Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride
- Overview
Enjoy a walking tour of the city to discover its treasures nestled amid charming squares, bridges and narrow streets and then hop aboard a classic Venetian gondola boat. After exploring the Grand Canal and the smaller canals around the neighborhood of Fenice, soak up the charms of the romantic city while wandering through through picturesque cobblestone alleyways and squares. Your knowledgeable guide will point out all the highlights of Venice from the area between Piazza San Marco (St MarkÂ’s Square) to Rialto Bridge.
Starting with a walking tour of the city, you will explore the area around Piazza
San Marco and
Rialto Bridge. Learn about the top attractions and stop for photos
in front of Venice's cultural centerpieces such as Teatro la Fenice, Scala del Bovolo and Rialto Bridge.
Your guide will determine the exact itinerary, depending on the day.
After your walking tour get ready to hop aboard a classic gondola boat (for up to 6 people) and enjoy a 35-minute ride through the famous
Grand Canal (Salute area) as well as the smaller canals around the neighborhood of
Fenice. As you glide along the Grand Canal, marvel at the glamorous
bank-side palaces and
churches and hear tales about how it became Venice's most
important thoroughfare. The gondola ride ends by disembarking at Vallaresso
Station in Dogana.
Please note: Venice walking tour does not include entry to the monuments