Tours in Venice

Friends of deTourist

Travel is also about connections. Over the years, I’ve built strong relationships with trusted guides, artisans, and cultural professionals in Venice and beyond. Here you’ll find my personal recommendations — people and places I trust, who share the same values of authenticity, sustainability, and passion.

How It Works

All “friends” are professionals I personally know and trust.

No hidden commissions: these are genuine recommendations.

A way to support each other and help travelers discover more.

Friends by City

Ai Promessi Sposi, Cannaregio - friend of deTourist

AI PROMESSI SPOSI | Tavern & Kitchen. An historic Venetian restaurant and bar located in the Cannaregio district.

Osteria Ca' d'oro Alla Vedova - friend of deTourist

Locale storico a tradizione familiare da 130 anni, l’Osteria Cà d’Oro alla Vedova si trova in pieno centro storico, lungo la str. Nuova a Cannaregio.

Nevodi in Castello - friend of detourist

Nevodi, meaning “nephews” in the Venetian dialect. Knowledge of tradition combines with the imagination and creativity of youth, and thanks to the collaborationof our chefs and waiters, over eight years we have developed a close-knit team dedicated to your service.

Taverna San Lio in Castello between St. Mark's and Rialto

Taverna San Lio in Castello. Located a 2-minute walk from the Rialto Bridge, this charming hotel with a traditional restaurant is just a 3-minute walk from St. Mark’s Basilica.

A restaurant in the heart of Venice for over 50 years! For decades, we have been delighting the palates of locals and tourists alike with our pizzas and dishes cooked according to traditional recipes, using carefully selected ingredients to guarantee…

The tavern that used to be under the signboard “Do Spade” was an historic one, since Carlo de Zuane, host at Do Spade, was the steward of the hosts guild that used to gather at S. Matteo’s Church back in…

osteria da codroma - friend of detourist

Venetian seafood cuisine in a vintage venue overlooking the canal, lined with wood and featuring outdoor tables.

Trattoria alla Frasca - friend of deTourist

Osteria tipica e accogliente a CannaregioWe are open everyday Lunch 12-15 / Dinner 19-22Book your table +39 041 2412585

Workshop e Lavorazioni… Conosci e sperimentiamo insieme, la lavorazione del vetro a lume e l’uso delle murrine tipiche di Murano

Lunardelli Venezia - friend of detourist

Lunardelli Venezia stems from Lunardelli est. 1967, a historical company specializing in woodworking for highly customized construction and furnishing projects. A man of humble beginnings who started working at a very young age

venice dress up experience - friend of detourist

Leontine Hamer, 62 from the Netherlands totally envisioned this big costume box. A beautiful location near Strada Nova. Where you will be transformed to previous centuries in one hour!