Attractions & guided tours
Free Cancellation
Language:
English
,
Italian
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration:2 hours
Do this because
Discover the Giorgio Cini Foundation with an audio guide, accompanied by a tour operator
Explore Borges´ Labyrinth and Vatican chapels
Enjoy the audio guide commentary with original soundtracks
What to expect
Take part in a special tour of about 2 hours and 30 minutes, including visits to the Giorgio Cini Foundation, Borges´ Labyrinth, and the gardens of the Cini Foundation with the Vatican chapels. The visit to the Giorgio Cini Foundation, will last about 45 minutes, and includes a visit to two cloisters, the photo room and the Longhena staircase. On weekends the tour will also stop at Longhena library.The tour of Borges´ Labyrinth last about 45 minutes, accompanied by an audio guide including an original soundtrack. Inspired by Jorge Luis Borges' ´The Garden of Forking Paths´, the one-kilometer stretch, designed by Ranoll Coate, is constructed from 3200 boxwood plants. Here you´ll also visit the ´New Manica Lunga´, the ancient Benedictine dormitory which has been transformed into a library center.Finally, into the gardens where you'll visit the ten chapels which were designed on the first participation of the Holy See in the Architecture Biennale. Finish with this evocative walk, accompanied by an audio guide and Antonio Fresa's original music score.
What's included
Visit of 45 - 60 minutes to the Giorgio Cini Foundation, with app or audio guide included, accompanied by a tour operator
Visit of 45 - 60 minutes to Borges´ Labyrinth, with app or audio guide included, accompanied by a tour operator
Visit of 50 - 60 minutes to the gardens and the Vatican chapels, with app or audio guide included, accompanied by a tour operator
What to remember
You will receive an audio guide available in Italian and English. Alternatively, it is possible to download a free app, available in Italian and English, directly onto your smartphone
Visitors will be accompanied along the itinerary by a tour operator
Please bring wired earphones with jack for Android devices (bluetooth or wireless cannot be used) for the audio guide
Please note that residents of the Municipality of Venice, students, tourist guides of the European Union, journalists registered with the order, and FAI members may enter with a reduced price ticket
Please note that support workers for guests with disabilities, tourist guides of the Municipality of Venice, and accredited journalists may enter with a free ticket
Provider
Fondazione Giorgio Cini
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins