Sarah

The Expat Turned Venetian

  • I live in Venice
  • I speak English
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 14 hours

Hi there! Nice to meet you

Sarah

Hey there! I'm Sarah, I'm an expat hailing all the way from Canada. I've been here for the past 25 years! A pretty long time! As a result I've pretty much turned into a Venetian, I speak fluent Italian, which I learned in the city so inevitably I picked up the Venetian dialect too! :)

I love to go off the beaten path away from the usual tourist traps away from the hustle and bustle of the usual sights. I worked for years as an artisan so naturally my favourite thing to do is to explore the workshops of the local artisans. From mask making to glass bead makers to beautiful silk tapistries and so on and so forth. The history to be told is so facinating and well worth telling.

Local food and the spritz are an integrated part of my every day life! 🤩🤪 So come along with me as I show you around to the best spots in town!!

  • I live in Venice
  • I speak English
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 14 hours

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Reviews

Katie
3 March 2025
We had a fabulous morning with Sarah in Venice. When we met, Sarah chatted to us and got a feel for what we would like to see before we set off. Venice was busy because of the Carnivale but Sarah took us to some quieter areas which we loved. We also visited some local craftspeople in their studios and tried the local festival donuts. A really lovely morning and just what we wanted, thank you Sarah! Fabulous tour thank you
Madeline
5 December 2024
Our group of six adults from Michigan, USA loved our experience with Sarah this past August! Sarah was easy to locate and made a great first impression, getting to know our preferences and what we were looking of in our day in Venice. She showed us the architectural highlights, explained Venetian culture, and gave us "bite sized" bits of history along with authentic eats on our food tour! Sarah, most importantly, gave us a look at winding streets and "off the beaten path" canals we would've never seen without her "insider" advice. She never made us feel rushed and we got to see Venice from the perspective of someone who calls the city "home". Don't hesitate to book Sarah to make the most of your time in Venice. Authentic Venice with Sarah
Gary
27 November 2024
Sarah was a charming guide and the tour was a very interesting insight into Dorsoduro and the history of Venice Dorsoduro
jude
31 October 2024
My teenage daughter and I loved our time with Sarah. She was super friendly, fun, knowledgable and adaptable to what our interests were. Sarah showed us so many places we would not have found on our own; gorgeous squares, bridges and local artists producing beautiful creations. The tour was so relaxing and I loved not having to consult a map or guidebook and just being able to relax into a place. It was like visiting a friend who shows you the best sites. Sarah really did go above and beyond and we were sad to say arrivederci! Don’t hesitate just book. Great tour
Anton
22 October 2024
We had a wonderful and very informative tour with Sarah exploring Dorsoduro. She shared many stories about living in Venice and gave us new insights and background, that makes this city so unique. All through we visit Venice nearly every year... the time we spent with Sarah made this trip very special for us.Perfect tour with insights for Venice fans
Mitch
22 October 2024
Sarah was fantastic. Her personality and guiding style is so warm and casual and inviting that you feel like old friends. You will not get a stuffy by-the-book history lesson, but rather a warm, personal walk through the Venice of your choosing. After one conversation with her in advance she swapped around everything about the experience to please my mother and aunt. Highly recommend Sarah!Amazing customized experience of Venice
Sara
13 October 2024
Our private tour with Sarah was fantastic. She showed us the off and beaten places and finished with an amazing rooftop view. Highly recommend!Great morning with Sarah
Mary
27 September 2024
We enjoyed Sarah's historical knowledge of the city and relaxed, friendly style. She's flexible and fun We highly recommend.Fun and Friendly
Rachel
27 September 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour off the beaten track of Venice without the crowds of tourists. Sarah took us to places we wouldn’t have known to go to and with her knowledge of Venice enriched our experience. Venice without the crowds
Anne
23 September 2024
My friend and I could not have been happier with the visit. Sarah was knowledgeable, personable and interesting. It was all that a private guided visit could be: she asked us questions, paid excellent attention to our desires and tailored the visit to our wishes. She showed us the “important” must/sees but also amazing views, little known lively and beautiful neighborhoods, introduced us to talented artisans who gave us a private demonstration of their craft and one of the best restaurants we ate at in Venice. She deserves all the stars on the scale plus some!Great guide, perfect visit!

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