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Private Walking Tour of Venice's Old Town with Gondola Ride
Venezia,
Italy
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Overview
Duration
4h
Languages
German, Russian, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
Enjoy a romantic gondola ride on the Grand Canal and explore the city on foot with a Private Guide. See St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Rialto Bridge, and more. Extended option: see also Chiesa di San Zaccaria, Campo Santo Stefano, and more.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2,5-hour: Short Walking Tour of the Old Town & Gondola Ride
See St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Rialto Bridge, and more on a 2-hour walking tour of the Old Town led by a Private Guide. Includes tickets for a 30-minute shared gondola ride with live commentary by Gondolier or mobile app guide.
3,5-hour: Extended Walking Tour of the Old Town & Gondola Ride
Visit the Church of San Zaccaria and see St. Mark's Basilica and Rialto Bridge on a 3-hour walking tour of the Old Town led by a Private Guide. Includes tickets for a 30-minute shared gondola ride with live commentary by Gondolier or mobile app guide.
What to remember
Important info
Wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Public transportation options are available nearby. Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.. For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 people during the walking tour.. The 2,5- and 3,5-hour options include tickets for a 30-minute shared gondola ride. You should reserve 1 hour for this experience as it includes a short introduction to the history of gondolas in Venice. . The gondola ride is a separate attraction from the walking tour and your Private Guide will not participate in it. They will escort you to the gondola and provide all necessary information. It is not a private ride, so other people will join you. Each gondola can host a maximum of 6 people. Random seating will be arranged by the gondolier.. Live commentary during the gondola ride will be provided in English and Italian. Audio guide is available in 7 languages: Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, French and Hindi via a mobile app. Please bring your phone and headphones.. Gondoliers do not approve of visitors eating or drinking in their gondolas. It is also not advisable to ask them to perform a serenade without a prior agreement and an additional fee.. We recommend bringing an umbrella for your gondola ride to hide from the rain or strong sunshine.. Guided tours inside the churches during mass and special events (such as scheduled concerts) are limited, therefore the guide may provide all information outside.. On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
What's included
Tickets for a 30-minute shared gondola ride on the Grand Canal. Lots of interesting facts about the history and culture of Venice . Extended walking route with free entry to the Church of San Zaccaria (3,5-hour option only). Private Walking Tour of Venice's Old Town Highlights with a Shared Gondola Ride. (number of attractions depends on the option selected ). 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
What's not included
Extended walking route that covers Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo (3-hour options only)
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Rosotravel - Italy City Tour
Meeting Point
Meet your guide in front of the entrance to Hotel Savoia & Jolanda, Riva degli Schiavoni, 4187, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.