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During this tour you'll enjoy one of the most peaceful and not-touristy districts of the city: Dorsoduro, also known as the 'art district'. Join me to discover the legends that make Venice so magic and enjoy some breathtaking panoramic views!

Destination

Venice, Italy

Category

Off The Beaten Track

Duration

2 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Italiano, Español

Included

• Private guide

What you can expect

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Lucrezia.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Campo San Pantalon - Venice to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Meeting Point

   Campo della Carità, in front of the Accademia Galleries

4. Stop 1:

   Introduction to the history of Venice and amazing view of the Grand Canal

5. Stop 2:

   See the only working gondola yard left in Venice today and discover the gondoliers' secrets!

6. Stop 3:

   Find out more about the amazing and long lasting Venetian construction techniques!

7. Stop 4:

   Get to know to story behind the Peggy Guggenheim's Collection

8. Stop 5:

   Discover the secrets of the 'cursed palace'

9. Stop 6:

   Discover everything about the ancient Venetian water system!

10. Stop 7:

    Visit the stunning Church of Santa Maria della Salute and unveil the secrets hidden within its walls!

11. Stop 8:

    Enjoy an amazing view over St.Mark's Sq. and the St. Mark's Basin!

12. End of the tour!

    End of the tour!

13. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

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    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

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Flexible cancellation policy

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Reviews from guests

Mark🇳🇿 New Zealand

5 July 2024

We very much enjoyed our morning with Lucrezia. We started on time and right from the outset she was extremely friendly and personable. She is extremely knowledgeable and showed us exactly the things we asked to see. She even had a surprise visit to a location that she knew would be of interest. All of our questions were answered and we got some incredible insights into life for ancient and modern Venetians. We 100% recommend Lucrezia for local and personal tours. Lucrezia rocks!

Marcel🇨🇭 Switzerland

11 October 2023

Die Führung war sehr interessant, kurzweilig und unterhaltsam. Lucrezia ist ein toller guide mit einem grossen KnowHow, sehr sympatisch und macht ihren Job sehr gewissenhaft und mit Leidenschaft. Absolut empfehlenswert!Tolle Führung mit Lucrezia

Cindy🇺🇸 United States

24 May 2023

This was a great half day tour of some of the less visited areas of Venice. Lucrezia was very knowledgeable of the history and geography of the region and she has a great personality. We had a fun, relaxing time with her and would highly recommend her guiding services. An added bonus is that she can personalize your tour to your interests. Great tour in Venice

LaTisha🇺🇸 United States

25 April 2023

From day one in communication with Lu, she went above and beyond to help answer questions and customize our time with her. In meeting her, we all immediately felt so at ease and comfortable. Our group was large (6) and ranged in age from 11 to 70 and she made all of us feel right at home. We saw so much of Venice and were so thankful for guidance as the maze of streets & canals was a lot sometimes! I wouldn’t hesitate to book Lu again and really am hoping I hade the chance to be back and book another tour with her! Lu is THE BEST!!

Paola🇪🇸 Spain

26 February 2023

Lucrezia destaca no solo por sus conocimientos históricos, artísticos y las mil anécdotas que conoce, sino también por su trato tan humano. Es como si te enseñara Venezia una amiga. Le doy un 10 sin duda.Más que una guía

Unknown

25 June 2022

We’ve done local tour guide before and Lucrezia rates along with the top ones. My wife, 17 year-old grandson and I took an afternoon Rialto tour and following morning walk through Dorsoduro with Lu. She was so charming, pleasant, engaging and informative throughout both tours, both she and her knowledge were unfailingly fun to interact with and discuss. Time and enjoyment was endless.Two Times a Winner

darren🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 June 2022

We had a fanatic tour with Lucrezia, it was very informal but was full of lots of interesting sights , the tour ended with a Gondolias trip across the grand canal. Lucrezia took as to a fantastic Gelato place and booked us a amazing restaurant. Both my children 13 and 6 had a wonderful time. Thank u Lucrezia Darren , Emily , Ashton and Noah. XxFantastic just what we wanted

Katie🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 May 2022

Lucrezia was fun, relaxed and informative. Her knowledge of the area was impressive and I although I have visited Venice many times before I still learnt so much more. I wouldn’t hesitate to book her again. An excellent experience

David🇬🇧 United Kingdom

12 April 2022

Lucrezia is a charming guide who took us (a party of three) on two interesting and varied walks around Venice in late March. She has a great way of imparting information about a location, building or character in an enthralling way:not just a list of facts or figures but a sense of the time and the people of La Serenissima . We certainly did not get bored in the 5.5 hours we spent with her. Would undoubtedly recommend her ! Fantastic guide!

Deborah🇺🇸 United States

5 March 2022

We had a really great tour with Lucretia. She is full of historic and cultural knowledge of all things Venetian. She was very accommodating of our needs, and really individualized things for us. A charming and knowledgeable guide - what more could you ask? Great local knowledge and excellent guide

Sandra🇫🇷 France

29 November 2021

Lu is a very professional guide and provide us with lots of explanations and details (with the help sometimes of a tablet ) . Myself and husband really enjoyed our tour of Dorsoduro , we learned a lot and had a great afternoon together !Very professional guide

Peter🇺🇸 United States

19 September 2021

Lucrezia is a wonderful guide. She loves her city and is extremely knowledgeable. She is well travelled with impeccable english. Her kind manner makes for an extremely relaxed and full experience. Great tour!

Holly🇮🇹 Italy

1 August 2021

Lucrezia was so nice, helpful and accommodating. She had a lot of knowledge of venice and we learned so much. It was also hot so she made sure we were in the shade or eating gelato! Highly recommend. Great and Friendly Guide

Tiel

21 January 2025

Thanks Lu for the great tour. It was great to see the hidden gems of your beautiful city. This was a real highlight of our time in Venice. And the list of places to eat was super helpful. See the real Venice with Lu!

germano.schwartz

21 January 2025

We had a perfect Day guided by Lucrezia who was the perfect day. She booked us a surprise that just blown our mind .Great experience

Shailesh🇳🇿 New Zealand

16 January 2025

Lucrezia was a great local guide. We got I see some places we wouldn’t have discovered on our own. She made the experience engaging for all the family and went at a good pace. She also gave some great recommendations for additional places to see and where to eat/drink.Fun, and knowledgeable guide

Michael🇩🇪 Germany

14 January 2025

Lucetzia ist, als gebürtige Venezianierin eine perfekte Botschafterin ihres Heimatortes, den Sie mit Wissen und Herz vorgestellt hat. Sie zeigte uns nciht nur die wichtigen Orte und gebäude sondern erzählte uns auch kleine Geheimnisse und Begebenheiten aus der geschichte dieser wunderbaren Stadt. Sie ist auch hilfsbereit, wenn es um Tipps für Restaurants und Bars geht. Eintauchen in die Welt Venedigs

Way🇺🇸 United States

1 January 2025

So glad we booked this tour with Lucrezia! Even months before the tour, Lu was responsive and generous with information and fully engaged with coming up with a tour that met our needs. She is incredibly knowledgeable and showed us many interesting, off the beaten path sites. We felt like we really knew Venice, despite our short time there. With Lu, we felt taken care of before and even after the tour! She checked in to see how we made out even afterwards! Thank you Lu for a fun and memorable time! Hidden gems in Venice

Paul 🇺🇸 United States

28 November 2024

The Venice walking tour was an unforgettable experience! Strolling through the charming canals and hidden alleys, Lu brought the city’s rich history and culture to life with fascinating stories and insights. Highlights included visiting iconic landmarks like St. Mark’s Square and discovering off-the-beaten-path gems. The pace was relaxed, and the private tour made it personal and engaging. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to explore Venice beyond the usual tourist spots!Wonderful tour of Venice!

Nicola🇬🇧 United Kingdom

1 August 2024

Lu is knowledgable and tailors the tour to you which was fab - good to do early morning and also include a great breakfast Fantastic tour and breaakfast

Tim🇺🇸 United States

4 July 2024

This was our third trip to. Eunice and I thought we had seen all the highlights. Lucrezia definitely proved us wrong. So many highlights in the city that she took us to that we never knew were there. Took time answer all of our questions and even took us to multiple spots of the beaten path. Would definitely book another trip next time in Venice. So many new places

JUAN🇪🇸 Spain

28 June 2024

Lu ha sido una guía / anfitriona genial , su alegría , conocimientos y actividad han sido insuperables , estamos muy contentos con el recorrido , explicaciones y ambiente , hemos descubierto sitios ocultos Ha sido encantadora , cercana y muy agradable y simpática , muchísimas gracias Un dia genial

Wendy🇺🇸 United States

25 April 2024

I spent the afternoon with Lucrezia and had the most amazing experience! Lu took me to places in Venice that I never would have discovered without her. She was so knowledgeable about the history, art and culture of the Floating City. Lu even gave me recommendations for several local restaurants and the best gelato in all of Venice! This private tour was so memorable and truly a highlight of my time in Venice. Venice, I have fallen in love!

Andras

10 December 2023

Lu, nos enseñó Venecia como nunca la hubiéramos conocido. Nos llevó a los lugares más importantes pero pasando por rincones alejados de la vista de un turista. Nos contó historias y detalles muy interesantes y contestó todas nuestras preguntas! Fueron 3 horas que se pasaron volando! Lu es una guia genial

Joan🇺🇸 United States

1 December 2023

Loved this tour and Lucrezia! She was so kind and we learned so much history in a fun way! We were taken off the beaten path and did so much more than typical tourist things. She gave us so many great recommendations for everything from food, drinks, things to do that interested us all and where to stay when we return ( hopefully) one day! Absolutely wonderful tour! Wonderful tour!

Unknown

1 December 2023

Lucrezia was very knowledgeable and the pace was perfect! Highly recommend her! Outstanding

Alain🇬🇧 United Kingdom

1 November 2023

We had made several excursions with Lucrezia and they have been all delightful. Lucrezia has the passion of Venice and you will learn not only about the big and small history of Venice, you will also learn about the Venetians, their lifes, their customs. Lucrezia is super connected with the artisans of Venice and this makes every tour something special. She has also probably tested all the restaurants of Venice so if she is sharing an address , do not hesitate. We strongly recommend a tour with Lucrezia.A different Venice

kirk🇺🇸 United States

22 October 2023

We had a wonderful time exploring Venice with Lucrezia! Learning about the city and its history. Fun facts all along the way!Explore Venice

Scott🇺🇸 United States

23 August 2023

Spending three hours with Lu was a really great way to spend the short time we had in Venice. She’s a local but like having a family member or good friend show you around. It was a hot day and we thought we might cut the tour short but the time truly flew by with Lu. She knew just exactly how to show us a great time while staying in the shade and taking reasonable breaks. I can’t imagine a better day in Venice. We loved it!Great Experience

Brian🇺🇲 United States Minor Outlying Islands

22 August 2023

A Christian was very knowledgeable, personable, and welcomed questions which she answered easily. She had great photos and information on her tablet, which made the presentation even more enjoyable.Lucrezia was super!

Alberto🇪🇸 Spain

1 August 2023

Sin ella la visita a Venecia no hubiera sido ni de lejos lo que ha sido. Además de contarnos mil historias y enseñarnos mil rincones a lo largo de la visita que hicimos con ella nos proporciono un montón de consejos y sitios de referencia que nos valió para los días posteriores. Nuestra mejor inversión en Venecia.Nuestra luz en Venecia

Jenn🇨🇦 Canada

31 July 2023

We had an amazing walk with Lu. She showed us the highlights of Venice as well as the hidden gems, including some lovely surprises. She was a pleasure to spend time with and is an excellent photographer as well! Thank you for a great intro to Venice Lu! What a great learning experience!

Leah🇺🇸 United States

17 July 2023

Lucrezia was FANTASTIC! It was like getting a tour from a old friend. She is incredibly passionate about what she does, and has a wealth of knowledge about Venice. Such a joy!Don’t Miss this Gem!

Carissa🇺🇸 United States

16 July 2023

We had a wonderful Kickstarter tour of Venice with Lu. My daughters (17 and 20) were not looking forward to a tour because they thought it would be boring, but they both enjoyed it. Lu did a great job of giving us great information, but not overwhelming us with details. She had pictures on her iPad to add more depth to the information she provided. We noticed things Lu had mentioned on our tour throughout our trip. She helped to making our trip to Venice more interesting. We did a tour with a different company the following day (Lu was not available) and we all wished Lu was doing the tour! She is a very gifted tour guide. We will absolutely contact Lu if we are back in Venice!Wonderful tour with Lu

David🇺🇸 United States

16 July 2023

In spite of having our visit shortened a bit by the cruise line as well as some rare summer showers, we had an excellent private tour. We otherwise would have been overwhelmed by a one-day visit but Lucrezia knows the city very well and we were able to negotiate the summer crowds easily. Very personable, excellent communicator (both before and during our visit), and clearly passionate about Venice. Would choose her again without hesitation!Would gladly repeat

Devin🇺🇸 United States

8 June 2023

Lu was exceptional. Her knowledge was only surpassed by her demeanor. She was super cool, laid back and very easy to talk to. Venice went from a foreign place to a place we felt we knew after the tour. We appreciated her attention to detail. She had reference photos for just about everything. As a family she made the tour interesting not only for me and my wife, but four our 13 year old daughter. We would highly recommend Lu for your upcoming visit. Amazing insight into Venice

Alain🇬🇧 United Kingdom

29 May 2023

We spent the afternoon with Lucrezia walking around Dorsoduro. It was a wonderful tour, Lucrezia knows so well the history of the city and its art. She makes it come alive. She also has an extensive knowledge and passion of everything around gondolas and gondoliers. She is also a great story teller. We strongly recommend this tour.The secrets of Dorsoduro

Jim🇮🇪 Ireland

1 May 2023

Lucrezia was an amazing, professional and expert tour guide. She greeted us like old friends at the meeting point which created a lovely atmosphere for the tour as we took in the wonderful sights, culture, history and architecture of Venice. Lucrezia took us through the maze of ancient streets and calli explaining the many treasures and stories about these hidden gems and showing what it is like to be a Venetian. On return to our hotel we were delighted to receive a text from Lucrezia with recommendations for restaurants, pastry shops away from the usual tourists spots. Enjoy a ‘Select’ apertivo for the original Venetian spritz experience. Do not hesitate to book a private tour with Lucrezia. You will leave the city with great memories and want to return to discover more of the hidden gems of this unique city. We are already planning our return visit and a private tour with Lucrezia.Jim & Brid

Mary Beth🇺🇸 United States

16 April 2023

Lu has a passion for Venice and people. She has so much knowledge, had many stories and was fun to be around. She had a surprise for us with a beautiful view of Venice. Lu made reservations for us for lunch at one of her favorite restaurants, it did not disappoint…was delicious. We had an amazing experience and would highly recommend Lucrezia for a day in Venice ! Amazing tour with Lucrezia

David🇺🇸 United States

15 March 2023

Lucrezia provided a wonderful experience for us. She is very personable and knowledgeable. We would highly recommend her to others. David and Judy

Paige🇺🇸 United States

9 October 2022

Lu was very knowledgeable, friendly and informative. Her demeanor was fun and easy. We enjoyed her company.Walking Tour of Venice

Shane🇦🇺 Australia

6 October 2022

Lucrezia gave us a fascinating 2 hours of fun, interesting facts and some amazing history of Venice. Stuff we’d never find by ourselves. Her list of bars/restaurants was extensive…and the ones we tried were the best we’ve had in Venice. Highly recommend. Exactly what we wanted!

Andrea🇺🇸 United States

27 September 2022

Our family of six took this tour on the day the rest of the party arrived. We have often found this a great way to beat jetlag and this kept everyone on their feet but also happily engaged. Lucrezia was delightful and very informative. This was a great way to get introduced to Venice while also getting us away from the over touristy places. Highly recommend. Wonderful introduction to Venice

Unknown

21 September 2022

Lucrezia was such a great tour guide. She is knowledgeable and has many enjoyable facts that makes this tour so enjoyable. What a great way to begin our stay in Venice!Great Venice Tour

Alessandra🇺🇸 United States

19 September 2022

Lu provided fantastic insight into Venetian history while providing a top tier tour. Even in the hustle of the plaza, we had a calm, wonderful time. Would highly recommend!!Fantastic experience!

dtp77cdys5🇦🇺 Australia

18 September 2022

Enjoyed wonderful insights into the history of Venice and the daily lives of those that live there. Lucrezia is a fantastic guide which I highly recommend to anyone looking to understand the customs, traditions and food of Venice in good company.Not to be missed

John🇨🇦 Canada

2 September 2022

Lucrezia was one of the best tour guides we’ve ever had. Super friendly and knowledgeable. Very attentive and engaging. Thank you Lucrezia!Excellent experience

Asha

30 August 2022

We had such a lovely time during our tour with Lucrezia. She was knowledgable, could answer all of our questions, and took us to places that weren't the typical tourist spots. Not to mention, she was fun to hang out with. I really appreciated how she went out of her way to send us recommendations for anything we asked about during the tour. Highly recommend! Thanks Lucrezia xoxoThe best guide

tbkelso🇺🇸 United States

30 August 2022

Lu provided my wife and I with the perfect introduction to Venice. She is knowledgeable, courteous, punctual, and a pleasure to be around. She skillfully guided us through the intricate streets and waterways of this beautiful city educating us all along the way. It was truly a wonderful experience and she receives my highest recommendation for those desiring an expert tour guide.The Perfect Venetian Experience

Mari🇺🇸 United States

22 August 2022

We had a great tour with Lucrezia! We had visited Venice before, but on this trip we wanted to get more of a local flare and learn more about Venice. Lucrezia provided great insight on the history of Venice in detail over the 2 hour tour and showed us a lot of areas we would have never seen on our own. She makes the tour fun and has a great personality! . We would highly recommend Lucrezia for your next visit to Venice! Local tour