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Private tour in Venice Silvia N
Venetian Islands: Murano, Burano and Torcello
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Ciao! I am Silvia. I am happy to "virtually" meet you here! This is a wonderful opportunity for me to let you know how much I love my hometown and how proud I am to have had the privilege to be raised in such a unique environment. Venice is totally different from all the other places you may have ever visited in your life; people here are different! Imagine fighting daily against the elements to survive on the water. . . well this is quite a challenge! I am here to help you to understand how this was made possible more than 1500 years ago! I am not only a Licensed Tourist Guide but a Tour Leader too. I have always travelled in my own life and worked as an inbound operator in Venice and all over Italy for more than 15 years, both things combined are definitely a "plus" because I have a strong attitude to problem solving and great experience inside and outside the office which is not always offered by the people working in tourism. I studied at the technical Institute for Tourism in Venice and then got my graduation in foreign languages always working in the tourism business since the very beginning as a hostess doing transfers. The aspect that I love the most about my job is that I always get in touch with new people and I can customize the tours for my clients: age, mobility issues, interests. . . it is always a surprise! All my tours are customizable, we can always make arrangements and adapt the tours to your needs before you book them. I hope we can meet very soon here in Venice or in the Veneto Region which has a lot to offer: art, nature, tasty food and great wines! NOTICE From May 1st to October 31st - high season - my availability is very changeable so I suggest you contact me before booking. NOTICE FOR TRAVELLERS ON A CRUISE SHIP If you'll be in Venice staying on a cruise ship and just in transit unfortunately I can't get any bookings. National Tourist Guide License 155 (exam taken in Ravenna) Tour Leader License (Venice Province) Venice Jewish Community Authorized Guide for Synagogues I am a licensed guide, no restrictions at all.
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A private boat tour to the gems of the Venetian lagoon
Overview of your Venice tour
Discover the secrets of Venetian Lagoon by private boat. The islands of the northern lagoon were the first settlement chosen by the people living on the mainland even before Venice was founded. Murano, is the first island visited during the tour. Originally known as a holiday resort for venetian noble families, Murano was chosen by the government in 1291 to be the place where to concentrate the glass blowing production to avoid the too many fires caused in town by the furnaces. Burano is like a fairy tale village with its multi-colored houses. Being a fishermen island, houses were painted in unusual colors using the same color of the boats and fishermen could easily find the way back home in the mist of the lagoon. This island is very famous for the lace production and delicious local cookies! Last island is the enchanting Torcello nowadays almost abandoned during the winter season but houses the most ancient church of the Venetian lagoon dating back to 639 AD.
Your Venice tour itinerary
-The tour will start at your hotel or downtown in order to reach the nearest pier where the private water taxi can stop. -We will first visit the island of Murano, known all over the world for the glass blowing industry and we will watch a demonstration inside one of the few original factories still in activity -We will then move to the next island: Burano. Originally a fishermen's village, it is famous for the bright colors of its small houses and for lace production. -A short break for lunch (or to taste the yummy local cookies) will be given and then we will move on to the last island, Torcello, where ancient ruins of the Venetian civilization can be seen. -We will go back to Venice by private water taxi.
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Boat
We will be travelling in luxury & style - using a private deluxe water-taxi to navigate the Islands. There may be short walking sections throughout the tour.
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Veneto, Veneto, Italy
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