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Discovering Venice Charm
Joined 2021
Let's discover a less known part of the city, made of foreign communities, stories and hidden gems. In Cannaregio district we'll visit the Jewish Ghetto and enjoy some enchanting views over the lagoon. In the Rialto area we'll enjoy the lively market and some hidden corners.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
In front of San Geremia's church, by the well.
Campo San Geremia
A short walk will take us to the oldest Jewish Ghetto in the world.
Campo dei Mori and Contarini garden
From the Ghetto we proceed along some picturesque canals and learn about a family of Arabian merchants who lived here. The house of the famous painter Tintoretto is also located nearby. The Contarini is the largest private garden in Venice and offers a spectacular view over the northern lagoon.
Marco Polo neighborhood
Let's discover where the most popular Venetian lived!
Rialto bridge and market
Stories, colors and smells of the most popular area in town: Rialto. Here we might stop for coffee or an aperitif after the Venetian tradition
Ending Point
Campo San Giacometto, St James square by Rialto bridge
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee, entrance to the garden
Transportation to the meeting point is not included.
Tour Important Information
It is a pleasant walking tour: we recommend to wear comfortable shoes and carry a hat to protect from the summer heat
Important message from the supplier
Please, contact me before booking a tour: sometimes the calendar shows red but we might find the way to accomodate you.
For day trips delivered on the mainland the Italian law requires professional licensed drivers.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2021
About Tour Guide Isabella B.
Ciao! I'm Isabella. Welcome to my GoWithGuide page!
I was born in the old town of Padua in 1965 but I've lived in Venice for over 30 years. I moved here to attend college and then settled down.
After graduation in Anglo American literature I did different jobs: at the Biennale del Cinema (Venice Movie Festival), in museums, and for a few years I tought, too. In 1998 I approached tourism and got the license to work as tourist assistant. A few years later I became a guide.
I love food and cooking is my great passion, that's why I do enogastronomic tours, too.
After many years of touring I'm still emotional about my town. I'm very happy when I see people enjoying the time together and being enchanted by Venice never ending beauty!
Looking forward meeting you here!
Reviews
“Introduction to Venice”
We had a wonderful three hour walk through Venice with Isabella. She gave an excellent overview of the history of the city. Her introduction was filled with endless and wonderful stories regarding the food, the history, the culture, the architecture, the politics, and the joys and difficulties of living in perhaps the most beautiful city ever built. She personalized our tour including a few specific and very personal interests. She introduced us to wonderful Venetian products with which we were not familiar, and pointed out several museums which we were not to miss. Overall, our visit was tremendously enhanced by this tour. Her English was wonderful. We enjoyed the time we spent with her, and when we return to northern Italy will likely ask her for future guidance. I honestly think she provided the best private tour I have ever experienced.
Isabella B.
Chip Chip Chip! What a review! Thanks so much. You made my day. I really hope to meet you again in the near future! Best regards
$585/ per group
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