Peggy Guggenheim's Collection and Dorsoduro

Peggy Guggenheim Collection

If you are fond of 20th-century art, this is a highly recommended visit. A wonderfully curated exhibition of modern and contemporary art in the former home of Peggy Guggenheim. Palazzo Venier dei Leoni became Peggy’s residence when the wealthy heiress moved to Venice in 1948. This is where she lived until she passed away in 1979: a stunning yet unfinished mansion right on the Grand Canal with a beautiful terrace and a back garden. Today, it is part of Peggy’s uncle Solomon Guggenheim Foundation in New York. The artworks range from Cubism and Surrealism to Abstract Expressionism and comprise pieces from the Nasher Sculpture Garden, and the Schulhof collection.

Peggy’s museum is situated in the charming district of Dorsoduro, which was the home of several foreign guests in the 19th century. Here, you will surely enjoy a brief stroll to explore this quiet, residential neighbourhood, to be concluded with a visit to Santa Maria della Salute.

Salute Church

This extraordinary and massive Baroque church dedicated to Our Lady of Good Health was built after the horrendous plague of 1630 that caused the loss of one third of the population. A symbol of gratitude and renewed hope, the church stands in a very scenic location, from which you can enjoy a stunning view over the Grand Canal and St. Mark’s Basin.

DURATION: 2 hours

TOUR PRICE: € 170,00

ENTRANCE FEES (price per person):
Peggy Guggenheim Collection: € 16; reductions: € 14

PLEASE NOTE:
The tour price is for a party of 1 to 8 people, and doesn’t include admission fees.
Should your party exceed 8 participants, please contact us for a quote.