Private Tour Guide Venice: Explore the Authentic City

Castello: Authentic Venice to Discover

With your guide, you’ll leave St. Mark’s Square to enter the Castello district, where you’ll discover a more authentic Venice.

You’ll admire the grandeur of the Venetian Arsenal (external visit) and listen to its fascinating history; this is where the true power of the Serenissima resided, and where the galleys were built that won the Battle of Lepanto.

You’ll stroll through the Giardini, the city’s green lung envisioned by Napoleon, now home to the Biennale and a public park for the entire city. You’ll see how various local associations have revitalized unused spaces, such as a 19th-century greenhouse, and of course, we won’t miss the opportunity to visit some local artisan shops if you’re interested.

Venice: Between Sky and Sea

This tour takes place in the heart of the Serenissima, between Piazza San Marco and the Rialto (Venice city center) ! We’ll take you to see and experience Venice from three perspectives: from land, from the sky, and from the water.

To engage all our senses, starting with smell, we’ll begin the tour in the liveliest and oldest part, that of the Rialto and its market.

Like the Venetians, we’ll embark on a gondola to cross the Venice Grand Canal (optional). We’ll then enter one of the most famous Fondaco houses, with a panoramic terrace offering a 360-degree view of the city and its Grand Canal.

Venice from above: Giudecca and San Giorgio

Together, we’ll explore Palladio’s Venice, known for its literary salons and celebrity sightings, nestled between the islands of San Giorgio and Giudecca.

Starting from St. Mark’s Square, we’ll cross the St. Mark’s Basin to reach the island of San Giorgio. There, we’ll visit the sanctuary and monastery dating back to 829, featuring Palladio’s 1566 church. Inside, we’ll admire unique works by Tintoretto. From the bell tower, enjoy a panoramic view of Venice and its islands.

On Giudecca, we’ll discover more Palladian architecture. Fun fact: during World War II, this island housed the Cinecittà studios, where several films were shot.

Lastly, we’ll admire the majestic Molino Stucky building, once a mill and now a symbol of Venice’s industrial heritage. Conclude our tour with a cocktail at the Hilton hotel’s Skyline Rooftop bar (vaporetto ticket not included).

Private tour guide Venice: 2-Hour Itinerary (Customizable)

Venice is brimming with anecdotes and curiosities. Customize your visit as you please with our two-hour walking tour, selecting the theme and starting point that suit you best.

Our passionate guides will enable you to explore the themes, landmarks, or neighborhoods that interest you the most. Here are some suggestions to inspire you, with some having become original and unique tours. Share your preferences with us!

Venice and Literature

Explore Venice through the words of the most famous writers! From Hemingway to Thomas Mann, from Goethe to Goldoni, we’ll delve into the Venice experienced by these great authors and make stops at the places most closely associated with them.

Venice Through the Eyes of Artists

For centuries, Venice has inspired hundreds of artists who have depicted it in magnificent paintings. With this tour, you’ll discover the art of the city. You will visit its most evocative spots to compare past representations with how the place appears today.

Venice in Cinema

We’ll stroll through the locations that have served as backdrops for numerous film sets and listen to anecdotes about the movies, the actors, and the locations themselves.

Legends and Hidden Gems of Dorsoduro

An unconventional venice awaits you in one of the less frequented districts by tourists, yet rich in charm and unique views, some famous, others hidden, all waiting to be discovered.

Hugo Pratt’s Venice – Following in the Footsteps of Corto Maltese

Immerse yourself once again in the footsteps of the mythical sailor born from the pen of the ‘Venetian’ Hugo Pratt. Pratt regarded Venice as the center of the world and set some of Corto Maltese’s adventures there.