Venice Naval History: Museum & Arsenal Walking Tour

Dive into Venice’s glorious maritime past with a private tour that combines the Naval History Museum (Museo Storico Navale) and a walking exploration of the Arsenale district. Once the beating heart of the Venetian Republic’s naval supremacy, this area reveals how Venice became a dominant sea power.

Start with a guided visit to the Naval History Museum, where models, artifacts, weapons, and historical boats unveil the evolution of Venice’s maritime might — from the iconic Bucintoro, the Doge’s ceremonial galley, to the battle-ready galleys of the Serenissima’s fleet.

Then walk along the mighty walls of the Arsenale, the largest pre-industrial shipyard in Europe, where thousands of workers once built ships at astonishing speed. Discover hidden corners of Castello, local stories of shipbuilders and sailors, and traces of Venice's military and seafaring legacy.

This tour offers a deep dive into the strategic genius and craftsmanship that shaped Venice as a naval superpower.