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Venice: Commissario Brunetti Walking Tour for Donna Leon Fans

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Venice, Italy
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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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German, Italian, Spanish
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Overview

Step into the world of Commissario Brunetti and discover the real Venice behind Donna Leon’s novels and the beloved German TV adaptations.

Follow Brunetti through quieter neighborhoods, see locations associated with his home, the Questura and memorable cases, and discover how the fictional Venice of the books and films compares with the real city.

The German small-group tour focuses primarily on filming locations from the German TV adaptations. Private tours can be customized around Donna Leon’s novels, the TV series, or a combination of both.

- Follow Commissario Brunetti through the Venice of Donna Leon

- Discover filming locations from the beloved German TV adaptations

- See Brunetti’s home, the Questura and locations connected with memorable cases

- Compare the Venice of Donna Leon’s novels with the city created for television

- Explore quieter neighborhoods while discovering real Venetian life beyond the tourist landmarks

What's Included

  • Hotel or central Venice pickup for private tours
  • Original filming locations from the German TV adaptations or Donna Leon novels
  • Brunetti and Donna Leon specialist
  • Gratuities are at your discretion
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Campo dei Gesuiti
4878, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy

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End point

Calle San Francesco di Paola
30122 Venezia VE, Italy

The walking tour will end at Commissario Brunetti's police station. For private tour a customized end point can be agreed.

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Cannaregio

Brunetti's Venice / Cannaregio:Discover filming locations and the quieter Venice associated with Brunetti's investigations.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Fondamenta Misericordia

Brunetti's Home: See the building used as the Brunetti family home in the German TV adaptations.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Chiesa di San Marziale

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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Strada Nova

Crime Scenes & Everyday Venice: Discover cafés, squares and locations transformed into settings for memorable cases.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Rosa Salva - SS. Giovanni e Paolo

SS. Giovanni e Paolo / Rosa Salva: Explore one of the areas most closely associated with Brunetti's everyday world.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Chiesa di San Francesco della Vigna

The Questura: Finish at the famous green doors used as Brunetti's police headquarters.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay an access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
  • The standard small-group route is not wheelchair accessible due to bridges. A wheelchair-friendly private version can be arranged using an alternative route. Please contact us before booking.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Venice: Commissario Brunetti Walking Tour for Donna Leon Fans?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Hotel or central Venice pickup for private tours
  • Original filming locations from the German TV adaptations or Donna Leon novels
  • Brunetti and Donna Leon specialist
  • Licensed Tour Guide (registration number 06000001)
  • 2-hour guided Brunetti walking tour
  • Gratuities are at your discretion

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay an access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
  • The standard small-group route is not wheelchair accessible due to bridges. A wheelchair-friendly private version can be arranged using an alternative route. Please contact us before booking.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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