Venice City Walk & Gondola Ride: Discover Iconic Landmarks and Majestic Architecture
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Venezia
Embark on a Venice City Walk & Gondola Ride to explore iconic landmarks, majestic architecture, and hidden treasures. Discover St. Mark's Square, the Grand Canal, and more on this unforgettable journey.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Piazza San Marco - Embark on a journey through the hidden gems of Venice, wandering off the beaten path between St. Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge. Your adventure begins at campo San Moisè, just steps from St. Mark’s Square, where you’ll dive deep into the city’s rich history. Follow your guide as they lead you through a labyrinth of narrow alleys, charming squares or ‘campi,’ and regale you with captivating tales of Venice’s past and the local Venetian dialect.

Take a moment to stand before the magnificent La Fenice opera house, where you’ll uncover its remarkable yet tumultuous history. Marvel at the Bovolo Staircase, a Renaissance masterpiece and one of Venice’s most exquisite architectural treasures. This captivating and intricate spiral staircase is a part of the Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo, dating back to 1499 and nestled near Campo Manin

What's Included
  • Personal audio system and headset for the tour commentary
  • Guided walking tour of Saint Mark’s Square and Castello
  • 30-minute shared Gondola ride with a Gondolier
  • Tours available in English
What's Not Included
  • Transport
  • Food
  • Drink
Additional Information

Embark on a memorable tour of Venice’s significant sights. See the architectural marvels of St. Mark’s Square including the Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica, and the Renaissance clock tower. Stroll through the elegant neighborhood of Castello, traversing quaint bridges and walking down scenic lanes.

Uncover the gems of campo Santa Maria Formosa and campo San Giovanni & Paolo, locations inland include the grand Basilica and historical points like Marco Polo’s home and the Malibran theatre. Learn from our informed guide who will delve into Venice’s rich past and stunning architecture.

The walking expedition concludes at St. Mark’s Square, journeying through the vibrant Mercerie shopping lane.

Lastly, partake in the quintessential Venice experience with a Gondola tour from campo San Moisè. Serenely traverse the Grand Canal, appreciate exquisite architecture and discover hidden gateways to lavish palaces and tucked-away nooks.

  • The gondola ride is not private but is shared with other participants.
  • The seat on the gondola cannot be chosen but will be assigned by our gondolier
  • IMPORTANT: The tour is not private, it is a shared tour
  • Each gondola can accommodate a maximum of 5 individuals.
  • The itinerary is subject to change in case of inclement weather.
  • Children up to 2 years old do not pay, only if they do not occupy a seat on the gondola
  • When you book, pass us your whatsapp number, we will send you a voucher, via whatsapp, which you must present on the day of the tour.
  • Once you arrive at the meeting point, you must enter the Aliguna Ticket Office, show the voucher, which we will send you via whatsapp, and receive the tickets. If you have any doubts, you can ask our desk colleagues
  • Important, we ask you to arrive 20 minutes before the departure of the tour, rightly so because you have to show your voucher at the ticket office, and receive the tickets from our colleagues, ok
  • if you don’t arrive in time, or you miss the meeting point you will lose the tour. If you miss the tour, you will not get a refund
  • If the gondola tour is canceled due to bad weather, the customer will receive a refund of 30 euro per person.
  • The gondola tour has a maximum capacity of 5 people, the walking tour up to 15 people
  • 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
Location
Giardini Reali
Piazza San Marco
The meeting point is in SAN MARCO GIARDINETTI c/o ALILAGUNA TICKET COUNTER IN FRONT ILLY CAFFE 5 minutes before the departure of the tour. Once you arrive at the meeting point, you must enter the Aliguna Ticket Office, show the voucher, and receive the tickets
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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B8921xvhelenav
Oct 18, 2023
Venice Unveiled. A Unique Gondola Tour - Venice is beautiful, and this tour made it even more special. The walking tour was informative, and the Gondola ride allowed us to see the city from a different perspective. It's a must-do when in Venice.
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926ursulaa
Oct 13, 2023
Magical Adventure - This tour was a magical adventure. The gondola ride added a unique perspective to the city, and our guide made the history come alive. Loved every moment.
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Robyn_b
May 20, 2024
Not worth it - Very average tour. The guide did not introduce herself, was rude, didn’t answer questions properly, actually said to one person that she didn’t have to tell them all about the city and finished the tour earlier than was advertised. The gondola ride was scary as I thought our gondola would capsize or sink with the size of the people in it (ie no attempt at even weight distribution between gondolas. The gondolier did not engage with us at all.
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Michelle_p
May 11, 2024
Disappointed - Walking tour was cancelled due to the Pope arriving the next day. We were not notified until after we stood in line at the ticket counter- an email or a text would have been nice. We were only able to do the gondalla ride which we had already done the day before. We still have not been reimbursed for the tour that was cancelled.
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Katrina_s
Apr 29, 2024
Canceled part of tour with no offer of refund - The Pope was visiting the day of our tour so we found out the evening before that part was canceled with no offer of a partial refund. We couldn’t even get to the gondola part and I messaged the operator back about it but got no response.
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Vivian_t
Mar 5, 2024
Underwhelmed - The walking part of the tour was fun and informative. It showed us parts of the city that would normally be missed as they aren’t common touristy areas. And our tour guide showed passion for his city! The gondola ride left much to be desired and was a disappointment. The gondalier wasn’t pleasant and actually a little rude. He spent the entire time chatting it up with passing gondolas and playing catch with fruit.
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Neera_g
Mar 10, 2024
Disappointing as not as described - I was disappointed with this tour. Online, it advised we would go to San Marco piazza, Doge’s palace and Rialto bridge. None of this occurred. Also, we were advised to arrive 20 mins early. The Tour guide arrived after 3pm. Although she was lovely, it involved walking the various streets of Venice rather than the main tourist attractions, which is not what I booked. I have given 1 star as the gondola ride was fun, and the only thing that they followed through with. Had I known the tour was not as described, I would have booked elsewhere.
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