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Forget cars – in Venice, water is the way. The city is stitched together by 177 canals, acting as liquid streets that co...
29/05/2025

Forget cars – in Venice, water is the way. The city is stitched together by 177 canals, acting as liquid streets that connect neighborhoods, carry gondolas, and reflect centuries of history. The Grand Canal might get all the fame, but each of these winding waterways has its own story to tell. Ever wondered how mail is delivered or groceries arrive? Look to the canals – Venice’s most unique transportation system.

Did you know that Venice was once deeply connected to the Byzantine Empire? From golden mosaics to domed basilicas, the ...
28/05/2025

Did you know that Venice was once deeply connected to the Byzantine Empire? From golden mosaics to domed basilicas, the Eastern influence is everywhere — especially in St. Mark’s Basilica and the stunning Pala d’Oro, crafted in Constantinople.

Join me on a unique Golden Venice tour and uncover the city’s hidden Eastern soul through art, architecture, and centuries-old stories.

https://www.veniceguideandboat.it/blog/2025/05/27/discovering-byzantium-in-venice-a-journey-through-art-and-architecture/

Venice doesn’t just enchant with its canals and palaces — it seduces you through taste. Have you ever tried a cicchetto?...
22/05/2025

Venice doesn’t just enchant with its canals and palaces — it seduces you through taste. Have you ever tried a cicchetto? These delicious little bites are the heart of the local food culture, served in traditional bacari (Venetian wine bars) and best enjoyed with a glass of ombra (local wine).

During my "Bewitched by Venice" tour, we won’t just explore the city’s secrets, hidden corners, and breathtaking views — we’ll also experience its authentic flavors. From savory baccalà mantecato to crispy polpette, you’ll discover Venice the way locals live it: with slow steps, good stories, and unforgettable tastes.

Let Venice cast its spell on you — body, mind… and palate.

https://www.veniceguideandboat.it/booking/tours/venice-for-the-first-time/bewitched-by-venice/

Tucked away in the Castello district, San Giorgio dei Greci is a stunning Orthodox church and a powerful symbol of the c...
21/05/2025

Tucked away in the Castello district, San Giorgio dei Greci is a stunning Orthodox church and a powerful symbol of the centuries-old Greek presence in Venice. Built in the 1500s, it was the first Orthodox church in Western Europe—a testament to cultural resilience and East-West exchange.

Want to discover more hidden stories like this?
Join my tour "Foreigners in Venice" and explore the rich multicultural history of the city:

https://www.veniceguideandboat.it/blog/2025/05/20/the-greek-presence-in-venice-and-the-story-of-san-giorgio-dei-greci/

May in Venice brings one of the lagoon’s rarest treats: Moeche, soft-shell crabs caught during their brief molting phase...
15/05/2025

May in Venice brings one of the lagoon’s rarest treats: Moeche, soft-shell crabs caught during their brief molting phase and fried whole to crispy perfection.

These little wonders are a true seasonal delicacy — tender, flavorful, and deeply tied to Venetian tradition. You’ll only find them for a few precious weeks in spring and autumn.

Curious about Venice’s unique food culture?
Join my tours and discover where locals eat and the stories behind our most iconic flavors.

In Venice, the house numbering system is unlike any other in the world. Instead of numbering buildings sequentially alon...
08/05/2025

In Venice, the house numbering system is unlike any other in the world. Instead of numbering buildings sequentially along each street, as is common elsewhere, Venice assigns numbers based on its six districts, known as "sestieri." Each sestiere has its own independent numbering system, starting from 1 and continuing up to several thousand. For example, the Cannaregio district has house numbers reaching up to 6423 .

This means that the same house number can appear in multiple districts, making it essential to know the sestiere when locating an address. Additionally, the numbering doesn't follow the typical odd-even pattern on opposite sides of a street. Instead, numbers often spiral around blocks or follow historical pathways, reflecting the city's organic growth over centuries.

This unique system adds to the charm and complexity of navigating Venice, turning a simple address into a small adventure through history and urban development.

If you’d like to see Venice through the eyes of a writer—and then walk in their footsteps—here are four unforgettable bo...
07/05/2025

If you’d like to see Venice through the eyes of a writer—and then walk in their footsteps—here are four unforgettable books, each tied to a specific Venetian landmark.

Let’s begin at the opera. In Donna Leon’s Death at La Fenice, Commissario Guido Brunetti is called in when a world-famous conductor is found dead in his dressing room at Teatro La Fenice.

From the roar of the opera house we move to the hush of a private palace on the Grand Canal. Henry James’s novella The Aspern Papers unfolds within the decaying grandeur of Palazzo Barbaro, where an ambitious biographer woos the shy niece of a long-dead poet to get hold of her uncle’s secret letters.

Next, cross the Rialto Bridge, Venice’s medieval heart of commerce, where Shakespeare set the climactic scenes of The Merchant of Venice. “What news on the Rialto?” asks Shylock, and through those stone arches merchants and moneylenders haggled over bills of exchange and fortunes.

Finally, venture into the shadowy world beneath the Doge’s Palace in Steve Berry’s thriller The Venetian Betrayal. Antiquarian-book dealer Cotton Malone descends into secret vaults and forgotten prison cells, uncovering conspiracies that date back to the days of the Serenissima’s mighty rulers.

Discover more on our blog...
https://www.veniceguideandboat.it/blog/2025/05/06/walking-through-stories-literary-landmarks-of-venice/

Ever wondered how many art treasures Venice holds? While there’s no official census, experts believe that if you count e...
06/05/2025

Ever wondered how many art treasures Venice holds?

While there’s no official census, experts believe that if you count every masterpiece hidden in museums, churches, historic palaces, and public spaces, the total number easily reaches—or even exceeds—hundreds of thousands. Major institutions like Museo Correr, the Galleria dell’Accademia, and the Doge’s Palace alone house thousands of works.

It’s a reminder that Venice isn’t just a city—it’s a living, breathing museum, making it one of the richest cultural and artistic treasures in the world.

Looking for an unforgettable way to spend the May Day long weekend in Venice? Step into A Cabinet of Wonders: A Celebrat...
01/05/2025

Looking for an unforgettable way to spend the May Day long weekend in Venice?

Step into A Cabinet of Wonders: A Celebration of Art in Nature at Museo di Palazzo Grimani (now–May 11, 2025). This immersive exhibition brings together:
• Renaissance masterpieces like Tiziano’s newly restored Maddalena Mayenne and Veronese’s Cristo in Gloria
• Reconstructed 17th‑century Wunderkammer studios, complete with Rubelli fabrics and original scenography
• Over 200 objects from the George Loudon Collection—Blaschka glass models, 19th‑century botanical prints, Japanese globes, wax fruits and more—where art and science unite in a timeless dance

📍 Museo di Palazzo Grimani, Venice
🗓️ Now through May 11, 2025
⏰ Open daily (check website for hours)

Scuola Grande di San Rocco stands as one of Venice’s most awe-inspiring treasures, a sanctuary of art and history that i...
30/04/2025

Scuola Grande di San Rocco stands as one of Venice’s most awe-inspiring treasures, a sanctuary of art and history that invites visitors to embark on a journey through time and creativity. This magnificent building, often revered as the “Pantheon of Tintoretto,” not only boasts an impressive collection of Renaissance masterpieces but also provides a unique glimpse into the fervor and passion of Venetian artistic heritage.

-> https://www.veniceguideandboat.it/blog/2025/04/29/restored-to-glory-tintorettos-crucifixion-reignites-the-brilliance-of-scuola-grande-di-san-rocco/

Today, April 25th, we honor St. Mark, patron saint of Venice—and celebrate our romantic Festa del Bocolo! Legend tells t...
25/04/2025

Today, April 25th, we honor St. Mark, patron saint of Venice—and celebrate our romantic Festa del Bocolo!

Legend tells that in 828 AD two Venetian merchants secretly brought the relics of St. Mark from Alexandria to Venice, hiding them under pork in their ship’s hold. Soon after, construction began on the Basilica that still bears his name, and the winged lion—symbol of “Pax tibi, Marce, evangelista meus” (“Peace be upon you, Mark, my evangelist”)—became our emblem.

On this day lovers exchange a single red rosebud—“bocolo” in Venetian dialect—as a pledge of eternal devotion. According to the oldest tale, Maria, daughter of Doge Orso I Partecipazio, loved the young warrior Tancredi. Mortally wounded fighting the Saracens, Tancredi plucked a blood‑tinted rose and begged his comrade Orlando to deliver it to Maria. She was found the next morning, rose in hand, her heart full of undying love.

Wander through St. Mark’s Square, admire the golden lion atop the basilica, savor a plate of risi e bisi, and—if your heart leads you—surprise someone special with a bocolo of your own!

Buon Festa di San Marco to all, and may love and history guide your steps through la Serenissima. ❤️‍🔥

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Guided tours and boat tours in Venice

Cinzia and Luigi founded Venice Guide and Boat in 2004. Cinzia is a qualified local guide in Venice. Luigi is a water taxi driver and owns two boats to give tours all over the Venetian Lagoon.