Tour Details
Duration
3 hours
Product Type
Tour
Venues
Biennale
Photos & Highlights
- International Contemporary art exhibition in Venice
- Learn about the history of the Venice Biennale from an expert
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Tour Description
Since its inception in 1895, Venice's Biennale international art fair has earned its place as one of the world's most important cultural events, often setting the tone for contemporary art across the globe. With over 300,000 visitors, 76 invited artists, and over 90 national pavilions, this bi-annual Biennale positions Venice as a must-see destination for any contemporary art enthusiast.
For the 2026 edition, the Biennale takes a more intimate approach with its theme, In Minor Keys, conceived by the late curator Koyo Kouoh. Inspired by her vision, the Biennale unfolds like a jazz composition, with "minor frequencies" that evoke improvisation, solitude, and emotional depth. The artists invite you into a reflective, sensory conversation, deeply rooted in collective imagination, ancestral memory, and shared futures.
Whether you come with curiosity, skepticism, or a desire to reconnect with the world in a deeper way, this Biennale tour opens a path to understanding how art resonates across cultures, histories, and human experiences.
Stay updated on the event via the official Biennale website. Choose our tour for a curated, in-depth exploration of the 2026 Biennale, blending art, history, and the cultural legacy of Venice, guided by a knowledgeable local expert.
For the 2026 edition, the Biennale takes a more intimate approach with its theme, In Minor Keys, conceived by the late curator Koyo Kouoh. Inspired by her vision, the Biennale unfolds like a jazz composition, with "minor frequencies" that evoke improvisation, solitude, and emotional depth. The artists invite you into a reflective, sensory conversation, deeply rooted in collective imagination, ancestral memory, and shared futures.
Whether you come with curiosity, skepticism, or a desire to reconnect with the world in a deeper way, this Biennale tour opens a path to understanding how art resonates across cultures, histories, and human experiences.
Stay updated on the event via the official Biennale website. Choose our tour for a curated, in-depth exploration of the 2026 Biennale, blending art, history, and the cultural legacy of Venice, guided by a knowledgeable local expert.
- It’s your first time in Venice and you want to fully take advantage of understanding a vast exhibition of art from across the globe
- You enjoy contemporary art and want an in-depth exploration of the 2026 Biennale by an expert
- Venice Biennale – Since its inception in 1895, Venice's Biennale international art fair has been known as one of the world's most important cultural events, often setting the tone for contemporary art across the globe.
Tickets
- Incudes Venice Biennale tickets
- The exhibition takes place from Saturday 9 May to Sunday 22 November, 2026
Resources
- If you are looking to learn more about Venice prior to your visit, check out our online lectures at Context Learning.
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18 Reviews
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The guide was AMAZING. Very knowledgeable and gave a great tour. We would have appreciated her staying even 15 longer as we had difficulty in finding our way back to the transportation. The other guides were very helpful but she seemed in a hurry to depart when in fact we didn’t have much more to see. I understand that it was a 3 hour tour but there was very little that we cared to see and that extra personal attention would have made our return back much easier.
Phyllis
Reviewed on:
Jun 20, 2019
Nadia was extremely knowledgeable but two things were very special. First she shared her own views and feelings about the art we were seeing. Second she was genuinely interested in our thoughts and knowledge.
David
Reviewed on:
Jun 3, 2019
Erika was extremely knowledgeable about art in general and the Biennale in particular. She was responsive to our requests and did an excellent tour for us.
Donna
Reviewed on:
Nov 5, 2011
