Private walking tour 3 hours, to celebrate LGBTQ+ women in Venice

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

This is a specific Lesbian tour of Venice, highlighting those great women who made the history of the city and of Italy. From the fictional Shakespearian Portia and Nerissa to poetress Veronica Franco, passing through the drama actress Eleonora Duse and Peggy Guggenheim whose art collection is renowned all over the world. Not forgetting that the first graduated woman in the world, Eleonora Cornaro was from Venice. This is a nice walk along the women history of Venice, rarely to be found elsewhere.

What's Included

guide
Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour guide will show a sign with 'Quiiky' on

End point

Campo Santa Margherita

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
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    Ponte di Rialto

    Venice the city of love and romance! In the past backdrop for beautiful and secret lesbian loves. Together we will go to uncover the lives of some extraordinary Venetian women. From the fictional love between Portia and Nerissa in the Merchant of Venice, to women who stepped outside societal norms. From Campo S. Giacomo di Rialto, where female prostitution concentrated. This is the place where famous courtesans and poetesses, such as Veronica Franco, lived. Head to the house of the first-graduated woman in the world, Eleonora Cornaro. Walk to the Bovolo Steps. Proceed to Santa Maria del Giglio on a gondola ferry-boat. Here, you see the magnificent palaces where Eleonora Duse, famous theatre actress in the early 20th century, Winaretta Singer and Peggy Guggenheim used to meet people and have parties. Then, walk to the ‘Sestriere di Dorsoduro’ . Here, you find a number of art galleries and many LGBTQ+ friendly /owned business. The tour finishes with a glass of wine!

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Quiiky Tours

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Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
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