Raymond K.Australia
Had a fun day with Francesca she was a weath of knowledge about Venice and knew all the secret ally ways yo miss a lot of the crowds We had a wonderful day with her
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Private tour in Venice Francesca R
Venice From the Water - with private luxury water-taxi.
5.0
(47) reviews
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3 hours
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Private tour for 1-6 people
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3 hours
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Private tour for 1-6 people
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Francesca R.
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Ciao I'm Francesca, welcome to my Toursbylocals Venice page. I was born in Sicily a beautiful island in Southern Italy where I lived for 20 years. I moved later on to Florence to attend university there where I graduated in Byzantine Archaeology. I completed my studies in Siena where I've got a master in Preservation of Cultural Heritage. In 2008 I moved to Venice where I fell in love with this unique city and I decided then to stay for ever! I became a tourist guide because I like people and impress them. I love to show my city and let visitors discover its many wonders. My tours are not just meant to provide knowledge on the art, history and architecture of Venice but they are a fun experience too. I'm not a teacher delivering a boring lecture but a friend ready to fulfil your curiosity. Don't worry, weird questions are allowed too! Professional Certified Venice Tourist Guide: license n#05000218 (Province of Venice) Certified guide for the Jewish synagogues Port Security Pass 32090 VACCINATED against COVID-19 NONE
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Discover Venice in style, navigating the water in a beautiful private water-taxi.
Overview of your Venice tour
Venice is a city made in the water and you couldn't understand completely its own double nature, if you don't discover it from the water! And you need a local guide to enjoy it! I'm still amazed by this city which comes out from the water as magic, and I want to share this feeling with you! In this tour you'll visit the most famous highlights of Venice- as Saint Mark square, the Saint Mark Basilica, the Doge's Palace, the bridge of sighs, campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo and Rialte. Next we will enjoy a relaxing journey cruising through Venice's charming canals in a beautiful private boat - truly a special way to experience Venice from the water.
Recent Reviews
Mark B.United States
Francesca was everything we could hope for as a guide for our first morning in Venice. As an archaeologist she was able to give us insights and history to Venice to help us with a deeper context and appreciation, but as a true local she was able to add deeper insights to help us understand where Venice stands today at the crossroads of climate change and hypertourism. We found her thoughtful, gentle, intelligent and personable. The neighborhood walk through parts of Dosaduro leading us into the heart of St. Mark’s followed by a lovely boat ride gave us a real “360” of both Venice’s history and the city today.
Katherine V.United States
What a fun and informative tour! Francesca helped us to understand Venice in a much more comprehensive and delightful manner, even helping us with a dinner booking. We highly recommend her!
Jason M.United States
Francesca was a wonderful guide. She was very knowledgeable about the city, its history and evolution over time. We enjoyed her suggested itinerary, particularly where she guided us on the walking tour and the water taxi ride at the end. If you would like to know more about Venice, we suggest that you book her!
Chris C.United States
This tour was wonderful. My wife and I and our two kids loved both the walking and boat tour equally. Very informative tour but also casual and easy to follow. Francesca was an absolute delight and I would certainly book her again.
Charles B.United States
Francesca met us on time where agreed. She was delightful and knowledgeable. This was our one opportunity to see Venice and this tour satisfied.
Your Venice tour itinerary
-Our tour will start in Saint Mark square, the heart of Venice. At the winged lion shadow we'll learn something about the history of the longest lived Republic in the history of the world. -After an exiting visit at the interior of the millenary church of Saint Mark, admiring the incredible golden mosaics, we'll start to discover the real Venice, crossing charming bridges, walking in dark narrow streets. -We'll see the famous bridge of sighs and you'll discover why it has this particular name; we'll go to the Castello district, visiting the nice "Campo Santa Maria Formosa", and its beautiful architectures. -Later we'll get to Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo, decorated with a bronze monument by Verrocchio (Leonardo da Vinci's teacher). -We'll get to Rialto bridge, where we can admire the most beautiful road of the world, reaching the market area the oldest part of city, birthplace of many modern economy settings. -We'll finish with a relaxing watertaxi ride, crossing charming canal
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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Boat
Most of the tour will be walking (2 hour approx) but we will also enjoy a lovely water-taxi cruise, being picked up in a private boat and experiencing Venice from the water in style. shoes. - The church of Saint Mark has a very strict dress code: please cover your shoulders and your knees. -Tickets for the basilica of Saint Mark are nominal: please bring with you an ID
What's included
Other: A three hours walking tour with a licensed tour guide.
A private boat ride in a deluxe water-taxi for 50 minutes.
Tickets for Saint Mark basilica - 10 EUR
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Other admissions may occur according to your wish of visiting other places in the church of Saint Mark.
Other admissions may occur according to your wish of visiting other places.
Any personal expenses, from food to souvenirs.
Tickets: For the basilica of St Mark you can buy them directly or i can buy them for you and you will give me the money in cash when we meet
Meeting location
Veneto, Veneto, Italy
- Your accommodation in Venice (no other islands) - Saint Mark square (under the column with the winged lion) - Railway station (Santa Lucia stop) - Piazzale Roma (in front of the Calatrava bridge)
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Boat
City Highlights
Tour reference number
217609
Languages
English
Italian
GreekActivity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Traveller reviews
5.0
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Who is this private tour in Venice best suited for?
This private tour in Venice is perfect for travellers who want to explore the city in style and comfort, with a mix of walking and a luxurious water-taxi ride. It's ideal for those interested in Venice's history and architecture, and it suits families with kids as well.
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3 hours
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-6 people
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Tour date
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3 hours
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