My name is Fiorella Pagotto and I am a licensed tourist guide of Venice and the Venetian villas, an art historian and independent researcher. I have been a guide in Venice since 2012, when I passed the selective Veneto Region exam.
I completed both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Ca’ Foscari University, majoring in Art History and Conservation of Artistic Heritage with studies in art, architecture, Venetian history, and contemporary art and architecture. I love showcasing my city and the region from various perspectives, including that of a Venetian, fostering mutual exchange and encounters with different cultures.
The services I offer range from personalized guided tours of the city to specialized itineraries for culture enthusiasts, food lovers, and art aficionados, as well as those interested in craftsmanship and collectors. I organize customized visits to private galleries, workshops, and artist studios upon request. Additionally, I arrange refined photographic itineraries with a professional photographer.
I love writing. In 2015, I published my first essay on the history of Veneto art, followed by many more and more to come. I have collaborated with many cultural institutions, such as the Encyclopaedia Treccani and participated in conferences and seminars on Veneto history and art, including the 2019 Conference on Jacopo Tintoretto (here the link).
I reside in Murano, the renowned island of glass, where my daily life is immersed in the traditions of this unique community.
I am an active member of Bestveniceguides that promotes the artistic heritage of Venice. and Venice Sustainable Tourism, that promote the cultural tourism and the restoration of art works.
Here the link to some of my publications (in Italian) on the site Academia.edu
Here is my Blog: VeniceArtBlog: