Want to impress your friends with your focaccia? Learn how to make this traditional dish the Italian way. I’ll make sure to have the freshest local ingredients on hand, so we’re ready to cook up a storm. Bellissimo!
Bike and Honey Delight: Exploring Sant'Erasmo Island
229 reviews
4 hours | sports & leisure | Venice
Bike through Venice's 'vegetable garden,' exploring artichoke fields and farms with a unique skyline view. Taste exclusive Sant'Erasmo honey on this unforgettable adventure!
Venice with art historian: Gallerie dell’Accademia or Scuola Grande San Rocco
138 reviews
2 hours | art & culture tours | Venice
Unveil the secrets of Venetian art! As a local & an art historian, I can share with you stories & hidden gems you won't find in any guide book. Join me on this private tour where we'll uncover the many expressions and examples of Venice's renowned art.
Fish shopping in Rialto and home cooking in Murano
229 reviews
3 hours | home dinners | Venice
Embrace the Venetian way of life! Join me in selecting the finest fresh fish at the Rialto market, cross the Canal Grande on a charming gondola, and then head to my home in Murano. Become your own chef in a modern kitchen with a stunning canal view
Venice Off the Beaten Path: Gardens & Hidden Gems with an art historian
138 reviews
2 hours | off the beaten track | Venice
Do you want to discover a secret side of Venice full of green sights and symbols? Join me on a private tour and explore the city's green spaces with a perfect mix of history, art, and daily life. Hop from a hidden garden to a secret corner while breathing in the rich culture of this beautiful city!
While visiting Venice, I had the pleasure of booking a tour with Valerio for fish shopping at Rialto Market followed by home cooking in Murano. The experience was nothing short of extraordinary and truly authentic.
We began our day at Rialto Market, selecting fresh, local ingredients under Valerio's expert guidance. From there, we traveled to his lovely home in Murano, where he prepared a mouthwatering multi-course meal, perfectly paired with libations for each course. What made the experience even more special was how hands-on it was—my friend and I got to help with some of the preparations, which made the meal feel even more personal and rewarding.
Throughout the day, Valerio’s warm and engaging personality shone. He answered all our questions about life in Italy with patience and enthusiasm, sharing fascinating insights into local culture and traditions. Despite our endless curiosity, he never seemed to tire of our company and made us feel completely at home.
To top it off, Valerio provided excellent recommendations for other unique experiences and activities we could try during our trip. His hospitality, knowledge, and passion for sharing the Italian way of life made this tour the highlight of my visit to Venice.
If you’re looking for an authentic, unforgettable experience in Venice, I cannot recommend Valerio enough. He is the perfect host and guide, and this experience is not to be missed!
Fish shopping in Rialto and home cooking in Murano
Becky
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A delicious time!
We had a wonderful time with Maria! She knew so much about Venice and easily navigated us through interesting historical parts of the city while enjoying delicious treats and a refreshment. She was kind and accommodating to our needs. We took 3 children with us. She also answers many questions we had and gave us suggestions on where to visit and eat during our stay! A definite must if you are traveling to Venice and looking for an introduction to the city!
Yummy! Sweet Venice for Families
Steve
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Pizza with Armondo
My wife and I took a pizza making class with Armondo, he was very personable and friendly. We had a great couple hours and were able to taste our creations. Learned that pizza dough and Focaccia dough are very similar but Focaccia dough takes 24 hours so not possible for a 2-hour class.
Fantastico Pizza: Private Italian Cooking Class
Michele
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Lucia blew us away!
Our entire group were enthralled with Lucia’’s Venice biennale Collateral art venue tour! She set the stage with some important historical facts and encouraged us to see the Accademia artworks to provide a basis for the contemporary art we were about to see.
We were taken to off the track places providing a range of different Biennale artworks and also venues that were special in their own right. Favourites were the art school installation and the Nigerian Pavilion.
Lucia gave us some tips of venues to see beyond the tour. Lucia gave a tour from an authentically Venetian perspective and her love for the city shone through.
We could not recommend her more highly!
Venice with art historian: Gallerie dell’Accademia or Scuola Grande San Rocco
