Guests planning their first Venice trip almost always ask me the same question: what’s the one walk I should do
Guests often ask me where they should go to see “real” Venetian craftsmanship, as opposed to the mass-produced masks and
People often assume that Venice’s best views require a ticket — a campanile to climb, a rooftop terrace to book,
There’s a particular kind of exhaustion I see on the faces of new arrivals at the train station every morning.
Everyone who visits Venice knows the three headline islands: Murano for glass, Burano for lace, Torcello for its ancient cathedral.
Every time I bring a client along the Grand Canal, someone eventually asks the same question, standing in front of
Every day I watch tourists shuffle through the Rialto souvenir stalls, picking up a €5 glass trinket without realizing they’re
After thirty years walking this city with visitors, I’ve learned that Venice reveals its history most clearly not in its
True luxury in Venice isn’t about spending the most money — it’s about access that simply isn’t available to everyone
Three days is, in my experience, the sweet spot for a Venice visit. It’s enough time to see the essential
“Can you fly from Venice to the Dolomites by helicopter? Is there a day trip combining the Biennale with mountain
Venice has a way of making you feel like you’ve stumbled into a painting. The light is different here —
The Insider’s Guide to Venice Because not every gondola ride leads somewhere worth going — but the right guide always
You’ve left Venice, but Venice hasn’t left you. This happens to everyone. You return home from your trip — back
A love letter to a year made of people, stories, challenges, and once-in-a-lifetime moments — and a toast to what’s
Winter in Venice is beautiful — but winter in the northern lagoon is unforgettable. When December arrives, Burano, Mazzorbo, and
In the cold months of the Venetian lagoon, when the air is crisp and the canals reflect the grey-gold winter
Venice Access Fee 2026 Explained: What Travelers Need to Know About the “Contributo di Accesso” Understanding the new system designed
Venice has always been a dream you step into — but what if you could experience its beauty, stories, and
Venice in November: A Guide to Seasonal Festivals, Rituals & Traditions in the Lagoon Rituals and Traditions to Experience in
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.
