doing transfers. The aspect that I love the most about my job is that I always get in touch with new people and I can customize the tours for my clients: age, mobility issues, interests. . . it is always a surprise! All my tours are customizable, we can always make arrangements and adapt the tours to your needs before you book them. I hope we can meet very soon here in Venice or in the Veneto Region which has a lot to offer: art, nature, tasty food and great wines! NOTICE From May 1st to October 31st - high season - my availability is very changeable so I suggest you contact me before booking. NOTICE FOR TRAVELLERS ON A CRUISE SHIP If you'll be in Venice staying on a cruise ship and just in transit unfortunately I can't get any bookings. National Tourist Guide License 155 (exam taken in Ravenna) Tour Leader License (Venice Province) Venice Jewish Community Authorized Guide for Synagogues I am a licensed guide, no restrictions at all.
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Private Masterpieces at the Guggenheim
Overview of your Venice tour
Discover one of Venice’s most extraordinary art collections on a private guided tour through the former home of the legendary collector Peggy Guggenheim. Set on the Grand Canal in the elegant Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, the museum houses masterpieces that shaped the story of 20th-century art. Accompanied by your guide, explore iconic works by artists such as Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, Salvador Dalí, and Max Ernst while uncovering the fascinating life of Peggy Guggenheim—one of the most influential patrons of modern art. This exclusive visit reveals not only the highlights of the collection but also the stories behind the artworks, the artists, and the remarkable woman who brought them together in Venice.
Your Venice tour itinerary
Meet your private guide at the entrance of the museum in Venice. Begin with a short introduction to the life of collector Peggy Guggenheim and the story of the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, her former home on the Grand Canal. Step into the peaceful Nasher Sculpture Garden, where modern sculptures are displayed in an elegant outdoor setting. Continue through the main galleries to discover key masterpieces of 20th-century art, including works by Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, Salvador Dalí, and Wassily Kandinsky. Learn about the artistic movements that shaped modern art and Peggy Guggenheim’s role in supporting them. End the visit on the terrace overlooking the Grand Canal, a perfect spot to take in the view and reflect on the remarkable collection assembled by Peggy Guggenheim.
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Type: Walking
No transportation, this is a walking tour.
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701 Dorsoduro, Venezia, Veneto, 30123, Italy
At the entrance of the Museum just outside the ticket office.
- You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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