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May 18, 2026 ⏱️ 1 min read

Venice in June Guide

The definitive insider guide to Venice in June 2026. Discover local summer solstice festivals, Castello's historic sagre, beach guides for the Lido, packing checklists, temperature charts, and the ultimate bacaro...
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May 17, 2026 ⏱️ 25 min

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Gelato in Venice

Skip the tourist traps and eat like a local in Venice! 🤫🍦 We’ve rounded up the absolute best,...
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May 07, 2026 ⏱️ 3 min

Venice in May: Festivals, Flowers, and the Marriage to the Sea

Savor Italy Tours – Premium Light Footer Savor Italy Tours Curating authentic, small-group food and cultural experiences across...
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May 07, 2026 ⏱️ 23 min

22 Amazing Venice Fun Facts: Secrets of the Floating City

22 Amazing Venice Fun Facts: Secrets of the Floating City | Savor Italy Tours The Definitive Insider Guide...
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A classic black private gondola gliding through a quiet, romantic side canal in Venice at sunset
May 06, 2026 ⏱️ 22 min

Is a Private Gondola Ride in Venice Worth It? (2026 Costs)

Is a Private Gondola Ride Worth the Cost? 2026 Price Guide | Savor Italy Tours The Insider Verdict...
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Where to Eat in Venice A bartender at Pasticceria Targa in Venice pouring glasses of red wine and preparing pastries for a guided cicchetti tour group.
Mar 10, 2026 ⏱️ 4 min

Best Bacari San Polo

The Ultimate Guide to San Polo’s Best Bacari: A Venetian Wine Crawl By Tommy | Savor Italy Tours...
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Where to Eat in Venice Exterior entrance and wooden sign of Cantina do Spade, a historic bacaro and wine bar in Venice, Italy.
Mar 10, 2026 ⏱️ 1 min

Cantina Do Spade: Guide to Venice’s Historic Bacaro (Since 1448)

Step back into 1448 and discover the rich history, legendary Casanova connections, and mouth-watering cicchetti of Cantina Do...
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Where to Eat in Venice Cantina Do Mori Venice oldest wine bar interior with copper pots and traditional cicchetti
Mar 10, 2026 ⏱️ 3 min

Cantina Do Mori: Guide to the Oldest Wine Bar in Venice

The Copper Pots of 1462: Inside Cantina Do Mori, the Living Heart of Venice By Tommy | Savor...
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Venice activity Guests making fresh pasta during a Venice cooking class
Mar 09, 2026 ⏱️ 25 min

Venice Cooking Class – the Ultimate Souvenir

Beyond the Gondola: Why a Venice Cooking Class is the Ultimate Travel Souvenir Boutique Culinary Masterclass Beyond the...
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Mar 08, 2026 ⏱️ 4 min

The Ultimate Guide to Venice After Dark: Pastries, Espresso & Artisan Gelato | Savor Italy Tours

The Ultimate Guide to Venice After Dark: Pastries, Espresso, & Artisan Gelato Experience the authentic sweet side of...
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Mar 04, 2026 ⏱️ 5 min

Regional Italian Cuisine: A 10-Day Food Itinerary

  Italy is a patchwork of 20 distinct culinary micro-climates. From the butter-rich dishes of the Alpine north...
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Trastevere neigborhood
Apr 20, 2016 ⏱️ 4 min

Best restaurants in Trastevere

  Known for its narrow streets, colorful buildings covered in ivy and historic squares, Trastevere is considered one...
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Apr 20, 2016 ⏱️ 4 min

Best pizza in Rome

Whether you like pizza by the slice or round, Roman or Neapolitan, with natural or gourmet leavening, Rome...
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Marco Rossi

Marco Rossi

Marco is a Venice-native travel editor and gastronomic historian with over 20 years of experience auditing local Venetian cuisine and historic tour routes.

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