Walking Tours Milano

Few cities like Venice have fascinated the late homosexual culture. Just think of ‘Death in Venice’ by Thomas Mann, Frederik Rolfe’s life , or consider the surreal atmosphere of the Venetian Carnival which also inspired the erotic production of Jean-Daniel Cadinot …
But what about the homosexual life in previous centuries, at the time of the Serenissima Republic? Which history is hidden under the sodomy and the sexual customs of Baroque and Renaissance ?
The homosexual environment during the Renaissance, although pursued with cruel laws, was an integral part of the city and indeed extended to the state, in a political but also cultural way.
Rolandina (14th century), the first known transgender of the modern era: meet gay love stories between bandits, transvestism in the aristocratic society … but discover old banned gay-themed books printed in Venice and survived to this day.
Was Giacomo Casanova , the most famous ‘womanizer’ of the 18th century, attracted only by women?…. Or also by young men?
Which scandals animated the rich life of Venice? The notorious Giulio da Canal openly expressed his love for a young cross-dresser. The two lived together and they had to leave the town just in time before being convicted to jail.
Discover the ‘ blue lights’ quarters in Venice, in a gay-escorted-three-hour walking tour , from Rialto Bridge to San Marco Square , passing by the ‘Campo of Santa Maria Formosa’.
Here you will also visit an impressive mansion of Venice: Palazzo Grimani , which was the sophisticated residence of the most important antiquities collectors of the Renaissance.
Mythological themes, often related to homosexuality, still live in the frescoed ceilings. Prepare to be amazed inside of the incomparable “tribuna”, the most precious room of the palazzo. As you can guess, it’s no coincidence if this place, literally filled with ancient statues, is dominated by the most famous gay love of Olympus: Jupiter and Ganymede.
Our tour will end right in the most symbolic place of the Venetian political power: Piazza San Marco , where this sophisticated culture, steeped in ancient left hidden symbols, but clearly visible to those who can read them. And right here, sitting in front of the superb Doge’s Palace, we will end with a glass of prosecco or the most famous Venetian cocktail: spritz.

Venice the city of love and romance! In the past backdrop for beautiful and secret lesbian loves. Together we will go off the beaten path, not only to discover a more authentic city; but also to uncover the lives of some extraordinary Venetian women. From the fictional love between Portia and Nerissa in the Merchant of Venice, to the example of women who stepped outside societal norms and rejected conventional feminine appearance. Venice has a strong queer side that we will unveil together!

This is a day tour dedicated to discover Palermo: walking the town with your guide, you learn about the sense of this place, which is still plunged into the past but also looking to the future. Palermo is a great picture of beauty and of flavors, a unique experience of colors, which really give the sense of the Mediterranean.

For this, a sail boat tour along the coast will enrich your excursion and invite to dive into the crystalline Sicilian waters, while enjoying some tasty snacks and appetizers with local wine. Enjoy the view of Palermo and Villa Igiea from the sea, The Florio Tuna-Fishery and Mount Pellegrino. You will stop in front of one of the most beautiful beaches in Souther Italy: Mondello from where you will also widen your horizon to the Gulf and the mountains.