Friendinvenice: The True Venice Discovery Through Private Tour, Unravel Secret Corners
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77 Ratings
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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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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Michaelbr2196om
Sep 17, 2023
Nadia is Number 1 - We contacted Nadia through our family friends here in the USA. Nadia came highly recommended. We were not disappointed. Nadia not only showed us amazing parts of Venice but the historical facts she gave us were incredible. The boat tour was amazing. I highly recommend the walking tour coupled with the boat tour. It is incredible. Most of the common site anyone with Google maps can find. The tour Naida gives is off the beaten path with so many interesting sites and places to eat. You will never forget it. She is a gracious, kind and informative host of Venezia!
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Andrewy36
Sep 5, 2023
A Perfect Day in Venice - The Tour was absolutely amazing. Linda (our guide) was so professional and kind. She was extremely knowledgable and clearly cared about what our personal needs were. I brought my wife, 10 year old, and 13 year old. Linda could move quickly when we needed and slow down for special "off the beaten path" activities. We were able to experience all of Venice with no lines, hassles, or issues. Linda took us to all the spots we wanted to see and some secret gems that surprised us with. I have already sent her another client. This is a must do whether you in Venice for a day or a week. Linda cared so much that even though we only spent a day with her she was happy to help the whole time we were there with getting reservations at the best restaurants with the best views and ambiances in town. She is clearly a well connected local who cares deeply about her clients. Hard to find these days. FIVE STARS PLUS!
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Fabian_s
Jul 21, 2023
Best experience - I give this tour 10 stars, Nadia our guide is a passionate about the history of her city,
We visited Venice many times but nobody told us so many interesting fact about the construction, the history and the culture of Venice.
If you are planing to visti, ask for her it wil make the difference.
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Toddhoughton
Jul 19, 2023
You need to see Venice through Nadia’s eyes!!! - From the moment we met Nadia, she made us feel comfortable and was a joy to be around. Before the tour even began, Nadia took the time to show us maps of Venice and went over the important history of the city, to help us gain an overview of where we would be walking. She asked us questions about what we had already seen and what we hoped to see, working with us to customize our experience and meet our needs. She was full of valuable information and gave us stellar recommendations about places to visit and where to eat. We did a walking tour for 2 hours and a boat tour for 1 hour. I highly recommend seeing the city this way, from land and water. She took us to parts of the city that, generally, tourists don’t see. We were able to take pictures and videos that captured the beauty of Venice. Nadia is simply the best!!!
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