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.

from €56.53
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What is included in activity

Qualified tour guide
Personal headsets
25/30 minutes ride on a shared gondola
Boarding assistance

Important Info

• This tour does not include entrance to main sites and it will completely take place outside (only external comments of the various sites will be provided).
• It is a shared gondola (up to five people for each one)
• The tour will take place also with rain, in the event of exceptional high tide in Venice or bad weather it might be cancelled and refund will be provided
• No refund will be provided for no shows or late arrivals
• Cancellation fee: until 24 hours before no charge, after that full amount will be charged
2 - 3 hours
Group size up to 15 persons
Mobile ticket
English
Children allowed
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.

Meeting point

15 min before the starting time in Campo San Zaccaria, check-in at the shop located opposite the church.

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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Dominique
Excellent guide, very rich explanations. We had a wonderful time. It is an essential walk when you come to Venice. Everything is perfect.
7 days ago
Gill
It was an interesting tour of venice off the beaten track and Valentina was a very good guide who clearly loves her home city of Venice. she gave us some interesting insights
7 days ago
Georges
Passionate and exciting guide Beautiful discoveries very long walk between the bridges and canals So many stories and History Nice gondola in the calm of the small passages Excellent value for money do not hesitate
15 days ago
Donna
The tour was great. the equipment sometimes didn't work for the guide but she fixed in seconds. well done Valentina. very informative fun tour. loved learning about casanova and seeing where he was born.
17 days ago
Joachim
Guide addressed additional questions. The tour was very informative.
18 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
19 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
20 days ago
Felicity
Valentina was a great guide. Great pace and lots of great stories and information.
23 days ago
Cadiet
Great visit, clear explanations and very pleasant guide
26 days ago
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Starting point of the tour
15 min before the starting time in Campo San Zaccaria, check-in at the shop located opposite the church.