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Venice Walking Tour: Discover Commissario Brunetti's World from Donna Leon's Novels

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Embark on a Venice walking tour to explore the captivating world of Commissario Brunetti from Donna Leon's novels. Discover the hidden locations and film scenes that bring the beloved character to life.

Duration: 2 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Cannaregio - We will start at the Brunetti’s house door. The Brunetti family came and went through this front door, which every Brunetti fan can recognize, once you found it!
Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena - The headquarters of the radical animal protection organization Angelo Animale are located in this palazzo. Two masked figures flee from the side entrance and chase each other with the Commissario and his colleagues. While one of the two escapes, the other is caught and, to Brunetti’s amazement, turns out to be his daughter Chiara.
Strada Nova - in this bar Signora Gismondi, the neighbour of the unpopular Signora Battestini, enjoys the last two balls of chocolate ice cream of her life.
Cannaregio - After the Commissario has realized that his daughter is a member of the radical animal protection organization Angelo Animale, the two have a discussion in this pub. Due to the murder of Professor Nava, who was formerly employed in the slaughterhouse, Chiara’s so-called animal angels are now the focus of the investigation.
Rosa Salva - SS. Giovanni e Paolo - In this bar Vice-Questore Patta used to eat a couple of glasses of grappa too much in this bar. But Vianello also appreciates the bar because of the best café in town and the delicious croissants. The inspector treats himself to a panino prosciutto or a tramezzino with ham and artichoke with a glass of white wine
Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo) - This is where Signora Maria’s kiosk is located. She is well informed about the residents of your neighborhood and shows Brunetti the way to the American archaeologist Brett Lynch straight away.
Chiesa di San Francesco della Vigna - The tour ends in a place that we cannot miss. We reach the striking columned hall in a campo, through which the employees, visitors or delinquents in the films hurry to the Questura with the famous green door and a portal

What's Included

Licensed Tour Guide included

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Additional Information

Embark on a city tour to visit the settings of your favorite TV series and immerse yourself in the world of Commissario Brunetti, as depicted in Donna Leon’s novels and their film versions. Along the journey, you’ll gain extensive knowledge about Venice! The imaginary Venetian ‘Commissario Brunetti’ has been a popular figure for years. Experience firsthand the stunning film location sites from Donna Leon’s narratives. Tracking down the “campos” and “palazzos” where Brunetti frequently appears is not an easy task, as they are usually away from the city’s famous landmarks and popular tourist attractions. On the contrary, the films are predominantly shot in a Venice that’s more off the beaten track, such as the Questura. The joy of discovering the locations you’ve imagined while watching TV or reading the books, from Brunetti’s initial cases like ‘Acqua Alta’, through ‘Beastly things’ or ‘Suffer the little children’, to the latest, where Raffi and Chiara no longer wish to reside in Venice, is truly delightful.

On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it

Location

Campo dei Gesuiti, 4878

Campo dei Gesuiti

Meet your gudie at Combo, in Campo dei Gesuiti, at the well in the internal yard. Not the weel outside, please enter the door with the Combo sign and you will see the guide in the internal yard, near the well.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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270herbertf

May 17, 2024

An interesting tour. - Punctual and considerate of the visitors' needs. Very friendly and competent. A very personable guide.