Experience Venice with a History and Architecture Walking or Biking Tour
Venice has a rich collection of historic architecture wrapped in fascinating tales of its historic past.
This season, discover new stories and new places about Venice history with four Venice Museum sponsored tours. Tour offerings have been expanded to provide more opportunities to learn about Venice. Choose one or two or take all four! Each tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and is priced at $25 with no additional fees.
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Venice Architecture & History Walking Tour
Now in its 23rd year, architectural historian Sebastian Liseo takes you on a journey through Venice’s Northern Italian architectural style and the early development of the city.
Venezia Park Historic District Walking Tour
See a fine example of a neighborhood designed by famed planner John Nolen. Here you can appreciate the balance between parks and beautiful buildings that makes this such a desirable neighborhood.
Pedal Back to the Future Bicycle Tour
Exercise your heart and your curiosity on this bicycle tour that focuses on the post-Depression history of Venice. Could residents of the 1930s have ever imagined this future for our city?
Edgewood Historic District Walking Tour
Get off the island and learn about the hidden gem that is Edgewood. Here you will find charming homes filled with interesting stories of people who kept the city going.
Registration closes 24 hours prior to the tour. Use one of three ways to register:
EMAIL: VeniceMuseum@venicefl.gov
PHONE: (941) 486-2487
IN PERSON: Visit the Venice Museum at 351 Nassau Street South.
Provide the name and date of the tour, each participant’s name, and one email address per group. Registration confirmation will be sent via email. Register early as space is limited. Exact cash appreciated and payable day of tour. A portion of the proceeds help support the Venice Museum.
General Information
The Venice Museum is operated by the City of Venice Division of Historical Resources. Its mission is to collect, preserve and interpret historical and prehistorical material relating to the city of Venice and its neighboring communities. The division manages the Venice Museum (housed in the Triangle Inn built in 1927 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places), the Julia Cousins Laning and Dale Laning Archives & Research Center, and the city’s historical collection of 30,000+ items. The Venice Museum is located at 351 Nassau St. S, Venice, Florida 34285. Visit the website at VeniceMuseum.org or facebook.com/veniceflarchives.