Free guided tours

Every Sunday at 11 a.m. you can join a guided tour of the Querini. A walk through time that includes the permanent collections and current exhibitions.

The guided tour, in Italian, is free of charge and included in the Fondazione’s entrance fee.

On the last Sunday of the month, the guided tour is also in English. Both tours start at 11 a.m.

Every Sunday residents of the City of Venice have free admission to the Foundation.

  • The tour is not intended for organized group visitors.
  • We kindly ask to arrive at 10:45 a.m. to pick up or purchase tickets.
  • Reservations are not needed, for more information write to ticketmuseum@querinistampalia.org.

Multimedia guide

Your admission ticket gives you free access to our multimedia guidebook. Unique in its kind, it connects the museum, collections, architecture, and visitors in a new way.

No longer the classic audio guide or even an app, but an integrated digital system. Images, audio, video will enrich your experience at Querini. Access directly from your smartphone or tablet without the need to install anything, without committing memory space.

Available in Italian, English and French. It’s easy and for everyone and will project you into the Museum of the Future.

Guided routes

Don’t miss your chance to discover all the wonders of the Fondazione Querini with our guided tours: thematic routes to dive deeper into the story of the palace and its art collections, architecture, exhibitions and the Library.

A unique experience to enjoy the Fondazione accompanied by our expert guides.

Tour length: 1 hr
Price: €80 guided tour service (plus entry fee)
For more information and bookings, please write to ticketmuseum@querinistampalia.org 

  • Guided tours must be booked at least one week ahead of the visit date
  • Groups can accommodate up to 25 visitors
  • The guided tour service is available in Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, and Italian Sign Language (subject to confirmation of availability)
  • The tour routes are visitable between Tuesday and Sunday, from 10 am to 5 pm
  • The cost of the guided tour is in addition to the Fondazione entry fee (groups of at least 15 people are entitled to the reduced fee for each visitor; for groups of more than 20 people, the tour leader will get free admission in addition to the reduced fee for the group members)
  • Groups may do tours themselves with their own guide; this must be arranged by writing to ticketmuseum@querinistampalia.org
  • Tour routes can be customised according to the specific needs of the visitors, upon request

Discover the routes

Collection route

To immerse yourself in the charming atmosphere of the palace and learn about its amazing story and collections up close.

1 hour; €80 + entry fee (reduced fee for groups of over 15 people; reduced fee plus one free entry for groups of over 20)

For information and bookings, please write to ticketmuseum@querinistampalia.org

Library route

An up-close look at the Fondazione’s sources, manuscripts and printed documents. Made-to-measure tours, dedicated to specific topics.

Length and cost to be agreed on

For information and bookings, please write to ticketmuseum@querinistampalia.org


Online tours

Aimed at schools, universities and associations, to discover the Fondazione Querini remotely, capturing details of the paintings, objects and architecture. 

Length and cost to be agreed on

For information and bookings, please write to ticketmuseum@querinistampalia.org


Architecture route

The architectural interventions by Carlo Scarpa, Valeriano Pastro, Mario Botta and Michele De Lucchi in a 16th-century Venetian building. Sketching permitted. 

1 hour; €80 + entry fee (reduced fee for groups of over 15 people; reduced fee plus one free entry for groups of over 20)

For information and bookings, please write to ticketmuseum@querinistampalia.org

Exhibition route

Discover the exhibitions currently running with a dedicated tour, to enjoy a Fondazione Querini that is different every time.

1 hour; €80 + entry fee (reduced fee for groups of over 15 people; reduced fee plus one free entry for groups of over 20)

For information and bookings, please write to ticketmuseum@querinistampalia.org

Private tours

A unique option for a tour outside normal opening hours, with the possibility of linking it to personalised events.

Length and cost to be agreed on

For information and bookings, please write to ticketmuseum@querinistampalia.org

Free guided tours

Every Sunday at 11 a.m. you can join a guided tour of the Querini. A walk through time that includes the permanent collections and current exhibitions.

The guided tour, in Italian, is free of charge and included in the Fondazione’s entrance fee.

On the last Sunday of the month, the guided tour is also in English. Both tours start at 11 a.m.

Every Sunday residents of the City of Venice have free admission to the Foundation.

  • The tour is not intended for organized group visitors.
  • We kindly ask to arrive at 10:45 a.m. to pick up or purchase tickets.
  • Reservations are not needed, for more information write to ticketmuseum@querinistampalia.org.

Multimedia guide

Your admission ticket gives you free access to our multimedia guidebook. Unique in its kind, it connects the museum, collections, architecture, and visitors in a new way.

No longer the classic audio guide or even an app, but an integrated digital system. Images, audio, video will enrich your experience at Querini. Access directly from your smartphone or tablet without the need to install anything, without committing memory space.

Available in Italian, English and French. It’s easy and for everyone and will project you into the Museum of the Future.

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