Private tour in Venice Nicoletta C
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Ciao, I'm Nicoletta! Welcome to my ToursByLocals Venice page. I'm a local, I'm an Art Historian, I've worked as a professional certified private guide since 2009 and I love this job. I love staying with people, I love Venice, its light, its Art, its Beauty, and I consider it a privilege to share it with people that really wants to understand and appreciate it. Venice is so beautiful and fragile, and I think that showing its real Beauty I will help people to respect it. Since my graduation in "Art History and Conservation of Cultural Heritage", in 2002, with a thesis on cultural aspects of the Venetian mainland, I have worked in educational programs of some of the major museums of Venice (Correr, Accademia Galleries, Doge's Palace, Peggy Guggenheim): I've worked with schools, families and groups of children, developing particular tours to explain art and history in an exciting way. I've led some special tours focusing on the discovery of the Lagoon and its nature, too, for children and adults. In the same years, as a journalist and an art critic, I have developed a special passion for Contemporary Art, and I have published reviews and small catalogues for several artists. In 2009 I gained the license to work as a professional guide in Venice, so I can now share my knowledge and passion for Art, History, and the wonderful city of Venice, with its fancy palaces and narrow streets, its dark sotoporteghi and canals, its unique history and nature. As a certified tourist guide I can bring you everywhere and explain you any sites and museums in Venice and in Veneto Region. I love food and wine, too, and I've created some itineraries for people that want to discover the traditional cuisine of my city. And, being Mum of two little and wonderful kids, I know how to comunicate the Beauty of Venice to the youngest ones. Having worked for so many years in Venice with different people of different age from all over the word, I have developed a strong attitude to problem solving: you will be in very good and expert hands! All my tours are private and can be customized. Let me know what are your main interests (Art, History, Food, traditions and crafts), I will be glad to design the best tour that fits them! ------------------ NOTICE: between April the 1st and October the 31st I suggest you to contact me before booking, as my availability can change from day to day or even within hours IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PEOPLE TRAVELLING ON A CRUISE If you will be in Venice staying on a cruise ship or just in transit, I can't get any booking from you. Unfortunately, cruise ships are not arriving anymore at the central Venice dock and you will be told about the final docking place just the day before. This make it impossible to schedule any tour with me, I'm sorry. ITALIAN NATIONAL REGISTER OF TOURIST GUIDE #05000427 GUIDE CERTIFICATION #1086 (Venice Metro Area) Venice Port Security Pass 25850 (Venice Port Authority) EDUCATION Bachelor Degree in ''Art History and Conservation of Cultural Heritage'' (Venice University) Certificate released by UICI Venezia to plan and lead tours for visually impaired visitors (2021) As a Professional Certified Guide of Venice, I have no restrictions at all. I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.
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The Grand Canal is certainly a must for any traveler. With a comfortable water taxi, we will experience the beauty of the main street of Venice, along which are some of the most beautiful houses and palaces of the families that, with their trades and culture, did Venice great in the past centuries. They lived there, in those fantastic architectures that are reflected on the water, vibrating with their marbles and colours. After one hour on the boat, we will take a stroll away from the most touristy areas: we will explore Dorsoduro, with its "squeri" and its beautiful views, or Cannaregio, where most of the Venetians live today, or Castello, formerly the neighborhood where fishermen and carpenters lived. You will learn about the great History of Venice, its traditions and habits, into a very relaxing frame, tasting a good gelato or one of the typical "cicchetti" if you want. With a venetian local guide like me, this will be a complete, wonderful experience which will make your stay in the city unforgettable.
-Starting from the agreed meeting point, we will explore by boat some of the hidden, wondering canals of Venice, and the majestic Canal Grande. -After that, we will do a 2 hour walking tour in some of the most residential and no touristy areas, to see the real Venice, where the locals live. -You will hear the great History of the Republic of Venice, you will learn how and why the first Venetians built their city on islands, you will discover some of the most beautiful corners of the city, tasting a good gelato or a typical cicchetto if you like. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PEOPLE TRAVELLING ON A CRUISE If you will be in Venice staying on a cruise ship or just in transit, unfortunately I can't get any booking from you. Unfortunately, cruise ships are not arriving anymore at the central Venice dock and you will be told about the final docking place just the day before your arrival, making impossibile to agree a precise schedule.
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Walking (comfortable shoes are required) Private boat (1 hour)
Venice, Veneto, Italy
ByGuide: Piazza San Marco, in front of the exit of the Doge's Palace Please, note that the meeting point at your hotel is possible JUST if it is in the Centre of Venice (not Mestre, not Murano, not Giudecca or other islands). In that case, the price of the tour will change: please, send me an inquiry to understand what is the best options. Please, note that this tour (as it is) doesn't start from the Cruise Terminal. If you want me to pick you up at the Cruise Terminal, send me an email.
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