OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
PARLARE D’ARTE:
THE 61° ART BIENNALE AS YOUR CLASSROOM
May 9 - November 22, 2026
A shared, personal experience where Italian becomes the language of a surprising discovery of Venice
Spring in Venice carries a special kind of energy, and in 2026 it opens the doors to the 61st Venice Biennale Arte, one of the most important contemporary art events. It is a defining moment in the life of our city and a meeting place for artists and visitors from all over the world.
Apart from the official venues in the Giardini and the Arsenale, a large part of the Biennale unfolds across the whole city: behind unmarked doors, inside historic palazzi, hidden gardens, and private spaces that are rarely open to the public. This is where our Biennale walks experience begins.
Art and Venice connected through the Italian language
Small groups or private experience
Welcome Kit: art glossary, notebook and pen
Coffee, aperitivo or gelato break
Book a Biennale Walk and receive 10% off your mini-group course or individual lessons at Venice Italian School
LANGUAGE PRACTICE
Active Italian training tailored to your level. Put your impressions into words naturally.
ART EXPERIENCE
Guided by our experts Daniela and Lucia, gain unique insights into the world's most prestigious art event.
HIDDEN VENICE
Explore secret palazzi and independent pavilions off the beaten track, deep in the heart of Venice.
Each visit is individually designed and adapted to your level of Italian, offering surprising insights into spaces you might never have seen before, closely connected to the character of our city.
HIDDEN VENICE: FIRST ENCOUNTER
2.5 hours · €185/person (min. 2 participants)
A first step into the Biennale beyond the main venues. Explore carefully selected palazzi and independent pavilions, with Italian flowing naturally through conversation.
PRIVATE BIENNALE EXPERIENCE
On request · Tailor-made experience ·
Advance notice required
Book your fully personalised experience designed around your interests and pace — shaped as a personal dialogue between you, Venice, and the Italian language.
HIDDEN VENICE: IN DEPTH
3 hours · €265/person
(min. 2 participants)
An immersive walk through a wider selection of palazzi and pavilions, with enough time to observe, reflect, and put your impressions into words — in Italian.
LA BIENNALE: GIARDINI EXPERIENCE
3 hours · €240/person (min. 3 participants) ·
Advance notice required
Explore the central exhibition and selected national pavilions, engage with what draws your attention, and enter into a dialogue about what you see — ending with a real Venetian Aperitivo.