Private tour in Venice Fernando V
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Venice is a city of unmatched beauty but it is also one of the most visited places in the world, how can you make sure to get an authentic experience and a personal sense that will help build your own memory and make your stay truly special? With me of course! First of all as a professional certified guide I can lead you into all the historical buildings like churches, museums and art galleries with no limitations, this means you'll always get reliable and qualified information about all you'll see. Secondly as a local resident who lives and works in central Venice I'll share with you my favourite places in town both 'away from the crowds' but also the sites any first comer expect to see, in all cases I'll provide you the meaning and sense of all what is listed in my tours. My goal is always the same, turn you in my local companion, a person who is ready to be a Venetian for the time he'll be in town, then rely on my expertise for first hand hints regarding our wonderful food&drink, shopping, things to do, events and exhibits plus all 'what's about'. Come with me through large areas of this stunning city void of 'sightseers', get ravished by Venice's matchless beauty as you walk at your own pace, find out that Venice is not just a 'must see' place but a beautiful city with many locations, sites and buildings worth to be seen and appreciated. Be ready to be captivated and follow me! About Me. I was born in Spain from a Spanish mother and an Italian father whose family originated in the Veneto region, my grandpa's sister migrated to the US in the early 20th century where her descendants reached now the 5th generation. I lived in London, Madrid and Rome with my parents but I also travelled a lot with them and my sister because of my dad's job for an airline and to visit my mum's side of the family I also spent many summers in the Spanish region of Galicia. I worked in the tourist business for most of my life, I begun travelling extensively both in Italy and abroad as a tour manager for American and Italian travel companies until 2001 when I settled in Venice and passed my exam to become a certified guide. Love brought me, as it has for so many others, to the most romantic city, my Venetian wife and I both live in a 13th century building located in the very heart of town. NOTICE If you intend to visit Venice in any date from April 1st to October 31st - very high season - please contact me before booking as my availability can change rapidly. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ GUIDE QUALIFICATION - All tourist guides must hold a Register Number. Fernando's Italian National Register of Tourist Guides # 05000020 EDUCATION Bachelor Degree in ''Art Conservation of Cultural Heritage'' (Venice University)
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In Venice there is much more to see and grasp than only a few 'landmarks' always crowded by large group tours. Few areas are still populated by local people with no souvenir shops around and where local life still rule and the easternmost part of Castello is one of these. This walking tour will bring you through a large area barely touched by the urban restructuring of 19th and 20th centuries where the ancient layout of the city is still visible. But the tour also includes a couple of important remarkable places, the very ornate gate of the arsenal and the imposing Franciscan Church and its old cloisters. And to provide you with a real 'taste' of local life we'll visit and old yard where boats are maintained and brought back to the water. The owner will introduce you to some of the main features about traditional Venetian boats. Even more, during this tour, you will also visit the seat of the Sovereign Order of Malta whose origin dates back to the time of the Crusades.
Fernando led us on a fabulous tour to the furthest area of Venice including a terrific boatyard tour. He is extraordinarily knowledgeable and informative. And he is great fun to be with. Clearly one of the best tour guides we have had anywhere!!
Fernando gave an incredible tour of Venice back streets; deep knowledge of Venetian and Italian history and marvelous Venice arcana. Highest recommendation!
What a nice day spent with Fernando. We met him in San Marco, and shortly after we left the chaos of the area around the square, we walking thru the beautiful and quite local neighborhoods of the REAL Venice. We took the best photos of the whole trip while Fernando told us all kinds of interesting facts about stories about the different areas. What a treat. Fernando's knowledge of the area is unparalleled. By far the best way to see Venice!
Off the Beaten Track with Fernando is a good way to see a different Venice. No tourists and we enjoyed the portion of the tour by water taxi on the back canals. Lots of walking but that just makes you more hungry and/or thirsty for all the wonderful food and drink Venice has to offer. Grazie mille Fernando!
Excellent tour of backstreet Venice. Be prepared to walk. Fernando was very knowledgeable and friendly. We missed the Gondola factory due to closure but we thoroughly enjoyed our walk. Experienced things that we have missed in Venice on previous 2 stays. Thanks to Fernando!
Fernando showed us the Venice the tourists never see. It was very enlightening and enjoyable. Although we missed communicated our rendezvous, and got a late start. Fernando was more than willing to make up the time for us. We learned to love all of old Venice.
This tour will include the following features: - Cloister of the church of San Francesco della Vigna - the Arsenal's gate and its ramparts. - visit of a local boat yard - extensive walk in a secluded area of town - visit of the seat of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta NOTICES to enter the boat yard a fee of 50, 00 euros per party is required and the visit there relies on the owner's availability. The visit on the boat yard can be done from Mondays to Fridays. On weekends we can extend our walk. To visit the seat of the Knights of Malta a fee of 5, 00 euros per person is required and the visit relies on the Knights availability. Therefore this tour has to be organized well in advance. According to your walking pace a waterbus ride may be needed, remember this tour requires a long walk.
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