SALUTE SALE: For the month of November, Courtney’s Venice is €20 off. Use code ‘SALUTE’ at check out.
After more than 50 trips (yes, 50!) to Venice over the last two decades, I’ve finally compiled everything I know and love about this city into a comprehensive 60 page digital guide: Courtney’s Venice. My guide covers all of the essentials for first-time and repeat visitors alike, over ten short chapters, from how to get around and use public transport, to local etiquette, practical tips, and insider advice.
There are also five specially curated day-long itineraries with full day plans:
- The best first day in Venice (for first timers to ground themselves in the city).
- The ultimate artisan shopping day.
- My Venetian foodie day for you to discover the city’s best flavours.
- A historian’s dream day in Venice.
- My own personal favourite day in Venice – everything I love to do on my first day, every visit.
As a bonus, the digital guide includes Courtney’s Venice: The Map, a curated Google Map with over 12,000 views and counting. This pocket resource highlights over 150 authentic spots across six categories:
- More than 60 cafes, bars, and restaurants, including true Venetian trattorias, bakeries, wine bars, gelaterias, and even a few non-Italian gems
- 25+ artisan shops for unique gifts and keepsakes
- 20+ historical and cultural landmarks worth exploring
- A dozen of my favourite photo locations for both architecture and candid shots
- My top ten accommodation picks, from budget to luxury
- Key services and logistical locations such as safe ATMs, English-speaking pharmacies, baggage storage, and the best gondola stations
The guide and map are both updated at least once per year so, unlike a printed guidebook, it always reflects the latest openings, closures, and changes.
You might be wondering what makes me qualified to sell a guide on Venice – and that’s a great question! Besides being the city’s biggest fangirl, here are some things you should know about me:
- I’m a postgraduate historian with over a decade of experience working in world-class museums, so you can be assured I’m serious about history and I know how to conduct research.
- I run my own boutique private travel company, Your Grand Tour, where I’ve had the pleasure of creating countless dream vacations for clients across the world – many in Venice, of course!
- I’ve worked for and with a number of non-profit charities and government bodies focused on sustainable tourism, which is why I’m so dedicated to discovering and sharing the most authentic places my favourite city has to offer.
Ready to get your guide?
SALUTE SALE: For the month of November, Courtney’s Venice is €20 off. Use code ‘SALUTE’ at check out.
If you’re ready to experience the very best of Venice, click here to visit Payhip and purchase Courtney’s Venice for €49 (only €29 this November!). You’ll receive a link to the digital PDF guide and map within 24 hours and they’re yours to keep forever!
Thank you for supporting independent research and my time. I don’t receive commissions or partake in sponsorships of any kind with any of the places I recommend, so you can always be sure I’m giving the most honest advice for you to enjoy Venice and support local businesses while there.
A note on updated content: Courtney’s Venice: The Map is a Google Map which updates automatically whenever we enter new information. Courtney’s Venice: The Guide is a digital PDF download, updated yearly. We are always happy to send you free updated versions of the PDF – just drop us a line with the email you used to make your original purchase and we’ll send you the most up-to-date version within 48 hours.
PS: Travellers who purchase Courtney’s Venice receive an exclusive €20 discount on private travel consultations with me through my boutique travel business, Your Grand Tour. This offer is available only to buyers of Courtney’s Venice and can be redeemed at any time after purchase, just let me know when booking your consultation.
