Private tour in Venice Daniela Z

Venice: the perfect walking tour

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Daniela Z.

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Benvenuti! I'm Daniela, a passionate local guide specializing in Venice, Vicenza and the stunning Palladian Villas. I offer a variety of tailored tours across the Veneto Region, catering to first-time visitors as well as returning travelers eager to explore hidden gems beyond the usual tourist routes. My goal is to create a truly personalized experience, unveiling the beauty, history, and fascinating stories that make this Region so unique. With a deep love for history and fine arts, I have spent years immersing myself in the rich heritage, traditions and folklore of Veneto. I hold a specialization in contemporary Venetian history and have pursued a master's degree at Venice University, focusing on the history and art of this extraordinary city. As a true local, I take great pride in sharing my passion with my guests. Whether it’s a sightseeing adventure through my favorite spots, an off-the-beaten-path exploration, or a delightful food and wine tour, I craft experiences that go beyond the ordinary. Being a true "foodie," I love discovering authentic restaurants where you can savor traditional Italian flavors. I love working with independent travelers, building a friendly and informal connection with my guests. Flexibility is key, I enjoy adapting itineraries to match their interests, sometimes uncovering secret gardens or hidden gems along the way. In the end, every tour becomes a unique and personalized experience, shaped by the mood and passions of my guests. I truly love what I do, and I consider myself incredibly lucky to share my passion with others. Join me in Veneto and let’s discover together the wonders and surprises of this enchanting region! - Licensed Local Guide since 2008 - Degree in English Language and Literature - specialization in Art history (Verona's University) - in 2019: degree and specialization on Contemporary history of Venice (from the Ca Foscari University of Venice) - In 2014: course on Byzantine Icons and their interpretation - In 2015: specialization course, Church Cultural Heritage in the Venetian region - In 2016: course to lead guests with disabilities on cultural tours - In 2016 : First Aid and Basic Life Support course, issued in partnership with the Italian White Cross - In 2019: course on Byzantine history of Venice and course on Modern history of Venice (from the Ca Foscari University of Venice) - In 2021: course on Venice architecture and Venetian Villas (from the Ca Foscari University of Venice) - In 2024: course on Landscape architecture and Venetian gardens (from the Ca Foscari University of Venice) I am a licensed professional tourist guide registered in the Italian National Register of Qualified Guides, in accordance with Law 190/2023. My registration number is 05000058 #enjoyrespectvenice I'm not a professional driver: I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.

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Overview of your Venice tour

Enjoy your first-time tour in Venice, getting to know its most famous monuments and its fascinating hidden alleyways. Come with an experienced guide to discover the maze of side streets of this ancient and charming city. We'll sightsee its iconic monuments, the Basilica of Saint Mark and the Doge's Palace. We'll explore the most fascinating alleyways. You'll get lost in the exotic scents of the typical fresh food market of Rialto. Let's finally climb on the Rialto bridge to have a glance at the Gran Canal, with its elegant and precious aristocratic palaces.

Recent Reviews

Kelly M.United States
May 2026

Daniela great! She was super helpful communicating and making suggestions for our time before we met her - place to get a gondola ride and an amazing spot for lunch. She is very knowledgeable about the city and guided us to some gorgeous areas away from all the tourists while also hitting the top spots. We ended our day with a water taxi for an hour which was the highlight of our time in Venice and Daniela worked out the best route with the water taxi then told us about everything the entire boat trip- highly recommend doing this with her as well! She was the best for our short time in Venice and so helpful beforehand as well.

Elizabeth H.United States
September 2025

Daniela was a fantastic tour guide! From small details to all the main sites, our group agreed she was one of the best tour guides we had during our trip to Italy. Her English was perfect and she was easy to hear and understand. You can tell Daniela loves her city and her job telling tourists all about her wonderful city!

Lisa A.United States
June 2025

Daniela was AMAZING! Great energy and knowledgeable! Highly recommend!

Laurence R.United States
April 2025

We cannot recommend Daniela enough. She is very easy and fun to be with, extremely attentive, and exceptionally smart. Daniella knows Venice extremely well, showing us both the major attractions and the very small, hidden gems. We also discussed how the city functions, which added to the depth of our experience. We have used many tour guides from ToursbyLocals and all are exceptional, but Daniela is the best of the best.

Melissa S.
April 2025

Daniela was marvelous. We loved her! It was such a nice day with her.

Joanne L.United States
September 2024

What a great time we had with Daniela! She did an excellent job of taking us through the neighborhoods of Venice - I can't imagine trying to navigate through the 100+ islands, 100+ canals and 400 bridges without her help! Daniela's knowledge of Venice was incredible - any building or landmark that we had a question about, she readily answered. She showed us some short cuts to help skirt the crowds and equipped us with enough information to navigate on our own, as well as, pointing out additional places we may want to visit when the tour was over. I would highly recommend Daniela for your tour guide in Venice!

Your Venice tour itinerary

Here is what you're going to visit along this walking tour: - St. Mark's Square: the Doge's palace, the Library, and the islands in front of St Mark - the most charming hidden alleyways where I'll tell you about the most curious stories about venetian life - the view from the Accademia bridge (Guggenheim Collection, Basilica della Salute seen from the bridge) - the Grand Canal with its stunning elegant palaces - the Rialto bridge - the lively and colorful fresh food daily market at the Rialto bridge (not on Sun and Mon) Contact me for customization

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Walking tour

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Venice, Veneto, Italy

St. Mark's Square area or your hotel in Venice

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Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
History
Tour reference number
896115
Languages
English
French
Italian
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Venice is perfect for first-time visitors who want to explore the city's highlights, history, and curiosities. It's also ideal for those who enjoy walking tours and wish to discover both famous monuments and hidden alleyways. Families with kids will find it suitable as well, given its kid-friendly nature.

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Hours icon 3 hours
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Private tour for 1-8 people
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