Private tour in Venice Federico D
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Ciao! I'm Federico, life enthusiastic, curious world traveler and local Venetian tour guide! I grew up in a very small town of the province of Vicenza, in the countryside of Veneto region, surrounded by Palladian villas. After my bachelor art history and history studies at the prestigious University of Padua founded in 1222 and at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, I decided to open my horizons and moved to Indonesia where I developed a project of ecotourism for the area I was living in. I later spent a year working in hospitality in Melbourne, Australia, to practice my English. When I came back to Venice, in 2015, I realized that I was so deeply in love with the city that I needed to share this love with others. This is why after getting my state license, I started working as a tour guide. Passionate and deeply in love with Venice, my love for this enchanting city transcends the ordinary. As a dedicated tour guide, every alley, historic bridge, and hidden canal becomes a canvas to paint the vibrant tales of Venetian history and culture. Guiding others through the labyrinth of captivating narratives, I share the secrets and nuances that make Venice an unrivaled masterpiece. It's not just a profession; it's a heartfelt commitment to unveil the city's timeless charm, allowing others to embrace the same reverence that I hold for this floating gem. Being a tour guide in Venice is not just a job; it's a joyous celebration of love for this extraordinary city. Venice is a place like nowhere else and having me as your local guide escorting you through its labyrinthine maze, will not only help you understand the beauty of the city, but will also allow you to see Venice from a different point of view. All the tours I offer are covering the area of Venice and its lagoon. A region that I know very well and that I feel attached to, like nowhere else. The water, the colors, the architectures all together, are creating a unique mix of feelings that you can experience only here. These set tours I offer are suitable both for first time visitors and for experienced ones that have been to Venice already, but I'm also available to tailor made a tour which is 100% suitable to the costumers' interests and needs. So, if you're looking for an unforgettable time in the city, with a cheerful local guide, let me allow you to make you discover my Venice! Licensed Tour Guide and Tour Leader. History and Art History major - Master Degree cum laude.
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This tour is the perfect choice for both first time visitors that wants to see the must-see attractions of Venice but don't have much time available and whoever wants to discover more about the highlights of the city. We will cover the most iconic locations of Venice and reconnect to its past history, walking around the center of the city. The walk will immerse you in the enchanting heart of Venice, seamlessly blending the iconic Rialto area and Saint Mark's Square. We will traverse the historic Rialto Bridge, meander through the bustling Rialto Market, then cross serene canals and intimate alleys and finally we will reach Saint Mark's Square appreciating the marvel at the grandeur of St. Mark's Basilica's intricate mosaics. The journey will continue with the opulent Doge's Palace, where Venetian history unfolds through majestic halls and the infamous Bridge of Sighs. This bespoke tour unveils Venice's highlights, merging history, art, and culture seamlessly.
We thoroughly enjoyed an outstanding tour of Venice with Federico. He is incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Venice and helped us understand the diverse cultures and key events that have made Venice what it is today. During our 2 hour tour with him, Federico showed us all the highlights of the city and also took us on a few ‘less traveled’ paths to enhance our experience. We would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Federico and Tours By Locals when you are in Venice.
Frederico was a great guide, very knowledgeable, very friendly. We would highly recommend him.
We had an excellent tour in Venice, Doges palace and St Marks Basilica with Federico he was experienced in his subject and made it interesting and amusing and was fully engaged in making sure we had the best experience. Certainly value for money and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Federico as a guide we had a very enjoyable morning, a highlight of our stay..
We just completed our lovely tour with Federico. We had a wonderful time exploring Venice, in a tailored made two hour tour, ideal for our family. He explained everything in detail, answered all our questions, suggested things to do and restaurants and even added a stop for Gelato for the kids. It was a real pleasure meeting him and had a lovely time discovering Venice..thank you Federico!
This tour was excellent. Due in large part to our guide who customized it for our children. He gave enough history but kept it interesting for them.
Federico was fabulous!!!! He gave us both a great overview and framework for which to understand Venice and also interesting stories that enhance the context . He shared so many fun facts, local information and memorable insights. He has a vast range of knowledge and is truly talented in sharing it. He was outstanding!
The tour will cover mainly Saint Mark district and Rialto area. It's a walking tour in which we will see from outside: - the first bridge crossing the Grand Canal; - the oldest market in town; - the marvelous Basilica of St Mark (possibility to enter if tickets are available, contact me for that!); - the Doge's Palace (possibility to enter if tickets are available, contact me for that!) heart of the political power of the former Republic of Venice; - the infamous Bridge of Sighs; - the Procuratie; - the Columns of St Mark square and a spooky story behind them; - the Campanile (possibility to ascend if tickets are available, contact me for that!); - the Astronomical Clock Tower that holds one of the oldest active clocks of the world; and much more. . . It is possible to add the visit to the Basilica inside (additional 30 mins) and the Doge's Palace (additional 1. 5 hours) and the ascend of the Campanile for panoramic views (30 mins). (Any special request to customize the itinerary is welcomed)
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Walking tour (possibility of adding a gondola/vaporetto ride)
Campo San Giacomo di Rialto, Venezia, Veneto, 30125, Italy
in front of the church in Campo San Giacomo di Rialto. A few steps away from Rialto bridge. Google Maps coordinates: (45.4387161, 12.3354530) -copy/paste with parenthesis- For hotel or train station pick up we might need to add some extra time.
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