Enchanting Venice: City Walk & Majestic Gondola Ride! | 2 hours

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Benefit from a personal audio system and headset for informative tour commentary
  • Embark on a guided walking tour of Saint Mark's Square and Castello regions.
  • Enjoy a 30-minute shared Gondola ride, expertly steered by a Gondolier.
  • Tours offered in English
  • Transport
  • Food
  • Drink

Overview

Explore St. Mark's Square with its architectural marvels like St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, and the renaissance clock tower. Delve into Castello's elegant residential area, meandering through charming bridges, narrow alleys, and picturesque squares. Uncover campo Santa Maria Formosa and campo San Giovanni & Paolo, home to the Basilica and a resting place for Venetian doges. Visit Marco Polo's former residence and the Malibran theatre. Our knowledgeable guide shares historical facts, architectural highlights, and captivating anecdotes about Venice's past and modern lifestyle. The walking tour ends at St. Mark's Square, passing through Mercerie, the shopping street connecting Rialto and San Marco. Then, embrace quintessential Venice by boarding a Gondola at campo San Moisè. Glide along the Grand Canal and minor canals, marvel at captivating architecture, and find hidden entrances to elegant palaces and secluded corners.

Meeting points

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

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Piazza San Marco

    Explore the lesser-known streets to discover hidden squares between St. Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge. Commence your journey from campo San Moisè, adjacent to St. Mark's Square, to delve into the city's history. Follow your guide through a maze of alleyways, squares, or "campi," and learn about the city's past, captivating stories, and the local Venetian dialect. Pause in front of the awe-inspiring La Fenice opera house to uncover its glorious yet tumultuous history. Admire the Bovolo Staircase, a splendid Renaissance masterpiece, and one of Venice's most exquisite architectural gems. This intriguing and intricate spiral staircase forms part of the Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo, dating back to 1499, located near Campo Manin.

    20 minutes

  • Campo Santa Maria Formosa

    Santa Maria Formosa is a beautiful square located in the heart of Venice, Italy. It is renowned for its historical significance and charming atmosphere. At the center of the square stands the magnificent Santa Maria Formosa Church, an architectural masterpiece dating back to the 15th century. The church's façade showcases a stunning blend of Byzantine and Renaissance styles, making it a captivating sight for visitors. Surrounded by elegant buildings and narrow streets, Santa Maria Formosa exudes Venetian charm and provides a peaceful escape from the bustling city. It is a perfect spot to wander around, soak in the local ambiance, and appreciate the unique beauty of Venice. The square's name, "Formosa," translates to "beautiful" in Italian, and it truly lives up to its name, leaving an indelible impression on all who visit.

    20 minutes

  • Ponte di Rialto

    The Rialto Bridge in Venice is an iconic landmark that spans the Grand Canal, connecting the districts of San Marco and San Polo. With its elegant arches and charming shops lining its sides, the bridge exudes Venetian beauty and history. Dating back to the 16th century, it is one of the oldest and most famous bridges in Venice, attracting tourists from around the world. From the Rialto Bridge, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the canal and the bustling activity of gondolas and boats passing by. It remains a symbol of Venice's rich heritage and a must-visit attraction for anyone exploring the enchanting city.

    10 minutes

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    Flowing through the heart of Venice, the Grand Canal is a sight to behold. Spanning over 2 miles in length and shaped like a backward "S," this iconic waterway weaves its way through the city, connecting captivating neighborhoods and showcasing the architectural wonders of Venice. Embark on a journey along the Grand Canal and witness the grandeur of the palaces, churches, and buildings that line its banks. Marvel at their intricate designs, adorned with colorful facades and elegant details, reflecting centuries of Venetian history and cultural richness. As you glide along the shimmering waters, soak in the vibrant atmosphere of Venetian life. Admire the graceful gondolas and vaporettos as they navigate the canal, transporting both locals and visitors to their destinations.

    30 minutes

  • Teatro La Fenice

    In the late 18th century, Venice boasted seven ancient theaters, two dedicated to drama and the rest to music. The most luxurious among them was the Teatro San Benedetto, located near Campo San Luca. Established by the Grimani family in 1755, it was later handed over to the Noble Society of boxholders. However, due to a judicial agreement in 1787, the society was expelled and compelled to surrender the theater to the Venier nobles, who owned the land on which the building stood. The society promptly set out to construct a new and grander theater, which would be called Gran Teatro La Fenice, like the mythical and immortal bird mentioned by Herodotus in his Histories. Just as the phoenix is capable of rising from its own ashes, this new theater would symbolize the society's rebirth from its misfortunes.

    20 minutes

  • Ponte de le Ostreghe

    There are numerous toponymic persistences that recall a widespread presence in the past, somewhat throughout the city, of horticultural activities or in any case of undeveloped areas covered with vegetation, among which we can mention the campi, campazzi and courtyards of the grass , or the calluses of the figher. The first certain attestation of the Rio dell'Alboro dates back to 1696, while that of the Rio de le Ostreghe joins it in the following century. It is probable that a seller of these delicious seafood was stationed nearby, the cultivation of which in the lagoon had a significant boost especially in the first half of the 19th century, leaving evidence also in the ostregheri canal of the same name, today Canale dei Lavraneri, in Sacca Fisola .

    20 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • IMPORTANT: The tour is not private, it is a shared tour
  • The gondola ride is not private but is shared with other participants.
  • Each gondola can accommodate a maximum of 5 individuals.
  • The seat on the gondola cannot be chosen but will be assigned by our gondolier
  • Children up to 2 years old do not pay, only if they do not occupy a seat on the gondola
  • The itinerary is subject to change in case of inclement weather.
  • 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 euros 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

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

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  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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23 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 15 reviews with 5 stars

Good time.

Published on Aug, 2024

The guide kept up a steady stream of commentary - complete with jokes and funny comments - that was interesting and informative.

Great way to learn about the city!

Published on Aug, 2024

I went in August 2023 (sorry for the very late 1-year later review!) and it was fantastic. Honestly I feel every tourist should go to a tour like this, because you really learn from a local Venice resident. As a tourist, it's important to know about how tourism affects the land you're in, and I learned a lot about the socioeconomic and ecologal impact of both tourism and the environment +history there. It is a great way to support local, since the entire area relies on tourism. Highly recommend as a solo female traveler!

Excellent! Informative

Published on May, 2024

Excellent introduction to your beautiful city! Very informative about the history of Venice and how to navigate the area. Highly recommend Frederica

The tour guide was nice and took us through many back alleys

Published on Mar, 2024

The only part I did not enjoy was the gondola ride. The gondolier was constantly smoking. Y couldn’t even take a picture of me and my grandson since he did not sit us at the back!

Top wolk & gondola

Published on Oct, 2023

Very nice and romantic experience. Very pleasant tour. Going by gondola yes to Venice is a duty. Thank you all for the timely organisation of the tour and for this wonderful day.

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