2 hour: Shared Gondola Ride & Historical Venice Walking Tour

A perfect pairing: guided walk through historic Venice followed by a classic gondola ride.
Bridge of Sighs
Bridge of Sighs
San Marco Basin
San Marco Basin
 Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo
Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo
Campo Manin
Campo Manin
Campo Sant'Anzolo
Campo Sant'Anzolo
San Moisè Church
San Moisè Church
Grand Canal
Grand Canal

What is included in activity

Gondola ride (30 minutes)
Professional guide

What is not included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Interior visits to Venice attractions

Details

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Venice, a city renowned for its timeless beauty, rich history and enchanting canals. This tour offers the perfect blend of iconic landmarks, hidden gems and unique experiences to immerse you in the magic of this floating city.

Start your adventure in the historic heart of Venice with a panoramic walking tour. Marvel at the majestic Rialto Bridge, one of Venice's most recognisable symbols, and stroll past Casanova's House, steeped in mystery and intrigue. Step off the beaten track to discover the Scala Contarini del Bovolo — a stunning spiral staircase that rewards visitors with breathtaking views over the rooftops of Venice. Continue to the legendary La Fenice Theatre, one of the world's most famous opera houses. Here your knowledgeable guide will recount its fascinating history, including tales of devastating fires and its remarkable rebirth.

After that, enhance your experience with a tranquil gondola ride. Glide under romantic bridges and through hidden canals to discover Venice's quieter side. The gondola ride offers a unique perspective on the city's architectural wonders and tranquil waterways, creating an atmosphere that is both magical and unforgettable.

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Important Info

• The tour does not include entrance fees to monuments such as the Doge's Palace or St Mark's Basilica.
• The duration of the gondola tour is usually 30 minutes, depending on the traffic on the canals.
• This tour combines must-see sights with off-the-beaten-path charm, ideal for first-time visitors seeking a blend of history, culture and Venetian romance.
2 hours 9 minutes - 2 hours 30 minutes
Group size up to 5 persons
Mobile ticket
English
Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours
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Meeting point

Alilaguna & Bucintoro Viaggi -Ticket Office San Marco Giardinetti

Places you will see

• Piazza San Marco and Rialto Bridge
• Teatro La Fenice
• Marco Polo's House; the Rialto Bridge
• Canal Grande

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Dawn_D
Great trip. Loved the tour guide, Chiara - she was knowledgeable and did a great job. Loved the gondola ride - our only comment is that it would have been nice for the gondoliar did a little commentary. But we still had a great trip. Overall highly recommend the trip for the price.
5 days ago
Donna
What an absolutely incredible experience! Our tour guide was fantastic—so full of energy and humor, really making the adventure unforgettable. The engagement with everyone made it even more special. It was not only informative but also super interesting! This is definitely a must-do that you won’t want to miss!
6 days ago
Julie
Francesca was very informative and I learned a lot about the history of Venice. We loved the Gondala ride our Gondalier was Phenomenal. I would highly recommend this walking tour and Gondala ride
6 days ago
Jill
Guide was excellent but gondola was said to be half hour but was only 20mins if that!, all seemed rushed.
11 days ago
Septimius
So informative and fun tour. Our tour guide was the best to tell us secrets of Venice and the gondola ride was amazing
12 days ago
Nikol
Had a great experience and would recommend it to everyone who wants to learn more about the process or trip
12 days ago
Twana
The group loved the back street of Venice tour. Great guide and walking at a good pace to cover many sights.
14 days ago
Tom
We took this tour to see things other than Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s since we would be seeing those on another tour. And that is what the tour was - small backstreets with stops at interesting attractions with informed commentary from our guide. My only complaint is the audio device has poor sound quality which made it hard to understand the guide. It was better to not use it and stand near the guide whenever possible.
16 days ago
Susan
The walking tour was great and our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. The area was extremely busy as it was Carnevale, but still very enjoyable. Would recommend.
16 days ago
Louise
Definitely must do as we learnt so much about the history of Venice and got to see snippets of this incredible labyrinthine that only a local would know! Our guide, Fredericka, was wonderful'
18 days ago
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