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Private Venice of the Venetians Tour with Pickup
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3 Hours
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: German
Overview
My tour is a private tour.
This means that we are a small group where everyone knows each other.
We visit places in Venice that show the life of the Venetians. Of course, I will also show you well-known sights that you should have seen in Venice.
You set the pace and what interests you.
Since I live in Venice myself, I will report and show you how life in Venice works.
You will get to know places that are not overcrowded by crowds. I will introduce you to the Venetian way of life and tell you how the Venetians think.
What's Included
- The Venice of the Venetians. Individual, leisurely city walk through Venice.
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Of course we also take a break from time to time. The cost of food and drinks is not included in the price.
- Tickets for public transport, taxi or gondola rides
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
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The end of our Venice tour can be anywhere that is convenient for you and within the time frame. For example, at the end of the city walk, I can take you to a water bus station so that you can easily reach your next destination from there.
The end of our Venice tour can be anywhere that is convenient for you and within the time frame. For example, at the end of the city walk, I can take you to a water bus station so that you can easily reach your next destination from there.
End Point
The end of our Venice tour can be anywhere that is convenient for you and within the time frame. For example, at the end of the city walk, I can take you to a water bus station so that you can easily reach your next destination from there.
Pickup points
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Pickup details
I am happy to pick you up from your hotel or apartment if it is centrally located. We can discuss this and other details at any time. The time together should be a relaxed experience for you.
What To Expect
Venice
You book an individual tour through Venice with me. You can express your wishes at any time. Changes are also possible during the tour.
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Piazza San Marco
This is usually the starting point if you do not want to be picked up from another meeting point. We then move right away from the tourist hustle and bustle and delve into the hidden and quiet corners of Venice.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
T Fondaco Dei Tedeschi
As a highlight of my tours, I often start or end here by taking my guests to a rooftop terrace by the Rialto Bridge. If you stand on the Rialto Bridge you have a wonderful view of the Canal Grande and can watch the hustle and bustle. There is always a lot of traffic to be seen, the public water buses (vaporetti), taxi boats, gondolas, delivery boats, police and fire brigade, also private boats. During events, e.g. the Regatta Storica, you can see the decorated boats and rowers here. Many rowing competitions, etc. take place on the Grand Canal. Crossing the Rialto Bridge one enters the area where Venice was born. This is where the first traders who sold fabrics, spices, etc. came to be found.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ponte di Rialto
As a highlight of my tours, I often start or end here by taking my guests to a rooftop terrace by the Rialto Bridge. If you stand on the Rialto Bridge you have a wonderful view of the Canal Grande and can watch the hustle and bustle. There is always a lot of traffic to be seen, the public water buses (vaporetti), taxi boats, gondolas, delivery boats, police and fire brigade, also private boats. During events, e.g. the Regatta Storica, you can see the decorated boats and rowers here. Many rowing competitions, etc. take place on the Grand Canal. Crossing the Rialto Bridge one enters the area where Venice was born. This is where the first traders who sold fabrics, spices, etc. came to be found.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Miracoli
This delightful church is right on a canal and a very popular square that invites you to linger. In the vernacular, the Miracoli is called "the treasure chest" because of its construction. From May onwards, weddings take place here almost every Saturday. Watching this is a special experience. If you're lucky, you might even see a decorated wedding gondola with gondoliers in white uniforms. The Chiesa Santa Maria dei Miracoli is famous for its special architecture and material. It is built entirely of marble. A visit is also worthwhile. However, it costs admission. Many Venetians meet on the Campo for a chat. Tourists like to take a seat in the garden of a café right on the canal with a view of the church, where there are also mask shops and an old bookshop. A few meters further is the former apartment of Donna Leon, the author of the Brunnetti books.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo
Here are the largest church and the city hospital. Many doges and rich citizens are buried in the church. Unfortunately there is an entrance fee if you want to enter and view the church, but during my tours I go in with my guests and explain what is to see. Here z. B. the funeral service of Igor Stravinsky took place. Since it is a parish church, weddings and funerals are often held here. In an adjoining room, an antique market takes place regularly, where e.g. B. old jewelry, glasses, photos, books, paintings and much more is offered. Outside there is a kind of flea market about 4 times a year. Here, too, only old objects are sold, no clothes. In the portal you can see carvings reminiscent of a story that, according to legend, happened here. Since COVID, you can no longer enter the hospital without a reason. The only exception: visiting the museum on the first floor.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
libreria Acqua alta
The bookstore has developed into a hotspot. The staircase of books in the small garden attracts crowds of tourists who want to be photographed on it. The Libreria, especially the book staircase, is particularly popular with Instagramers for the “unique and one-off photo”. The shop is still a treasure trove for book lovers. New and old books can be found here, as well as four cats.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- In Venice you mostly walk. There are many bridges and narrow streets. When planning, please take into account that a tour in Venice is more strenuous than in other cities.
- My tour, which I have been doing for years, is absolutely individual. I meet with people and find out from them in advance, for example via email, what they would like to see. The tour will then be carried out accordingly, INDIVIDUALLY and FLEXIBLE.
Operated by Ute Mathews-Werk
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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