Tour of the Red Light District of Venice - Photo 1
Tour

Tour of the Red Light District of Venice

Explore the secrets of Venice with an English-speaking tour of the city's Red Light District. Hidden within the winding streets of San Polo and Santa Croce, this area is steeped in tales from the past. Join us for a journey into the intriguing...

  • 2 hours
  • 9/10 | 2 reviews
  • Open on Sat

Explore the secrets of Venice with an English-speaking tour of the city's Red Light District. Hidden within the winding streets of San Polo and Santa Croce, this area is steeped in tales from the past. Join us for a journey into the intriguing past of one of the world's most captivating cities.

Tour of the Red Light District of Venice

As the sun sets, Venice reveals its passionate side, inviting discovery of its sensual charms. Starting from Campo San Giacomo di Rialto square, our guided tour will navigate through the streets of San Polo, once filled with brothels marked by red lanterns that attracted clients seeking indulgence.

The history of Venice's Red Light District includes tales of forbidden pleasures that drew artists, writers, and intellectuals exploring their fantasies in this liberal city. We will uncover stories of nobles, aristocrats, and commoners who succumbed to the city's lures, along with the challenges faced by those pursuing their passions.

After an hour and a half of exploration, our tour concludes in the Santa Croce neighborhood, where the influence of lust remains present in the city's narrative.

Included

  • English–speaking guide

Tips

  • Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

Location

Activity location

Osteria Bancogiro, San Polo, 122, 30125 Venice VE, Italy

We use our own and third-party cookies to understand how you use our website, to compile statistics and to be able to improve it, as well as to adapt the content to your tastes and show you personalised advertising based on your browsing habits (e.g. pages visited). For more information click here