Your Direct Path to Venice's Finest

We LOVE Venice and can't wait for you to fall in love too!

That's why we work with hosts to provide their guests with everything they need to master Venice and have an unforgettable time.

Core principles

  • Fair and Transparent: No ads, no tracking, no hidden costs.
  • User Friendly: Intuitive, fast and seamless.
  • Concise & Practical: A straightforward cheatsheet, not a subjective blog.
  • All-in-One: Essential info, insider tips, links, photos, tickets, and more - everything you need in one place.
  • Ignite Curiosity: Connect the dots as you discover the city.

Why create CityScrolls?

Because we wished we had a CityScrolls poster and guide for every destination we visited, readily waiting for us in our hotel room. It would have made our travel experiences so much better and saved us the effort of lengthy research.

CityScrolls aims to help travelers enjoy a richer experience discovering their destinations and making the most of their trips, while also providing hosts with an effortless, all-in-one solution to elevate city exploration for their guests.

A gondola on a narrow canal heading straight to San Marco

An inviting gondola on a narrow canal with St. Mark's Campanile in the background

Photo of Adrian, the founder of CityScrolls

Meet the team

Hi, I'm Adrian! I'm a software engineer, but above all: a traveler and explorer.

Traveling to new places is my ultimate hobby. It often begins virtually: I easily lose track of time studying maps, aerial imagery, and travel guides in search of exciting things to see and experience with my family or friends. Once we arrive, I tap into another facet of my personality and become the guide.

To bring this project to life, I had to take on even more roles: photographer, content writer, copywriter and even website designer. Fortunately, I was lucky to have the help of my talented sister, who handled all the illustrations, branding and overall visual design. You can check out her impressive portfolio here: Ana Gaman Illustration

Why Venice?

I first entered Venice in 2013 when I was on my way to Milan. Honestly I didn't understand what the fuss was all about. It was super crowded and I didn't know anything about the city, so I left after a couple of hours dissapointed.

But when I returned one year later with my wife, I had done my research, and this time we explored several wonderful places and endlessly wandered through the city.

With each subsequent visit, I discovered more and more amazing spots and inevitably and irrevocably fell in love with Venice.

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Adrian with his wife, visited Venice for the first time together in 2015

Visiting Venice for the first time in 2015

Adrian with his wife, photographed by their son on island San Giorgio

Photographed by our toddler son in 2022

Adrian on the terrace at Fondaco dei Tedeschi, equipped with his camera gear

First business trip in 2024