Enchanting Venice: City Walk & Majestic Gondola Ride!
Explore St. Mark's Square with its architectural marvels like St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, and the renaissance clock tower. Delve into Castello's elegant residential area, meandering through charming bridges, narrow alleys, and picturesque squares.
Uncover campo Santa Maria Formosa and campo San Giovanni & Paolo, home to the Basilica and a resting place for Venetian doges. Visit Marco Polo's former residence and the Malibran theatre. Our knowledgeable guide shares historical facts, architectural highlights, and captivating anecdotes about Venice's past and modern lifestyle.
The walking tour ends at St. Mark's Square, passing through Mercerie, the shopping street connecting Rialto and San Marco.
Then, embrace quintessential Venice by boarding a Gondola at campo San Moisè. Glide along the Grand Canal and minor canals, marvel at captivating architecture, and find hidden entrances to elegant palaces and secluded corners.
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Enchanting Venice: City Walk & Majestic Gondola Ride!
What's included in Enchanting Venice: City Walk & Majestic Gondola Ride!
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Piazza San Marco
Explore the lesser-known streets to discover hidden squares between St. Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge. Commence your journey from campo San Moisè, adjacent to St. Mark's Square, to delve into the city's history. Follow your guide through a maze of alleyways, squares, or "campi," and learn about the city's past, captivating stories, and the local Venetian dialect. Pause in front of the awe-inspiring La Fenice opera house to uncover its glorious yet tumultuous history. Admire the Bovolo Staircase, a splendid Renaissance masterpiece, and one of Venice's most exquisite architectural gems. This intriguing and intricate spiral staircase forms part of the Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo, dating back to 1499, located near Campo Manin.
Campo Santa Maria Formosa
Santa Maria Formosa is a beautiful square located in the heart of Venice, Italy. It is renowned for its historical significance and charming atmosphere. At the center of the square stands the magnificent Santa Maria Formosa Church, an architectural masterpiece dating back to the 15th century. The church's façade showcases a stunning blend of Byzantine and Renaissance styles, making it a captivating sight for visitors. Surrounded by elegant buildings and narrow streets, Santa Maria Formosa exudes Venetian charm and provides a peaceful escape from the bustling city. It is a perfect spot to wander around, soak in the local ambiance, and appreciate the unique beauty of Venice. The square's name, "Formosa," translates to "beautiful" in Italian, and it truly lives up to its name, leaving an indelible impression on all who visit.
Ponte di Rialto
The Rialto Bridge in Venice is an iconic landmark that spans the Grand Canal, connecting the districts of San Marco and San Polo. With its elegant arches and charming shops lining its sides, the bridge exudes Venetian beauty and history. Dating back to the 16th century, it is one of the oldest and most famous bridges in Venice, attracting tourists from around the world. From the Rialto Bridge, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the canal and the bustling activity of gondolas and boats passing by. It remains a symbol of Venice's rich heritage and a must-visit attraction for anyone exploring the enchanting city.
Inclusions
- Benefit from a personal audio system and headset for informative tour commentary
- Embark on a guided walking tour of Saint Mark's Square and Castello regions.
- Enjoy a 30-minute shared Gondola ride, expertly steered by a Gondolier.
- Tours offered in English
- Transport
- Food
- Drink
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IMPORTANT: The tour is not private, it is a shared tour
- The gondola ride is not private but is shared with other participants.
- Each gondola can accommodate a maximum of 5 individuals.
- The seat on the gondola cannot be chosen but will be assigned by our gondolier
- Children up to 2 years old do not pay, only if they do not occupy a seat on the gondola
- The itinerary is subject to change in case of inclement weather.
- When you book, pass us your whatsapp number, we will send you a voucher, via whatsapp, which you must present on the day of the tour.
- Once you arrive at the meeting point, you must enter the Aliguna Ticket Office, show the voucher, which we will send you via whatsapp, and receive the tickets. If you have any doubts, you can ask our desk colleagues.
- Important, we ask you to arrive 20 minutes before the departure of the tour, rightly so because you have to show your voucher at the ticket office, and receive the tickets from our colleagues, ok
- if you don't arrive in time, or you miss the meeting point you will lose the tour. If you miss the tour, you will not get a refund
- If the gondola tour is canceled due to bad weather, the customer will receive a refund of 30 euros per person.
- The gondola tour has a maximum capacity of 5 people, the walking tour up to 15 people
- 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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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The meeting point is in SAN MARCO GIARDINETTI c/o ALILAGUNA TICKET COUNTER IN FRONT ILLY CAFFE 5 minutes before the departure of the tour. Once you arrive at the meeting point, you must enter the Aliguna Ticket Office, show the voucher, and receive the tickets
