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Venice: Savor the Charm of Sunset Gondola Ride and Guided Walking Tour
3.2
12 Ratings
Venezia
Experience the charm of Venice with a sunset gondola ride and guided walking tour. Marvel at the city’s mansions from the water and explore its hidden secrets at night.
Duration:
2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Canal Grande - Cruise along the majestic Grand Canal and venture down the smaller canals.
- Rialto - Follow routes that are off the beaten path as you spend a fascinating 1 hour and 45 minutes experiencing the intimate and peaceful atmosphere of the city at night.
The walk will take you through the Rialto, Cannaregio and Castello districts of the city.
What's Included
- Evening guided walking tour of mysteries (20:30-22:15)
- Expertise of a local licensed guide
- Shared Gondola ride along scenic canals (18:30-19:00)
What's Not Included
- Gondola tour does not have language service, you can choose the language only for the walking tour.
- The tour is not guaranteed with adverse weather conditions
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Revel in the stunning Venetian mansions from the comfort of a traditional gondola on the water. Immerse yourself in relaxation as you traverse the majestic Grand Canal and escape the hustle and bustle on some of the lesser-traveled canals. Allow yourself to be transported back in time by this ancient form of travel guided by an experienced gondolier, while soaking in awe-inspiring views of the city and passing noteworthy landmarks and historic bridges.
Embrace the unique opportunity to discover Venice’s alternative side through an enlightening evening walking tour guided by a local expert. Listen to the intriguing tales of the city’s secrets, enigmas, and ghostly legends. Your path takes you away from the well-trodden routes, offering you an enthralling 1 hour and 45 minutes immersed in the tranquil and serene ambience of Venetian nights.
- A gondola can accommodate 4 people only
- Gondola tour 18:30-19:00
- Guided Mysteries Walking tour 20:30-22:15
- Please note that this tour is not guaranteed and subject to adverse weather conditions
- Gondola tour does not have language service, you can choose the language only for the walking tour.
- THIS IS A GROUP TOUR, THE GROUP CANNOT WAIT FOR INDIVIDUALS. Please be at the meeting point at least 20 minutes before the start otherwise you may miss your tour.
- 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
Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1256
Calle larga de l'Ascension
Meet in front of the TURIVE kiosk near St. Mark’s Square.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.2
(12 Ratings)
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Irishgirl1963
Sep 20, 2023
Definetely tecommend . We skipped the walking partthe day had been long . - It was raining when we met for the gondola ride . But, the sky cleared as we walked to the gondolas, and we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful sunset. The ride was peaceful.
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Marcusit
Jul 26, 2019
Evening start of lovely Venice visit - Very nice trip as a starting point of our first visit in Venice. We had a very nice guide and a good trip
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Panagiota_k
Oct 21, 2023
Sunset Gondola Ride and walking tour - During the walking tour they gave us many interesting facts about the history and legends of the city
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Siouxsie25
Sep 26, 2019
Good for photos - A nice trip round the Grand Canal you can't hear much about the descriptions of the buildings though as the back of the boat where we sat was too loud and she spoke in several languages but some good photos to be had
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Jennifer
Aug 20, 2023
Just OK - So this tour was separated into two parts and there’s like an hour of hour and a half in between, and I do not remember them saying that initially, but anyway, the gondola ride was fun but the guys operating them were chatting together the whole time. I feel like they should’ve been talking to us if anybody. The walking tour guide was very nice, but none of the radios worked, so it was very difficult to hear her. The stories on the walk itself I
do not really feel like was worth the money.
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Wendy_a
May 19, 2023
Rainy but magical night - The gondola ride was memorable and fun, even on a rainy evening. It is a short ride but through very quiet canals.
The guides walking tour was not as expected but we did enjoy it. We waited an hour in between the gondola ride for the walking tour to begin. We thought the tour would include more history of the city. It was the ghost tour which had interesting stories and sights. We just wish it had more history or the points in this beautiful city.
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Taher
Apr 10, 2023
Inconsiderate organisers. Avoid this tour. - The gondola ride was great. The walk was supposed to start at 8:30 pm. I reached the meeting spot at 8:31, and the guide had already left without waiting for even 5 minutes. The company's coordinator called someone a few times, but the opposite party did not extend and help. Eventually, I missed half the experience completely.
Do NOT take this tour. They are inconsiderate and will run off even if you are just a tad late.
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Cancerbuster1
May 12, 2024
Unacceptable Service - I have never written a bad review. This is my first. We are very concerned that the tour operator was not at the meeting location at 6:30pm (as booked - confirmed time on our ticket).
We then called the tour operator who told us to go to the gondola starting point, to show our tickets and we can start the tour there. However, the gondola tour operator (Christopher) told us that our tour operator company only does tours until 5:30 pm with them, as later the gondola ride costs $110. So we paid $110, Viator and the gondola operator.
There was also no info on where to pick up our evening walking tour after the gondola ride and the tour operator did not answer the phone after 6:30pm. Please be sure to give us our money back on this sadly fully failed tour on our first night in Venice, which was supposed to be our romantic evening intro to the city. Make sure to avoid this company for your tours…
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David_c
Sep 6, 2023
Huge dissatisfaction! - The memorable parts of our experience were horrible. Read carefully in the fine lines before booking. You may believe that your gondola sunset cruise is for two, but it’s not! It is a shared gondola ride with another couple that you probably don’t know. There was no spritz or drink given to us at all or offered. we did NOT see any sunsets at all, and in fact, did some of the back waterway canals where there was no sun seen. Huge dissatisfaction! Initial person to meet for the sunset tour was rude and seemed angry because he was there.
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