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
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

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

Reviews by travellers

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Septimius
So informative and fun tour. Our tour guide was the best to tell us secrets of Venice and the gondola ride was amazing
3 days ago
Remo V.
The tour was great! We walked (a lot!) and explored many roads, pontes and campos. The guide explained the History of the city and also the History behind the Monuments. We had almost 2 hours break before the gondola ride, and that was not expected. By the time we Started the gôndola ride, it was already very dark.
8 days ago
Alighiero C.
Experience to be recommended for those who want to wander around the city and learn many curiosities at the same time thanks to the presence of a guide. Right price/quality experience! Very kind and cordial. The only flaw: I booked the tour in Italian and during the tour the guide explained things in two languages: Italian/English. A lot of time is wasted that could be invested in more exhaustive questions or explanations.
11 days ago
Liberio G.
The walking tour wasn’t that great. The guide didn’t really give too many details on the sites we were seeing. Now Ricardo, we had for all of 10 minutes walking us to the gondola ride was FANTASTIC! He told us more in 10 minutes than our 1.5 hour tour! Request him if you can!!
13 days ago
Pam
A nice short orientation to a small section of Venice. The pace is fast with the guide walking a talking. Loved the history and the details about how people manage to live in the city especially when it rains!
13 days ago
Twana
The group loved the back street of Venice tour. Great guide and walking at a good pace to cover many sights.
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.
19 days ago
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.
19 days ago
Ronit
Wonderful walking tour through San Marco area of Venice. We loved learning the history of this neighborhood.
20 days ago
Elizabeth
Learned a lot about the town and saw a lot of interesting spaces we wouldn’t have seen on our own. The guide was very funny!
20 days ago
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Starting point of the tour
Alilaguna & Bucintoro Viaggi -Ticket Office San Marco Giardinetti