Meet your guide in the San polo neighborhood for this 3-hour walking tour that explores the works of Titian and Tintoretto, two giants of the late Renaissance in Venice. The beauty of seeing art in La Serenissima, the common nickname for Venice, is that many of the works are still in the same places where they were originally intended to be seen.
This tour focuses on the neighborhood of San Polo. Visit the various churches and scuole, or schools, where works by Tintoretto and Titian still hang. The schools were inspired by Christian charity and committed themselves to spiritual assistance for all in the name of their patron saint. There were six Scuole Grandi (Great Schools): Misericordia, San Giovanni Evangelista, Carit, San Marco, San Rocco and San Teodoro. The Scuole Grandi erected monumental buildings, within which they placed many works representing some of the highest episodes of Venetian art.
At the Scuola grande di san rocco, view more than 50 paintings by Tintoretto as the guide explains the significance of the paintings and of Tintoretto himself, putting the painter into his historical and artistic contexts. Next, visit the Scuola grande di san giovanni evangelista to view the works of Gentile Bellini, a predecessor of Titian and Tintoretto, allowing you to see the techniques these two painters borrowed from earlier artists.
Next door is the towering Chiesa dei Frari, built by the Franciscans. Wander inside to look at two very important works by Titian, the altarpieces The Assumption of Mary and the Madonna di Ca Pesaro. At the end of the tour, youll have a better appreciation of these two artists and of Venice.
Power And Glory In Venetian Art: Titian And Tintoretto - Venice
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Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Free Cancellation
- Duration: 3 Hrs
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Departure Time :
2pm
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Departure Details :
Central Venice, near San Polo
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Return Details :
Central Venice
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Cancellation Policy : Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Titian and Tintoretto are the two names that surface again and again in this magical city of bridges and canals. These two 16th-century painters have defined the way late Renaissance Venice is viewed. And with this 3-hour walking tour, you can drench yourself in their art, most of which is still exhibited in its original place. The guide leads you through galleries, churches and museums, putting the works of Titian and Tintoretto into their historic and artistic contexts.
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Inclusions
Professionally guided tour led by a field specialist
Exclusions
Food and drinks
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance fees to Scuola Grande di San Rocco (7 euros) and Chiesa dei Frari (3 euros)
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Minimum age is 13 years
A moderate amount of walking is involved
A dress code is required to enter places of worship. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Traveler Reviews
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Really great, art historian scholar with fantastic knowledge and passion about art!
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To our great surprise and opposite to our experience so far, we 2 of us were the only participants, so we had a private tour in the Basilica Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari and La Scuola Grande di San Rocco, the gems fully up to the title of the tour.
Nadia, our guide proved to be extremely knowledgeable, entertaining and patient. She explained a whealth of details about the sites, the periods and the artists. At the end of the 3! hours visit we were absolutely exhausted but also excited.
We are totally positive the the tour would have been a great success even if we were twenty! -
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We had a wonderful afternoon with Francesca. Her enthusiasm and passion for Venice was contagious. We visited beautiful art in quiet sanctuaries and when one of the attractions was unexpectedly closed her knowledge and resourcefulness prevailed and she lead us to other sites via other parts of Venice that we had not had the chance or pleasure to visit yet. This afternoon and our time with Francesca was truly a highlight for us we'll be back!
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The tour guide was fantastic! We learnt so much in the time we spent with her. She was full of knowledge and very engaging. We are all art lovers and we had a wonderful Venitian art experience. Totally worth it!
