
As Featured in Travel Weekly: Local Expert in Venice
We were honored to be featured in Travel Weekly’s “Dispatch: Venice – Our Own Local Expert”, where Venice’s hidden rhythms

We were honored to be featured in Travel Weekly’s “Dispatch: Venice – Our Own Local Expert”, where Venice’s hidden rhythms

We are honored to have been featured in National Geographic’s “I Heart My City” series, where Venice native Igor Scomparin

We were honored to be featured in Condé Nast Traveler’s iconic feature “10 Things Locals Want You to Know About

When most travelers picture Venice, they see St. Mark’s Square, gondolas gliding down the Grand Canal, and bustling alleys packed

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Rick Steves and Tour Leader Venice: A Shared Passion for Authentic Travel Every traveler has a guidebook that changed how

Inside a Venetian Squero: Where Gondolas Are Born When most people picture Venice, they imagine a gondola gliding silently through

Padua from Venice: The Perfect Day Trip for Art, History & Authentic Italy When travelers dream of northern Italy, Venice

Meet Igor Scomparin — Founder of Tour Leader Venice If you’ve ever dreamed of discovering Venice like a local —

Do Tour Leader Venice Walking Tours Cover Cannaregio & Dorsoduro? Short answer: absolutely yes. And if you ask us, those

One Day in Venice — The Smart Way to See It (Private Tour Only) If you’re visiting Venice for just

Off the Beaten Path in Venice — Discover the Real City with Tour Leader Venice Short answer? Yes. And then

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Private vs Group Tours in Venice — Why We Only Offer Private Experiences Planning your trip to Venice? You’ve probably

First Time in Venice? Your Complete Local Guide to the City of Canals Venice isn’t just beautiful — it’s a

Torre Massimiliana — The Forgotten Fortress of Sant’Erasmo When most travelers picture Venice, they see gondolas gliding through narrow canals,

San Michele: Venice’s Island of Silence and Eternal Rest Venice has a way of making everything feel eternal — its

Papa Hemingway in the Veneto — Following the Writer’s Footsteps Through Venice, Torcello, and Beyond Few American writers have ever

San Servolo Island — Venice’s Forgotten Asylum and Its Astonishing Rebirth Venice has more islands than bridges, and each one

Poveglia Island — Venice’s Dark Mirror Between History and Legend Venice is an archipelago of stories — Murano with its

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.