Friend in Venice Tours
Friend in Venice Tours
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
About
Life is a journey, travelling is living twice.” – Omar Khayyam – (Persian poet of XII century)I am a tour leader. I visited many countries… not to find myself, tot o learn how to live. And from you, and all of those I met during my journeys I learned something.This is the reason why I love my job. For me it represents an opportunity to meet men and women from different places and with different cultures.
Venice, Veneto, Italy

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Travellers' Choice
2023

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Voyage36484396811
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
We first met Nadia a number of years ago when my wife and i had a brief stay in Venice. This time around, we decide to take the kids and have a proper stay in Venice. Nadia as always, was exceptional. Her knowledge of Venice is excellent, her referrals to local, authentic restaurants ensured that we dined in style and my kids simply loved their Italian 'aunty'. It is quite evident that she has an amazing network of colleagues in the hospitality and tourist industry who support her (example, water taxi captains, restaurant owners, shop owners). Her connections ensure the best service at a great price and most importantly, without the need to stand in endless queues. Nadia, thank you for a stunning family vacation and most importantly for taking such great care of my daughters for the last week of their stay.
Written 17 January 2024
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JoW W
Brisbane5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Friends
This was the second time I have used “A Friend in Venice” for a personal tour and with good reason. This trip covered Burano, Murano and Venice. This was an excellent trip and Nadia’s knowledge is second to none. A thoroughly enjoyable tour covering so much. Nadia’s advice for places to visit and her explanation of Venetian culture and history provided a rich layer of experience that made the trip truly memorable. Thanks again Nadia!
Written 30 December 2023
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MJB702014
Sydney, Australia12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
We did two tours with Nadia - Venice for Pleasure and Murano, Burano and Torcello. Nadia was recommended to us and she didn’t disappoint. Her knowledge of the city was great and she took us to the quieter, less touristy parts which we liked. She also recommended some good places to eat. She was very friendly and we thoroughly enjoyed her company and our two tours.
Written 12 December 2023
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Hanna Mae
Manila, Philippines9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Family
I organized a tour with Linda for a group of 2 seniors and 2 adults in Venice. She was super helpful from the very start up to the end. Everything was so seamless from the payment process all the way to the departure of the clients. The seniors were pretty handful and extra patience was required - Linda and Nadia delivered so well!

Linda and Nadia made sure the seniors were assisted well upon arrival from the airport and right until departure. Nadia was the one who assisted for the airport transfers.

On the tour proper, Linda - who was the guide - gave very informative and interesting stories and suggestions. I informed Linda that the group was Islam and she adjusted so well in giving a background about the Islam influence in Venice for a more relatable experience.

Linda the best guide in Venice! Will definitely work again with her in the future.
Written 2 October 2023
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Yara R
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Linda was a wonderful guide. She had so much information to share as we walked along Venice. It was great to see inside the Palazzetto Pisani, and see some of the history. She also gave us great food suggestions which we took advantage of and really enjoyed. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Written 24 September 2023
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Linda B
Langhorne, PA1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Our family of five recently had the privilege of spending an unforgettable day with Linda as our tour guide in the amazing city of Venice. We had many wonderful tour guides on our 2-week vacation in Europe, and Linda was by far our favorite! Linda is the kindest, most considerate person, which combined with her knowledge and passion for Venice, makes her the best tour guide you could ever have. Throughout the day, she gave us her expert commentary on the history, art, and architecture of Venice and you could feel her passion for this beautiful city. She also has a wealth of knowledge about things to do and see in Venice aside from the usual tourist attractions. Linda had the whole day perfectly planned for us and took care of every detail. She asked us what we wanted to see and made sure we had time for everything, but she also wanted to make sure that it was a fun and relaxing day for us. And it was!! There were so many special highlights of the day, but one of our favorites was a surprise visit to a beautiful historic palazzo. We felt like royalty having drinks and croissants in a private room and then being whisked away on our private boat down the Grand Canal. Linda arranged private water taxis that were perfectly timed to take us to the islands of Murano and Burano, and also arranged for us to have a delicious lunch in Burano and a sweet gelato treat afterwards. One thing I noticed throughout the day is how much the people that she dealt with loved and respected her (taxi drivers, shop owners, restaurant owner, etc.) This is a reflection of her warm personality and professionalism. Linda went above and beyond to help us have the best day in Venice and we are so grateful to her for helping us all to have wonderful memories of Venice that we will always cherish. We highly recommend Linda to be your tour guide in Venice if you want to feel like a special friend is taking care that you have the best experience in the city that she loves.
Written 19 September 2023
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MIke B
ATLANTA, United States3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
We contacted Nadia through our family friends here in the USA. Nadia came highly recommended. We were not disappointed. Nadia not only showed us amazing parts of Venice but the historical facts she gave us were incredible. The boat tour was amazing. I highly recommend the walking tour coupled with the boat tour. It is incredible. Most of the common site anyone with Google maps can find. The tour Naida gives is off the beaten path with so many interesting sites and places to eat. You will never forget it. She is a gracious, kind and informative host of Venezia!
Written 17 September 2023
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Dear Michael Coming from you, I really feel number one !!. But the most important thing was ,the word of mouth ..Your friends , they recommended me to you ..This is what flatters me the most ..Of course ,it is not easy to tell Venice with its 1500 years of history .!.My secret is that I never do the same itineraries, and Thanks to the uniqueness of Venice and the uniqueness of the people I meet, I can make a personalized tour. Venice for pleasure tour is, among the most beautiful ever .Seeing Venice off the beaten path and then seeing it from the water ,,!!incredible .Thank you for giving me the opportunity to show you a Venice that only a Venetian knows ..Thank you becouse we had so much fun together, thank you for sharing with me an important moment of your life ..The vacation Baci baci Nadia
Written 26 November 2023
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Helen B
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Family
We had a fabulous tour with Linda - my husband and 3 teenage children throughly enjoyed Linda’s passion and enthusiasm for her beautiful city.
She took us to an exclusive palazzo, back streets, boat tours and went well above our expectations.
She recommended concerts, places for us to eat and even booked our water taxi to the airport.
Thank you so much for making out trip so special. You really were a friend in Venice!
Written 13 September 2023
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Andrew Y
Honolulu, HI2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
The Tour was absolutely amazing. Linda (our guide) was so professional and kind. She was extremely knowledgable and clearly cared about what our personal needs were. I brought my wife, 10 year old, and 13 year old. Linda could move quickly when we needed and slow down for special "off the beaten path" activities. We were able to experience all of Venice with no lines, hassles, or issues. Linda took us to all the spots we wanted to see and some secret gems that surprised us with. I have already sent her another client. This is a must do whether you in Venice for a day or a week. Linda cared so much that even though we only spent a day with her she was happy to help the whole time we were there with getting reservations at the best restaurants with the best views and ambiances in town. She is clearly a well connected local who cares deeply about her clients. Hard to find these days. FIVE STARS PLUS!
Written 5 September 2023
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chissie2015
Melbourne, Australia58 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Great private tour! Particularly special was the private boat tour portion, which happened just as the sun was setting and was a very magical way to see this incredible city. Venice has many hidden gems and it’s well worth taking the time to seek them out with someone who knows the city so well! Highly recommend
Written 11 August 2023
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Dear Chissie Thank you so much for this review and for choosing FriendinVenice. Venice is a city that is much visited but little known. Everyone follows the same route, yet there's an empty, quiet calle just next door. Seeing Venice through the eyes of a Venetian lets you savor the city. I love to tailor-make tours according to my guests' preferences. We are not all the same; we do not have the same needs, passions, or interests. I live in a city with 1600 years of history, where every corner is magical, and every stone tells a story. Who doesn't want to say, 'I haven't just been to Venice; I have explored Venice'? When I have free time, Linda and I explore the city, creating new itineraries – a continuous search for the pleasure of surprising you. Baci Baci Nadia & Linda
Written 5 December 2023
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