Walking Tour in Venice and Gondola Ride

Walking Tour in Venice and Gondola Ride

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About This Tour in Venice

Discover Venice’s highlights and hidden corners on this guided walking tour. Begin at Teatro La Fenice, the legendary opera house known as “The Phoenix” for its remarkable history of rebirth. Learn about its cultural importance and stunning architecture. Continue to the Palazzina Selva, an elegant pavilion that now hosts exhibitions and plays a key role during the Venice Biennale. Your guide will share insights into Venice’s artistic heritage as you explore the area. Then wander through the city’s winding alleyways to the Scala Contarini del Bovolo, a beautifully preserved spiral staircase tucked away in a quiet courtyard. Climb to the top for panoramic views of Venice’s rooftops and canals. After the walking tour, enjoy Venice from the water with a relaxing 30-minute gondola ride, gliding through some of the city’s most atmospheric canals. It’s the perfect way to complete your Venetian experience.

Why Visit Venice?

Venice is a magical floating city built on canals, offering unparalleled romance and beauty. Explore St. Mark's Square, ride gondolas through historic waterways, and experience stunning architecture. Venice is a unique destination with rich history and artistic heritage.

Getting to Venice

The easiest way to reach Venice is by flying into Marco Polo Airport (VCE) or Treviso Airport (TSF). The city is well-connected by public transportation, including trains, buses, and metro systems. Taxis and rideshare services are also readily available. Train connections from major European cities make Venice easily accessible by rail as well.

What's Included

  • Live Guide (For the Walking Tours)
  • Gondola ride

What's Not Included

  • Gratuites
  • Transport from and to the meeting point
  • NO Guide in the Gondola Ride

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not suitable for People with mobility impairments

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

An historic building located in the heart of Venice, Italy

Please go to the meeting point at the Alilaguna ticket office. Come with you voucher and ID's, the ticket office is located in front of the Royal Gardens gate in San Marco.

End Point

Please go to the meeting point at the Alilaguna ticket office. Come with you voucher and ID's, the ticket office is located in front of the Royal Gardens gate in San Marco.

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

An historic building located in the heart of Venice, Italy 22 minutes

An historic building located in the heart of Venice, Italy. Originally constructed in the 16th century, it is an elegant example of Venetian Renaissance architecture.

"La Fenice" (The Phoenix), is one of the... 22 minutes

"La Fenice" (The Phoenix), is one of the most famous and historic opera houses in the world. Opened in 1792, its name, symbolizes its rebirth from ashes, as it has been destroyed by fire and rebuilt twice.

A unique architectural gem in Venice, Italy, renowned... 22 minutes

A unique architectural gem in Venice, Italy, renowned for its distinctive spiral staircase. Bovolo means "snail shell" in Venetian. Built in the late 15th century as part of the Palazzo Contarini, it blends Gothic, Renaissance, and Byzantine styles.

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