Another Side of the City: Discovering Authentic Venice
Description
A secret walking tour to explore together the best preserved and authentic face of the city: narrow streets and canals, beautiful squares with wells and churches… it allows you to get to know the area of the city less frequented by the bustle of tourists and more authentic in contrast of the classic tourist rout numerous examples of places that are little known to visitors but that certainly merits a visit.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Incredible collection of paintings form 1200 to 1900. Outside only.
Incredible church built at the end of one of the last plagues.
Promenade where Venetians come to relax and enjy peace and sun. May be a stop at Nico's
The shipyard where we still have gondolas made. We can see it from across the Canal. Passing by as well one of the most well known Bacaro of the area "Ai gia Schiavi".
One of the most picturesque areas of Dorsoduro.
One of the most well Known Campo where we still have some habitants. You might chose to stop at end of the tour for a drink or dinner.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
Reviews(61)
Relaxed tour with cultural and historical insights. Local knowledge of good eating and drinking spots shared. Highly recommend.
grazie 100000
What a lovely tour! Definitely a highlight of our time in Venice. We gained so much insight and info about real life in the city, and Elisabetta was a delight. We could’ve spent all day with her! Highly recommend.
Elisabetta made us feel the special character of sestiere Dorsoduro , a wonderfully rewarding afternoon
Che coppia fantastica ! interessati e interessanti! grazie per la vostra visita ! Grazie Elisabetta
Our family of six had a wonderful experience touring Venice with Elisabetta. A lifelong Venetian with more than 25 years of guiding experience, she brought incredible knowledge and perspective to every stop. Her English is excellent, and she explained the history and culture of the city in a way that was engaging for both adults and children. She was especially great with our kids, keeping them interested and involved throughout the tour. Elisabetta also showed us quieter neighborhoods and local corners that gave us a much more authentic feel for Venice. We highly recommend her to any family looking to experience the city beyond the typical tourist routes.
Hello, sorry for the delay!!! BEST INTERESTED FAMILY ever. You will get the medal! Thanks so much for the kind words. Elisabetta xxx
This is a great way to learn about the real Venice, not just what you see from staying near the usual places. Venice deserves to be appreciated for its smallest passages, unique shops, vibrant history and culture. Our guide, a lifelong resident of Venice, was enthusiastically fluent in all things Venetian and we were delighted we took this tour.
Thank you so much for the great review! I might be able to may be see you again !!!
On this excellent tour we got to see areas of Venice that are often ignored. Walking along a quiet canal, we got to see a shop where forcole are made. Forcole are the oarlocks on gondolas. Seeing a craftsman at work on a custom piece was a rare and fascinating treat. We appreciated seeing different places and learning about Venice history, festivals, and unique traditions. This is a particularly good tour if you're looking for an actual camera-down, thinking-cap-on experience. Elisabetta is a wonderfully well-informed guide who clearly loves her city. She shared some recommendations with us for shops and food. And we had our favorite meal ever in Venice at one of her recommendations. We’ll definitely arrange another tour with Elisabetta when we return to Venice and we’re recommending her to our friends.
Thank you !!!! Such a flattering review! I don’t think I’ll ever get used to compliments.
Awesome guide - her family goes back more generations than any American can imagine! We really felt like we got the full insider view!
Grazie a pleasure to have you here in Venice !
Definitely take this tour as soon as you arrive in Venice if you’ve never been before. Elisabetta is a true Venezian who speaks great English and knows all the off the grid spots to go. We talked to her about cultural norms, and she warned us of scams and showed us how to spot pickpockets. We got to ask her a lot about being a resident of Venice, which I found very interesting. She tailored the tour to what we wanted to see and talk about.
Thank you so very much for the review!!!
On this tour there were only 2 of us. We felt privileged and we have the guide all to ourselves. Elizabeth showed us places we won’t see otherwise. She was very knowledgeable, accommodating and went extra mile for us. We highly recommend this tour and especially this guide
Elisabetta is a charming host in this beautiful city. She knows every inch of Venice. I have visited Venice several times before but this was the best tour.
