LA BIENNALE — FULL IMMERSION OVER TWO DAYS
The Biennale is two large venues, and the honest way to see them is one at a time. The Arsenale and the Giardini together are hundreds of works across dozens of countries; trying to take both in a single day ends in fatigue by four o'clock and the sense that nothing was really seen. We split them across two days: the Arsenale first, the Giardini second, each in full, privately. Not "more for the sake of more" — simply the only way to walk the whole Biennale and enjoy it rather than tick it off.
Your privileges
- Arsenale day the main curated show and a chosen pavilion selection — around four hours, no rush.
- Giardini day the central exhibition, the national pavilions and the park's architecture — another four hours or so.
- Each venue in full two calm half-days instead of one exhausting marathon.
- Room to go deeper side-projects (Fondazione Prada, the Pinault Collection, the Abramović show) can be added to either day.
I can spot the people trying to do the Arsenale and the Giardini in one day by the look on their faces at four o'clock. The Biennale is a marathon, not a sprint. Two days is about pleasure — and about talking, by the second evening, about the work rather than your aching feet.
Details
- Meeting point
- the Arsenale and Giardini entrances respectively, or your hotel.
- Tickets
- paid separately, per guest; we'll advise the best ticket option for both venues.
- Price
- for a tour of 1–3 guests; four or more on request.
- Add-ons
- side-projects optional, on request.
- Languages
- Russian and Italian; English in advance. Dates floating.
Frequently asked
Why not in one day?
Two venues can't be covered in a day without losing quality — attention and enjoyment both fade by the end. So we split them on principle.
How do tickets work?
Biennale tickets are paid separately; we'll advise the most efficient option for visiting both venues.
Can we add side-projects?
Yes, to either day — Fondazione Prada, the Pinault Collection or the Abramović show, as an option.
Available dates and a quote for your party — in reply to a short message.
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Biennale: the Arsenale — main show and best pavilions
The main curated show and the pavilions worth your time — without the flat audio guide
Biennale: the Giardini — garden of national pavilions
The Biennale's historic park and a century of national architecture
Private curated programme
Several days, private collections and studios — the route built around you