City Center Walking Tour in Venice & Gondola Experience
Venice, Italyby CITY TOURS CO. LTD
- 2.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Up to 15 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English, French, Spanish
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Overview
Already ticked off the main sights? Then get ready to explore Venice’s lesser-known spots during this off-the-beaten-track guided walking tour, which also includes a thirty-minute gondola ride. Get to know exclusive insider and local tips on locations, such the world-renowned La Fenice Theatre and Marco Polo’s House, as you discover hidden gems and narrow canals. • A behind-the-scenes guided tour of Venice under-the-radar locations, with gondola ride • Combine two of Venice most quintessential experiences in one full-service excursion • Discover the fabled art heritage as your guide points out special locations of interest Experience the Gondola Gallery — discover the secrets of Venice’s iconic boat through original tools, a detailed cross-section, and the craftsmanship that has shaped gondolas for centuries. Then, embark on a timeless virtual experience aboard a gondola, gliding through Venice’s iconic canals as history and tradition come to life around you
What's included
- Introduction to the gondola experience
- 30 minutes shared gondola ride
- Shared guided walking tour with commentary by a qualified and experienced guide.
- Audio Commentary on gondola
- Multilingual assistance for embarking
- Gondola Gallery: how gondolas are made, with tools and a cross-section
- Hotel pickup & Drop Off
- Food and Drinks
- Entrances Fees
Itinerary
- 1
Piazza San Marco
20 min
A morning walking tour to find out the real Venetian soul! The expert guide will explain you properly the main monuments of Saint Mark’s Square and take you around the unknown romantic Venice.
- 2
Casa di Marco Polo
Pass by
Building believed to be the home of the famous explorer, marked by a white plaque and now used as a theater.
- 3
Ponte di Rialto
Pass by
Discover the Rialto Bridge, the first urban center of Venice, with a highly qualified guide.
- 4
Abbazia di San Giorgio Maggiore
Pass by
At the end you will fall in love with St. Mark’s Basin and its S.Giorgio Island, but above all, you will love with the stunning view of the Bell tower and Palazzo Ducale.
- 5
Ponte dei Sospiri
Pass by
Unique view on the most romantic Venetian bridge, the bridge of Sighs
Meeting and pickup
Venice Tours is in Campo San Gallo, beside San Marco Square. Having the Basilica of San Marco behind you, stay on the right side of the square and go under the arches. Find Olivetti Museum, turn right, pass under the archways, cross the little bridge and go straight to “Campo San Gallo”.
End point
Venice Tours is in Campo San Gallo, beside San Marco Square. Having the Basilica of San Marco behind you, stay on the right side of the square and go under the arches. Find Olivetti Museum, turn right, pass under the archways, cross the little bridge and go straight to “Campo San Gallo”.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier depending on guest’s weight
- Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide (in this case it can be postponed to the day after otherwise it will be refunded).
- The itinerary may change in the event of wind or bad weather.
- Each gondola can guest maximum 5 people
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- Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the departure time
- The tour could be bilingual
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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