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My Mission

My "mission" is to let travelers see and appreciate my city as if they were locals, sharing my passion and enthusiasm for my hometown with them, as only a local could do. This is why most of my tours are "off-the-beaten-path" tours, I think that to see the real side of Venice it's necessary to walk far away from the crowds and from the touristy sites and walk through charming and quiet neighborhoods, looking for the hidden corners and peaceful streets of the city, where you can still feel the authenticity and the magic of this place. I love to focus also on local traditions, habits and lifestyle today and in the past, to let you see how it feels like to be a local in Venice! I'd like travelers to feel at home here, as if they were simply having a relaxing walk with a longtime Venetian friend!

Testimonial

Based on 24 reviews.
Ken Jacobs
Ken Jacobs
May 1, 2022.
Verified
We can't say enough good things about the Secret Venice Tours and our amazing guide Lucrezia. She provides a true insider's guide to Venice, and is truly knowledgeable. More than that she is is amiable and fun, making the tour a true delight. It's like going on a tour with some long-lost Venetian cousin! (Well in our case, some long-lost Venetian cousin's daughter!) And as a special note, at the start of our tour, we were freaking out because we couldn't get a reservation at a pharmacy for a the COVID-19 test we needed to return home. Lucrezia, AKA Lu, went online for us to find testing at the Milan airport, and filled out our forms for us on our phones. This was truly above and beyond, and allowed us to relax and enjoy our tour. Although that took, in total, 30 minutes, she didn't shorten the tour at all. As our tour ended, there was a Venetian rain deluge, but it didn't bother us at all: Lu's was like a ray of sunshine! HIGHLY recommended! Ken Jacobs, Asbury Park, NJ. (PS: Lu is a huge Bruce Springsteen fan, and she was thrilled that we live in Asbury park!)
Matthias Von Orelli
Matthias Von Orelli
April 17, 2022.
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A unique experience that we definitely recommend. Lucrezia knows countless details about her Venice, you get to know the city new and different. Good luck for the future!
Anna
Anna
April 13, 2022.
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I can recommend to book a tour by Lucrezia to everyone! Our family from young to old enjoyed her personal tour. She is such a nice person and made our day unforgettable!
Sara Elizabeth Miller
Sara Elizabeth Miller
April 9, 2022.
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We booked Lucrezia for the Libertine and Lavish tour after visiting Venice several times. She took us to many squares and canals we had not seen before and shared her extensive knowledge of Venetian history. Lucrezia takes her tours beyond the surface and helps you better understand how the Venetian republic was able to thrive for so long. I can’t recommend booking her enough. This was our second tour with her and we learned completely new information and saw a different part of the city away from the crowds.
Alex Grant
Alex Grant
April 8, 2022.
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My parents and I had an amazing experience with Lucrezia. Her tour was informative, unique, and personable. We saw a side of Venice away from the crowds. The time flew by and we left with a great sense for the city and its fascinating history. We’ve recommended Lucrezia to our friends as a must do if you plan on visiting!
A. ka
A. ka
March 8, 2022.
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The tour with Lucrezia was everything we were looking for in a tour: fascinating, knowledgeable and inspiring. This was not our first trip to Venice, and it was refreshing how much new info we got from Lucrezia. Venice can feel touristy and confusing but Lucrezia made La Serrinenisma come alive for us. Apart from this Lucrezia is just a lovely woman, she made us feel at ease and is easy to talk to her. We also recieved tips for restaurants and local food. We have tried 3 of her recommendations and we have enjoyed being there a lot. Bedankt Lucrezia, till next time!
Alessandra Doglietto
Alessandra Doglietto
February 10, 2022.
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A gennaio, insieme a mio marito e a un'altra coppia, ho fatto con Lucrezia un bellissimo tour a piedi di Venezia. Camminando al di fuori dei percorsi più scontati, abbiamo scoperto luoghi nascosti e soprattutto tantissime curiosità sulla storia della città e sulla vita dei suoi abitanti. Lucrezia è una guida simpatica e molto preparata. Consigliatissimo!
Vincent Foxcroft
Vincent Foxcroft
December 15, 2021.
Verified
I went on a tour last month, with a few friends. We were lucky enough not only to have an lovely tour guide - Lu - but also great weather. Lu created an amazing tour, often off the beaten track, which was extremely interesting and informative. We seemed to ask sometimes obscure questions, but on each occasion Lu knew not only the answer , but added even more information, giving context to the scene, really bringing it to life. She was also a joy to spend time with and I know I speak for all of us with this review. I can not recommend it more. Vincent
Kay Parker
Kay Parker
November 23, 2021.
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Lucinda was wonderful with my nieces 10,12 and 14. She was a stellar guide and was wonderful with our family. You absolutely need to book Lucinda and get to Venice now!!!! It’s the perfect time of the year to see Venice!!!! And with Lucinda you with fall in love with parts of Venice you have never seen before.