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Swap the schedules and historical focus of conventional tours for a private walking tour of Venice with a local who’ll show you the city like a friend. Tell them what you fancy doing, and enjoy a personalized tour enriched by their grassroots knowledge. Explore often-overlooked neighborhoods; discover sights and eateries favored by locals; and get transport and cultural pointers to help ensure you get the most from your visit.

Discover the golden mosaics, soaring domes, and iconic architecture of St. Mark’s Basilica on a guided tour with skip-the-line admission included. Learn about the history and culture of Venice through the treasures inside the Byzantine landmark, then access either the Terrace and Museum of St. Mark’s Basilica or the Pala d’Oro with your upgrade.

Your food and wine experience in Valpolicella. It will be a family meeting, the beauty of a territory, it will be the vigor of a vineyard, the scent of drying grapes, it will be the story of a passion, the charm of tradition and the enthusiasm of research, it will be the atmosphere of a old cooper and enveloping elegance of an Amarone, it will be emotion. Wine Tour of the winery. Light lunch with tasting of 6 wines with platters of local cured meats and cheeses, focaccia, dessert and tasting of Grappa di Amarone.

Ensure your spot at the popular Interpreti Veneziani concert with this pre-booked ticket that also includes a visit to Venice's Music Museum. Learn about the legacy of Vivaldi, a Venetian composer who left a distinct mark on the canal city, and see string instruments from the 17th to 19th centuries in the Music Museum housed inside the San Maurizio Church. Listen later that evening as the Interpreti Veneziani ensemble performs works by such famous composers as Handel, Bach, and Mozart in nearby San Vidal Church.

Venice is home to pasta-making traditions passed down for generations, but too often, travelers suffer through disappointing meals. Skip the usual tourist traps and head to the home of a local Venetian cook to learn time-honored cooking secrets. After mixing, kneading, and shaping classic pasta dishes such as bigoli, tagliatelle, or ravioli, sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor over a bottle of wine.

Take your appreciation of wine to a deeper level with a tour of this Mischi winery. Walk with the winery’s owner through the vineyards to learn about the philosophy of this agritourism business, before settling down for a wine tasting session that explores the characteristics of each wine. This shared activity is limited to 10 participants.

As a visitor to an unfamiliar city, it can be difficult to get close to the local culture. This intimate experience offers the rare opportunity to do exactly that by having a cooking lesson from a professional chef in her Venetian home. Learn to cook one classic main dish and pair your creation with local wine for the full Venetian experience.

Sail through the romantic canals of Venice with this private gondola tour. See the city and its top landmarks from the water as a professional gondolier rows along the Grand Canal and minor canals. Experience this historic Venetian way of transportation while the gondola passes under bridges and alongside historic palazzos.

Enjoy a local's eye view of Venice by joining this small-group cooking class led by a Venetian-born host in their home. In a small group of no more than 10 guests, learn how to make fresh pasta, then sit down together to enjoy a 3-course meal accompanied by a glass of white wine or Prosecco.

Enjoy a private ride through Venice’s iconic canals aboard a traditional gondola. On this classic Venetian experience, soak up famous sights like the Rialto Bridge and the ornate Ca’ d’Oro palace while your expert gondolier navigates the beautiful handmade boat through the Grand Canal and other waterways. A friendly local guide accompanies you on the ride to share interesting facts about Venetian history and architecture along the way.

Most tours only visit Venice’s historic Jewish district in passing, but this specialized guided walk takes you to the heart of Cannaregio and the Jewish Ghetto. Discover hidden corners of the city and little-known palaces and bridges, and listen to an overview of Jewish culture and traditions in Italy. The private tour conveniently ends in the neighborhood, so you can opt to visit the museum and synagogue on your own.

Explore Verona at the most atmospheric time during this nighttime walking tour. Watch Verona transform from the dreamy golden glow of sunset to the twinkling starlight as you uncover beautiful love stories and illuminated monuments. See the lit-up arena, stroll past Juliet's balcony, admire the frescoes of Casa Mazzanti, and visit tucked-away treasures that many visitors miss.

History and architecture may not be your children’s idea of fun, so keep them interested during your trip on a specifically designed family-friendly Venice walking tour. As you walk from St Mark’s Square to Rialto with a guide, who is also a parent, this 2-hour interactive experience will inspire imaginations with kid-centric stories, mysteries and activities related to Venice’s unique art and heritage.

Discover the sights and secrets of Venice on a private 3.5-hour tour. After a stroll around Piazza San Marco, enjoy guided visits to Doge Palace and San Marco’s Basilica. Cap of your authentic Venetian adventure with a gondola ride down the canals. The half-day excursion is also a great opportunity to orient yourself to the city for future independent exploring.

Skip the crowds of Venice and head for a quieter district on this private tour. In the company of just your party and a guide, explore the atmospheric Cannaregio neighborhood, with its long, wide canals, churches, and ancient Jewish ghetto.

Discover Venice exactly the way you want to with this completely customized private tour. Your friendly local guide will create a 3-hour itinerary based on preferences you provide at booking. Whether you’re interested in architecture, local legends or Renaissance art, this tour is for you! Along the way, pop in at a local bar for a glass of regional wine and appetizers, and feel free to ask all the questions you like.

Discover Italy's premier yet little-known Valpolicella wine country with this winery tour and tasting. Meet the Aldrighetti family, owners of Gamba Winery, and enjoy a guided stroll through the vineyards overlooking the Marano di Valpolicella Valley to learn about the history and production of the area’s premium Amarone wines. Visit the winery’s barrel cellar and then enjoy a tasting of three wines paired with local specialties.

Discover a Valpolicella winery on a short wine tasting experience and winery tour. With a wine expert as your guide, you’ll get the lowdown on the wine estate and the production process as you taste the wine. Up to six samples of wine are included, along with locally cured meat and cheese that’s typical to the region.

Your food and wine experience in Valpolicella It will be a family meeting, the beauty of a territory, it will be the vigor of a vineyard, the scent of drying grapes, it will be the story of a passion, the charm of tradition and the enthusiasm of research, it will be the atmosphere of a old cooper and enveloping elegance of an Amarone, it will be emotion.

Discover the unique wines of northern Italy’s Veneto wine region on this private tasting tour through Venice—no need to try and guess what's best on your own. Join a sommelier-guide at a cozy local enoteca (wine shop), to hear about the long history of winemaking in the region and taste prized Veneto varietals such as Valpolicella, Soave, and prosecco. Learn to identify distinctive flavors and textures, and pair the wines with authentic Venetian cicchetti (bar snacks).

Discover the Valpolicella Valley and its winemaking traditions on this private wine tour from Verona. Travel with your guide to the Gamba Winery, enjoying the region’s scenery along the way. Learn about the heritage of the Valpolicella Valley and Amarone wine, then taste four wines in a guided session with snacks included.

In the hills of Prosecco Superiore DOCG, UNESCO territory. It will be a real Wine & Food experience. You will spend a beautiful day along the Prosecco road, enjoying a spectacular view among the vineyards. Discovering hidden corners of the territory. In the company of a wine expert and passionate about her job, as well as an oenologist, who will take you to discover these wonderful UNESCO hills and the people who live there. You will taste the Prosecco of small producers, with an exceptional quality standard. You will taste local products: soppressa, salami and other specialties. Savoring artisanal ice cream and the best cappuccino you've ever tasted. You will become a true expert of the territory. The tour starts with at least 4 people.

In our Wine Bar with breathtaking views, we will taste the Mani Sagge excellences together. A journey that begins with the zero sugar Prosecco Superiore Tenace Extra Brut, passing through the Rive di Bagnolo Brut and the Millesimato Extra Dry. The wines will be paired with a platter of typical cold cuts and cheeses. An opportunity to discover curiosities, stories and secrets of Prosecco Superiore. A wine born among the most beautiful hills in the world, today a World Heritage Site. Please inform us in advance of any allergies/intolerances or other food restrictions.

Tour the best Venetian taverns "cicheterie" to discover the local culinary tradition. Between one "cicheto" and another you will become part of the real Venetian atmosphere through the most mysterious and historical places of our city, those that usually no tourist knows when not accompanied by a true Venetian.