Unusual Walking Tour with 30-Minute Shared Gondola Ride

Wander Venice’s unique paths, with an optional gondola ride to complete the experience.

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What to expect:

Depends on the option chosen start your tour as a part of the group or privately. Get off the beaten path of Venice, away from the crowds. With a guide, explore the heart of Venice, including lesser-known areas, rich with history such as the Rialto Bridge.

First, discover Campo Santa Maria Formosa, one of the largest squares of the city, and explore the nine streets and 11 bridges that branch from it. Cross the Campiello degli Orbi, where once lived presumably a blind people Confraternity.

Next, arrive at the Saints John and Paul area, now the site of Venetian hospital. Visit the labyrinth of calli and campi (narrow Venetian streets and squares) and find Marco Polo's House, a building believed to be the home of the famous explorer, marked by a white plaque and now used as a theater.

Finally, pass through St. Mark's Square with its stunning monuments as well as Doge's Palace.

Complete your journey with a gondola ride through the canals, blending Venice’s hidden streets and famous waterways into one memorable adventure.

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What is included in activity

Private guide for the 2-hour walking tour
Private 30 min Gondola ride (no guide)
Free Hotel pick up on request, if your hotel is in the Saint Mark’s Square area

What is not included

Food and drink
Optional gratuities
The tour does not include inside visits to museums or attractions
The gondola ride is not guided
Hotel drop off
2 - 3 hours
Private tour, group size up to 12 persons
Mobile ticket
English
Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

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Please note that transport and route in different days subject to change.

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Places you will see

• Campo Santa Maria Formosa
• The Saints John and Paul area
• The Mozart House
• The Fenice Opera House
• The Grand Canal
• Piazza San Marco

Reviews by travellers

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Libero
I discovered part of Venice thanks to my guide Valentina. I appreciated.
7 days ago
Federica
Silvia was a very knowledgeable and pleasant guide, my friends and I really enjoyed this tour of the less touristy parts of Venice, definitely recommended
7 days ago
Klaus
The tour was bilingual (German/French). But our guide solved that well. We saw corners that we would never have found otherwise. Time was a bit short because some participants had booked a gondola ride afterwards. Overall recommended.
8 days ago
Jamie
Rosalina was a great guide for our Venice tour. She shared so much knowledge and interesting insights about Venice, Venetian culture, and history making the tour very engaging. We also appreciated her recommendations for restaurants and cafes. Our gondolier was also very good - amazing skills he has to keep us within an inch from the canal walls without the gondola touching them. He also sang! This was the quintessential Venice experience without the price tag of a private tour.
9 days ago
Joachim
Guide addressed additional questions. The tour was very informative.
10 days ago
Letitia
The tour was a fantastic way to get off the beaten track. My children really enjoyed it also.
15 days ago
Jean
Nice visit to do at the beginning of your stay. Do not hesitate to take notes of addresses and places to visit
18 days ago
Felicity
Valentina was a great guide. Great pace and lots of great stories and information.
19 days ago
Cambria H.
Nicoletta was extremely nice and made the tour interesting and exciting despite the rain and a little flood. There were also some tips at the end. All questions were answered. Any time!
19 days ago
Bianca
Our guide was fantastic. A wonderful tour, beautiful alleys, and wonderful churches. He explained everything brilliantly with passion, wit, charm, and a wealth of expertise. The Hofmann family says thank you so much
20 days ago
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