Secret Gems In Venice

Mary was very attentive to the things that we wanted to see. It rained during our entire tour, and although she apologized, there’s absolutely nothing she could’ve done about the rain. Ideally, we would’ve loved a sunny day, but Mary took us into some buildings to get warm order coffee and tell us more about the City. She made it a very memorable experience for us.

We had a lovely tour with Benedetta -- she took our requests seriously and put together a tour that perfectly aligned with our preferences. She obviously knows Venice well, having grown up here. She also struck the right balance of giving us lots of interesting information but not overwhelming us with commentary. We would recommend her highly.

Benedetta met us at our hotel for a four-hour private walking tour of Venice. As a local (born and bred) Benedetta displayed a great deal of knowledge of the history and culture of Venice. We ambled around going where we wanted and seeing more besides. We’d opted for this tour on Day 1 of our trip, primarily to source inside knowledge of the sights to visit, how to avoid the queues and the best locations to eat/drink and take a ‘romantic’ Gondola ride. That evening we ate at a fantastic seafood restaurant (Al Colombo) in the quiet back-streets close to Rialto Bridge. The following day, we took Benedetta’s advice and headed to the quieter Jewish Quarter (Cannaregio) after a lovely Gondola ride in San Toma area. This tour was an excellent way to see the city at an easy pace and gain an insider’s knowledge of the city and its sights. Thoroughly recommended!

Benedetta met us at our hotel and showed us the sights (and hidden places) of Venice as we chose. Four hours at an easy pace, taking in the city as we went. She provided invaluable advice for the remainder of our stay and ensured we had a wonderful time in such a great city.

Amazing person to be around. Very friendly, very knowledgeable about the history and showed us the best spots ever!!

Maria was a great guide, the best we’ve had in Italy. She showed us what we wanted, with a few surprises that were well received. We saw and learned so much more than a traditional tourist tour. Maria was very caring, thoughtful, and vested in providing the best experience. She knows how to navigate Venice very well. Highly recommend this tour with Marie.