John B.United States
This was a great tour. She worked around less than perfect weather to keep us fed and dry. Having someone local on hand your first day at the destination really helps getting things going. Thanks so much
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Private tour in Venice Lucia B
Taste of Venice: Food, Wine and History For Foodies
4.9
(11) reviews
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2 hours
30 minutes
Walking
Private tour for 1-4 people
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2 hours
30 minutes
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Lucia B.
5.0
Guide rating
185
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Welcome to Venice! I am Lucia Bondetti, art is my job and travelling and discovering symbols and secrets of Venice my passion, and vice versa! If you are looking for Venice ToursByLocals I am your guide! I am an art historian, an educational programs manager for museums, a licensed tour guide and tour leader, a specialized guide for running tours and activities with blind and partially sighted visitors in Venice. . but above all I am curious and I am a truly LOVER of VENICE! Are you ready to wander through the streets of the most charming city you'll ever visit during unique Venice tours? Allow me to share my knowledge of Venice with you, let's get to know each other better and I'll show you that culture can be a lot of fun! Each time I start a tour in Venice my goal is to become your friend in my city. I believe that visiting Venice is an unique experience and I love adding a personal touch and a personal point of view to the spots that you see. I try to create a real feeling with travellers I meet, creating a tailor-made tour for you according to your specific interests and preferences. Everyday I have the opportunity to meet travelers in Venice I feel really lucky to live in such a magic place like my Venice, having a possibility to share my passion and love for this city with people who visit it! I lived in New York, Paris and Sofia, discovering amazing creative scenes. I worked for important international organization Art Westchester in New York, Musee du Louvre in Paris, Sofia Arsenal Museum for Contemporary Art. Travelling a lot I understood it was time to go back Venice and to plunge into Venetian art and history, that's why I decided to transform my passion into a job. I have been working at Gallerie dell'Accademia di Venezia, at the Biennale di Venezia. I love to be a personal and unconventional guide and to organize private tours in Venice, the place I have always loved sharing my passion with curious travelers. Doing what I love in a city that I adore is for my arriving at the destination of the pursuit of happiness! WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE ME AS YOUR PRIVATE TOUR GUIDE IN VENICE: -The purpose of my Venice tours is above all to help you to discover serene and charming areas, corners of Venice little seen by tourists. We'll venture away from tourist crowds and into the streets and forgotten parts of Venice finding unique spots. Venice off the beaten path is my must! -I will focus on local traditions, habits and lifestyle today and in the past. - If you want to see the so-called highlights of Venice, I'll help you to unveil secrets and hidden meanings even there - Specifically designed family-friendly Venice walking tour, interactive experience to love Venice as only kids can do - Available for unveiling the secrets of the islands: Murano, Burano, Torcello (tours of the Venice islands). - Who better to organize a culinary adventure than a local foodie? I can organize for you a real Venetian food tour experience! A Venice food and wine tour is unmisseable! - I can customize all tours for you and your family or friends -During my Venice tours I'll be happy to share useful hints for your pleasant stay in Venice. - I have a specialization for running tours and activity with blind and partially sighted visitors in Venice - I am a licensed tour guide in Venice, specializing in providing in-depth, culturally rich experiences for visitors to this iconic city. With approval from the Venice Jewish Community and the Rabbi, I am certified to lead tours inside Venice’s synagogues, offering unique insights into the city’s Jewish heritage and history. My passion for Venice, combined with my deep respect for its history and culture, allows me to share a truly authentic and educational experience, whether you're exploring the main sights or the hidden gems that only a local would know. - Official tour guide license #14/2017 - Master degree with Honors in Art and History of Art and Conservation of Artistic Heritage - Degree specialization with Honors in History of Art - MA Business administration for Art and Cultural Events - Degree in Communication and Managements for Arts and Cultural Events - Specialization for running art tours and activity with blind, visually impaired people - La Biennale and Gallerie dell'Accademia official guide - 2017-2019: course for educational activities for kids - 2018: specialization course Tintoretto in Venice - 2019: specialization course, Church Cultural Heritage in Venice - 2020: course on Renaissance Architecture in the Veneto region - 2020: course on Venetian narrative painting - 2020: specialization course Carpaccio painter in Venice - 2023: Basilica di San Marco. Itinerarte Learning Center - 2023: Jewish culture and Synagogues in Venice (license to run tours in the synagogues) - Official tour leader license #1396 (Province of Venice) - Venice security port pass Licensed guides have no restrictions
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Let's eat and drink as a local while learning about Venice and its secrets
Overview of your Venice tour
If you enjoy food and wine is always a great day! Taste with your private guide and great foodie the best cichetti of Venice. Let's eat and drink as a local Venetian do: try our best cichetti, food and local wine during a typical bacaro experience. Join a gastronomic experience as local do! We'll visit my favourite eateries in Venice, learning how to find great food and wine. Let's avoid tourist traps discovering hidden gems and secrets. Explore some of the highlights of the city on the water such as the Rialto bridge as well as some hidden treasures along the way. Stroll through a market overflowing with fish, fruits and vegetables of every shape and colors in the morning. (Other great stops in the afternoon!) Let's discover the oldest typical "bacari" and "osterie" famous for cicchetti (tapas-like bites unique to Venice). Taste a selection of regional wines and prosecco and savor bite-sized morsels bustling with local flavors. The best way to understand Venice, mixing history, food and wine
Recent Reviews
Paula A.United States
Lucia is the best! We learned so much and ate so many yummy things. It was a pleasure to experience Venice from a local’s perspective.
Kathy P.United States
What an absolutely amazing afternoon we had with Lucia. Though our tour was focused around food and wine, we experienced so much more about what makes this beautiful city so special and delicious. Lucia took us to spots off the beaten path, where we wondered down walkways that were not crowded and filled with historical interest and delicious small bites and drinks. The view of Venice from the top of the renovated post office was spectacular! Thank you for a wonderful time!
Diane O.United States
Having used Lucia previously it was the perfect opportunity to meet her again. Our family of 6 thoroughly enjoyed the food tour and look forward to tomorrows adventure. Lucia is not only extremely skilled at pointing out fun historical facts she engaged the younger children so well there wasn't a complaint from them to be had. Thanks Lucia.
Richard L.United States
We were greeted at the airport and our luggage was swiftly moved on to a taxi. The seven of us were all transported to our hotel where we dropped off our luggage and continued on with Lucia for an afternoon food tour. What a great way to start a tour of Venice and what an amazing tour guide to have lead the way. Arrangements for all by our tour guide extraordinaire. Lucia. We will tour with her for the next two days and shes already set a very high bar to beat.
Nicholas G.United States
What can we say about Lucia? If you LOVE food and are interested in a spectacular "insider's" food tour of Venice, you cannot do better than this tour. For our group of eight (four adults and four older children), though, what made this tour our absolute FAVORITE in a ten-day string of private TBL tours across Europe was Lucia herself -- she is immediately and impressively kind, funny, charming, patient, and charismatic -- just the kind of instant "friend" you hope for but never land in this context.
Your Venice tour itinerary
-Let's start from the Rialto area /or, discovering the place where Venice was founded according to the legend! We'll visit the Rialto market later we'll reach the historical Carampane area, this was the red light district of the Venice of the past, we'll find one of the narrowest calli (streets) of Venice as well and we'll reach the southern part of Venice: the historical and very cultural side of the floating city! -We'll visit typical eateries: cichetti, on request pasta tasting as well, good wine and why not: the best gelato too! The typical Venice bacari don’t have place to sit. You will act as a local! - This is a 100% customizable tour, I'll propose you the best route according to your interests and taste - I can run this tour just in Cannaregio and the Jewish ghetto (not during the week end ) or just in the Rialto area write me where you stay, your interests and any food allergy or preference and I will lead you to choose the right one
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Transport details
Type: Walking
walking tour
What's included
Other: - typical food and wine tastings
- customizable experience
- many tips to fall in love with Venice
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. extra food and wine
Meeting location
Venice, Veneto, Italy
,ByGuide: According to the day and time I will give you the best meeting point for our experience
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Food And Drink
History
Art And Culture
Boat
Tour reference number
475572
Languages
Italian
EnglishActivity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Traveller reviews
4.9
FAQs
Who is this private tour in Venezia best suited for?
This private tour in Venezia is perfect for foodies and wine enthusiasts who want to explore the local culinary scene while learning about the city's history and secrets. It's also ideal for those who prefer a personalized experience, as the tour is fully customizable to your interests and tastes. Families with kids will find it suitable too, as it's kid-friendly.
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2 hours
30 minutes
Walking
Private tour for 1-4 people
Your party size
1
Tour date
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2 hours
30 minutes
Walking
Private tour for 1-4 people
Your party size
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Tour date
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Book with a depositSecure your tour today and pay your balance later
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