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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If you only have 1 or 2 days to spend in Venice and you would like to embrace most of the city's main features let me do this during this tour 4 hrs long tour. Start first navigating the water network of the city admiring the magnificent palaces facing the canals on your way to Murano. Once there be ready for the ultimate show, local masters creating glass pieces in endless shape and colors. Later on your boat get back to town and start the walking part of this tour. We'll walk first through a less crowded and touristy part of town to grasp the real ambiance of this amazing city and get acquainted with its particular urban fabric. Finally we'll reach St. Mark's square. Let your guide describe first the magnificent buildings encompassing the largest open space in town before entering and visiting the most important building in Venice, the glorious basilica entitled to Mark the evangelist. Be ready to be impressed inside viewing the large ceiling surface covered by mosaics.
Fernando was extremely knowledgable and professional. We enjoyed visiting the areas of Venice that are “off the beaten path” and learning about the nuances of art and architecture of the area. He was most helpful in improvising our day to work around a bit of rain.
My husband and I had the pleasure of a tour with Fernando. We very much enjoyed his company and extensive knowledge of Venice. Everything was seamless from meeting us at our hotel to the boat rides to and from Murano and the tour of St. Marks. He brought us to a delicious restaurant for lunch and he sat and ate with us. It felt like we were having lunch with a friend. He is a well traveled man who made our day in Venice much better. We learned a lot!
Excellent tour by Fernando. He is a virtual encyclopedia on the history, culture, and architecture of Venice. The tour of St Mark's was wonderful and the trip to Murano very memorable. Thank you Fernando!
Great tour for our 1.5 days in Venice. Fernando was very friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed Murano with time for a glass blowing demonstration and shopping. Then we walked around Venice ending at St. Mark’s with a quick tour inside. We learned about the history or the city and had a great time
Fernando was a great tour guide. He has an obvious love history and a passion for the rich history of Venice. Truly there was no better way to see both the highlights of the city as well as some of the behind the scenes areas that only locals know! It was a great tour and he was a wonderful guide!
We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Fernando. He is so pleasant and so knowledgeable. We had skip-the-line tickets to St. Mark's and I highly recommend that. We then took an amazing private boat trip to Murano and that was well worth (except we spent too much $$$). That was followed by an amazing walking tour of hidden Venice. An amazing tour and would highly recommend Fernando.
The tour starts with a waterborne ride through Venetian canals including parts of the Gran Canal on your way to the island of Murano. In Murano we'll visit a glass making workshop and see glass being produced. Later on we'll get back to Venice on a boat and get off in Cannaregio, a less touristy part of town. And finally we'll arrive in St. Mark's square where we'll enter and visit St. Mark's church indoors. ABOUT ST. MARK'S CHURCH > Skip-the-line admissions: I can get those for you only if still available at the time of your booking. > St. Mark's church: open 9. 30am > 5:00pm - Sundays from 2:00 > 5:00pm ABOUT MURANO > On all weekends and everyday from mid July > late August you'll see a glass demonstration as the main production is off.
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Venice, Veneto, Italy
> Hotel if located in central Venice > Venice Railway Station > Venice main bus&car terminal
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