Book a 1:1
$220
A Venetian Coffee With Me
Come sit with someone who actually lives here.
You’ve made it to Venice.
Maybe you’ve done the research, saved the restaurants, pinned the places and read all the recommendations.
But you’re still wondering: Where should I actually go? What would I enjoy? How do I experience Venice without feeling like I’m rushing through it?
That’s where I come in.
By appointment we’ll sit together at one of my favorite Venetian cafés and talk over a real Italian coffee.
I’ll get to know you, what you love, how you like to travel and what you’re hoping to experience while you’re here. Then I’ll share the kind of recommendations that come from actually living in Venice for 26 years — not simply researching it.
We can talk about food, shopping, neighborhoods, culture, Venetian habits, places I love, things you’re curious about or anything else you’ve been wondering since you arrived.
What you’ll leave with
🌟 Personalized recommendations based on your interests and travel style
🌟 3–5 specific suggestions chosen especially for you
🌟 Cultural insights that can change the way you experience the city
🌟 My perspective on everyday Venetian life, from someone who has actually lived it
🌟 Answers to your questions about Venice, Italy and the little things you might not find in a guidebook
Most importantly, you’ll have an hour to slow down, settle in and talk to someone who knows Venice intimately.
Because after 26 years here, I’ve learned that experiencing Venice well isn’t about trying to see everything.
It’s about knowing what matters to you.
A few details
Investment: €220
Where: A beautiful café in central Venice, personally selected by me
Language: English or Italian
Group size: One person or a very small group
Availability: By appointment, subject to my availability
This is especially lovely if you’re culture-curious, appreciate personal recommendations and want to experience Venice beyond the obvious places.
And if you’ve ever thought, “I wish I could just sit down with Desiree and pick her brain…”
This is that.
August availability is very limited.