Amazing Venice Experience!

Our family travels often and is a big fan of booking personal tours to learn about a city from a local’s perspective. Genny is bar none the best tour guide we have ever toured with – so kind, friendly, knowledgeable and her passion for Venice shines through! She had our family (parents + two teens) so engaged as we explored, learned, ate/drank and experience our way through the beauty of Venice. This will be a day our family will cherish and remember always! If visiting Venice – experiencing it with Genny is an absolute must!

28th December 2023

Venice through the eyes of a child

I could never imagine loving Venice more but after spending two days with Genny (one by water taxi, one day walking) it has become one of my most favorite cities. We brought our 3y/o daughter with us and any anxiety I had about her navigating such a busy city was immediately erased. Genny is intelligent and extremely knowledgeable about her city but more than that she is kind, engaging, infinitely patient and best of all hilarious. She has a generous spirit, well-respected through the city and will always be my first recommendation for anyone looking to visit Venice (with our without a child in tow).

24th December 2023

Venice family tour

We booked the tour with Genny following us reading all the very positive reviews. Genny was as good as people had said and we had an amazing time with her as a family. She has fantastic local knowledge, is relaxed and engaging with children (our sons are 11) and she shared many interesting and fascinating facts about the city. Genny was very warm and welcoming and we had lots of laughs and chats along the way. Would highly recommend!

2nd November 2023

Great for families

Genny provided a brilliant tour for my family. It was fun interesting and informative for all of us – 2 adults and 2 girls aged 9 and 7. She is so knowledgeable and well connected and got us access to some great places. Highly recommend

2nd November 2023

Day tour in Venice

What an amazing guide! We had a wonderful day with Genny. Knowledgable, kind and just simply put, AMAZING! Thank you Genny

1st November 2023

Genny is the best!!!

We had a full day tour in Venice including Murano and Burano. We met Genny at the train station at 9 am in the morning and finished our tour in Burano around 4pm. We learned about Venetian ghetto, got a private taxi transfer to Murano and Burano. We asked Genny millions of questions and she was happy to answer all of them. I can say in one word – she is AMAZING WOMAN. Thanks for fantastic time in Venice.

31th October 2023

Genny

My husband and I booked 3 tours with Genny and we felt like we were spending the day with a very knowledgeable Venetian who is now a good friend. We highly recommend all her tours. I will definitely be back for a shopping tour with her in the future. Grazie Mille Genny!

24th October 2023

Genny is GREAT!!!

We landed in Venice and met Genny 2 hours later. We were so lost but Genny did not give up on us. She called me and guided us to her. My husband and I did the food tour with her. She took us to out of the crowd places and it was amazing. She is a wealth of knowledge and very passionate about Venice. Everyone knows her. She felt like a friend as soon as she greeted us. Do not hesitate to book a tour with her. She communicates before, during and after! If I am ever back in Venice – I will do another tour with her. Thank you Genny!!!

24th October 2023

The highlight of our Venice trip!

Genny was the perfect host, great communication before the tour and very flexible with arrangements to meet our needs. We all loved her from the moment we met, it felt like meeting an old friend because Genny is so warm, funny and kind. She even made sure my shy 9 year old was completely comfortable and engaged. We learnt a lot about beautiful Venice and Genny gave us lots of tips for the rest of our trip. We would not hesitate to recommend Genny and would be sure to book again if we are lucky enough to return.

24th October 2023

Tour of Venice

My husband and I recently booked a tour of Venice with Genny and it was one of the best tours of our entire trip! Genny is personable, very interesting and knowledgeable. She told us the history of the masks and carnival. She explained how the plague affected Venice and how, the cats were the heroes in fighting the plague. She took us to the bookshop that been damaged by the flood. The best part was the roof terrace with the 360 degree view of Venice! She also gave us restaurant recommendations which were terrific. I highly recommend using Genny as your tour guide!!

15th October 2023

Genny the Ultimate Insider Foodie

If you are looking for the inside track on foodies in the center of Venice, then you’ve found it in Genny. She’s not only a true Venetian (born, raised, lives) but seemingly knows everyone in the many food businesses in the center and everything about the places you’ll visit and the foods you’ll sample. She’s wonderfully friendly and vivacious. A real highlight of our too brief visit to Venice.

13th October 2023

Genny was the best!

Venice City Kids Tour with Genny: by far one our for FAVORITE activities in Venice. Genny was the best tour guide – she has 2 kids of her own and was so engaging and funny with our kids. We loved her so much – everyone in Venice seemed to know her; yelling “Ciao, Genny!” everywhere we went. Because of her, she got us a private glass blowing demonstration (which we didn’t think we could do because we couldn’t book one in time), a mask making class with San Marco 596 after our tour and she called in a favor and got us entrance to the rooftop of the Fondaco dei Tedeschi with the most incredible views of Venice when we couldn’t get our own tickets. Please book her — you will not be disappointed. Plus she got our boys a little treat that they loved. She is truly special!

11th October 2023

Amazing day in Venice

Our tour with Genny was our favorite of our entire vacation! Genny made the Hidden Gems of Venice Tour so interesting and informative. Next visit we would spend an entire day with her. Thank you Genny for making this experience so special for us!!

7th October 2023

Venice Tour with Genny

My husband and I recently booked a tour of Venice with Genny and it was one of the best tours of our entire trip! Genny is personable, very interesting and knowledgeable. She told us the history of the masks and carnival. She explained how the plague affected Venice and how, the cats were the heroes in fighting the plague. She took us to the bookshop that been damaged by the flood. The best part was the roof terrace with the 360 degree view of Venice! She also gave us restaurant recommendations which were terrific. I highly recommend using Genny as your tour guide!!

6th October 2023

The best guide in Venice

Genny was a fantastic guide! If I ever come back to Venice, I will take another tour with her. She is friendly, outgoing, personable, and asks questions to find out what you want. We had a fun time and had great food and drinks. She explains things well and gives great background information without overloading you. She has a wealth of knowledge and was able to answer all our questions. She knew lots of people as we toured and had great relationships with the stores and restaurants we went to. Book a tour with Genny and you will be happy you did!

5th October 2023

The perfect way to start our visit!

We decided the start our time in Venice with a tour with Genny and this is the best decision we could have made. It was our first time visiting Venice and my husband and I were travelling with our 5–year-old daughter. Genny was such a delight from the moment we met her! She is one of those people that you feel like you’ve known forever when you’ve only just met. She made us all feel immediately comfortable. She is extraordinarily knowledgeable about Venice, its history and sites and her enthusiasm for sharing her knowledge was incredible. She tailored our tour to the day and time and managed to get us access to an unexpected and very memorable view of the city. She also helped us book a gondola ride and provided excellent restaurant recommendations. I only wish we had had more time to spend with Genny. I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone who is looking for a guide to this amazing city!

3rd October 2023

10 Tasting of Venice

Me and my son had such an amazing time with Genny. She kept making us laugh and was super knowledgeable about everything. That’s not even mentioning the food, it was amazing. I don’t wanna spoil it for others but I wouldn’t eat breakfast before hand because she is not afraid to feed you. I recommend anyone to do this trip if you plan on going to Venice!!

28th September 2023

Book this tour!

My husband and I had the most amazing tour with Genny! It was more like spending the day with an old friend. She took us to places we never would have found on our own and we tried dishes we never would have tried otherwise (including the best pizza we’ve ever had!). We even went back to a couple places the next day on our own. It was everything we wanted in a tour and then some. If we’re ever back in Venice, we will be booking again. Thank you, Genny, for an experience we’ll never forget!

21th September 2023

Great way to discover Venice

I spent a brilliant 3 hours with Genny discovering the highlights and hidden gems of Venice with my 13 year old son. Genny was engaging, entertaining, knowledgeable and helpful, pointing out places to eat and drink along the way and taking us to places we wouldn’t have discovered on our own. It was the perfect way to start our Venetian adventure, and we have a list of recommended places to visit for the rest of our time here. Highly recommended! Thank you Genny.

14th September 2023

Amazing tour

We did a kickstart Venice tour with Genny this week and it was fabulous. She engaged the kids, and kept interest levels up with games and stories, all the while showing us around Venice. Her recommendations made choosing a good place to eat easy, and her follow up to make sure we had all the info we needed much appreciated. Particularly for families but really anyone interested in seeing a bit of real Venice, don’t hesitate to book Genny.

13th September 2023

Amazing tour! Amazing guide!

I spent a brilliant 3 hours with Genny discovering the highlights and hidden gems of Venice with my 13 year old son. Genny was engaging, entertaining, knowledgeable and helpful, pointing out places to eat and drink along the way and taking us to places we wouldn’t have discovered on our own. It was the perfect way to start our Venetian adventure, and we have a list of recommended places to visit for the rest of our time here. Highly recommended! Thank you Genny.

12th September 2023

Amazing food tour

We had an amazing tour with Genny today. We tasted different sorts of local food which were all delicious. Genny told us a lot about the city while walking through the little streets. Overall we had a great experience!
Thank you so much!

8th September 2023

The best food tour ever

It is my second time in Venice and it’s my second tour with Genny! I really recommend her! She is the best, super funny and knows a lot about the city and the spots! If I come again I definitely doing another tour with her!

4th September 2023

Review

Genny is a great private tour guide. From the moment we began our booking, she was amazingly accommodating. From start to finish we felt we made the right choice. Genny is local and was able to who share with her, places she herself would visit and petrochemical . We highly recommend booking private tour with Genny at the beginning of your Venice trip. ❤️

1st September 2023

Going back in History

Jenny provided my wife and me with a truly personalized and enriching tour experience through the Jewish Ghetto in Venice. Her extensive knowledge and friendly demeanor created an atmosphere that felt both educational and welcoming. Despite our delayed start, Jenny’s patience and understanding made us feel valued as customers. Walking alongside us, she generously shared historical insights and fascinating stories, allowing us to savor every moment of the tour. Jenny’s dedication to ensuring we had a remarkable experience truly shines through. I wholeheartedly recommend Jenny to anyone seeking a tailor-made exploration of this captivating city.

31th August 2023

Amazing Day with Genny

We had an incredible tour with Genny in Venice. It was a very hot day (35°C) and between our booking day and our tour day, we discovered we were pregnant- Genny was ON IT. She made sure that everywhere we went had options for my wife and she planned some stops that were Air Conditioned so we could snag a seat and cool off. She was an ace at finding hard to find seats, understood very quickly what we loved to eat, and it was so nice walking the streets and hearing folks from restaurants shout « Ciao Genny! » as we walked by. More important than any of that, Genny was just a total sweetheart we really enjoyed hanging out with. Perfect tour, and the highlight of our time in Venice.

23th August 2023

Absolutely Amazing

Genny is Venice!!! To see Venice and all its history and hidden gems Genny is your guide!!! Her outgoing personality, abundance of knowledge on a wide range from history to best places to shop and eat, and attention to all details were beyond amazing …there wasn’t a single detail we missed as she pointed out everything that we would have just walked by without her. Our tour was beyond enjoyable, we walked away so impressed and Genny’s warm caring nature along with her geniue love for Venice she gave us memories to last a lifetime. We highly recommend Genny when visiting Venice she will leave you with an experience you will never forget. Genny thank you for making Venice so memorable for us!! Anneliese Toronto, Canada

18th August 2023

Great experience with a big smile

We close our visit to Venice with a tour from Genny. Genny is fantastic, she shows us the first church, pillory, the (fish) market and the best gelateria and pizzeria in Venice. She tells the story of the masks, carnival and the plague, the rats and cats heroes, the prison and the bookshop. But above all, she takes us to the old ware house where all the famous fashion brands are located nowadays, not for shopping but for the roof terrace where you have a 360 degree view of Venice! Not pre-booked but Genny gets us up fir 15 minutes. She is an example of who does good, meets well and a smile costs nothing. With her disarming stories, smile and character, she get everything done during the tour and she knows how to inform and intrigue all 5 of us. We love Genny!

13th August 2023

Great with kids!

We took a tour tonight with Genny. Our youngest (7) is a little squirrelly, but she had a great time and loved the gelato visit at the end. Genny got us to see some of the best views of beautiful Venice and they were incredible. She did a wonderful job knowing how to move the tour in a way that our kids enjoyed it as well as the adults. I cannot recommend her enough!

11th August 2023

Great guide for our young family!

Genny kicked our day in Venice off in a great way. Visiting the city in August, it was obviously packed. Having a 6 and 4 year old with us, it was a blessing to have her pick us up near the ferry, and then navigate us through the crowds to the beautiful narrow and quiet alleys peacefully. Of course she told a cool anecdotes, and took us to a rooftop that we wound have never found otherwise. If you want to make a nice Venice experience with the kids a great one: just book Genny!

10th August 2023

Great tour designed for out needs!

Genny is a very kind and service driven person. We really enjoy her tour and good vibes. She gave us an insight that only a local can give and arrange for us other services (as the water taxi for the tour). We had a terrific time.

9th August 2023

Amazing day with Genny

It was a last minute booking and Genny was very easy. She managed to adjust the tour during the day regarding our wishes. She knows a lot about her area and she loves it , you can feel it. I will definitely recommend her and we contact her if I am coming back with my children. It is our 3rd trip with “with locals” and we are always very happy . Thank you Genny 

4th August 2023

Amazing experience!

 couldn’t recommend Genny and the food tour more highly! We had both Spanish and English speakers in our group and Genny swapped between the two languages effortlessly to ensure everyone understood. Genny also catered to vegetarian and meat options for the group, all of which were delicious. Make sure you book a tour with Genny when in Venice!

3rd August 2023

Genny!

Genny was amazing! Very knowledge and so friendly. She gave us a history and food tour. She took care of my family on our food tour including our picky 14 year old. She did a lot of extras for us. She was a terrific lady. I would use her again for sure!

2nd August 2023

Fantastic tour!

Genny was an amazing guide, giving us insights into local history and the best “non-touristy” spots to visit. We were still very full hours later. She was friendly, informative and fun! Highly recommend!!

2nd August 2023

Great kids tour!

I would recommend Genny to everyone who wants a personal and easy-going tour of Venice. Genny gave us a Wonderful introduction to Venice, kept the kids engaged with interesting stories and a great sense of humor! Our visit to Venice was at the end of our holiday, and I wasn’t sure my 3 kids would be up for it, but Genny was wonderful! She kept them engaged and learning and laughing!

2nd August 2023

Fantastic Tour!!

We booked a private tour with Genny for 4 adults and kids ages, 7,7,6,5,1. She was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating! She was able to engage both adults and children throughout the entire tour. She gave us great recommendations for food and fun activities for the kiddos. The children adored her and we were giving hugs goodbye at the end. When we return to Venice, we plan to contact her to plan another tour!!

25th July 2023

Tour

Genny was absolutely fabulous. She is the best. Her knowledge of all Venice is second to none. She made our afternoon very enjoyable with some good laughs thrown in. I would highly recommend anyone to do a tour of Venice with Genny

24th July 2023

Lovely tour guide!

Genny did a 2 hour tour for us with our 2 daughters. She was absolutely lovely from the start. Very personable, friendly and talked to the girls, not just the adults. She showed us the local places to eat, where to get the best pizza/ice cream in Venice, and the amazing view from the roof top terrace overlooking the whole of Venice, not to be missed! Thank you Genny!

13th July 2023

What a great tour

We can only recommend a tour with Genny. We wanted to leave it to her to create the tour and it was amazing. We saw a lot of hidden places, secret stores and interesting markets. She knows a lot of people including the security at fondaco dei tedeschi. So we could go to this outstanding roof-top-terrace. And her recommendation for dinner was what you are looking for:as a tourist you would never go there, but it was completely amazing!
Thanks Genny! If we are back in Venice we should definitely meet again.

10th July 2023

Great Tour

We had a great tour with Genny. She tailored it to our interests and she was very resourceful. When she found out we weren’t going to Murano, she arranged a glass blowing demonstration for us in Venice. We enjoyed going around with her in Venice and she explained history very well to the kids (ages7,8,12). Highly recommend!

30th June 2023

Great Private Tour!

We got an amazing tour of Venice and all the historical sites, along with the more local insights into the city! Genny was a fantastic guide and made the tour very fun:)

23th June 2023

Awesome tour and conversation

Genny went above and beyond with our tour of Venice. Not only did she offer us a detailed tour of every major place we wanted to see, she did so with a smile and entertaining conversation, keeping all of us engaged throughout. We are now best friends and I expect her at my wedding. Thank you Genny!

23th June 2023

Best Part of our Trip

What an amazing way to spend one of our days in Venice. Genny was so knowledgeable and fun to be with. She adapted the whole day to go backwards from how most people want it per my request. She made sure I saw the art I wanted that was difficult for me to reach independently (Building Bridges) she popped into a fabric store to ask questions about wher I could find certain treasures to take back home. So glad the first person I talked to was booked and suggested Genny she was the perfect fit for us. 10 stars.

18th June 2023

Venice with Genny is the best

We lucked out! We booked with Genny at the last minute and fortunately she had a couple of free hours.. She gave our family including our two young adult children a tour through the jewish quarter and other parts of the city as well. She was warm and engaging and full of information. She kept our kids enthralled for the whole time (and us as well!). She gave us a whole new appreciation of Venice. If I am so fortunate to return to Venice, I will book with Genny again. Encore!!!!

17th June 2023

Food tour

We’ve had a blast with Genny! She is so sweet, bows everything about Venice and the islands. Knows the best places to eat. We were with our kids of 18 and 13 and they also enjoyed the tour with Genny. She is super with kids and adults. I highly recommend her for whatever your you would like to do.
Thank you again Genny for the wonderful tour!

17th June 2023

Outstanding Private Tour Guide

Genny is a great private tour guide. Even before booking, she was super accommodating, and developed a personalized tour that worked with our schedule and interests. Once we met up, we knew we made the right choice, she is a local, who knows other locals who treated us like VIPs, with special access and local food. To our surprise, she knew more than expected, even in the Jewish ghetto. We change our Venice itinerary based on our tour with Genny, and so happy we did. Our recommendation is to book a private tour with Genny at the beginning of your Venice trip.

15th June 2023

Amazing food tour!

Genny is the best! She is so personable and willing to chat about pretty much anything. She went above and beyond to make sure the food was to our taste. She was flexible with scheduling and is very knowledgeable about all things Venice. Couldn’t recommend this tour enough!

15th June 2023

Outstanding private your guide!

Genny is a great private tour guide. Even before booking, she was super accommodating, and developed a personalized tour that worked with our schedule and interests. Once we met up, we knew we made the right choice, she is a local, who knows other locals who treated us like VIPs, with special access and local food. To our surprise, she knew more than expected, even in the Jewish ghetto. We changed our Venice itinerary based on our tour with Genny, and so happy we did. Our recommendation is to book a private tour with Genny at the beginning of your Venice trip, you will not regret it!

15th June 2023

Superb Tour Guide!

Genny was an amazing tour guide, taking us to and showing us so many things we would never have found on our own. We only had one full day and Venice – Genny was the key to our brief time. Her personality is very infectious to be with, making you feel as if you’ve been friends for years. Loved her!!!

15th June 2023

Wonderful Tour of Venice

Our tour with Genny was wonderful. Our 7.5 year old enjoyed it as well and Genny was able to customize the tour based on our interests and what we had already seen in Venice. She explained much of the city’s history and made great recommendations for the rest of our stay. Thank you Genny for a wonderful experience!

14th June 2023

Wonderful time!

We spent two days with Genny and she was wonderful. Genny was super accommodating and let us split up our tour into shorter segments over two days so our kids (ages 5 and 9) wouldn’t run out of steam. Plus, she was very patient and understanding whenever our kids got hot & needed a break. We got so many interesting facts and history from Genny all the while tasting delicious food all over the city. Genny was also super helpful with water taxi recommendations, gondola rides, mask workshops, etc. She is a wealth of knowledge and wonderfully responsive to any and all questions. We will be recommending her to anyone heading to Venice in the future. Thanks Genny!!

13th June 2023

Love Genny

We had a great tour with Genny. She took us to some gems that had been hiding right under our noses and some we would have never found. She accommodated both our food and drink needs and our desired walking pace.

11th June 2023

Do this tour!!!

Genny was the most wonderful tour guide we could have asked for! This tour was our first activity in Venice and set us up for the most amazing trip! We enjoyed all of the stops and felt so taken care of! Genny gave us so much valuable information about each stop and continued to reply to all of our questions throughout the trip as well! She was so accommodating and gave us some great insight that we would not have learned with a more generic touristy experience. Highly recommend this tour with Genny!

30th May 2023

Tour was one of the highlights!

Genny was great at communicating before and doing the tour. There is an amazing amount of food; didn’t want dinner after. Felt safe and very well cared for during the whole tour. We left our selections up to Genny and she picked amazing food. She is very warm, friendly and a fun tour guide. I loved learning about Venice history as we walked. One of the highlights of the trip!

28th may 2023

Beautiful tour in Venice

I booked a tour with Genny and she customized it and making it so special for all of us! She created an itinerary just for us knowing exactly what we wanted to do and see! Perfect day in Venice!

28th May 2023

Highly recommend!

We so very highly recommend Genny as a tour guide for any of your needs in Venice. We were a family of six with a 16, 14, 10 and 6 year old and she guided us through the city stopping in the best food places, historical sites and cute and or interesting historical places (don’t want to ruin it for you). Her warmth and true love of Venice shows through as she wanders you through all of the streets introducing you to each local Italian specialist. She was very attentive and went above and beyond in giving us restaurant recommendations, reserving us Gondolas, and helping us get to some of the islands through a private charter. It can be overwhelming coming to Venice and not knowing where to best spend your time. Spending a few hours with Genny was the best decision we made!

27th May 2023

Viaje Venecia

Junto con Genny, durante nuestra estancia en Venecia disfrutamos mucho del los tours que hicimos durante dos días, es muy cercana y hace muy ameno el tour, con ganas de volver y volver a contratar con ella los tours

25th May 2023

Genny wonderful guide

Ho avuto modo di fare un tour con Genny e devo dire che è stata un’ottima esperienza. Si è dimostrata molto professionale nel suo lavoro, vedendo la passione in ogni piccolo dettaglio e capendo le nostre esigenze mettendo in atto una grande pazienza ed elasticità , soprattutto con i più piccoli. Per chi viene a visitare a Venezia la consiglio fortemente perché riuscirà a farti vedere questa unica città con un luce unica.

24th May 2023

Perfect family friendly tour guide!

We were so lucky that our original WithLocals guide switched us to Genny. We had the best time with her! She is very funny, very informative, and very understanding of how to ensure you have a great experience. Venice can be overwhelming! We asked for a « Get Acquainted » tour that would give my kids (11, 13) a high historical overview, and Genny delivered, literally, while connecting on a deeper level with my husband and I. She managed all 4 of our needs perfectly! Genny seemingly knows EVERYONE of the locals artisans in Venice too. Do you want to make sure you get an authentic piece of blown glass and not the « made in China » glass that’s passed off as local? Do you want the best pizza? Do you need a table for an afternoon spritz, she’ll make that happen. Do you need someone to help you negotiate a leather handbag? Do you need someone to book a gondola tour? She is well liked in Venice by Venetians. Walk down the street and people will call our her name to say hello. We booked a lot of tours during our 3 week trip, and Genny was our favorite. Hands down. Tip: If you get booked with another Local in Venice, I suggest you contact that person and ask to be switched to Genny, or contact Genny directly. We have come to understand that some Locals jump at booking every inquiry immediately and then can’t accommodate what they have accepted, so switching tour guides isn’t uncommon. Have fun! She’s a blast!

13th May 2023

Venice with Genny

Genny was a lively host and a joy to be with. This made the Venice experience heartwarming despite the rains and the cold weather. She even accompanied us to the little shopping we did at the market and made sure the Gondola will take us back to the harbor nearest our hotel as some of us have mobility issues. She ended the tour with little souvenirs from her. That was very sweet. Definitely recommendable.

23th April 2023

Custom tour of Venice.

Genny accepted out very last minute booking. She welcomed us and customized our walking tour to suit our family of 5 with 3 kids aged 9,12,12. She took us all around the neat local areas of Venice and skipped the crowded tourist areas. She introduced us to many quaint locale diners and bars plus gave the kids a neat tour of a hidden library. She incorporated a mix of food and history in her walking tour. The shared stories for the kids to realtor too and remember. She also set up a Gondola reservation for our family. When the tour ended, she sent many messages with links to different places to visit. Genny was amazing and because of her, our 3rd visit to Venice felt like our first time because we learned so much more!

13th April 2023

Genny is AMAZING!!!

I spent my Italy money on this tour and looked forward to it the whole trip. I picked Genny because she looked very kind and fun, which she was! So funny, kind, compassionate, and made the tour very personal. Despite the current weather and not being able to stop at many planned places, she was a blast and made the tour great. She was very informative and easy to talk with. I would come back to Italy just for her.

Best start to our trip in Venice!!!

Can’t recommend this tour enough! Genny was very knowledgeable and took us to the best local places for great food and drinks! Love how it was equally fun and informational!! Genny went above and beyond – she also helped us book a gondola ride!!

Best tour, best city, best host

If, like us, you are googling Venice prior to your trip and looking for something a bit different to do – this is it. The thing that made it the most special was definitely Genny. Genny is warm, kind, funny and she absolutely knows and loves this amazing island. She told us stories of Venice that you couldn’t read about in books or online. She took us to places that we would not have found alone. If you want to try completely local food and absorb the atmosphere of typical Venetian bars and cafes then this is the perfect tour! It was a fantastic few hours wandering the streets of Venice with our new friend – we laughed and laughed! Thanks buddy! ❤️

Wanderful!!

Genny was the best tour guide. She was punctual, informative, not stuffy, instant friend and tailored our experience to what we wanted which was non touristy local dives. We had teens with us and Genny made everyone feel at home and comfortable with the experience and conversation. Food, drinks and ‘ extra tips and stops’ were amazing, delicious and appreciated.

Wonderful day spent with Genny

My wife and I did The 10 Tastings of Venice tour with Genny and had a blast. She offered us a chance to get a look at Venice through the eyes (and tastebuds) of the locals, just what we wanted. We enjoyed the food at one of the stops so much we went back the next day for lunch. Genny also provided us with recommendations for other restaurants after our tour and even the next day. I highly recommend her.

Discovering off the beaten track

We met Genny in front of our Hotel and started the tour walking through the narrow streets where she pointed out the small things, which we love. She showed us where to have the best of the specialties of Venice. It was easy talking to Genny and we were very comfortable following her through the lovely city and hearing about the history of Venice. Although we only booked Genny for 3 hours she was not in a rush to leave and showed us a Restaurant where we could have a small lunch. If you love seeing the sights and small things off the beaten track we can only recommend Genny. She is warm and full of laughter with lots of anecdotes to tell you.

A must do

A very thorough and informative walk. Genny was very personable and easy to talk to and ask questions. A must do for anyone wanting to see a less touristy and quiet Venice.

Stories, humor, passion, and love of the city

We absolutely loved our tour with Genny! From the start, she made us feel comfortable and listened to all of our requests. We truly felt like we made a new friend! From the restaurants/stops where the locals dine to the interesting facts about the shops that we couldn’t learn in any guide book, we had the best afternoon! We cannot recommend Genny enough! Her stories, humor, passion, and love of the city (and great food) made for the perfect introduction to Venice! Thank you Genny!!

A special day!

Genny went the extra mile to create a special day for our group of artists and kids. She created a behind-the scenes experience with local artisans which gave us the opportunity to create our own treasures. She was warm and knowledgeable, and gave us the perfect restaurant recommendation at the end. A memorable day all around which we could never have created on our own. Thank you!

Excellent

Genny a été exceptionnelle et nous a fait découvrir une partie de Venise plus authentique et moins touristique. Les dégustations sont nombreuses et d’une qualité incroyable ! Nous sommes français et arrivons à nous débrouiller en italien et anglais, tout a été super fluide. Nous la recommandons à 3000% !!

Interesting and Enjoyable

Genny is lovely and her tour of Cannaregio was fabulous Very informative and interesting We also visited the market which we loved too! I highly recommend touring this area away from the crowds and Genny as a wonderful tour guide

An incredible Tour!

Our tour with Genny was unforgettable. Not only did she show us some incredible spots we’d never have found alone and introduce us to all the local delicacies, but Genny shared beautiful stories and history with us throughout. We learned about Venice’s history, we ate the most delicious bites and sipped the most delectable drinks, and could have spent days on end wandering Venice with Genny. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Wonderful introduction to Venice

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Genny. We had some laughs as we walked the streets, discovering some history and figuring out what we will do during our time in Venice . Genny gave us excellent ideas and suggestions, we were so pleased to have spent time on this tour with her. Thank you Genny.

Book with Genny now!

I wanted to have a guide with us on Murano for a few hours. I contacted Genny and she responded immediately with a customized tour just for our family. Thankfully because of unforeseen issues with my mothers mobility a few days before our vacation we needed her guidance and help that day for sure. The second I met Genny I knew she was going to be awesome. She is so friendly, upbeat, and is so fun! She checked on my mother constantly and made everything effortless and seamless for us. She set up a great itinerary and she helped us with lunch reservations too. We had the best time with her…just wish our time together could’ve been longer! If you are looking for a tour guide with a warm smile, great recommendations, and a fun personality then definitely contact Genny. Highly recommend!!

One of the best!

Genny is one of the best guides we’ve ever experienced. She was more like a friend than a host. She has a wonderful, accessible personality and we felt completely at home with her. Her stories alone are worth the price. She’s also completely knowledgeable and gave us one of our best tours. I would highly recommend her to anyone.

Grateful for Gregarious Genny

My family and I recently visited Venice and had a food tour with Genny. Wow – she was fabulous! We have 3 young children (twin boys age 10 and a daugher 8). She tailored the tour for them (and no, not chicken nuggets and pizza 😂). We sampled a wide array of Venecian cuisine. She had a backstory for each and every place we visited. All were truly local experiences. I am confident we were the only ‘tourists’ in each and every place. Genny has a bubbly personality with a wonderful sense of humor. We were fully engaged and entertained for 3.5 hours. What a fabulous experience! If you are in Venice – and are seeking a food tour – Genny is your woman!

Delicious food and great company

Genny looked after us so well and took us to some places and to try some things that we would otherwise not have done at all. Lots of food and drink options! We did the trip over lunch time which was great so we really didn’t need to eat again until the evening. Highlights for us were the Chiccheti and spritz at the start, the Frito Misti in the rialto market but it was really all super tasty! Highly recommended. Genny was also super helpful in giving us advice for the rest of trip with restaurant recommendations, the best way to go to the islands and visit the glass factories and Burano. Thank you x

Fantastic food and an even better guide

Genny was absolutely fantastic! All of the locations that she took us to were delicious. She provided a lot of historical context without being overwhelming and was a real pleasure to be around. I would recommend Genny’s tour to any first time visitor to Venice.

Do this tour!

Genny was the most wonderful tour guide we could have asked for! This tour was our first activity in Venice and set us up for the most amazing trip! We enjoyed all of the stops and felt so taken care of! Genny gave us so much valuable information about each stop and continued to reply to all of our questions throughout the trip as well! She was so accommodating and gave us some great insight that we would not have learned with a more generic touristy experience. Highly recommend this tour with Genny!

Lovely Time!

We had a lovely time with Genny showing us around! She is very friendly and knowledgeable and we were just sorry that the time we had went by so quickly

Amazing Family Experience with Genny!

We had the best time with Genny – she was incredibly friendly, knowledgable and happily tailored our trip to be more child friendly for our 2 kids. Also extremely helpful dealing with a severe food allergy so made sure we were covered and happy and stuffed by the end. We had a fab time and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.

Fun Times in the City

Genny was an exceptional guide for our Tasting Tour in Venice. She knew all the best “gems” for tasty treats. All of the foods and drinks Genny introduced us to we’re new for us; including Spritz, local meats and cheeses, fried cakes, fried fish and gelato. Everything was delicious! She was well-known at every establishment we visited making our stops efficient and enjoyable. In addition to the food, Genny was a wealth of knowledge for local information. She pointed out additional dining and shopping opportunities that she recommended. She also showed us unique architecture and performance halls Venetians enjoy. Genny introduced us to a glass shop owner at the end of the tour. My wife had confidence she would be treated well as she shopped. Genny helped us to have a wonderful day in Venice.

Great insights and great host

We had booked a highlights and canal tour with Genny for our the 4 of us( including childeren age 8 and 10). We had a great time and Genny knew her way around Venice and had a lot of stories to tell. We got great tips for our short visit. We really had a great day in Venice, thanks to Genny

Absolute BEST guide

Genny (AKA as Wander Woman) is an incredible guide. We spent three hours together and even my spouse, who isn’t a fan of tours, was sad when the time was up. She knows Venice inside and out and can lead tours on just about anything. I encourage you to book with her early in your visit because it will add to your experience (and you might want to book a second tour). Worth every penny. Genny, thank you for helping to make our Venice trip wonderful. We will not forget you.

Amici per sempre

Being shown around Venezia by Genny is like being with a friend you haven’t seen in awhile. Besides being very flexible with our dietary preferences, Genny is personable, friendly, bubbly, happy, funny, and also familiar (she has lived in the US before). The tour itself was fantastic and heavenly for fans of cicchetti and delicious aperitivo, but the best part was having Genny around to eat and drink with us…like a friend you’ve know for a long time. Grazie mille, Genny. Alla prossima!

Genny is AMAZING!

Genny is a top notch tour guide. Informative and knowledgeable and great with kids! She truly made our trip to Venice special. Luckily, our tour with her was early in our trip, so we were well equipped with great advice to enjoy the city afterwards. Highly recommend!!

Amazing tour with Genny!

We could not have been happier with Genny and this amazing food tour of Venice. Genny was knowledgeable, personal, funny, and made us feel like part of the family. This was our favorite part of our Venice trip, hands down. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone and everyone.

Perfect tour of Venice for our Family

We had an excellent day with with Genny in Venice! She tailored the tour to suit our needs and interests. Felt we learnt so much about the city and got to see so many key sights. She kept the tour interesting and relevant. Also appreciated her warm and friendly personality throughout the experience.

Best Experience in Italy

The food tour that my boyfriend and I had with Genny was our favorite experience in Italy. She was warm, fun and flexible by accommodating some of my boyfriend’s picky eater preferences. Along the way she pointed out some hidden gems in Venice and explained exactly where we were going and why she’d select each location. Everything was delicious and she even went above and beyond by recommending and booking us a gondola tour. 10/10 would recommend booking any tour with Genny!

Perfect blend of food and history

Genny had such an amazing, kind, and laid back energy. We really enjoyed our ten tastings food tour through Venice. Venice is so beautiful and it was great to learn about the history behind some of the landmarks and things you’d never notice on your own just walking through the city. The tour was the perfect blend between delicious food, drinks, and historical landmarks/information. My husband and I both thought the walking to food ratio was great. Everything was timed well, so we didn’t feel heavy and stuffed at the end. Genny was able to answer our questions and give a great tour. She also helped us find some other nice activities later in our trip. You can tell she is very passionate about her city and she loves sharing the culture through both food and history. We would gladly take another tour with Genny and recommend her to anyone who wants to experience the beauty Venice has to offer! xx Thank you Genny

Genny is the best!

Genny was a wonderful guide! We visited Burano with her and she had planned everything perfectly. She customized to our needs and interests and was like visiting the city with an old friend. Genny was knowledgeable, kind, funny, and helpful. Highly recommend!

Feel at Home

Genny was amazing!! Not only did she introduce us to many of the delicious food of Venice, but also the wonderful history of the city. Enjoyed our walk throughout the different areas and tasting a variety of food. She told us about each place that we went and the people who owned it. My husband and I are from Knoxville, TN and it turns out that Genny actually lived here for 10 years. As a result, we felt an instant connection. She knows what we eat here the US and introduced us to new and wonderful food. She made sure that at each stop that there was always something for us to try – the adventurous and not so adventurous. Great personality. Her English was flawless which was very important to us. Would definitely recommend Genny to everyone.

Exploring Venice food with Genny!

Genny was amazing! Highly recommend her! It was exciting to taste new foods in places we would have never known about. Even went back the next day for more. Such a great way to experience Venice in a more personal way. Thank you Genny!

Fun and funn, warm and charming

It was such a pleasure to take a tour to the islands of the lagoon with Genny. She is fun, funny, has a great way of engaging you with stories and interesting facts. Her enthusiasm for the region in which she grew up is infectious. I really enjoyed my tour with her. Thank you Genny!

Best Time Ever!

Genny is so fun and kind and knowledgeable and accommodating…I could go on and on. She shared so much information, history, restaurant, transportation and shopping tips, and helped us plan some more excursions. My daughter (30yo) and I (60yo) loved her. I would recommend her to anyone, and can’t wait to spend more time with her. It is like we made a new friend!

Fantastic morning

Genny aranged a brilliant relaxed morning for me and my family, private boat tour met us off the alt rain station. Genny communication was brilliant and she was fantastic with both my Children. Thank u Genny x Darren , Emily , Ashton and Noah