Venice Walking Tour & Gondola Ride Upgrade
Description
Discover Venice’s winter charm on this 1-hour guided walking tour, exploring the city’s timeless beauty through its quiet streets and historic squares. Stroll from Campo San Giovanni e Paolo, home to the grand façade of the Scuola Grande di San Marco to the iconic Rialto Bridge, learning about art, trade, and everyday life in La Serenissima. End your experience with an immersive virtual reality journey, where Venice’s past comes to life before your eyes. From the transformation of St. Mark’s Square to the splendor of the Grand Canal. Want to make it even more special? Add a romantic gondola ride to glide along serene winter canals and admire the city from the water’s most enchanting perspective. - Explore Venice’s historic center with an expert local guide - Visit landmarks like the Scuola Grande di San Marco and Rialto Bridge Enjoy a VR experience that brings centuries of history to life at Gondola Gallery - Option to add a romantic gondola ride for a unique winter view of Venice
Tour Options
Itinerary
The breathtaking St. Mark's Square with its endless history
The "Pantheon of Venice"
The guide will escort you in the Rialto area where you can admire the worldwide famous bridge.
Campo Erberia is a lively area near Rialto Bridge, with cocktail bars, souvenir shops, and a food market. It's less touristy and has a local feel.
(If Option is selected) the Canal Grande is Venice’s majestic main waterway, curving like a grand serpent through the heart of the city. Lined with centuries-old palaces, it tells stories of art, power, and timeless beauty. Gliding along its waters reveals Venice at its most enchanting.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please consider the time gap between the walking tour and the gondola ride
- Comfortable shoes suggested
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay an access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- The walking tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide (In these cases, it can be postponed to the day after otherwise it will be refunded).
- Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the departure time
- Each gondola can carry a maximum of 5 people. Seats cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier, depending on your weight
- This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities
- The tour is monolingual
- The tour might not operate or the itinerary may change in cases of wind or bad weather
- You may have to wait when boarding the gondola
Reviews(1)
Valentine was wonderful. The tour provided us an opportunity to learn so much about Venice in a short amount of time. Valentina is very knowledgeable about the history of Venice and is full of fun facts. The treat halfway through the tour was unexpected, and very special.
Dear guest, thanks a lot for the positive feedback about the tour and for choosing us. We are glad to know that everything went well and we hope to see you again in Venice very soon! Best regards, Customer Care Team
