
A Local’s Guide to the First Christmas Lights in Venice — Where They Go Up & What They Mean
The first Christmas lights in Venice don’t simply switch on — they rise, glow, and shimmer with centuries of meaning.

The first Christmas lights in Venice don’t simply switch on — they rise, glow, and shimmer with centuries of meaning.

Late November is one of the most fascinating moments to experience Venice. The summer heat is long gone, the Carnival

November in Venice is a month of mist, tides, warm kitchens and slow recipes. It’s when the lagoon begins to

Across the Grand Canal from San Marco lies Dorsoduro—Venice’s soul of art, intellect, and understated beauty. If San Marco is

There are dishes that please the palate, and there are dishes that tell a story. In Venice, castradina belongs entirely

Thanksgiving might be one of the most American holidays, but spending it in Venice transforms the tradition into something unforgettable.

Cross the Grand Canal and you arrive in San Polo — the smallest but most intimate of Venice’s six sestieri.

Stretching east from the bustle of St. Mark’s Square toward the open lagoon, Castello is Venice’s largest and most revealing

Venice may be famous for its gondolas, palaces, and the glitter of St. Mark’s Square, but to understand the city’s

There is a day in Venice when everything slows down, softens, and becomes deeply human. A day without fireworks, masks,

Venice Neighborhoods Guide: Exploring the Six Venetian Sestieri | Tour Leader Venice Venice isn’t a city you visit — it’s

Venice Food Tour — A Journey Through Flavors, Stories, and the Soul of the Lagoon They say you can understand

Every year on November 21, Venice awakens in silence and candlelight. Across the Grand Canal, a floating bridge connects San

In Venice, the best secrets don’t shout. They whisper — through candlelight, conversation, and a glass of wine that tastes

Some restaurants are created. Others are born of love — love for a city, for a sea, for a way

Tucked deep in the labyrinth of San Polo, just a few bridges from the Grand Canal but worlds away from

Castello Venice Guide — History, Hidden Gems & Authentic Experiences | Tour Leader Venice In a city of iconic landmarks

There’s a special kind of magic in walking along a Venetian canal, cone in hand, as the afternoon sun glows

Preserving Venice’s Heritage: The Venice in Peril Fund & Why Luxury Travellers Should Care Written by Tour Leader Venice –

Venice Access Fee 2026 Explained: What Travelers Need to Know About the “Contributo di Accesso” Understanding the new system designed

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.