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"What a great day in Venice with Genny.Informative, entertaining, and seeing places we would have missed without her local knowledge and contacts. Genny treated us like family so much so that we ended our day with a hug. Thanks so much,Genny , we will recommend you to friends travelling to Venice."

"Thank you for a wonderful tour of Venice and arranging for the glass tour too in such a short space of time! You are a miracle worker! Simply the best!!!"

"We wholeheartedly recommend Riccardo to anyone seeking an insightful, enjoyable, and family-friendly way to explore Venice! Riccardo is an outstanding private Venetian tour guide who made our visit to Venice truly unforgettable. His tremendous knowledge of art and architecture brought the city's history to life, and he shared fascinating perspectives into lesser-known but impactful facts. He guided us through Venice's unbeaten paths, revealing hidden insights that we would never have discovered on our own. In just 2.5 hours, we covered an impressive amount of ground—even with our 6- and 8-year-old children in tow, thanks to his thoughtful pacing and engaging storytelling. Taking in the breathtaking skyline of the city of Venice, right above the Rialto bridge, was truly awesome! Beyond the tour, Riccardo provided a plethora of authentic local recommendations, from fantastic restaurants and gelato spots to trustworthy shopping spots. We have also used his sage advice on where to best get cash as we continued our travels to Florence. Getting to know Venice intimately, with Riccardo as our trusted guide, was the highlight of our time in the Floating City! "

"So glad we booked this tour with Lucrezia! Even months before the tour, Lu was responsive and generous with information and fully engaged with coming up with a tour that met our needs. She is incredibly knowledgeable and showed us many interesting, off the beaten path sites. We felt like we really knew Venice, despite our short time there. With Lu, we felt taken care of before and even after the tour! She checked in to see how we made out even afterwards! Thank you Lu for a fun and memorable time! "

"Genny was a delightful and knowledgeable guide. I would highly recommend her tours. "

"Giada was very nice and friendly. She showed us the main sights and provided interesting background info. Fortunately she also took us from the beaten paths away from the crowds to places we would never have come across or entered into without her! Finishing off with a recommendation for and a reservation in a very nice restaurant concluded a perfect tour!"

"Elena was the perfect guide; when are ferry got delayed, she immediatley offered to meet us at a different starting place, and was there before we got off the ferry. She was engaging and full of stories of the history of Venice. She was engaging from start to finish. We truly enjoyed our time with her and would highly recommend her to anyone visiting Venice. "

"Genny was an absolutely wonderful host to us in Venice. She was extremely knowledgeable and charming, giving us a detailed history of the city and it’s rich heritage. She was accommodating to my wife’s pregnancy as well for the food offerings and made us feel very welcome every step of the way. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone wanting a great food tour in the city. "

"Elena was absolutely amazing! She incorporated our interests in the tour. She is born and raised in Venice so has a first hand knowledge of the history, lifestyle and culture. Her knowledge is immeasurable and she tells a story that is enjoyable to listen to. Honestly, the best tour we have had!"

"Elena is a great storyteller and extremely engaging. Plus, she is a native with a worldview having left the city before. So she understands the nuances of being a Venetian and looking at the city through the lens of a tourist! She was also very informative, we had a great time, in spite of the December winter cold. She was also good with answering questions from my tween/ teenager and made sure we were comfortable whilst walking. I had studied The Merchant of Venice for literature - and Elena gave me the 101 on the key places mentioned in the book and even took us on a Traghetto boat ride! Highly recommend if you're looking to discover more about Venice through the eyes of a Venetian. "