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Friendinvenice: The True Venice Discovery Through Private Tour, Unravel Secret Corners
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80 Ratings
Città Metropolitana di Venezia
Uncover the hidden gems of Venice with a private tour by Friendinvenice. Explore secret corners, immerse in local customs, support arts and crafts, and indulge in delicious food.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Cannaregio - Unlock the hidden pathways of Venice with an authentic Venetian guide. Master the art of moving through the city like a native, exploring local markets, mastering the ordering of wine or coffee, and witnessing some of the most iconic landmarks. Embark on a journey through Venice with a true Venetian guide! This 2-hour private exploration of Venice is ideal for newcomers to the city. By the end of this excursion, you’ll possess a solid understanding of the city, enabling you to traverse Venice with ease for the rest of your vacation. Your guide will acquaint you with this extraordinary locale, its structure, and its past, offering a local’s insight, ensuring you make the most of your initial foray into this remarkable city comprised of countless small isles connected by a bewildering array of bridges. Throughout your stroll, you’ll gain insight into the authentic Venetian way of life, both past and present, in this unparalleled city. Explore various markets, including the picturesque fish market, and learn the local way to order wine or coffee at a bar, pausing for cicchetti (appetizers) or a sandwich at a traditional bacaro. This tour not only showcases the most celebrated spots in Venice but also teaches you how to savor its genuine locales that are readily accessible yet often concealed from tourists. Allow us to reveal the Secret Door to you! We are passionate about unveiling the essence of this incredible city and are eager to impart our expertise to you. The walk encompasses numerous renowned attractions such as St. Mark’s Square, the Frari, San Marco, and Rialto, as well as fascinating, less frequented sites. You’ll take a break for a cappuccino at a quaint cafe and, at a ferry stop, learn the Venetian way of crossing the Grand Canal standing in a gondola! Additionally, you’ll venture into the quieter zones of Venice where locals reside, far from the bustle of St Mark’s area, delving into the wonders, curiosities, and the rich artistic and architectural legacy of this singular city. During this tour, your guide will offer recommendations for further adventures, pointing out the finest art, dining spots, and other remarkable or secret Venetian locations.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee
Additional Information
The most delightful aspects of Venice are often the hidden and unexpected ones.
To me, ‘exploring’ is synonymous with ‘uncovering’. Thus, explorers should always be eager to absorb new knowledge and crave … ‘more’. In Venice, they should strive to uncover the whole city and fully immerse themselves in it. They should observe the local practices and traditions, appreciate the art and handicrafts, relish local cuisine… in essence, they should enjoy themselves. And in doing so, they should remember the feelings they experienced (and the perspective of those who guided them). I’d like to guide you off the common trail, to uncover the enigmatic, tucked away corners of Venice that extend BEYOND St. Mark’s Square: they indeed INCLUDE St. Mark’s Square.
Looking forward to your company!
Nadia, your ‘Venetian Ally’
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Location
Campo Santa Maria Formosa
Front of Querini Stampalia
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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David_m
May 23, 2024
Absolutely A Must Do While In Venice! - Vilma was awesome! So knowledgeable of the history and arts of Venice! She took us to the most important and historical landmarks and throughly explained in great detail the historical consequence.
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Carleight2024
May 22, 2024
Best tour guide for a private tour of Venice. - We love Nadia and her tours! This was our second time coming to Venice and our second private tour with Nadia. We originally came in 2017 and loved her so much we booked her again. She is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to Venetian history. Her passion for her city is apparent with every story she tells. During the 2 hour walking tour she shows you secret canals and pieces of history you would never find without a local guide. We ended the tour with an hour boat ride through Venice, allowing you to see the beauty of the city by water. Our driver, Daniel, took us through the most amazing canals, finding so many hidden gems. I can’t recommend this company and their tours enough. It was the highlight of our entire Italy trip. Thank you Nadia!
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Ebrechu1
Apr 23, 2024
A must book tour! - If you’re thinking about booking this tour this is your sign to do it!! Nadia is so knowledgeable on Venice and we learned so much about the history of this amazing city during our private tour. She was kind and understanding as well. We can’t wait to explore Venice more knowing all the information Nadia taught us during our tour, which makes us appreciate Venice and all its beauty even more than before! Thank you, Nadia!!! We now have a friend in Venice. :)
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Romic520
Apr 22, 2024
The Best of Venice. - Nadia illuminated the magic of Venice, and what it means to be Venetian. She took us to hidden gems we never would have found on our own. She arranged a tour to Murano to experience one of the finest glass blowing studios, and to Burano for lunch at a Michelin Star restaurant. She introduced us to one of Burano’s finest lace makers, taxied us in exquisite Vaporetto’s, and helped us understand what made Venice one of the wealthiest republics for nearly 1100 years. She’s a wealth of knowledge and is worth every penny. We are eternally grateful to her.
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Becky_h
Feb 21, 2024
Famiglia in Venice - This was my first time in Venice and Nadia was very accommodating to our needs and time. The idea of doing a tour right after traveling by plane for 24 hours seemed like not a great idea! Oh this was the best idea so far in this trip and I would recommend Nadia for anyone who wants to learn history , and how to get around the city ! The weather was perfect for walking in the beautiful city. She explained things so thoroughly and made suggestions for many places, as well as personalized this tour for me and my daughter ! We made a new “friend “ in Venice! I will actually take it one step up and call her “Famiglia”!
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Voyage36484396811
Jan 17, 2024
Vote Nadia for best tour guide in Venice! - We first met Nadia a number of years ago when my wife and i had a brief stay in Venice. This time around, we decide to take the kids and have a proper stay in Venice. Nadia as always, was exceptional. Her knowledge of Venice is excellent, her referrals to local, authentic restaurants ensured that we dined in style and my kids simply loved their Italian 'aunty'. It is quite evident that she has an amazing network of colleagues in the hospitality and tourist industry who support her (example, water taxi captains, restaurant owners, shop owners). Her connections ensure the best service at a great price and most importantly, without the need to stand in endless queues. Nadia, thank you for a stunning family vacation and most importantly for taking such great care of my daughters for the last week of their stay.
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Joww_13
Dec 30, 2023
Private tour of Venice - This was the second time I have used “A Friend in Venice” for a personal tour and with good reason. This trip covered Burano, Murano and Venice. This was an excellent trip and Nadia’s knowledge is second to none. A thoroughly enjoyable tour covering so much. Nadia’s advice for places to visit and her explanation of Venetian culture and history provided a rich layer of experience that made the trip truly memorable. Thanks again Nadia!
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John_h
Oct 29, 2023
Do this first before venturing out on your own! - Our tour guide was a multi generation native Venetian who was proud of her home and shared important information and otherwise unavailable experiences.
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Hanpad
Oct 2, 2023
The best! - I organized a tour with Linda for a group of 2 seniors and 2 adults in Venice. She was super helpful from the very start up to the end. Everything was so seamless from the payment process all the way to the departure of the clients. The seniors were pretty handful and extra patience was required - Linda and Nadia delivered so well!
Linda and Nadia made sure the seniors were assisted well upon arrival from the airport and right until departure. Nadia was the one who assisted for the airport transfers.
On the tour proper, Linda - who was the guide - gave very informative and interesting stories and suggestions. I informed Linda that the group was Islam and she adjusted so well in giving a background about the Islam influence in Venice for a more relatable experience.
Linda the best guide in Venice! Will definitely work again with her in the future.
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Yara
Sep 24, 2023
Fabulous way to explore Venice. - Linda was a wonderful guide. She had so much information to share as we walked along Venice. It was great to see inside the Palazzetto Pisani, and see some of the history. She also gave us great food suggestions which we took advantage of and really enjoyed. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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