Venice: Commissario Brunetti Walking Tour for Donna Leon Fans

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

1. 1

   Cannaregio

   10 min

   Brunetti's Venice / Cannaregio: Discover filming locations and the quieter Venice associated with Brunetti's investigations.

2. 2

   Fondamenta Misericordia

   10 min

   Brunetti's Home: See the building used as the Brunetti family home in the German TV adaptations.

3. 3

   Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena

   10 min

   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.

4. 4

   Chiesa di San Marziale

   10 min

   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.

5. 5

   Strada Nova

   10 min

   Crime Scenes & Everyday Venice: Discover cafés, squares and locations transformed into settings for memorable cases.

6. 6

   Rosa Salva - SS. Giovanni e Paolo

   10 min

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

7. 7

   Chiesa di San Francesco della Vigna

   10 min

   The Questura: Finish at the famous green doors used as Brunetti's police headquarters.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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.

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