Venice Biennale in a Day: the Arsenale and a Private Project

The main venue in the morning — an independent project beyond the programme after

LA BIENNALE — A FULL DAY, FROM THE ARSENALE TO WHAT'S OFF THE MAP

Duration: ~6 hours
Price: from €1590
Format: Full-day programme

One day, built the way someone who lives for art in Venice would spend it. The morning is the Arsenale in full — the central curated show, In Minor Keys, and a hand-picked set of national pavilions. Then a break, lunch, air. And in the afternoon, something no guidebook lists: a private visit to an independent art project beyond the Biennale's main venues, right by the Arsenale walls. This is the Venetian underground — working without grants, institutions or signage — a scene you reach only by arrangement. Access is agreed in advance, personally, for you.

Your privileges

The Arsenale unhurried around four hours — the main show and a curated pavilion selection, privately.
Lunch off the clock a break to reset, not counted against your guide's time.
A finale no one else offers an independent project beyond the official programme, by the Arsenale — what the world isn't shown yet.
Personal access the place isn't sold off a shelf; entry is arranged for you in advance.

In the morning you see what Venice shows the world. In the afternoon, what the world isn't shown yet: a scene with no curators, grants or wall labels, working under its own steam two steps from the Arsenale. After a day like that, the Biennale stops being an exhibition and becomes a city.

Details

Meeting point: the Arsenale entrance, or your hotel.
Tickets: Biennale tickets separately, per guest; access to the finale is part of the programme.
Price: for a tour of 1–3 guests; four or more on request.
Alternative finale: for those who prefer names, the independent project can be swapped for Fondazione Prada, the Pinault Collection or the Abramović show (by arrangement).
Languages: Russian and Italian; English in advance. Dates floating.

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Frequently asked

What is the "private project", and why can't it be named in advance?

It's an independent Venetian venue beyond the Biennale's official programme, running without institutional backing. Its closed nature is exactly what makes the visit what it is; you'll learn the details on site.

Can the finale be swapped for Prada or the Pinault Collection?

Yes, by arrangement — if the major institutions appeal more, we'll build the day around them.

How far ahead should we book?

The earlier the better: access to the finale is arranged personally, and at the Biennale's peak dates go quickly.

Available dates and a quote for your party — in reply to a short message.

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