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Home > Tours in Venice. Canal Grande, San Marco Basilica, Islands > Walking Tour and Gondola Ride Experience in Venice

Walking Tour and Gondola Ride Experience in Venice

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2.5 hours

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Walking Tour and Gondola Ride Experience in Venice

Discover Venice the best way possible – by land and water.

This combo walking tour and Gondola ride experience covers the best of both worlds and the most famous locations in the heart of Venice.

Tour Venice’s top sights and iconic landmarks by foot starting with St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. Other stops include St. Mark’s Square, The Campanile of St. Marks, Church of Santa Mari Formosa, Campo of SS. Giovanni e Paolo, House of Marco Polo, Teatro Malibran, and Le Mercerie.

Explore the picturesque city of Venice as it was meant to be seen…on an enchanting gondola ride. Travel in comfort, elegance, and luxury with this gondola ride experience in Venice. The top of everyone’s travel bucket list, this classic, off-the-beaten-path tour of Venice is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and one of the most memorable things to do when traveling to Italy.

This combo walking tour and gondola ride experience is the perfect introduction to the city of Venice.

Highlights

MUST-SEE SIGHTS OF VENICE

Visit the top attractions of Venice starting with St. Mark’s Square and St. Mark’s Basilica - the important religious temple and best-known example of Italo-Byzantine architecture, passing along The Campanile of St. Marks and the Procuratie.
PALAZZO DUCALE

Next stop is the Doge’s Palace – a masterpiece of Venetian Gothic-style architecture built in 1340, Palazzo Ducale was extended and embellished until the early 17th century version of what you see today – monumental facades, fortresses, and loggia decorated with 14th and 15th century capitals.
CHURCHES OF VENICE

Observe Church of Santa Maria Formosa showcasing beautiful Italian Renaissance architecture and artwork and Campo of SS. Giovanni e Paolo one of the largest churches in the city of Venice.
VENICE WALKING TOUR

See what is believed to be the House of Marco Polo and Teatro Malibran, one of the richest theaters in Venice. Your Venice walking tour ends with a walk through the famous Mercerie - today’s main shopping district where you will find the top Italian shops, boutiques, and fashions.
VENICE BY GONDOLA

Continue your tour with this quintessential gondola ride in Venice allowing you to explore parts of the city that are otherwise inaccessible. Passing through Venice’s magnificent waterways, experience the floating city from the most unique vantage point.
THE GRAND CANAL

Stunning architecture, majestic buildings, decorated palaces, bridges, and arches, your licensed gondolier will guide you through the Grand Canal to some of the most scenic places of Venice. Some top Venice highlights include Ponte di Rialto, one of the oldest of the four bridges of the Grand Canal; Basilica della Salute which has one of the most beautiful, prominent domes and the most impressive staircase that can be seen from the Venetian waterfront; Gran Teatro la Fenice - the beautiful Venice opera house where Rossini, Bellini, and Verdi had their premieres.
VENETIAN WATERWAYS

Your experience ends at Calle Vallaresso, the well-known street in Venice with elegant shops nearby the historic institution where the Bellini cocktail was born - Harry’s Bar Cipriani.

MUST-SEE SIGHTS OF VENICE

PALAZZO DUCALE

CHURCHES OF VENICE

VENICE WALKING TOUR

VENICE BY GONDOLA

THE GRAND CANAL

VENETIAN WATERWAYS

Q&A

When was the Doge’s Palace built?
Doge’s Palace was built in 1340 but was extended and embellished until the early 17th century version of what you see today.
How to get to St. Mark’s Basilica?
St. Mark’s Basilica is easily reachable by foot in Venice. By waterbus from Piazzale Rome it is the San Zaccaria Daniele stop.
How much is a gondola ride in Venice Piazza?
Gondolas, much like taxis and cabs in other major internationally cities are regulated by the government. So, keep in mind those set, standard prices of 80 euros (and 100 euros after 7pm)

what's included

Guided Walking Tour with a local expert
Gondola ride around Venice
Licensed gondolier
Headset

what's not included

Pick up and drop off
Internal visits to St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, The Campanile of St. Mark's, Church of Santa Mari Formosa, House of Marco Polo, and Teatro Malibran
Gratuities (optional)

meeting point

P.za San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Please meet our representative at St. Mark's Clock tower (La Torre dell Orologio) close to the money exchange office "YEX" 15 minutes before your tour.

dress code

Dress comfortably and remember to wear comfortable shoes!

accessibility

This tour is not Wheelchair Accessible. If you or any member of your party has difficulty with mobility (uses crutches or a wheelchair, etc.) please contact us in advance.

Private tours are available to meet these and other special needs on request and in advance.

cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Walking Tour and Gondola Ride Experience in Venice

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Less 3 years

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Walking Tour and Gondola Ride Experience in Venice

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