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DISCOVER VENICE AND GRAND CANAL GONDOLA RIDE GUIDED TOUR

2 hours and 30 minutes

Easy

Discover Venice with this gondola ride combined with a walking tour! The only way to visit the unusual and fascinating corners of Venice off the beaten track where time seems to have stood still at centuries ago.

Discover a hidden side of Venice, away from the crowds. With an expert guide, explore the lesser-known corners of the San Marco district and dive into its fascinating history.

Start your enchanting walking tour through the heart of Venice, where the seamless blend of history and architecture creates an unforgettable experience. Stroll past some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, soaking in their grandeur without pausing. Be captivated by the spiraled elegance of Scala Contarini del Bovolo, feel the historic atmosphere of Campo Manin, and explore the mysterious Calle degli Orbi. Admire the opulent façade of La Fenice Theatre and the sacred architecture of the Church of San Moisè.

Continue your adventure with an exciting gondola ride: discover Venice from a unique perspective as you glide under the Bridge of Sighs into the magical San Marco Basin, greeting the charming San Giorgio Island. A dream journey awaits!

At the end of the tour, you will receive a QR code to download a digital map with 2D images of Venice from the Middle Ages to the 18th century.  You can compare some of the most fascinating places and discover how they appeared in different eras compared to today.

This is an essential and comprehensive tour for truly understanding and appreciating all the beauty Venice has to offer!

What's included?
    • 2-hour shared walking tour of Venice with local and expert guide 
    • 15-minute introductory walking tour to the gondola experience
    • 30-minute shared gondola ride with live commentary (English, Italian, Spanish, German and French)
    • Access to the mobile app with a QR code to see Venice in the past.
    Exclusions
      • Hotel pick up and drop-off
      • Food and drinks
      • Entrance fees to attractions
      Please note
        • The gondola ride is NOT private but is shared with other participants.
        • The price is per person.
        • The tour may be bilingual.
        • The tour for children under the age of 2 is FREE, only if children do not occupy their own seat in the gondola
        • This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility
        • Each gondola can accommodate a maximum of 5 people; the seat on board cannot be chosen, but will be assigned by the gondolier depending on the guests' weight.
        • Please consider the gap of time between the walking tour and the gondola ride
        • The itinerary may change in case of wind or bad weather.
        • Pets are not allowed on board the gondola
        • Digital and printed vouchers are accepted (to be shown to the staff at the meeting point)


        • No penalty for cancellation within 24 hrs before the tour. On line customer service 7 days a week, 9.30 am – 5.30 pm
        • The tour does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather or exceptionally high/low tide (in these cases it will be rescheduled for the following day or refunded)
        • Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the departure time.
        What to bring

          Comfortable shoes