Private tour in Venice Deborah M

A Walk In The Hidden Treasures And Traditions Of Venice

5.0

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Private tour for 1-8 people
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Deborah M.

5.0

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What do you think is necessary to be a guide? Experience? License? Knowledge? Of course, they are more than important. I have been working as a tour guide for more than 25 years and I still think that Passion and Love are fundamental in this work. Without Passion and Love is not possible to explain anything. I consider myself very lucky because I still have the passion and the enthusiasm I had when I started this job and I am still surprised by the Beauty that surrounds me in all the Cities where I work: Venice, Verona, Vicenza, Padua, Treviso, Rovigo, and by the perfect and harmonic Architecture of all the Palladian and Venetian Villas. . . I think that a good guide has to love her land first. I am a curious traveller, I read a lot, I like music and I play the Celtic Harp, an instrument with an unbelievable power to heal me when something goes wrong and I feel down. When I do not work, I like travelling with my kids to find other treasures in Italy and in the World. The tours in my list are only basic tours and can be all customized according to your interests, requests and needs. If you have been already in the Veneto Region, do not be afraid to visit it again . . . . I can help you to discover new unexpected treasures . Choose an area that you would like to visit and contact me: I will customize your tour and give you the best solution. I work with professional drivers who can accompany us during the tour into different areas of the Veneto, villages and towns of good wine and food, and in the Venetian countryside not far from big cities in which it is possible to spend a different and amusing day, enjoying Arts and Crafts, Nature, local Cuisine and much more. My tours usually include everything and I can provide you with all information you may need about time, sites to visit, restaurants, museums, etc. A tour with me is a real occasion to discover the Region in a different way, not only because I am an experienced and professional guide, but also and above all, I work with passion and love for my land. I know the territory, even the smallest hidden treasures, and I know how to avoid the crowds, lines and noise. I also know how to make a tour extraordinary and memorable. It will be your personal, unique tour…and you will have another reason to come back to visit my Region. You have just to join me in this extraordinary visit of well known places and hidden treasures. Choose one or more tours from my list and contact me: it can be transformed into your new exclusive experience of Italy. Graduate of Ca'Foscari University, Venice. Degree in Japanese Culture and Literature. Licensed guide for Vicenza, Verona, Venice, Padua, Treviso, Rovigo and Palladian Villas. National guide (guide of Italy). Expertise is in Paintings, Palladian Architecture, Modern Art and Gardens. Proficiency certification for English. Seminary on the History of Padua with specific Qualification for the University of Padua. Seminary on Russian Icons. Author of articles about Japan and Japanese Culture, Palladian buildings, novels and poems. No restrictions

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Overview of your Venice tour

Tired of the crowded Venice, St. Mark's Square, Rialto Bridge and the classic sites? Then, this tour is for you! In the so-called "hidden Venice" it is possible to find little beautiful churches, campielli that only locals know, forgotten palaces, and. . . ancient and nice bàcari, wine bars in which Venetians like drinking wine and the "spritz". This tour offers the possibility to visit a different Venice, sites not usually included in the classic tour of the city and that only a local can help you to discover them. The experience is completed by a stop in one of the traditional bars where you will enjoy with your guide a nice (and let's hope unforgettable) drink. For one day you will be a real Venetian having good spritz with your local friend.

Recent Reviews

Margeau D.United States
May 2024

This was my second tour with Deborah; she is such an excellent guide, I planned my trip around her availability. Deborah is willing to go the extra mile to customize and personalize your tour. In addition to the regular must-see sites, Deborah will take you off the beaten path to experience magical places, incredible art, and all the while sharing exciting stories and history. I have worked with other guides in Venice, but will only work with Deborah going forward! She is a very kind and lovely person.

Diana C.Canada
July 2022

Deborah is a highly knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. She welcomed our family of four to Venice and gave us an amazing tour of parts of the city that are off the beaten track, but are just as beautiful and historical as the St. Mark's Square area. She was flexible and tailored the tour to our needs and what we really wanted to see. Thank you Deborah for a wonderful first experience in Venice. We can't wait to come back. Diana, Chris, Jessica & Will Carradine

Miquel B.Spain
July 2021

Great experience. Deborah is a highly qualified guide, very flexible adapting to our needs ( we have a 5 year old kid and 2 teens in our group). She offered us several alternatives for both the route and the snack break. She combines extremely well cultural / historical comments with today's every day life tips in Venice. Gracie mile Deborah!!!

David W.United States
May 2018

Deborah was amazing. Warm, friendly, great sense of humor, and above all incredibly knowledgeable about Venice and the churches and the art in them. And to top it all off she introduced us to an aperol spritz—-wonderful icing on the cake. WOW!!

Howard H.United States
December 2017

Deborah was Awesome, she led the tour well. We were able to ask her a miriad of questions and had them all answered while still staying on track. She showed us the "Venitian" side of Venice. Was able to see things we would have never found without her.

Rebekah B.United States
October 2017

Deborah was AWESOME! We were able to get off-the-beaten path and see places that are most often over-looked by the tourists. Deborah is extremely knowledgable about the history of Venice and is truly passionate about this beautiful city! You will not be disappointed and will walk away with a new friend in Venice!!!!

Your Venice tour itinerary

It is a tour of the "hidden Venice". . . . so it is going to be a surprise. . . . I will take you into less famous but still amazing churches, we will read together and try to translate indications (you know, in Venice there is no address system for postmen etc. . . . ), I will help you to "feel" the atmosphere of Venice as probably you have never done before. . . . but, of course, you can still CUSTOMIZE this tour. In this case, please inform me if there is a sestier (a district) of Venice that you would like to visit. I like taking my visitors in famous and less famous places, I like talking of Art, Painting, Architecture, but I am an expert of Esotericism and Cabala and Symbols in general. Ready to share with me this experience?

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Walking

What's included
Other: Drinks and cicchetti (little snacks) at the bacaro, entrance fees to churches or museums chosen by the guide.
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Venice, Veneto, Italy

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Other details
Tour categories
Art And Culture
History
Off The Beaten Path
City Highlights
Tour reference number
129023
Languages
English
Italian
Japanese
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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Who is this private tour in Venice best suited for?

This private tour in Venice is perfect for travellers who are tired of the crowded tourist spots like St. Mark's Square and Rialto Bridge and are looking to explore the hidden treasures of the city. It's ideal for those who want to experience Venice like a local, discovering beautiful churches, forgotten palaces, and traditional wine bars known as bàcari. If you're interested in art, architecture, or even esotericism and symbols, Deborah M. can tailor the experience to your interests.

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Hours icon 4 hours
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