Valerio

Licensed Tour Leader 

Nature and Interpretive Guide  


valerio@detourist.it

About

I was born and bred in Venice and spent half my life away: getting „germanised" in Bochum and Göttingen, enjoying the post-Olympic vibe in Turin, getting drunk in the worst bars in Moscow, following the silk road in Central Asia, clubbing in Berlin and pretending to be a professional manager in a multinational corporation in Africa and Middle East.

All of this to realize that there is no place like home, especially if home is Venice!

Now I am ready to share my true love for the city, my passion for sustainable tourism and few tips about the Venice I like as a local.

Let me show you off-the-beaten tracks alternative routes,  let you discover hidden gems of the city and bring you on lagoon islands by bike or by kayak: experiences you will never forget! 

Fun Fact

I was attacked by a goose when i was a child and never stopped running since that.

Favorite Food

Sarde in saor , sardines marinated in vinagre with onions and raisins. An conic food in Venice and symbol of its long-standing tradition of preserving food when the city was dominating the world trade markets sailing throught Mediterrean and Middle East.

Hidden Gem 

Sant'Andrea fort:  a large fortress built in the 16th century in front of the San Nicolò harbour mouth by Sanmichieli to defend Venice from its enemies,  offering  breathtaking views on the lagoon.

Other Team Members

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