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Private tour in Venice Elisabetta G

Venice' s experience : Sestiere Castello

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Elisabetta G.

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Ciao , my name is Elisabetta ! ABOUT ME: I'm a born and bred (. . . and super proud !!!) venetian with a cosmopolitan soul and attitude . I grew up between Venice & Cortina D'Ampezzo (Dolomites), I always imagine myself with my feet in the lagoon and my head on the mountains and my heart shared between the 2 !!! Art and history nerd, basketball-addicted, nature ,humans and dogs lover and a "positivity engager". MY EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND : I have a bachelor's degree in translation ( English, German and French ). During my university's years, I had unforgettable experiences abroad, which opened my mind and let me discover different cultures and ways of living. Places like New York City, Mainz, Strasbourg, Innsbruck, and Greece blew my mind. A piece of my heart is still in New York where I spent a wonderful time improving my English and playing basketball in every playground in the city. After a while, though I started to feel homesick, my beautiful, unique Venice was calling me back and so I moved back home. WORKING EXPERIENCES : Too many and too various to be listed here! ;) In short when I thought it was time for me to settle down I started working as a freelance translator. I did like it but, spending most of my time facing a Pc I knew I was missing something that I deeply needed: human interaction. Therefore I decided to approach tourism ( more than 15 years ago now!) trying to turn two of my greatest passions into a job: my endless love for Venice and my need of human interaction & my love for the Dolomites! Now I'm perfectly content with what I do and who chooses me as a guide can feel it! My tours show my passion for my hometown Venice and my second home Cortina d' Ampezzo & the Dolomites. MY MISSION : My mission is to offer you unique experiences in Venice & the Dolomites (Cortina d'Ampezzo & Cadore area)not simple tours. . . hopefully memories for a lifetime! Venice is such a special place and it deserves to be shown at its best, with love, respect, and deep knowledge . Same for Cortina d'Ampezzo and the Dolomites! MY VENICE : Every morning when I open my bedroom's window I feel overwhelmed by Venice's stunning beauty and I think to myself how lucky I am to live here. I want to let you feel the same way during your long or short stay in Venice! The real Venice you will discover with me is far away from the classical touristy spots and stereotypes, a delicate but lively city struggling to find its balance between history and contemporary life, past and present, tourists and residents, economic interests and sustainability. You will discover Venice's hidden gems and learn anecdotes, legends, local peculiarities and even some gossip that only a native can know. You will catch Venice's real essence and discover what lies beneath its fake, glossy touristy surface. You will live Venice like a local enjoying its true flavor. MY DOLOMITES (Cortina d' Ampezzo & Cadore) Thanks to my uncle I started hiking when I was a little girl learning how to explore and live the Dolomites in a respectful way and years later I decided to turn my passion into a profession studying to become a licensed nature & Hiking Guide and here I'm fully licensed and with a long hicking experience ! If you love to hike or simply you want to have a sightseeing tour on the Dolomites I will be happy to share my second home with you ! WHY CHOOSE ME AS YOUR GUIDE : People say I have a warm personality, witty and bubbly like a Prosecco-wine! :) You will feel at ease with me, you will have the feeling of moving around with your best ( venetian!) friend. All my friends call me simply "Betta" and my motto is : "Venice with Betta is better !". . . no kidding! And the Dolomites? Even the Dolomites with Betta are better of course ;)!!! What are you waiting for? I 'm looking forward to welcoming you in my wonderful Venice and in my charming Cortina d' Ampezzo ! Official Interpretive Nature and Hiking Guide License Official Tour Leader License Official Tour Guide License Venice Port Authority License Authorized translator Volunteer at the WinterOlympics and Paralympics Milano Cortina 2026 none

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Overview of your Venice tour

This tour is designed to let you experience the most authentic Venice exploring Sestiere Castello. If Venice is a fish ,Castello is its tail i, a tail surrounded by the water with stunning open views on the lagoon and its islands , rich in gardens, local botteghe , traditional osterie and ancient churches ,Castello is where the famous Arsenale, the ancient shipyard of the maritime Republic of Venice is located. An area not touched yet by the mass-tourism,an area where you can really experience Venice's everyday life and mingle with locals I live in this area, so come with me and experience my daily life in this unique city

Recent Reviews

Jeff J.United States
April 2025

We've used Tours by Locals numerous times with much satisfaction but this tour with Elisabetta was the best one we've had. Having grown up in Venice, Elisabetta has a deep love, passion and tremendous understanding of the history, culture and people who have lived there over the centuries. She is highly educated, fluent in a number of languages and was even a profession basketball player in Italy! She studied in New York so her English is nuanced and impeccable. But mostly we loved just being with Elisabetta and walking around some some of the "off the beaten" track places she took us to. I cannot recommend this tour enough.

Margo R.
September 2024

We booked this tour in order to experience Venice as the locals do. Elisabetta delivered this and so much more! Her knowledge of Venice’s history as well as the local food and wine was a true educations. From meeting neighbors to a delightful lunch at a local restaurant, we have memories that will we will treasure forever. We could not have asked for more.

Eleanor B.United States
August 2024

Elisabetta was very knowledgeable and talked the entire three hours. She covered a great range of topics, including history of the Maritime Republic of Venice and how that government worked, derivation of certain eords from the Venetian language and why certain statues are present at the Arsenale.

Your Venice tour itinerary

Meeting point : in front of Hotel Ca'Di Dio ( boat stop Arsenale) We will have a 3 hours walking tour to explore Sestiere Castello and to let you feel like a local. We will walk trough campi, along fondamente and rive and beautiful public gardens, we will stop and admire churches ( in one of those Vivaldi was baptized), The Arsenale, the church of San Pietro di Castello and much more. But the most important thing I will let you experience the real Venice ,the Venice that I experience everyday (this is the area where I live) going to work, going to the bakery or grocery shop, meeting my friends for a Spritz or walking my dogs out (you can see one of my dogs in the tour photo:), "posing"in front of the Arsenale ). This is not a simple tour, this is a unique Venice' s experience ! What are you waiting for? Venice with betta is better 😀

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Transport details
Type: Walking

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What's included
Private Guide
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Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Riva Ca' di Dio, Venezia, Veneto, 30122, Italy

We will meet in front of Hotel Ca'di Dio ( closet boat stop : Arsenale)

Other details
Tour categories
Off The Beaten Path
Architecture
Art And Culture
City Highlights
Tour reference number
1381447
Languages
English
French
German
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Venice is perfect for travellers who want to experience the authentic side of the city, away from mass tourism. It's ideal for those interested in exploring local life, stunning views, and historical sites like the Arsenale and ancient churches. With Elisabetta G. as your guide, you'll get a personal insight into everyday life in Venice.

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