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A gondola with passengers and a gondolier in a narrow canal in Venice. 1
A group of people inside a church with ornate golden ceilings and statues. 3
A ceiling with intricate golden designs and a central ornate lamp. 4
People on a gondola in Venice, with a bridge and historic buildings in the background. 5
By Walks of Italy

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €99 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Learn the secrets and history of the Rialto Bridge
    • Row down the hidden canals of Venice in a gondola
    • See the Rialto Market and learn about Venetian cuisine
    • Visit a quirky Venetian bookshop tucked in a hidden canal
    • Admire the stunning gold ceiling at St. Mark’s Basilica

Activity location

  • Venice
    • Venice, Veneto, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • At the central fountain of Campo San Giacomo di Rialto (Campo San Giacometto).
    • Ponte di Rialto
    • 30125, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

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Small-Group City Tour with St. Mark's Basilica & Gondola Ride

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

• Local English-speaking guide
• Expertly guided walking tour
• Gondola Ride
• Skip-the-line access to St. Mark's Basilica (12€)
• Headset

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€99.00 x 1 Adult€99.00
Total
Price is €99.00
Until Tue, 1 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Local English-speaking guide
  • Inclusions
    Expertly guided walking tour
  • Inclusions
    Skip-the-line access to St. Mark's Basilica 12EUR
  • Inclusions
    Gondola Ride
  • Inclusions
    Headset
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Guide (during gondola ride)
  • Exclusions
    Service charge

Know before you book

    • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
    • The Rialto Fish Market is closed on Sundays.
    • Large bags, trolleys and backpacks cannot be accommodated on this tour.
    • This tour is in English.
    • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
    • During times of high tides, flooding, or heavy rain, the gondola ride may be substituted for another experience.
    • Please note that a photo ID is required to visit the St. Marks Basilica. Failure to bring an ID can result in the security staff refusing your entrance to the monument.
    • The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and must match the names on the ID/Passport. Name changes are not permitted.
    • St. Mark’s Basilica can be subject to closures due to particular liturgical celebrations, especially during major religious holidays such as Easter or Christmas. In the event that the Basilica is closed, explanations will be provided from the outside.
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Discover the magic of Venice on foot and by water on a combined walking tour and gondola ride. Explore the city centre with a local guide, marvel at the gold mosaic ceiling inside St. Mark's Basilica, and then take a ride down the canals on the city’s famous mode of transport.

    Meet near the Rialto Bridge and learn why it was initially considered a very bad idea to build it. Take a quick look at the Rialto Fish Market to learn about the long fishing history of the city and its famous cuisine. Get a couple of restaurant recommendations from your local guide!

    Continue your walking tour to discover some of the city’s hidden gems. You'll learn what it is like to live on the island today as you meander through hidden alleyways. Admire a unique mansion that belonged to a powerful Venetian family. See a remarkable statue by Verocchio on the Campo San Giovanni and Paolo, where you will also see a variety of typical Venetian architectural styles. And stop by a quirky bookshop with a stunning canal view and friendly resident cats. Your guide will wait outside, allowing you free time to explore inside on your own.

    Your city walk ends in St. Mark’s Square, gazing up at the city's famous Basilica. With pre-reserved entry, you’ll bypass the often long lines and head inside this extraordinary church. Your expert guide will bring the basilica to life—revealing how its unique blend of eastern and western design came to be, uncovering the dramatic storey of how St. Mark’s relics arrived in Venice, and helping you appreciate the shimmering gold mosaics that make this place unlike anywhere else in the world.

    Your guide will then leave you to enjoy a 30-minute (approximately) gondola ride with a professional gondolier. Limited to only 5 people per gondola, this experience will be both intimate and relaxing. Punt through the quieter canals of Venice as you relax and enjoy the city at its best!

Location

Activity location

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    Venice
    • Venice, Veneto, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    At the central fountain of Campo San Giacomo di Rialto (Campo San Giacometto).
    • Ponte di Rialto
    • 30125, Venezia, Veneto, Italy