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

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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
7 days ago
Paul
Th rotator was excellent. Engaging funny and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed our walk around Venice The gondola ride was great too. Shared the trip with a lovely Dutch couple.
9 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
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!!
12 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.
13 days ago
Leslie
Our tour was good. 5 star to our walking tour guide. derive a star for Gondola, not a word from our Gondola driver/guide. The process for getting our tickets was different than any other tours we have done. Confusing and a snippy gal at the window
13 days ago
Andrew
Walking tour was excellent. Guide spoke very good English, and was enthusiastic and informative. Walking tour was approx 1 hr 15 minutes long and got to see and learn about things you would otherwise not know. Would definitely recommend this in addition to just the Gondola ride as the extra cost is quite small.
13 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!
15 days ago
Jill
Guide was excellent but gondola was said to be half hour but was only 20mins if that!, all seemed rushed.
15 days ago
Peter
Really informative guide with interesting facts. Small group in a busy environment but helped by the Bluetooth communication. Frederica was knowledgeable and passionate about her city.
15 days ago
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