“Can you see the entire Venice lagoon from a helicopter? What are the abandoned islands visible from the air? Is
“Can you fly from Venice to the Prosecco Hills by helicopter? Is there a wine tour combining the Biennale with
“Can you fly from Venice to the Dolomites by helicopter? Is there a day trip combining the Biennale with mountain
“Can you see the Venice Biennale from a helicopter? What does Venice look like from the air during the art
“What happens in Venice during Easter? Are there special events? Will everything be closed? Should I time my visit around
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
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.
