Cristina Gregorin
Author and Guide-Lecturer
My name is Cristina, and I would be delighted to share with you the Venice I know and love. A city where history speaks through every stone, where art and beauty meet at every turn, and where stories—great and small—come alive.
I have been an authorized guide since 1991 and have dedicated decades to studying and sharing Venice’s extraordinary history, art, and traditions. I hold a doctoral degree focused on Venice as a motif of memory in literature, which has deepened my understanding of this city not only through its places but also through the words of those who wrote about it.
Venice has always been a crossroads of creativity and craftsmanship. My passion for its arts and crafts led me to author Venice Master Artisans, a tribute to the skill and ingenuity of local artisans. Over the years, I’ve also explored the city’s secret gardens (The Gardens of Venice, 2017, in German) and its religious history (Venetian Heresy, 2019). In 2020, I ventured into historical fiction with The Last Witness (Garzanti), set in Trieste during the Second World War, another city close to my heart.
Today, my tours offer something beyond the conventional tourist experience: a slower, more intimate way of exploring Venice. I take pride in uncovering its hidden corners, its fascinating architecture, and its evolving identity. Whether we are standing before a Titian painting, admiring a Renaissance masterpiece, or visiting contemporary art spaces like the Biennale, the Guggenheim, or the Pinault Collection, my aim is to give you a deeper understanding of Venice—its past, its present, and even its future.
If you wish to experience Venice through the eyes of someone who lives and breathes this city, I warmly invite you to join me.
I also invite you to visit my blog, where I share reflections, insights, and lesser-known tales about this extraordinary city.
Here is my blog: http://blog.slow-venice.com/
Publications:
L'ultima testimone. 2020 (novel)
Ketzerisches Venedig. Zwischen Reformation und Inquisition. 2018
Lucio Bubacco. Eternal Temptation. 2008
Traditional Arts and Crafts in Bosnia and Herzegovina. 2005
Venice Master Artisans. 2003
