Panorama

Jun

6 places for the best view over Venice

An orange gem resting on a blue glass plate: it’s Venice seen from above. (Henry James) Venice was for the first time in its history drawn in detail by Jacopo de Barbari: he drew the city in bird‘s eye view from the top of the island San Giorgio Maggiore, just opposite Saint Mark’s Square and...

May

Panorama, San Marco, Shopping, Venice, Venice: On a budget

Fondaco dei Tedeschi: Department Store with a view

Next to the Rialto Bridge you have the possibility to take a wonderful panorama shot of Venice – for free. Just head to the 4th floor of the new department store in the former Fondaco dei Tedeschi “Fondaco T”. Since a few weeks, due to the high request, you have to pre book your visit:...

Apr

Culture, History, Panorama, San Marco

Campanile di San Marco

El paron de casa. The landlord. That’s the affectionate nickname that Venetians use when referring to the belltower that dominates Saint Mark’s Square and the Venetian cityscape. The belltower had actually different functions during the history of the Serenissima: lighthouse – visible from the sea at distance of 42km/26,09 miles belltower – regulating the Venetian...

Jul

Culture, Panorama, San Marco, Venice, Venice: On a budget

Contarini dal Bòvolo

I recently thought about the best places in Venice that offer the possibility to take nice panorama shots and, amongst others, I remembered the Palazzo Contarini dal Bòvolo, one of the better known architectural masterpieces in the Venetian lagoon, only a stone’s throw away from Campo Manin. (Unfortunately, at the moment, the palazzo – and...

May

Architecture, Panorama, Venice, Venice: On a budget

San Giorgio Maggiore: one of the best panoramic views in Venice

If you ask me for my favorite panorama spots in Venice I’d immediately tell you that one of them is the clocktower of San Giorgio Maggiore (the second, after the clock tower of Saint Mark, by height). Why, you’re asking? Well, The admission fee is way cheaper than for the Campanile di San Marco (€5...

Dec

Clubs & Bars, Panorama, Venice

Skyline Bar Hilton Molino Stucky

Recently we decided to have an aperitivo in the Skyline Bar on the top floor of the Hilton Molino Stucky in Giudecca, as it’s the bar with the nicest view over Venice. The bar is very elegant and the view just stunning, as you’ll be able to see the church Santa Maria della Salute, the...

Eine sehr persönliche und interessante Führung, die auch Raum für Fragen gelassen hat. Beatrice kannte sich ausgezeichnet in der Geschichte Venedigs aus und hat es auch für die Kinder toll,... read more

Karina
July 22, 2024

Beatrice was just wonderful! She made this tour fun for both adults and kids - and we learned so much! Definitely to be recommended!!

Tonja
February 19, 2024

Wer in Venedig einen Blick abseits des Tourismus bzw. den großen Plätzen werfen will, denen kann ich die Tour mit Beatrice wirklich ans Herz legen. Gerade vielleicht am Anfang... read more

Chalin
February 10, 2024

Wir hatten sehr kurzfristig und spontan eine Tour mit Beatrice buchen können und waren sehr happy über diesen “Glücksgriff”! Sie hat uns wirklich tolle Ecken gezeigt, sehr viel Interessantes erzählt... read more

Monique
August 28, 2023

Vielen Dank für den wunderbaren Nachmittag-wunderbare versteckte Ecken in San Marco gesehen und reichlich Tipps für die nächsten Male bekommen wie Museen,Bars usw.

Jens
November 8, 2022

We had a total blast at Beatrices tour. She showed us a lot of hidden corners in Venice and we moved off the beaten track. She was super knowledgable, provided... read more

Tabea
October 30, 2022

Beatrice hat uns Venedig auf wundervolle Weise ein Stück näher gebracht. Auch mein Sohn war sehr interessiert dabei. Absolut empfehlenswert!!

Helena
October 24, 2022

sehr empfehlenswert !!!

Joachim
October 24, 2022

Toll!

Rebecca
June 13, 2022

Ich kann Beatrice herzlich empfehlen. Sie liebt Venedig, hat viel Wissen darüber und kann es bestens vermitteln, darüber hinaus in Ecken ohne Touristen.

Ivana
June 8, 2022

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