Secret Venice Tour
Dorsoduro tour, canal boat cruise, San Giorgio Island and Cicchetti cooking class with tasting
- WITH
- Elisabetta | about the guide
Discover the secrets of Venice on this unique private tour led by a knowledgeable guide who will show you the real local's life. You will embark for a private sightseeing excursion by private boat on the Dorsoduro canals, going towards San Giorgio Maggiore Island, and enjoying the stunning views of the cityscape. During your journey, your knowledgeable guide will tell you about some of the costumes, artisans and traditions of the area. Once arrived at the San Giorgio Island, you will enjoy a walking tour to discover the area and visit an old Benedictine Church, the Basilica di San Giorgio Maggiore in where you will take a lift to the top of the bell tower to enjoy a breathtaking view over the lagoon. Back on your boat, you will head to the Accademia area and go through the Sestriere of Saint Mark to explore the San Samuele area where Giacomo Casanova was born. You will hear about the life of the famous gentleman and his numerous love affairs. The boat will stop near the Ca' Rezzonico Palace from where you will go by foot to a traditional Venetian house in the Dorsoduro area for a private cooking class. On your way, you will stop in some shops to choose and buy some fresh food for the cicchetti making class. Former home to an Armenian poet, the house is today your guide's family home. She will explain how to make some traditional Venetian cicchetti (local finger foods) you will eat after, accompanied by wine.
(1 reviews)
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Venice and the Veneto Region
Italy -
1/2 day
DURATION -
7
MAX. No. ON TOUR
TOUR DETAILS
- keywords :
- Venice Grand Canal, San Maggiore Island, Cicchetti, Ca' Rezzonico Palace, Venice boat tour, Dorsoduro canals, Casanova, Cicchetti cooking class, Basilica di San Giorgio Maggiore
- transport :
- On foot and by boat
- ACTIVITY LEVEL :
- Moderate
- ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISABLED :
- yes
- Kid friendly :
- Children are welcome from 7 years old (there will be some walking)
- LANGUAGES:
- Espagnol/Spanish (fluent), Français/French (fluent), Anglais/English (Bilingual)
- MAX. No. OF PEOPLE :
- 7
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
- Transportation by private boat - Hotel Pickup and drop-off - San Giorgio Church entrance ticket - Visit of a Venetian house - Cicchetti making class with tastings and drinks
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal purchases
ITINERARY
Your local guide will pick you up at your Venice hotel. Travelling by private river taxi, you will pass near the Saint Marco Square and see the beautiful Grand Canal. You will continue your boat journey towards the San Maggiore Island where you will enjoy a guided walking tour and a visit of the Basilica di San Giorgio Maggiore and its bell tower. After coming back to Venice in your private boat, you will head to the Accademia area passing through the Sestriere of Saint Mark and going to the San Samuele area where you will learn about the life of Casanova, the most famous lover in history. Once arrived in the Ca' Rezzonico Palace, you will walk to the Dorsoduro area where you will enjoy a Cicchetti cooking class (local finger foods) followed by a delicious tasting.
WHERE AND WHEN?
- MEET-UP LOCATION:
- Your hotel in Venice. Otherwise in front of the Accademia Vaporetto stop
- END OF TOUR LOCATION:
- Your hotel in Venice or any other location of your choice
about
your guide
Elisabetta
Venice and the Veneto Region
- languages :
- Espagnol/Spanish, Français/French, Anglais/English
I was born in Venice where I lived and graduated in Art and History from the Ca' Foscari University. After my studies, I decided to go abroad to practise my languages. I had some family in London so I moved there and worked at the American Express Travel office for almost 10 years during which I also travelled a lot all over the world as part of my job of travel planner. In 2000, after a year in Florida working also in tourism, I came back to Venice as I was missing the Italian weather, food and lifestyle. I also wanted to have a life change so I decided to become a tour guide, a job I am passionate about and that reminds me of the quote “choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life”. I love working with visitors of all ages, adapting myself to their needs. And to keep them interested, I always try to mix interesting information with humour. It doesn't matter what you say but how you say it. During my tours, I like to show the true Venice, something deeper than the postcard picture: the Islands of the Lagoon, the baccari, the legends of Venice, the Venetian traditions, the life of Casanova. But also the Veneto region: the Dolomites, the Lake Garda, Padova and Treviso. Despite my age, I remain a permanent student, always curious to learn new things. Besides Venice, my other favourite place are the mountains where I like climbing in the summer and skiing during the winter.
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average rate :
- Kerry
- Australia - 20.09.2017
Our tour with Elisabetta was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience through the eyes of a local. Happily recommend this tour to anyone. It leaves you wanting more. Venice is a truly beautiful magic city. Thank you and Elisabetta for the experience. Kerry, Deb, Mike, Susie, Sue, Sara and Alice
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