Venice for First-Timers: Essential Private Tour
Description
Welcome to Venice! Want to know the best places to eat? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city and better plan your stay? Book this private tour and get the perfect introduction to Venice! First time in Venice? Wondering where to go and what to see in this fascinating city? Kickstart your time in Venice with 2 hours introduction to the city with the help of top rated guide. This tour is the city overview you were looking for that brings together sights of main highlights and attractions, plus must-have tips and tricks that will help you get acquainted with the city, its people, and culture. So, ready to start your time in Venice in the best way possible? On this private tour, you’ll meet up with the local guide at your hotel and any place you prefer and have a tailor-made experience. Any questions? Book the tour and ask before your trip about anything that pops into your mind and get all the answers you need for the perfect Venice trip.
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We will jump over centuries to understand how the lagoon have been shaped by the Republic of Venice to its own purposes and survival, creating herculean barriers from the sea, deviating rivers while keeping a delicate balance between human intervention and natural events.
Discover how the Venetian lagoon is connected with the Adriatic Sea through three port inlets, allowing the exchange of waters to enter and exit from the Adriatic Sea at the rhythm of the tides. This cyclical movement performs an indispensable function for the balance of its ecosystem: high tide becomes a problem for Venice only when it exceeds the level of 80 cm, the limit beyond we can speak of "Acqua Alta" ("High water")
Understand the complicated mix of phenomena causing Acqua Alta and why some are predictable and others much less. You will discover why rain has nothing do to with it and how lunar phases and astronomical tides, strong winds low pressure plays a much bigger role.
You will get explained how is possible that with 80 cm tides your feet keep dry and why a tide of 140cm is impacting the city so hardly.
Get back to the 60s, when a tragedy renamed the "aqua granda" occurred due to an exceptional wave of bad weather hitting all of Italy. Back those days Venice experienced one of the most tragic days in its history, with the tide reaching the highest peak ever recorded in the history. We will understand how this event impacted the development of the city and life of its inhabitants in the following decades.
Venice experienced a similar situation on the evening in 2019, making clear that natural events are more and more linked with global climate changes and over tourism exploiting the city. We will understand more about what happened visiting some places heavily impacted back on those days.
Venice experienced a dramatic situation also at the end of 2019, making clear that natural events are more and more linked with global climate changes and over tourism exploiting the city. We will understand more about what happened visiting some places heavily impacted back on those days.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
Reviews(63)
Valerio is a good-hearted person. He knows his way around, not just Venice. We have received many tips also for our further holiday. Likewise, he has very specifically addressed our 10 year old daughter so that she does not get bored. All in all, a feel-good package with him.
Liebe Jasmink, vielen herzlichen Dank für diese wunderbare und persönliche Bewertung — das bedeutet mir wirklich viel! 😊 Es freut mich sehr, dass ihr Venedig nicht nur gesehen, sondern auch erlebt habt — genau das ist mein Ziel bei jeder Tour. Und ganz besonders schön ist es zu hören, dass sich eure Tochter wohlgefühlt hat und Spaß hatte. Danke auch für eure Offenheit und die angenehme gemeinsame Zeit — solche Begegnungen machen meinen Job wirklich besonders. Ich wünsche euch noch eine fantastische Weiterreise und hoffe, euch eines Tages wieder in Venedig begrüßen zu dürfen! Herzliche Grüße Valerio deTourist
I have been with Valerio Coppo for several hours, days in Venice, Murano and when I come back then he is again my favorite leader. Everything I wanted to see and know, I learned. Not only that, but all the tips he gave afterwards helped me. So if guided tours, only with VALERIO COPPO
Was für eine wunderbare Rückmeldung – ganz herzlichen Dank dafür! Es war mir wirklich eine Freude, dich mehrere Stunden und Tage in Venedig und Murano begleiten zu dürfen. Genau so stelle ich mir eine ideale Entdeckungsreise vor: neugierig, offen, mit Zeit für Fragen – und mit Raum für die kleinen Details, die eine Stadt lebendig machen. Dass dir nicht nur die Tour selbst, sondern auch meine Tipps für danach geholfen haben, freut mich besonders. Venedig ist keine Stadt, die man „abarbeitet“ – sie erschließt sich Schritt für Schritt, und es ist schön zu wissen, dass ich dazu beitragen durfte. Und dass ich wieder deine Lieblings-Führungsperson sein darf, wenn du zurückkommst… das ist das schönste Kompliment überhaupt 😊 Ich freue mich jetzt schon auf unser nächstes Wiedersehen in der Lagune! Herzliche Grüße aus Venedig Valerio deTourist
Great walk through of Venice. So much more to see and learn.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really happy you enjoyed our walk together. Venice always has more layers to uncover, especially for first-time visitors — and I’m glad I could help you discover some of them. I hope this was just the beginning of your relationship with Venice… there’s always more to explore! Warm regards, Valerio deTourist
Valerio exceeded all expectations with his kind and safety, experience and empathy to our group. So make the day of our silver wedding an unforgettable one. Thank you very much Janet und Thomas
Liebe Janet, lieber Thomas, es war mir eine große Freude, euch an eurem besonderen Tag zu begleiten. Danke für eure wundervollen Worte – sie bedeuten mir sehr viel. Ich wünsche euch weiterhin viele gemeinsame glückliche Jahre und hoffe, euch vielleicht eines Tages wieder in Venedig begrüßen zu dürfen! Herzliche Grüße Valerio deTourist
Very well prepared, flexible in the choice and timing of the meeting (spontaneously brought forward during arrival), he managed to open “inaccessible exhibition spaces” for us with charm and tenacity. See you again in autumn...
Liebe/r Inspire294285, herzlichen Dank für die tolle Rückmeldung! Es freut mich sehr, dass ihr die Flexibilität und die besonderen Einblicke während der Tour geschätzt habt – manchmal lohnt sich ein wenig Hartnäckigkeit! Ich freue mich schon jetzt auf ein Wiedersehen im Herbst. Alles Gute und bis bald in Venedig! Valerio
Fantastic experience knowing Venice with Valerio. We had little time and thanks to the tour we did with it, we were able to enter the most authentic Venice away from crowds and understand a little of its history and essence. Great professional, it was a luxury to visit. Thanks for everything. We'll be back!
Muchísimas gracias, Isabel, por tus palabras tan generosas. Me alegra saber que, aunque el tiempo era poco, hayamos podido vivere juntos una Venecia più auténtica y tranquila, lejos de las multitudes. Fue un verdadero placer acompañarles y compartir con ustedes la esencia de esta ciudad única. ¡Aquí estaré esperándolos para la próxima visita! Un fuerte abrazo, Valerio
Valerio made the tour very interesting (asked questions, told the story of Venice, made jokes, showed us secret spots) it was very great! The 3 hours in the rain have passed really quickly, Valerio has booked a tour for me personally then with the Armenian island. Thanks for the effort! He managed everything great even though we were a school class of over 24 people👏🏻
Great, exciting tour. Cool insider tips from a real Venetian. The 3 hours through Venice have flown by despite pouring rain.
The goal was to get to know Venice from a different perspective, with a bit of history and knowledge. Valerio brought all of this to life for us. We were traveling as a family and were amazed at how many other sides of Venice there are. It was a lot of fun and it won't be the last tour with Valerio.
Liebe Nicole, herzlichen Dank für deine wunderbare Bewertung! Es freut mich sehr zu hören, dass ihr Venedig so intensiv und unterhaltsam erleben konntet. Eure freundlichen Worte bedeuten mir sehr viel 😊. Ich freue mich schon darauf, euch bei eurer nächsten Tour wieder begrüßen zu dürfen! Liebe Grüße, Valerio
Everything was perfect, nice tour, great information, nice additional tips; thank you!! Route and guide perfect
Vielen Dank für Ihre freundliche Bewertung. Es freut uns, zu hören, dass Sie die Tour und die Informationen genossen haben. 😊 Valerio
