Private Tours in Italy
Venice - Special Interest Tours
Life & Times of Casanova
Who was Casanova? A great lover and adventurer, an alchemist and a
skeptical freemason, and a servant of the establishment. Born in Venice,
Italy, he was extravagant, mean, proud, honest, a liar, unstable and
quite brilliant. And he was the perfect embodiment of Venice at its splendid yet
decadent peak and of his age, the age of Reason and Science, of gambling and
gallantries, of pleasure and entertainment.
Secret Gardens of Venice.
Explore some of the hidden gardens of the city and learn the history
that brought the locals to build gardens in such a difficult environment.
Gardens in Venice come as a surprise and although many palaces own their private
small garden, your impression while walking around is that of a city of stone.
Gardens played an important role, both functional and social, in times "gone by"
and these aspects will be discussed during the tour. In our regular tour we
include the visit to three gardens, two belonging to convents and one belonging
to a secluded palace, which garden is a beautiful example of a renaissance
Venetian garden. Our guides belong to the Venetian garden association and are
experts on the history of Venetian gardens.
Private Tour of the Jewish Ghetto in
Venice
In-depth tour, that focuses only on the Jewish Ghetto then you should take our
Private Jewish Ghetto tour. Nicknamed "Mordechaj" by his Jewish clients, enjoy a
guided tour of the Jewish Ghetto with one of leading authorities on the oldest
ghetto in the world. Although, the Jewish population of Venice has decreased
dramatically over the years, the ancient stones and medieval skyscrapers still
exist in one of the most evocative areas of Venice. During a fascinating
two-hour walking tour of the Ghetto, Mordechaj will bring to life the history of
the oldest ghetto in the world. Recounting the stories of Jews who inhabitated
this densely populated area of Venice, discussing the role of the Jews in
Venice; the pawnshops and synagogues; as well as visiting a nearby church to
discuss the influence of Jews in paintings by the famous artist Tintoretto.
Private Shopping Tour
Tell us what kind of shops you are interested in visiting and our guide will
take you to the right places hidden away in the back-streets of Venice. Venice
boasts numerous artisan and speciality stores. Here is a selection of some
examples of shops you could visit. Clothes / Antiques - Furniture and Art
Galleries / Murano Glass / Furnishings and Silk products / Interior design
fabrics, artistic fabrics and Fortuny fabrics / Modern Art galleries / Mosaics /
Lace / Ancient books / Artisan work in brass, pewter, bronze and wrought iron /
Papier mache masks, table lamps and decorative objects / Artisan Printers for
original and unique business cards and special paper items / shoes and leather
garments and accessories - also a workshop that makes personalized shoes.
Artisans of Venice Tour
A fascinating tour that takes you to some of the artisan quarters of Venice
where you'll visit small workshops that maintain the trades and practices of the
past. While wandering through the maze of streets, visiting workshops, you'll
learn about the life and traditions of a people - The Venetians- and their
trades of the past and present.
Photography Tours of Venice
Enjoy a privately guided photography tour of Venice with Eva, a
professional English-speaking photographer. Tours are scheduled for the best
possible light, either early in the morning or evening hours. Capture the
essence of Venice and its magical light; the gentle interplay of water and light
upon the World's most beautiful city. Our photographer Eva, offers numerous
itineraries through the city that, combined with her assistance and advise, will
enable you to immortalize this unique city.
Private Wine Tasting Evening
In a charming enoteca (wine bar), whose walls are covered with fine
bottles of wine, learn with the help of your sommelier, Tamara, how to
appreciate the wine before actually drinking it by using your senses: sight,
smell and taste. Alongside the wine, a little proscuitto crudo and cheeses will
help enhance your wine-tasting experience These tours are on request, and for
3-4 hours.
Dine at a restaurant tucked away in the narrow alleyways near San Marco square. Enjoy a four-course dinner accompanied by a different wine for each course. You choose what you want to eat from the menu, then the Sommelier of the restaurant helps you choose the perfect wine from a selection of local wines to accompany your dining choices.
Email for prices - include your dates, number of people and preferred place of pickup (name of hotel, cruise ship, airport, train station)
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