Ciao!

My name is Giuseppina, I was born in Venice and I have lived here almost all my life, in a house a few steps from Piazza San Marco, next to the opera house.

Since I was little I have always been surrounded by culture and art; my father took me to see an opera when I was 5 years old, I studied ballet for many years and I fell in love with beauty since childhood.

Working as a guide in my city is the best thing that could happen to me: Venice is unique in every sense: for its history, for its geographical conformity, for its position, and I love explaining to my guests why it ​​is so particular; I do it during walks between a coffee and an ice cream, I love showing museums and sites of interest without lecturing, but with the hope that those who listen to me will fall in love with the place they are visiting as it happened to me.

Plus, Venice is a city that is still alive, and I like to show aspects of daily life: my satisfaction is that my guests feel like Venetians during their stay.

I can customize my tours according to your needs.

Italian National Register of Tourist Guides
 n° 05000230

Tour Guide certification #10 (Venice Metro Area) 2009

Education

•IUAV Venice Architecture University (IUAV ) graduation, with final thesis on "Gothic structures and foundation"
•Universidad Politécnica de Madrid - master in "Historia de Arquitectura"
•Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca - Espanol, Cursos Internacionales
•Liceo Classico F.lli Cavanis - classical high school focused on the study of ancient Greek and Latin, literature and art
•Polytechnic of Central London - English&American Literature international courses
•University of Oxford - English higher certificate

Being a licensed tour guide in Venice, Italy, I have currently no restrictions.
I can arrange any transportation in town, even in case of disabilities

If you arrive by train from Bologna, please plan something that arrives in Venice around 9/10 am maximum (it's a couple of hours by train, even less with the high speed).

As the train station is on the other side of town from the centre, you will surely have a walking tour because we need to arrive to the centre.
Once in the square let's visit the Basilica and the Doge's Palace , then some shopping and a gondola ride and back to Bologna.

Day trip to Venice

Wonder why and how Venice is built in such a particular way?
You probably need a visit that hits the main spots that make this city unique and so special

First and foremost, St. Mark square, the ancient entrance of town, where all symbols of the local government had to be seen from everybody: the winged lion, the Doge's Palace skyline, the bridge of sighs, the clock and the bell tower.

A must see is the wonderful Basilica of St. Mark the Evangelist, one of the most remarkable examples of Byzantine influence in Italy: the exterior with its marble columns and the interior with its incredible mosaics are an unique mix of art and cultures, impossible to miss.

And then, after having browsed the main landmarks, let's jump on a boat and enjoy the most clever way to see the town: by the water!

With a private water taxi we use the ancient "street" of the city: the canal, which allows you to enjoy from the best point of view the Rialto bridge and other important areas of town.

This tour is customizable.

Highlights of Venice with Private Boat

If you want to have an introduction to Venice, then enjoy the fascinating art of glass making in Murano, this is the tour for you!
St. Mark Square is the base for every Venetian tour: it's the heart of the city with all its symbols: the winged lion, the Doge's Palace skyline, the bridge of sighs, the clock, and the bell tower.
A must-see is the wonderful Basilica of St. Mark the Evangelist, one of the most remarkable examples of Byzantine influence in Italy, impossible to miss.
We can decide if to visit the Palazzo Ducale on the spot, because it doesn't need skip the line tickets.
And then, after having understood why this place is so magical and full of history let's jump on a boat! We'll visit a traditional glass factory admiring the incredible skills of the masters and enjoying their gallery of art.
The tour ends back in St. Mark Square; in case you want to remain more time in Murano, your ride back to St. Mark square is fully guaranteed!

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