Private Walking Tour of Venice's Old Town with Gondola Ride
Description
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.
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Itinerary
Meet your guide in front of Hotel Londra Palace (opposite Monument to Victor Emmanuel II), Riva degli Schiavoni, 30100 Venezia VE, Italy. Please do not enter the building, as the staff are not informed about the tour.
Your Private Guide will show you the best selected highlights of Venice and share the city’s fascinating history and heritage. You will wander around St. Mark’s Square and admire its beautiful Venetian Gothic architecture, featuring the iconic St. Mark’s Basilica, St. Mark’s Bell Tower, the Doge’s Palace and the unique Astrological Clock of Torre dell'Orologio.
At every turn, Venice will surprise you with its unique atmosphere, culture and traditions. The walking tour will end at the Rialto Bridge, which connects San Marco to San Polo.
Here, you will say goodbye to your Private Guide and meet your Italian-English speaking gondolier who will tell you the history of gondolas (also available via multilingual audio guide). They will take you on a shared 30-minute gondola ride, showing you the highlights of the Grand Canal. It is a must-do in Venice, the Floating City!
You will see the beautiful Venetian Baroque facade of the Church of Santa Maria del Giglio, the popular Teatro la Fenice, the iconic 15th century Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo, and more.
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What's included
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(1)
AMAZING! To walk the REAL Venice with a true Venetian was amazing! Kiki was the absolute best! At first, when she messaged on WhatsApp and suggested we pivot from the agreed upon itinerary, I was a bit skeptical. We were in Venezia Easter Weekend, the the place was already crushed with people/tourists. But we are a "go with the flow" family unit. When we met with Kiki we immediately clicked. Her and my wife instantly vibed. She brought a gift for my 11 year old son and she honestly couldn't have been nicer to him - and it was genuine. Her history and knowledge is truly unmatched. Kiki made us fall more in love with Venice. At one point she took us on the way to the Jewish Ghetto, all along orating the history all around us.. and at one point we stopped, I looked around with chills and said "I can't believe we're in Venice".. the crowds of people and tourists walking in every direction, smoking vapes and whatever else, gone. It was peaceful and beautiful. Kiki took us to places that aren't on any tour guide, and we LOVED it. Kiki also knows EVERYONE, so when it came time to our wonderful Gondola ride (I recommend first this in the morning or dusk) she was a master.. THANK YOU, Kiki! "Could there ever be a more wonderful story than your own?" - Nichiren Daishonin
Dear Sean, thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are very happy to hear, that you enjoyed our tour, and that our guide exceeded your expectations. We hope that you will use our services again in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back on another tour! Best regards. Rosotravel Team
