Borges, gardens and sound on San Giorgio

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Cultural visit with audio guide

Venice · San Giorgio Island

Borges, gardens and sound on San Giorgio

45 · 6 Languages available for the audio guide.

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Walk through the Borges Labyrinth with an audio guide and music, then visit the New Manica Lunga, a former Benedictine dormitory converted into a library by Michele De Lucchi.

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✔ A path inspired by Borges’s “The Garden of Paths that Fork”.

✔ Audio guide and headphones with music by Antonio Fresa, performed by the Teatro La Fenice Orchestra.

✔ Labyrinth entry and practical assistance from an attendant are included.

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Quick summary before booking

Who is it for?

An interest in Borges and gardens.
Cultural visits with an audio guide.
Architecture and libraries.

How long does it take?

The listed duration is 45 minutes. Check the start time and arrival instructions on GetYourGuide.

What's included?

Borges Labyrinth admission.
Visit to the New Manica Lunga.
Audio guide and headphones.
Music during the walk.
Booking fees.

Is it worth it?

It may be a good fit if you want a short cultural walk with music and an audio guide. The listing does not promise a live guided tour or access to every part of the complex.

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Review your meeting instructions and the relevant ferry stop before travelling. Reviews mention confusion at the start, but do not establish confirmed directions.

A garden shaped by a storyDesigned by Randoll Coate, the labyrinth draws on a Borges story. The provider says 3,200 boxwood plants border its path.

Listen as you walkThe audio guide and headphones accompany the walk with music composed by Antonio Fresa and performed by the Teatro La Fenice Orchestra.

A library visit tooThe experience includes the New Manica Lunga, a former Benedictine dormitory converted into a library by Michele De Lucchi.

Practical help on siteAn attendant provides practical assistance. The listing clarifies that this person does not act as a tour guide.

📖 What you will find at the Borges Labyrinth

The visit combines a walk through the labyrinth with the New Manica Lunga. According to the provider, the path runs for 3,200 feet alongside 3,200 boxwood plants.

The listed starting point is S. Giorgio, 30133 Venezia VE, Italy. The information provided does not specify the correct ferry stop, directions to the meeting point or how early to arrive. Check your booking instructions before setting out.

Parts of the complex may close for events or concerts. Extreme weather may lead to cancellation, in which case another date is offered.

San Giorgio Borges Audio guide Library

Plan with clear expectations

A short visit to explore a place inspired by Borges at your own pace.

If you need specific accessibility information or want to know which areas will be open, ask the provider before booking.

45Listed duration in minutes.

24Hours before the activity when free cancellation offers a full refund, according to the listing.

6Languages available for the audio guide.

3200Length of the path in feet, according to the provider.

🗣️ Plan with clear expectations

What reviewers enjoyed

Several reviews describe the walk as sensory or relaxing and praise the music or audio guide. Read current opinions on GetYourGuide.

Comments on getting started

Two travellers report separate difficulties: confusion about the ferry stop and trouble finding the attendant. Check the meeting instructions for your booking.

Mixed impressions

Some comments praise the library and assistance, while one review criticises the condition and colour of some hedges and another wished there had been more to see.

Audio guide, music and assistance

The audio guide is available in Italian, English, Spanish, French, German and Russian. Reception staff speak Italian and English.

The attendant offers practical assistance rather than a person-led guided tour. Keep that distinction in mind if you want a live guide.

The New Manica Lunga is part of the visit. Library

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Listed duration45 minutes.
Listed starting pointS. Giorgio, 30133 Venezia VE, Italy.
Audio guide languagesItalian, English, Spanish, French, German and Russian.
CancellationFree up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, according to the listing.
DocumentsPassport or identity card; proof of eligibility if using a reduced-price ticket.
On-site assistancePractical help from an attendant, not a person-led guided tour.

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Is this right for your visit?

It may suit people interested in Borges, gardens, architecture, libraries and a short experience built around sound.

If you need directions, confirmation of included transport or accessibility details, ask the provider: the supplied information does not establish these points.

Readers interested in Borges. Visitors who enjoy gardens and architecture. People who like exploring with an audio guide. Travellers seeking a short cultural visit on San Giorgio.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What does the Borges Labyrinth visit include?

The listing includes labyrinth admission, a visit to the New Manica Lunga, an audio guide, headphones, booking fees and practical assistance from an attendant. It also advertises access without queuing for tickets.

Will a tour guide lead the visit?

The listing’s important information says the attendant provides practical assistance and does not act as a tour guide.

Which languages are available for the audio guide?

Italian, English, Spanish, French, German and Russian. Reception staff speak Italian and English.

Where does the activity start?

The listed starting point is S. Giorgio, 30133 Venezia VE, Italy. The supplied information does not confirm the correct ferry stop or directions; check your booking instructions.

Leave Venice in the morning to visit Cortina d'Ampezzo and two Dolomites lakes without arranging your own transport. Expect a full day with substantial time on the bus and limit...

The advertised duration is 10 hours; check the actual departure and return times when viewing availability.

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The Borges Labyrinth brings together a garden, literature, music and the New Manica Lunga library in a visit listed as 45 minutes long.

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