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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Septimius
So informative and fun tour. Our tour guide was the best to tell us secrets of Venice and the gondola ride was amazing
2 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!!
4 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.
5 days ago
Nikol
Had a great experience and would recommend it to everyone who wants to learn more about the process or trip
6 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
7 days ago
Manfredo S.
the first guide Valentina was very good and very kind, she explained very well and answered all the questions of the members of the group in a quick and targeted way. very good. the second guide, Alessandra, who accompanied us before the gondola ride, is a marvel, fantastic, funny and very friendly. he brilliantly conducted an Italian/French tour switching from one language to another with impressive ease! we are definitely satisfied
8 days ago
George
This was a fun walking tour of Venice. The streets can be like a maze, so it was helpful to have a guide. Our guide (I forget his name) was very funny and personable. Very dry sense of humor, which I loved. And the gondola tour is fun. It’s something that you kinda just have to do while in Venice.
10 days ago
Allan
We always enjoy learning about the place we're visiting, especially when we're in a small group and away from the massive crowds. The guide did a remarkable job keeping us entertained and away from the crowds.
10 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.
10 days ago
Valerie
Great walking tour, our guide was very informative on Venice and its history. It was great to see the less see spots. The Gondola ride was magical
12 days ago
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