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Venice Off the Beaten Path private tour: Castello
Joined 2020
Become a Venetian pro with a local art historian! Let's visit the largest sestiere in Venice, the liviest and most authentic side of the floating city. Here we will immerse in the authentic Venetian spirit. We will visit the first religious, political and commercial center of Venice with incredible views amd symbols of the maritime power of the Venetian Republic. Castello is really a maze, don't miss this authentic site and follow your local !
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Riva Ca' di Dio in front of the waterbus stop Arsenale
Riva Ca' di Dio
Let's meet in front of the waterbus stop Arsenale, be amazed by the stunning view of the Saint Mark's basin
Arsenale
Let's discover the beautiful "porta di terra" Away from the crowds of the major tourist sites like San Marco and Rialto , you will get close to the authentic spirit of the city, where the undisputed symbol of Venetian hegemony lies: the Venetian Arsenal, the incredible location of all the maritime operations that made the Venetian Republic great.
Castello
Beyond conventional tourist itineraries there is another charming Venice that is all to be unveiled, with an artistic beauty that cannot be relished by mass tourism and where you can still sense the traditions of the past.Immerse yourself in the charming authentic Castello district visiting incredible areas and discovering the history of the Venetian arsenale, a stunning gothic church, the venetian pantheon, a hidden cloister, breathtaking landscape and much more! Fall in love with Venice and become a Venetian pro!
Ending Point
central Venice
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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
Private tour guide, great lover of Venice and art historian
drinks & meal
Tour Important Information
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 2020
About Tour Guide Lucia B.
Hello! I'm Lucia, a curious traveler, an art historian, a licensed tourist guide but above all a passionate lover of Venice! Everyday I fell so lucky to do the best job it could exist! I love help travellers to discover my Venice sharing its secrets through my passion and knowledge, obviously with a unique point of view that only a local can give you! I think the best way to discover a city is to rely on those who know it thoroughly, following their advice, suggestions and listening to the stories of everyday life,traditions and legends. So, I'll wait for you! Welcome to my Venice!
Reviews
“Excelent guide, knows her history”
Lucia is an excellent guide She is a very nice person and very knowledgeable. We did a two hour walking tour of the Jewish ghetto and she was very thorough. I recommend her highly.
Lucia B.
Thank you Vivian! I loved to be your guide
$300/ per group
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