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Discover & Support the authentic Venice

With Venezia Autentica it's easy to have a better and more meaningful experience of Venice while making sure to positively impact the life of the Venetians.

WE’RE A SOCIAL BUSINESS ON A MISSION TO MAKE LIFE AND TRAVEL IN VENICE BETTER. YOU CAN HELP, IT’S EASY!

TAKE ACTION: FEEL LIKE A LOCAL IN VENICE AND MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT

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Support Us and Unlock your discount at the best authentic Venetian shops, bars and restaurants
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FEEL LIKE A LOCAL: BOOK AN EXPERIENCE, REQUEST CUSTOM ACTIVITIES, VISIT THE BEST LOCAL BUSINESSES
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HIRE VENETIANS FOR YOUR LOCAL NEEDS AND SERVICES

WE SUPPORT THE LOCAL BUSINESSES, HELP YOU DISCOVER THE REAL VENICE AND GIVE BACK TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

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ALL OF OUR TOOLS, SERVICES, AND INFO HELP YOU DIRECTLY SUPPORT VENETIAN FAMILIES. BE PART OF THE MOVEMENT!

VISIT HANDPICKED AUTHENTIC LOCAL PLACES

Tour the gorgeous Grand Canal in Venice, Italy, in this unique 360 video.
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Bacarando in Corte dell'Orso
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DISCOVER MORE LOCAL PLACES

Follow our logo in Venice to find the best authentic Venetian shops, bars, and restaurants Venice has to offer. You can even get a 10 % discount everywhere by getting our Venezia Autentica Friends’ Pass!

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TRY AUTHENTIC VENETIAN EXPERIENCES AND ACTIVITIES

Try our Cichetti tour and enjoy food and wines like a Venetian
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Discover the iconic crafts of Venice in this artisan crawl
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Take incredible photos of Venice during this relaxing night photowalk
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BOOK AN AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE IN VENICE NOW!

FIND EVERYTHING FOR A REWARDING AND IMPACTFUL LOCAL EXPERIENCE

Everything you need to feel like a local in Venice and help the Venetians stay live in their city

Essential readings for a smooth and responsible visit to Venice

VenezIa Autentica. or Authentic Venice, is a social business based in Venice and helping visitors feel like authentic Venetians while impacting positively the life of the authentic venetian businesses

By following tips and info on this website and by visiting the authentic Venetian bars, restaurants, shops that we support, or by trying an experience with a local or hiring the right local providers here in Venice, you can make sure to enjoy the best Venice has to offer while impacting tangibly the local community.

Already 141 local businesses and 3 ways to support them!