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Private tour in Venice Elisabetta G
Venice unexpected: discovering the Giudecca island
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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 Natureb 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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A 3 hours walking tour which reveals an unexpected side of Venice
Overview of your Venice tour
The Giudecca island is nowadays a residential area with about 5000 residents,local restaurants, shops and beautiful hotels but has got different functions during times which led to an eclectic architectural mix made of ancient buildings, iconic churches, XVIII century's industrial facilities,monasteries, gardens & shipyards . Most of those buildings are now living a second life : a former mill is now a luxury hotel, a brewery a luxury apartments resort, a monastery houses the ateliers of local artists & craftsmen and much more and all worth to be discovered. The Giudecca is located between the Canale della Giudecca and the lagoon and offers breath-taking open views both on Venice and the southern lagoon ! A perfect spot to take great photos in a peaceful atmosphere away from the crowds .
Your Venice tour itinerary
-We will meet at the zattere boat-stop ( vaporetto ) to catch the water-bus to reach the Giudecca Island. Once there we will start exploring the island learning its history and evolution during the centuries. Walking trough quiet alleys or along the Canale della Giudecca we will admire the most iconics buildings of the island among the others the huge Hilton Molino Stucky ( a former mill), the Redentore church ( depending on the opening time & days is possible to visit the garden of the Redentore Monastery as well ) and many others. We will fully experience this unique island that will let you know an unexpected side of Venice ,because Venice isn't only Saint Mark square & the Rialto bridge ! The Giudecca will reveal a Venice with different vibes that will enchant you ! You cannot miss this experience with me if you want to have a comprehensive involvement with Venice :be a visitor, not a simple tourist 😉!!!
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Type: Public Transportation / Category: Water Taxi
We will catch the waterbus ( vaporetto ) to reach the Giudecca Island ( about a 10 minutes boat ride )
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Fondamenta Zattere Ai Gesuati, Venezia, Veneto, 30123, Italy
We will meet in front of the Gesuati church close to the Zattere boat stop ( Sestiere Dorsoduro)
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