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Venice Small-Group Walking Tour with Gondola Ride

Campo S. Giacomo di Rialto 255, 30125 Venice VE, Italy, Venice, Italy

Venice Small-Group Walking Tour with Gondola Ride

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Overview

Duration

Languages

English

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Discover the magic of Venice on foot and from the water on a combined walking tour and gondola ride. Explore the city centre with a local guide, marvel at the Basilica from Piazza San Marco, and then take a ride down the canals on the city's famous mode of transport.Meet near the Rialto Bridge and learn why it was initially considered a very bad idea to build it. Take a quick look at the Rialto Fish Market to learn about the long fishing history of the city and its cuisine, and get a couple of restaurant recommendations from your local guide. Continue to the sestiere (district) of Cannaregio, home to some of the city’s hidden gems. Discover the house where Marco Polo once lived, and the Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli. Admire a remarkable statue by Verocchio on Campo San Giovanni and Paolo, where you will also see a variety of Venetian architectural styles.Meander through hidden alleyways, and hear tales of the city's past. Learn what it is like to live on the island today as you walk to Piazza San Marco and gaze up at the city's famous Basilica. You'll be captivated as your guide explains how Venice built a mercantile empire that once spanned the entire Mediterranean. Your guide will then leave you to enjoy a gondola ride with a professional gondolier for about 30 minutes. Limited to only 5 people per gondola, this experience will be both intimate and relaxing. Glide through the quieter canals of Venice as you enjoy the city views.

What to remember

Important info

Not suitable for:

Guests with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Not allowed:

Large bags, trolleys and backpacks
Strollers

Know in advance:

Tips/gratuities for your guide are always appreciated. You have the option of online tipping through the QR code that your guide will show at the end of the tour
Entrance tickets to St. Mark's Basilica are not included. During the walking tour, there will be a stop to admire St. Mark's Basilica from the outside
After 2 hour exploration of Venice, your guide will drop you off at the gondola stand. The guide will not be with you on the gondola
The gondola ride cannot operate during heavy rain or high tides. In this case, an alternative itinerary will be provided
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty
The gondola can accommodate 5 people max
The Rialto Fish Market is closed on Sundays

What's included

Guided walking tour. Headsets (to hear the guide). Gondola ride. Local guide. Small group experience

What's not included

Tips. Entrance ticket

Know Before You Go

Highlights

Explore Venice on foot and from the water with stops at famous landmarks. Cruise through the canals on a relaxing, all-inclusive gondola ride. See the Rialto Market and learn about Venetian cuisine. Pause to admire St. Mark's Basilica from the outside. Discover the house where Marco Polo lived

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

Walks

Meeting Point

Meet your guide 15 minutes prior to the start time outside the entrance of the Church of San Giacometto. The closest Vaporetto stop is the "Rialto Mercato" stop.