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Secret Venice
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Secret Venice

By Elisabetta Amadi
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Ages 1-90
Duration: 2h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Italian, French
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Start:
  • Ponte di Rialto, 30125 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
    Exactly at Campo San Bortolomio next to the Pharmacy.
End:
  • Gallerie dell'Accademia, Calle della Carità, 1050, 30123 Venezia VE, Italy

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 101005P2

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • 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
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 101005P2

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    Exactly at Campo San Bortolomio next to the Pharmacy.
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  • Elisabetta Amadi
    45
    Venice, Veneto, Italy
    Joined in September 2019
  • allisonz871
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful first experience in Venice driven by Elisabetta's knowledge and expertise
    My family and I visited Venice for the first time in July and had the most wonderful experience learning about the city through Elisabetta over the course of three days. In the weeks leading up to our visit, she was extremely detailed in planning each day based on our interests, and reviewed our travel agenda (outside of the tours we had together), suggesting edits or offering recommendations given her local expertise. In Venice, Elisabetta walked us through the Basilica and Doge's Palace - both of which she expertly led us through, giving a historical overview, and answering our (frequent) interruptions with questions. She also organized an outstanding private boat tour of the outer islands - Burano, Murano, and Torcello, walking us through the history of each island. We had a wonderful experience seeing the beautiful city of Venice largely due to Elisabetta's insight and guidance.
    Written September 4, 2024
  • Dreamer57505004780
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    4th Gen Venice Native Gives a Very Interesting and Fact-Based Tour of Venice
    Elisabetta was excellent during our 6 hr walking tour of Venice. She crafted the tour around the needs and physical limitations of our group and, as a native living in Venice Center, gave us a wonderful understanding of Venice yesterday and Venice today. Fascinating tour. Highly recommended. Shorter tours are available.
    Written August 21, 2024
  • jaybZ6447PZ
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A quick stop in Venice turned into a wonderful experience because of Elisabetta.
    Elisabetta was AMAZING! She was very knowledgeable, wonderfully entertaining, and showed us a side of Venice that only locals get to see. Do not hesitate to book a tour with her. She will not disappoint!!
    Written April 24, 2024
  • 186robertae
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Professional & original approach
    I took a tour of Venice with Elisabetta and found her to be an exceptional guide, with a very original approach. She is very clear in her explanations and also very personable. The visit to the Doge's Palace was extremely interesting and a lot of fun! I highly recommend Elisabetta, without a doubt!
    Written February 27, 2024
  • dj3431
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Awesome tour of Venice with Elisabetta
    The tour was amazing. Elisabetta was very knowledgeable about Venice, because she was from there, and she shared her personal insight with us. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Venice and I would highly recommend Elisabetta.
    Written September 4, 2023
  • F2361FAaaronf
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Masterful Venice tour guide!
    Elisabetta Amadi is the real deal. This was my first time in Venice and I was very fortunate to be a part of her tours of the city during my visit. I have had Elisabetta as a tour guide before outside of Venice with group tours, and based on my wonderful excperiences then, I was so delighted to be able to have her guide me in touring and navigating her native and home city of Venice. She is extremely knowledgeable about Venice; the city, the culture, the people and it's history. As a first time visitor, she will guide you and give you important tips and tricks of navigating the city along with the "dos and don't". She also is very kind and helpful answering any questions you may have with a professional, delightful and caring manner. I highly recommend Elisabetta Amadi for your tour guide needs!
    Written August 3, 2023
  • danielhW5602WS
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Book Elisabetta immediately!!!
    This is the second time with Elisabetta as my guide and I wouldn’t go with anyone else. She is absolutely amazing at her job. Super knowledgeable about a range of European history and culture; especially in Venice. Personable beyond belief. Fun. A great sense of humour. And above all, she has a way of making you comfortable no matter how different the culture and people are from what you are used to. I cannot recommend her enough. Thank you Elisabetta!
    Written June 30, 2023
  • OK_MAGC
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Elisabetta Tour Guide Venice
    Elisabetta Amadi is the Real Deal - a true Venetian! She is very knowledgeable and explains complex history, architecture, culture, art, and current evets with ease. She is personable, attractive, energetic, and fun. Our group of 5 adults waked with Elisabetta through several sestieri areas, seeing many sites, beautiful backstreets and small canals as we enjoyed snacking on Cicchetti and drinking regional wines along the way. I highly recommend Elisabetta as your guide to make your Venice visit a memorable one (venicewithbetty.com)
    Written March 26, 2023
  • DMYKELLY1
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Superb Introduction to Venice
    Elizabetta was warm and gracious. He knowledge is vast and she makes the history of Venice come alive. She showed us some very “un-touristy” things to do and places to eat. We highly recommend spending some of your time in Venice with Elizabetta.
    Written December 18, 2022
  • Brad C
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great tour with Elisabetta
    I highly recommend booking a city tour with Elisabetta as soon as you arrive in Venice. She is so full of knowledge of the city and its history. You can do the main sights on your own with headsets. It is much better to get the overall experience of Venice with Elisabetta.
    Written November 7, 2022
  • Traveller7654321
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Highly recommend this tour
    Our tour of the Jewish Ghetto with Elisabetta was excellent. She is extremely knowledgeable and very personable. We highly recommend her tour
    Written November 3, 2022
  • LauraH801
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Iowans touring Italy
    Elisabetta was our tour guide for Southern Italy (Sorrento, Rome, Capri, Pompeii) we were a large group almost 40. She was OUTSTANDING! So kind, patient and sincere. Her passion really shows her love for Italy and the history. She gave us tips for shopping, eating, culture differences. She made sure everything went smoothly and fun. Can't wait to go back to see more of Italy and see Elisabetta again! Ciao Bella
    Written November 1, 2022
  • Dodge_D66
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Venice - St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace tour
    We booked a tour of the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica online and Elisabetta was our tour guide. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. It covered everything we wanted to see and more. Elisabetta is very knowledgeable and entertaining.
    Written October 26, 2022
  • Z1167TUangelab
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful and welcoming tour of Venice
    Elisabetta was a superb guide. She was super friendly, flexible, helpful and accommodating when our children (3 and 6) threw a curve ball at the original plan. We got a great feel of the local culture and Elisabetta was very knowledgable of Venice and it's history. We would highly recommend a tour with Elisabetta!
    Written July 21, 2022
  • 997sheilad
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best guide for a tour in Venice!
    Elisabeth was a wonderful guide! She told us all the wonderful history of Venice, talked to us about the culture and what it's like to live in Venice and showed us the best places to visit fir dining and shops (and which to avoid). We actually did two tours with Elizabeth's, a Cincetti dining and a tour of the city and the basilica. If we're ever in Venice again, we can't wait to follow up with her.
    Written July 14, 2022
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daviiaco
Chicago, IL31 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We did the secret Venice tour with Elisabetta. She showed us Venice off the beaten path and at each location she gave us so many good tips like where to eat (more importantly which tourist traps to avoid), where to buy things we were interested in, and where to sit and admire the city.
We did the tour when we arrived and she gave us enough material to keep us busy for our remaining week.
Will definitely do it again in the future in a different area of the city.
5 star guide and person!
Written February 8, 2023
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SabinaFM
Chicago, IL10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
Elisabetta was extremely friendly, and very engaging. She showed our family (9yo, 11yo) her local church, and while we were out she was greeted by her neighbors & family friends. Highly recommended if you are looking to learn about people who live in Venice!
Written January 2, 2024
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Vanessa N
Rome, Italy10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
We have been to Venice a couple of times but had never really got to the heart of it. This tour changed everything. With Elisabetta we really became a Venetian for a day. We discovered charming neighborhoods where the real locals live. She even showed us her house where her Grandmother was born. She took us to have lunch with a gondolier, to a local printing artist’s workshop, to have aperitivi in the most rustic local haunts, and so much more. As well as all her cultural knowledge Elisabetta has a charming, vibrant , engaging personality and it is a real pleasure to spend time with her. I can’t praise her enough. Grazie mille Elisabetta. You made our trip!!!
Written October 1, 2020
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Thanks so very much! I loved the time with you!!!
Written October 1, 2020
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Jamie S
14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Elisabetta indeed showed us quiet and beautiful spots off the beaten track in Venice. Avoided the Rialto and St Mark crowds and visited charming plazas via interesting streets. Elisabetta is charming and knowledgeable about Venice and Venetian history, and was always pulling out books and maps from her purse to illustrate a point. Highly recommend.
Written June 17, 2022
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Janet M
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
As others have said before me, definitely book this tour and if possible, on your first day. Venice can be overwhelming for a new comer, Elisabetta makes it very logical. Along the way she provides a narrative of history, points out local favorites, and the “how to” on navigation. Two hours wasn’t nearly enough, we could have spent days with her.
Written March 8, 2024
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Kaf
Providence, RI11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023
This was our first trip to Italy (my husband and I), and we started with Venice. Elisabetta's tour was our first, and it was a great start to our trip. It's clear that she's very knowledgeable about the history and culture of Venice. She took us through many areas, showing us spots that were not in the midst of tourist crowds. She also helped us find places to eat, and she offered other helpful tips for those like us who are unfamiliar with the area.
Written March 26, 2023
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Simon M
Greenford, UK1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Elisabetta is friendly, knowledgeable and tailored our tour to our interests. She spoke with enthusiasm about the history of the place she lives and brought Venice's past to life
One tip is to buy a vaporetto pass as this allowed us to travel the Grand Canal with Elisabetta sharing information about the different palaces.
We highly recommend this tour.
Written July 24, 2023
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Dreamer57505004780
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Couples
We and two other couples booked a walking tour of Venice and were very happy with the tour. We learned alot of history presented in an interesting manner which can interest someone who is not a history buff.

She was very flexible in order to meet the individual needs regarding physical issues and physical stamina of our group of six as well as our divergent interests. We especially appreciated her finding a short line to enter St Marks cathedral
Highly recommended.
Written August 8, 2024
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PragueLovers
Austin, TX126 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022 • Couples
This was an awesome experience. It's not a prepackaged tour, it's a personal tour with Elisabetta who is from Venice. You get this lovely tour and great advice of where to eat and how to navigate the city. Venice is quite the experience that can be taken to another level with a great tour. If you're going to Venice, do this tour! You will not regret it.
Written March 29, 2022
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Bonnie L
Fowler, IN70 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Elisabetta was a spectacular guide - full of information and stories, which gave context and provided an understanding of Venice. She made our trip unforgettable.
Written September 6, 2021
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