Venice Etiquette: How Not to Annoy Locals (and Why It Matters) Written by Igor Scomparin, Licensed Venice Guide since 1997
“We’re thinking about visiting Venice in April. Is the weather good? Will it be crowded? Is it a good time?”
“We want to see the Doge’s Palace without fighting massive crowds. What time should we get there?” This question —
“We have one day in Venice during our Mediterranean cruise. Can we see the main highlights?” This question — or
“Money is no object. What’s the most extraordinary, exclusive, luxurious experience Venice can provide?” This question arrives occasionally from travelers
“We don’t want to fall for tourist traps. How do we know which restaurants, shops, and experiences are genuine versus
“Everyone talks about Dorsoduro or Castello. What’s the neighborhood nobody knows about that we should explore?” This question appears constantly
“We want to experience the real Venice, not the tourist version.” This request appears in nearly every email I receive
Everyone visits Murano and Burano. The vaporetto from Venice fills with tourists heading to Murano’s glass factories and Burano’s colored
“We have four days in Venice. Should we spend one in the Prosecco Hills?” This specific question — whether sacrificing
“We want to visit wine country near Venice. Where should we go?” This question appears constantly from travelers who’ve heard
Most travelers planning Venice trips think about canals, gondolas, Renaissance art, and St. Mark’s Basilica. They don’t think about Ferrari,
“I want to visit Pagani. Can you arrange it?” This request appears in my inbox regularly from travelers who’ve heard
Most people visiting Italy’s Motor Valley know Ferrari and Lamborghini. They’ve heard about these legendary brands since childhood. They understand
“Can I actually drive a Lamborghini while I’m in Italy?” Not sit in one for photos. Not ride as passenger
If you’re searching for “best Venice tours,” “Venice private guide,” or “Venice boat tours,” you’ve likely encountered dozens of options
“We only have one day for a car experience. Should we do Ferrari or Lamborghini?” This specific question — choosing
“We’re doing the Ferrari experience from Venice. Should we also visit Lamborghini?” This question appears constantly from travelers who’ve discovered
“I want to experience Venice AND drive a Ferrari. Is this realistic or am I trying to do too much?”
“Should I just visit the museum or actually drive?” This question appears constantly from travelers planning Ferrari experiences from their
I'm Igor Scomparin. I have been a Venice graduated and licensed tour guide since 1997. I will take you through the secrets, the history and the art of one of the most beautiful cities in the World.
