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Michael_T, Jul 2026
The host was fantastic! She really Cared about the experience!
The host and captain arrived on time with the boat. They were very friendly and accommodating. The host was extremely knowledgeable and we learned a lot about Venice from her. More than I ever knew.
The glass blowing experience was very cool to learn and watch but felt like one of the biggest tourist traps i've ever stepped foot in. There was this enormous pressure to buy glass products. Like overwhelming. The stuff is cool to look at but not my personal style nor did I have any interest in any way to buy glass while traveling with children.. lol.. read the room bro.. lol. after an awesome lesson you are led thru a gallery and almost expected to buy extremely over priced glass pieces. I'm a pretty confident and straightforward person and don't really fall prey to peer pressure by any means but I could see how it would feel very uncomfortable to someone who wasn't strong willed. You could have told me that your mom was dying and you needed to sell me fancy over priced glass and I would have said "i'm so sorry to hear, i hope all works out" and still would have walked out without buying glass.. But that's just me. PS i never ever purchase from stores that the sales people or staff don't make eye contact with me. If you want a reasonably priced way to see how glass is made and a small tour of venice, this is a cool one. But know you will almost be expected to buy expensive glass pieces.
The cherry ontop was as we were leaving and saying thank you,
the man tells us " it's so strange, usually people from the US like to buy the glass" i left feeling like ok, next stop please... anything more would have felt like begging to me..
after the glass experience the host and boat captain took us on a little tour and even walked around venice with us. She was so kind. She made it a very good experience for us.
Monique_D, Jul 2026
Super Engaging Tour of the Doge's Palace
This was a fabulous tour of the Doge's Palace - interesting and engaging the entire time. Our tour guide, Edy, was extremely dynamic and pointed out interesting details about the Palace, the history of Venice, and other facts in a way that kept our rapt attention (including the attention of our 8 and 11 year old, who both loved the guide as well). She is a story-teller and is able to relay the history in a way that made it easy to follow and exciting. This is a must-see site in Venice that was made even better by our fabulous guide - highly recommend!
Lenna_P, Jul 2026
Beautiful City/Beautiful Day!
My family would highly recommend Noemi to anyone visiting Venice! She gave us a thorough and engaging tour of this beautiful city, answering all of or questions with thoughtful and detailed responses.
Noemi was especially patient and accomodating with our 80 year old father who has mobility issues, making sure he was comfortable throughout the tour. Her kindness, knowledge and professionalism made3 our experience truly6 memorable. Thank you Noemi!
Suzanne_M, Jul 2026
Incredible and unique...
Incredible and unique experience! Nico was an excellent guide and ensured we got the most out of our time. He engaged our kids, patiently answered their many questions and provided great support when one of our children started feeling ill from the heat. Quick action from Nico and others involved on the tour ensured she was feeling better quickly and we could all continue to enjoy the tour and the rest of our last day in Venice!
Brian_S, Jul 2026
Rona Made This Tour Exceptional
If you’re considering this tour, book it! Our guide, Rona, was absolutely outstanding and made this one of the best tours we’ve ever taken. She’s currently studying for her master’s degree in Venice, and her passion for the city’s history and culture really showed. She was incredibly knowledgeable, funny, engaging, and took us through quieter neighborhoods that helped us avoid the biggest tourist crowds while still seeing the highlights. The walking tour was easily one of the highlights of our time in Venice.
One thing to know: the gondola ride at the end is arranged through the local gondola station, where the tour company helps you secure and pay for a ride. The experience you have depends entirely on the gondolier you’re assigned. Ours was pretty quiet and not especially engaging, but it still felt like an authentic Venice experience and definitely checked the gondola ride off our bucket list.
Overall, we’d highly recommend this tour… especially if you’re lucky enough to have Rona as your guide. She made the experience memorable, informative, and a lot of fun. Other tourists around us in larger groups wearing headsets looked miserable in comparison.
Paul_L, Jul 2026
A wonderful tour
This was a wonderful tour. I felt we got to see the main highlights of Venice but also got to see places tourists don't typically see. The captain was polite, on time, very knowledgeable and spoke perfect English. The boat was also very comfortable. I highly recommend this tour. It truly was the highlight of our trip to Venice and my kids aged 12 and 9 agreed.
Kristi_O, Jun 2026
Exceptional Guide, Exceptional Tour
This tour was absolutely fantastic and one of the highlights of our time in Venice. Having skip-the-line access to both St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace made the experience seamless and allowed us to spend our time enjoying these incredible landmarks instead of waiting in line.
Our guide was wonderful. She was engaging, knowledgeable, and passionate about Venice's history, bringing each site to life with fascinating stories and details that we never would have learned on our own. She kept the tour interesting from beginning to end and was happy to answer questions along the way.
From the breathtaking golden mosaics inside St. Mark's Basilica to the grand halls of Doge's Palace and the iconic Bridge of Sighs, every stop was unforgettable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Venice. It was well organized, informative, and absolutely worth it.
Jamal_D, Jun 2026
Wonderful Experience in Venice 5 Stars!
Highly recommended!
We had a wonderful tour with Ama during our honeymoon in Venice. From the very beginning, she was kind, friendly, welcoming, and made us feel completely comfortable.
What we really loved was how she balanced history, culture, and storytelling. She shared interesting stories about Venice in a fun and engaging way, making the experience both informative and enjoyable. She also showed us beautiful hidden corners of the city, iconic viewpoints, Rialto Bridge, and St. Mark’s Square.
Ama went above and beyond to make the tour special for us. She took many beautiful photos of us throughout the tour and helped create unforgettable memories from our honeymoon. She was always attentive, making sure we were comfortable, enjoying ourselves, and getting the most out of the experience.
We also loved learning about Venetian culture, local traditions, food, and daily life. She even took us for delicious gelato and shared fascinating stories about the city along the way. One particularly thoughtful gesture was the handwritten congratulations letter she gave us for our wedding, which was such a lovely surprise and made the experience even more personal.
We spent two wonderful hours together, and the time flew by. Ama’s warmth, enthusiasm, and genuine care made this one of our favorite experiences in Venice.
Thank you, Ama, for helping make our honeymoon so memorable. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Venice!
Alison_D, Jun 2026
Wonderful experience
Had the best time traveling from Venice to the Dolomites with our small group and Marco. The weather was a bit rainy and cloudy, however, Marco did his absolute best to make sure we had the best experience and even stopped on our route multiple times to catch a glimpse and photos of the mountain ranges when they would peak out from the clouds. Such a great switch up from Venice, would highly recommend!
Geraldine_O, May 2026
Speechless…
Mind-blowing experience. Our host was phenomenal - she connected with me (us : the tour group) by sharing stories and tales throughout the tour. Her knowledge is undeniably that of a true Venetian and her passion for her city is a privilege to experience. This tour (specifically with our tour guide) ranks in the top 3 experience in my life and I will highly recommend it to anyone. There is no other place in the world like this. It is breathtaking and astonishing, rich with culture and history.
Donna_B, May 2026
Amazing Murano
Our guides, Elizabeth and Claudia, were awesome! Our ride over to Murano Island was fun! Our tour of the glassblowing factory was amazing! The master created stunning work of art before our eyes! Each piece is one of a kind. I highly recommend this tour.
Pamela_H, May 2026
Claudia is an outstanding...
Claudia is an outstanding guide and host to the city she grew up in, Venice. She knows the history inside and out and is passionate about explaining and sharing it. We especially appreciate her as this is our first visit. We could not be happier with our tour and gondola ride.
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