About me
Daniela Zarpellon, licensed tour guide in Vicenza
Since 2008 I have been guiding Italian and international guests around Vicenza, Palladio's villas and the Veneto, with private tours shaped around the people who take them.
- Guiding since 2008
- Licensed guide no. 05000058
- Private tours only
- IT · EN · FR
At a glance
Who is Daniela Zarpellon, Vicenza private tour guide?
Daniela Zarpellon is a licensed tour guide in Vicenza, registered on the Elenco nazionale delle guide turistiche (National Register of Tour Guides) under no. 05000058 and working since 2008. Through Gira Vicenza she offers private and small-group tours in Italian, English and French: the historic centre, Palladio's palaces and villas, the Veneto, and educational itineraries for schools. She holds a university degree in languages and art history, kept up to date with specialist courses at Ca' Foscari University of Venice.
My approach: a city to understand, not just to see
Vicenza is a city that reveals itself slowly. Palladio's façades, the hidden courtyards and the villas on the hills take on meaning once you know the people who commissioned them, the ideas that inspired them and the landscape they were born into. That is what I try to convey: not a string of monuments, but a story in which architecture, history and everyday life hang together.
Every tour is private and tailor-made. First of all I listen: who is travelling, how much time you have, what you are passionate about, and any needs regarding pace or mobility. Then I suggest a realistic itinerary, with clear timings, and adapt it along the way if a question deserves more time or if someone needs a break.
Alongside art and architecture, I also love showing you everyday Vicenza: the food culture of the Vicenza area, walks in the hills and, if you wish, the city by bicycle or on an urban trek along less-trodden paths.
Education
Study and ongoing training
A good tour starts with study. This is the background behind my itineraries.
University of Verona
Degree in Foreign Languages and Literatures (English), with a specialisation in art history.
Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Specialisation in the contemporary history of Venice (2019); courses on the Byzantine and modern history of Venice (2019), architecture and Venetian villas (2021), and landscape architecture and Venetian gardens (2024).
Specialist courses
Byzantine icons (2014), ecclesiastical cultural heritage (2015), accompanying guests with disabilities (2016), first aid and BLS with the Croce Bianca (2016).
What being a licensed tour guide means
In Italy the tour guide profession is regulated by Legge 13 dicembre 2023, n. 190 (Law no. 190 of 13 December 2023), which established the Elenco nazionale delle guide turistiche (National Register of Tour Guides) at the Ministry of Tourism. Only those on the Register may offer paid guided tours: registration certifies a recognised professional qualification and allows the guide to work throughout Italy.
For travellers, choosing a licensed guide means some concrete guarantees:
- Identification: the guide holds a personal badge with a registration number, to be shown on request. Mine is no. 05000058.
- Transparency: the law requires clear information on the cost of the service, which I always provide before you confirm.
- Ongoing training: the regulations require periodic training to keep skills up to date.
- Integrity: like any professional, the guide follows ethical principles of reliability, respect for places and people, and accuracy of information.
All the information on terms, admission tickets and third-party services is gathered on the How it works and FAQ page.
Areas
Where and what I can show you
Vicenza and Palladio
The historic centre, the Teatro Olimpico, the Basilica Palladiana and the palaces: the heart of the Vicenza walking tour and of the tour of Palladio's palaces.
Venetian villas
La Rotonda, Valmarana ai Nani and the Palladian villas of the Veneto, as far as the Riviera del Brenta.
Modern and contemporary art
Twentieth-century Vicenza and the works of Carlo Scarpa in Vicenza.
Schools
Educational itineraries for teachers and classes, such as Roman Vicenza.
Reviews
What guests say
“Bellissima esperienza con Daniela, che ci ha illustrato con professionalità e simpatia alcune opere del Palladio. Consigliatissima!” (A wonderful experience with Daniela, who showed us some of Palladio's works with professionalism and warmth. Highly recommended!)
Giorgio P., TripAdvisor review, June 2020
Figures taken from the platforms in October 2026. How we display reviews
Venice too: the sister site VeniceAround.it
If you would also like to discover Venice, its islands and the lagoon, I have a separate website: VeniceAround.it. The spirit is the same: private tours, carefully prepared and told with passion. Many guests combine the two cities in a single trip, as Vicenza is a short train ride from Venice.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Daniela and the tours
Is Daniela Zarpellon a licensed tour guide?
Yes. Daniela Zarpellon is registered on the Elenco nazionale delle guide turistiche (National Register of Tour Guides) established by L. 190/2023, under number 05000058. She has been working as a guide since 2008.
In which languages are the tours given?
Tours are given in Italian, English and French. The language is agreed when you send your request.
Are the tours group tours or private?
They are private tours only, for individuals, families and small groups, as well as itineraries for schools. Each itinerary is prepared around the participants.
Does Daniela also guide at the villas outside Vicenza?
Yes. To reach the villas you use your own car, in which Daniela can travel with you, or a third-party chauffeur service (NCC), at a separate cost agreed in advance.
How do I ask for a quote?
Simply fill in the form on the contact page or write by email or WhatsApp with your dates, the number of people and your interests. Daniela replies personally with a clear quote before anything is confirmed.
Private tour
Let's plan your visit together
Tell me who you are, when you arrive and what you would like to see: I will reply personally with a proposal and clear terms.
