Private Tour: Daily Life in Renaissance Venice

The Renaissance in Venice was a rich and ominous time. New trade routes around the globe meant money and new products, but there was a looming threat from the Ottoman Turks. This 3-hour tour gives you an insider’s look at what life was like during this period. The guide, a scholar of the period, leads you through the city, pointing out ‘hidden’ signs, such as a symbol on a building façade or above a doorway, that reveal what life was like more than 500 years ago. Depending on time and your inclination, the tour can include the Palazzo Mocenigo, which houses the Museum of Fabric and Costume History. This is a private tour limited to six participants, so you’ll have your guide’s undivided attention.