Mattia held our attention for 3 hours on the Highlights & Hidden Gems of Venice tour. Born, raised, educated in Venice, not only is he very knowledgeable about the history of his home archipelago and the engineering it took to build and maintain its amazing structures for hundreds of years, he is a savvy communicator who is able to entertain while expounding on the current social fabric of its locals. He's a sports enthusiast and an expert skier, making him easily relatable to my Colorado family. To be honest, I was skeptical that my young adult sons would find the tour interesting, but Mattia speaks so energetically about every topic, keeping them fascinated about facts regarding both historical and current everyday living during the entire tour. He showed us the local hospital, the ambulance boats, even the garbage collection boats at work - elements of the current day canal living infrastructure that you didn't think you needed to know. Truly he is the hidden gem of Venice! Do not hesitate to book Mattia for your tour.Informative, entertaining, fun!
We thoroughly enjoyed a very interesting walking tour around Venice with Mattia, hitting the highlights then off the beaten track. He was great fun and very knowledgeable, walking at a relaxed pace with full commentary. We particularly enjoyed his local insights into Venetian & Italian culture, and knowledge of history and architecture. Matt’s english is excellent and as is sense of humour!Fun & interesting welcome to Venice
Mattia is so enthusiastic and entertaining, answering all our legit and dumb questions without making you feel bad. Great communications throughout the booking to the actual tour process. Very flexible to bend the itin to fit our needs. Great restaurant recommendations also. Mattia is the hidden gem
I had asked Mattia to tailor make a tour for me in a very small and specific circumference of Venice, a bit off the beaten track and he turned it into a very interesting, informative, fund and upbeat tour. We ended up at the fantastic All'Arco for a quick apero. Very good!
Mattia is a great guide - knowledgeable!
We had the absolute pleasure of touring Venice with Mattia as our guide, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip. From the moment we met him, it was clear that Mattia possessed a deep knowledge of Venetian history and culture. His insights into St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, and the many hidden corners of the city brought each location vividly to life.
What made the experience even more memorable was Mattia’s warm and personable nature. He was not only incredibly informative but also gracious and engaging—making us feel welcomed and completely at ease throughout the tour. He answered every question with patience and enthusiasm, and his passion for Venice was contagious.
If you’re looking for an exceptional guide who combines historical expertise with genuine charm and hospitality, look no further than Mattia. He made our visit to Venice unforgettable.
Matthew Mammola & Tammy Hayutin
May 2025Tour guide extraordinaire!
We done a lot of group tours we decided to try private tour with Mattia, he was top notch. We have a daughter with Autism so we move at slow pace. Mattia curated our tour to her pace. Mattia has lots of knowledge and is easy to talk to. I would highly recommend Mattia and the hidden gem tour. pick this guy
You couldn't ask for a better guide, engaging, funny and knowledgable. We went beyond the typical and saw so much more. Mattia is the best!The best of the best
Mattia was a great guide for our family of five, with kids ages 10-15. His style is energetic and entertaining. Our kids (and we adults) really liked Mattia's jokes and humor. Mattia has a wealth of historical knowledge, and makes the art and history come alive for kids and teenagers, which is not always easy. He timed our tour as we wished, to encompass an intro of Piazza San Marco, the Basilica (with spontaneous second floor add on) and the Doge's palace. Don't worry if there's not a lot of communication before your tour - booking Mattia is worth it!Energetic, engaging and entertaining
Mattia was a great guide—informative and enthusiastic. Deep knowledge of history of Venice. Advantage to having a private guide is we could taylor the tour to what we wanted to do. Great tour of History of Venice