Venice In a Day St Mark's Doges Palace Gondola Ride and City Tour
4,8 (4931)5hVenice, Italy
From€115
HistoricalCulture
City Center Walking Tour in Venice & Gondola Experience
4.1(143 reviews)Venice, Italy
2h30DurationEnglish, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel
About this experience
Join a guided walking tour that takes you through some of Venice’s lesser-known spots, including La Fenice Theatre and Marco Polo’s House, while also enjoying a thirty-minute gondola ride. This experience is designed for those who have already seen the main sights and want to delve deeper into the city. Participants will receive insider tips on hidden gems and narrow canals. The tour includes access to the Gondola Gallery, where you can learn about the craftsmanship of gondolas through original tools and detailed exhibits. Note that this experience combines both a walking tour and a gondola ride, providing a comprehensive view of Venice’s art heritage.
Itinerary
1
Piazza San Marco
A morning walking tour to find out the real Venetian soul! The expert guide will explain you properly the main monuments of Saint Mark’s Square and take you around the unknown romantic Venice.
2
Casa di Marco Polo
Building believed to be the home of the famous explorer, marked by a white plaque and now used as a theater.
3
Ponte di Rialto
Discover the Rialto Bridge, the first urban center of Venice, with a highly qualified guide.
4
Abbazia di San Giorgio Maggiore
At the end you will fall in love with St. Mark’s Basin and its S.Giorgio Island, but above all, you will love with the stunning view of the Bell tower and Palazzo Ducale.
5
Ponte dei Sospiri
Unique view on the most romantic Venetian bridge, the bridge of Sighs
What's included / not included
Introduction to the gondola experience30 minutes shared gondola rideShared guided walking tour with commentary by a qualified and experienced guide.Audio Commentary on gondolaMultilingual assistance for embarkingGondola Gallery: how gondolas are made, with tools and a cross-section
Hotel pickup & Drop OffFood and DrinksEntrances Fees
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Good to know
- The seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier depending on guest’s weight
- Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide (in this case it can be postponed to the day after otherwise it will be refunded).
- The itinerary may change in the event of wind or bad weather.
- Each gondola can guest maximum 5 people
- Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the departure time
- The tour could be bilingual
- 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
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