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Venice Art & Design School Trips & Tours

Venice is an artistic treasure trove, housing the collections of world-renowned artists such as Bellini and Piero della Francesca. An art school trip to this magical destination is certain to leave your group feeling inspired. 

During your study tour to Venice, your pupils will see traditional works of art, stunning Venetian architecture, and will leave inspired by the range of educational visits on offer. Your group will have the opportunity to see works by Venice's grand masters in situ, including collections from artists such as Titian, Tintoretto and Bellini, whilst artistic riches of the Venetian school can be found at the Galleria dell Accademia. In this enchanting city you will also find a contemporary art scene that lives up to its glorious art history.

Sample itinerary

Our sample itinerary provides you with an idea of the visits you can cover during your trip. We can tailor-make an itinerary to support your specific learning outcomes.

Morning Afternoon Evening
1 Daytime flight from Ireland & transfer to accommodation Peggy Guggenheim Collection Local orientation
2 Sketching time & sightseeing Ca' d'Oro Galleria Giorgio Francetti Stroll over the Rialto Bridge & soak up the sights
3 The Doge's Palace Basilica San Marco Free time for shopping Enjoy an ice cream in St Mark's Square
4 Galleria dell'Accademia Transfer to airport for return flight to Ireland
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Morning Daytime flight from Ireland & transfer to accommodation
Afternoon Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Evening Local orientation
Morning Sketching time & sightseeing
Afternoon Ca' d'Oro Galleria Giorgio Francetti
Evening Stroll over the Rialto Bridge & soak up the sights
Morning The Doge's Palace Basilica San Marco
Afternoon Free time for shopping
Evening Enjoy an ice cream in St Mark's Square
Morning Galleria dell'Accademia
Afternoon Transfer to airport for return flight to Ireland
Evening

On-tour support

On-tour support includes...

Additional on-tour support available...

  • Pre-booked meals at great group prices

Accommodation

Popular options in Venice


Top visits

Ca d’Oro - Galleria Giorgio Francetti

A rich collection in one of the most famous civilian buildings in Venice. The core collection includes sculptures, furniture, plus 16th century Flemish tapestries and bronzes. A gallery houses important canvases such as Andrea Mantegna’s San Sebastiano and Titian’s Venus at the Mirror. Lesser known paintings by Tintoretto, Carpaccio, Van Dyck, Giorgione, and Jan Steen also feature here.

Galleria dell Accademia

The finest of many art collections in Venice. The Accademia hosts the most important collection of paintings of the Venetian school. Masterpieces by Bellini, Giorgione, Tintoretto and Titian grace the walls, as do the timeless Venetian views by Canaletto. It seems so appropriate to go outside to trace the locations he worked from.

Peggy Guggenheim Collection

An impressive, small museum on the Grand Canal. The permanent collection is a wonderful insight into modernist development at the beginning of the 20th century. Worth seeing are the Cubist pieces by Picasso, Dalí, Ernst and Magritte. Don’t miss the beautiful Boccioni painting ‘Materia’ (1912), a highlight of the futurist movement. 

 


Evening activites

  • A quiz or disco at your hotel (most hotels can provide a room for groups to use in the evenings)
  • ...and much more!

Transport

We offer flights from a variety of departure airports and we’ll work with you to plan your route at the best value possible.

Flight


Giving you full support throughout

Before your tour

  • Your own dedicated NST contact
  • Bespoke tour itineraries
  • Unrivalled local knowledge & expertise
  • Curriculum linked visit programmes
  • Great value for money - no hidden costs
  • Free group leader inspection visits
  • Risk assessment guidance
  • Safety assured, transport, accommodation and visits

Whilst you're away

  • Free educational resources
  • Group-friendly accommodation
  • Exceptional standards of coaching
  • On-tour support from our reps on the ground
  • Support & assistance from our specialists guides throughout your tour
  • 24/7 support just a call away
  • Extensive group travel insurance

On your return

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