Private tour in Venice Deborah M

First Visit Of Venice, Boat And Walking Tour

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Private tour for 1-6 people
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Deborah M.

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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

The tour gives the possibility to approach Venice as visitors used to do in the past time, when there was no train station, no big ship, no road that connects the Lagoon to the Mainland. It is an amazing start for both, people who are visiting for the first time and people who have been already into this beautiful city. It is also a good chance to change your approach to Venice with an enthusiastic and passionate local guide. First, we will take a watertaxi and enjoy the city from Grand Canal and then we will walk through some of the famous or "out of the beaten path" sites of this unique city. This tour is just perfect for clients eager to see monuments and buildings from another point of view, and my love and my experience of Venice can help to make this tour a great happening!

Recent Reviews

Melvin C.United States
3 weeks ago

Our adult children and adult grandchildren were very pleased with Deborah. She was very warm, informative with excellent English, and provided a great tour. They also really like the small private boat just for their family.

Christina T.United States
3 weeks ago

Deborah was an excellent tour guide! So nice, knowledgeable and fun to be with. She did a great job communicating with us and was so sweet to move things around for us so we could make the tour. Highly recommend her!

Diane K.United States
May 2026

Don’t hesitate! This 3 hour tour was fabulous! The combination of a boat and land tour gave us a comprehensive view and understanding of Venice/Landmarks while allowing us time to explore Venice on our own. Deb exhibited all the qualities you’d want in a tour guide- prompt, kind and very knowledgeable.

Angie H.
March 2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an absolutely incredible experience with our tour guide in Venice! She started our day with a relaxing one-hour boat tour, followed by a two-hour walking tour that truly exceeded all expectations. Instead of sticking to the typical tourist spots, she took us through hidden alleyways and into the heart of the local neighborhoods, giving us a genuine feel for the city. Her knowledge was outstanding, and she shared so many fascinating stories and insights that we never would have discovered on our own. What really stood out was how she went above and beyond, she even met us at the bus station, which made everything so easy and stress-free. If you’re looking for an authentic, personalized experience in Venice, this is the guide you want. She was amazing from start to finish, and we can’t recommend her highly enough!

Jaqueline F.United States
October 2025

We could not have had a better Tour guide!! Deborah was a great help and a knowledgeable in every sense! Thanks a lot Deborah!

Patrick A.United States
June 2025

We had a fantastic tour with Deborah. She faced a challenge with us in having to present information in 2 different languages while keeping everyone involved and interested, and she handled it brilliantly. She is extremely knowledgeable and knows how to present information in an engaging way. We hope to return to Venice, and if we do we will definitely try to use her services again.

Your Venice tour itinerary

My itinerary is variable because I like deciding the places to visit with my clients and calibrate it according to their needs. -Usually we first start the tour in St. Mark's square, where we will meet my captain and his boat. -By this private watertaxi we will go for about one hour through the Grand Canal. -After the boat tour, we will walk (about two hours) into Venice to see some of the most famous and some of the secret places of this wonderful city, again decided according to your desire and requests. -We will end the tour at Rialto's Bridge. Please contact me for customization.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

watertaxi and walking tour

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. IF YOU ARE MORE THAN 6, WE CAN STILL MAKE THE BOAT TOUR BUT IT HAS TO BE CUSTOMIZED FOR A DIFFERENCE IN THE PRICE.
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
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Meeting location

Venice, Veneto, Italy

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Tour categories
Boat
City Highlights
Tour reference number
254685
Languages
English
Italian
Japanese
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Venice is perfect for both first-time visitors and those who have been to the city before. It's ideal for travellers eager to see monuments and buildings from a unique perspective, guided by Deborah M., a passionate local. The tour suits those who want to connect with a local for deeper insights into Venice's treasures.

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