Private tour in Venice Isabella B

Venice Highlights With A Local Guide

4.9

(43) reviews

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Hours icon 7 hours
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Private tour for 1-6 people
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Isabella B.

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Ciao! I'm Isabella. Welcome to Venice and my ToursByLocals page! I was born in Padua in 1965 but I've lived in Venice for 40 years. I moved to Venice to attend college and settled down. After graduation in Anglo American literature I worked for the International Movie Festival, at the bookstore of Venice Civic Museums and for a while I devoted myself to teaching. In 1998 I approached tourism and got specialized in cruise excursions. A few years later I became a professional guide and decided to customize tours for private clients. I love food and cooking and that's why when touring I always talk about local specialties and culinary traditions. After many years I still get excited about my adoptive city. I'm very happy when I see people enjoying the time together and get dazzled by Venice beauty! Certified professional guide: Italian National Register of Tourist Guides # 08000034 Tour manager license # 591 (Veneto Region) Port Security Pass # 25231 (Venice Port Authority) Education: University Degree in Anglo-American Literature All my tours can be customized: do not hesitate to contact me! Licensed guides have no restrictions. For tours run on the mainland, I apply to professional drivers.

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Overview of your Venice tour

This tour wants to supply a 360° panorama of Venice and is customized for those visitors who want to condense the must see in one day and be left with some free time. This tour is perfect to collect all the necessary infos about art, history, customs, crafts and food. You'll get a complete understanding of Venice since I'll walk you to Rialto bridge and St Mark's Square and I'll take you for a memorable ride by water taxi to Murano, where you'll be introduced to the art of glass blowing. The schedule on this tour is flexible and it is possible to spend longer by boat (extra cost) and reach Burano island, the fishing village famous for lace and colorful houses. Or add a visit to a museum.

Recent Reviews

Rebecca W.Singapore
5 days ago

all ws above average, guide was knowledgeable, Its just that in comparison with another guide ion Venice and also another guide in Florence that I found independently Tours byLocals was double the price. And those other guides were similarly expereinced and knowledgeable. thanks!

Billy B.United States
1 week ago

Isabella was great. Her knowledge of Venice runs deep, and she was really flexible and helpful throughout the day. Her knowledge of St Mark's in particular was incredible — she walked us through the history, the stories, and the art of the cathedral and made it all come alive. If you want a guide who truly knows Venice, book her. Highly recommend.

Jonathan J W.Canada
4 weeks ago

We and the kids (10 and 14) had a blast with Isabella on a day-long tour. She was able to answer every question knowledgeably, keep the kids engaged, and provide us with great suggestions for further exploration. Many thanks to her - so glad we booked with her.

Paul N.United States
May 2026

Isabella was a delightful guide for our first time to Venice. We spent about 7 hours together walking, talking, boating, visiting and eating. She is incredibly knowledgeable having lived here for many years. English was easy to understand and she was very accommodating. Highly recommend!

Jill F.
July 2025

Isabella gave us a great tour of Venice. She was very knowledgeable and hit the highlights that our group wanted to see.

Lisa S.United States
April 2024

Isa was a great guide. We had an interesting overview of the main sites of Venice. The pacing was a bit slow for children but excellent for older teens and adults. We should have planned the day more carefully to maximize the pacing and fit in more of our priorities. Isa was very knowledgeable about history, which we loved. She is patient and pleasant. Communication was so easy and we loved that she met us at our accommodations and planned our route from there. Thank you Isa for a great morning!

Your Venice tour itinerary

-We start our day together with a couple of hours' walk through the city centre to see the highlights but also to discover less crowded areas and more intimate corners. -After a stop in a coffee shop for a good capuccino we head to St Mark's square to see the Golden Basilica, the Doge's Palace and St Mark's tower. - For lunch we can stop at a pizzeria or a typical tavern to enjoy some local food. -We'll then board a private watertaxi and cruise the Grand Canal to get a water view of the city - On Murano we have a glass blowing demo at an exclusive family-run studio. -According to the pickup time/place the program might follow a different order. ATT: If you want to include a museum, like St Mark's church, I will tell you how to proceed with the tickets. Tickets to St Mark's church have limited availability *On Sundays St Mark's church is open from 2 to 4, 30 pm.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

It is a walking tour + a cruise by private water taxi. If your group is larger than 6, please, ask for a quote.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Venice, Veneto, Italy

If your hotel is conveniently located in the city centre, it can be a good meeting place.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Boat
Art And Culture
City Highlights
Tour reference number
295918
Languages
English
Italian
Spanish
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

4.9

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Who is this private tour in Venice best suited for?

This private tour in Venice is perfect for visitors who want to experience the city's highlights in one day while still having some free time. It's ideal for those interested in art, history, customs, crafts, and food. The tour is also suitable for families with children, as it is kid-friendly.

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Hours icon 7 hours
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