Highlights and Hidden Gems Private Tour of Venice

Go behind the scene of Venice's greatness &
Learn all about the origins of the famous Carnival

This is the ideal tour for those who would like to discover the most charming and hidden corners of Venice, without missing some highlights about the Venetian art and history. We will explore 3 of the 6 districts, immersing ourselves on some details of the Venetian traditions and lifestyle. We will admire the ancient residences of famous Venetians such as Marco Polo and Giacomo Casanova and we are going to visit one of the weirdest and most fascinating book stores in the world where you will see how it feels like to live in a city affected by the "high tides". Last but not least I will unveil the hidden meaning behind the famous Venetian masks and the Carnival and their connection with the plagues!
Finally we will loose ourselves in the maze of the ancient "red light district" of the city, one of the most fascinating residential areas of Venice nowadays!

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Itinerary

During this tour we will cover 3 of the 6 districts of Venice:

    • Meet me in Campo della Fava and discover everything about the amazing history of the Serenissima Republic
    • Focus on some architectural details that tell us the stories of Venetian families that inhabited this unique city in the past
    • Walk by the Marco Polo’s house
    • Find out everything about the many wells in Venice and about the ancient water system
    • Learn more about the "high tides" that affect Venice and see how we deal with it every year
    • Visit the weirdest bookstore in the world!
    • Go back in time while learning about the Venetian Carnival, the masks and their connection with the Plague Epidemics
    • Wander through the Rialto Market and feel like a local while I give you some tips to get the most out of your stay in town!
    • Walk through one of the most authentic neighborhoods of Venice: the (former) 'red light district’!

Meeting point + Tour duration

Meeting Point Options: We will meet in Campo Della Fava, in front of the Hotel Ai Reali. Pick up at the hotel can be arranged upon request.

End Point Options: Address or Intersection.

Duration: 3 hours.

Estimated local cash needed

20 Euros - There will be no extra costs during the tour, but I think 20,00€ per person would be enough in case you would like to buy something to drink or a little snack during the tour.
Public toilets cost € 1,50 per person.

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CITY TOUR
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 FIRST TIME VISITORS
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HIKING AND WALKING
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LOCAL EXPERIENCE
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KID FRIENDLY
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
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MAXIMUM TRAVELERS: 10

This tour can be customized according to your preferences or needs, feel free to contact me to have more information.

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