About this experience
When we talk about a woman, we automatically talk about Venice. Countless stories can be told about the residents of my favorite city. Queens and sailors' wives, elite courtesans and feminists, scholars, poetesses, and nuns - the most extraordinary women of the European continent lived in the sea capital. You will find out how the lives of Venetian women changed over the centuries and understand why in the 18th century the city of canals resembled modern-day Las Vegas.
What to Expect
Following the Footsteps of Venetian Women
We will meet at Piazza San Marco - the heart of Venice. While strolling through narrow streets and quiet neighborhoods, you will learn about the lives of past city dwellers. You will stop at the base of the Rialto Bridge, where the house of the woman who was the first in the world to receive a higher education was located. You will peek into Casanova's dwelling and hear about his adventures, see the La Fenice opera house, in whose 'biography' there is a place for ladies. Additionally, you will admire the palace where the famous Desdemona lived and learn everything about its other inhabitants.
A Spicy History of the City
Courtesanship is an important chapter in Venice's destiny. I will tell you what compelled 12,000 city women to sell love and how 'honest courtesans' differed from their lower-ranked colleagues. The customs of ancient Venice are far from the puritanical mood of its modern inhabitants - my story will help you understand how and why the views of Italian women have changed.
Tales of Famous Venetian (and Non-Venetian) Residents
Do you know anything about Caterina Cornaro? I will introduce you to this girl who, at the age of 14, changed the history of Cyprus and the Venetian Republic. You will hear about the fate of a woman who can be called the Lady Gaga of the past, about the life of the city's first feminist. About the relationships of Venetian women with Russian aristocrats and French kings, about why the city restaurant is named 'Russian Scandal' - all about the famous women who changed the history of the city on water.
Furthermore, we will talk about the fashion experiments of Italian women from past centuries, discuss their customs, and gossip about the lives of present-day Venetian women. In 2 hours of the tour, you will understand why we, natives of the city, long for the Venice that is no more.
Who Should Take the Tour
Travelers who are already familiar with the city's main attractions.
