Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride
Discover the famous sites of Venice on this walking tour, followed by a ride through the city’s canals on an iconic gondola. You will be captivated by the beauty of Venice, made up of 117 small islands connected to each other by 400 bridges. Let yourself be seduced by one of the city considered among the most beautiful in the world and, together with its lagoon, it is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
You will learn the fascinating history of Venice as you wander through narrow alleys and over stone footbridges, and then hop aboard a Venetian gondola for a leisurely ride along the Grand Canal.
Options
Departure 3 pm or 10am
Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride
What's included in Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Canal Grande
The Grand Canal is the most important "street" in Venice that can be followed by ferry or gondola. The Grand Canal divides the city centre into two parts, it is older than Venice for this reason the city was built following the path of the river. One end of the canal leads into the lagoon near the Santa Lucia railway station and the other end leads into the basin at San Marco. It makes a large reverse-S shape through the central districts (sestieri) of Venice. It is 3.8 km (2.4 mi) long, and 30 to 90 m (98 to 295 ft) wide, with an average depth of 5 metres (16 feet).
Piazza San Marco
Piazza San Marco often known in English as St Mark's Square, is the principal public square of Venice where it is generally known just as la Piazza ("the Square"). All other urban spaces in the city (except the Piazzetta and the Piazzale Roma) are called campi ("fields"). The Piazzetta ("little Piazza/Square") is an extension of the Piazza towards the lagoon in its south east corner. The two spaces together form the social, religious and political centre of Venice and are commonly considered together.
Campanile di San Marco
The Basilica di San Marco (St Mark’s Basilica) is the cathedral church of Venice. It is located in the Piazza San Marco, which has always been the center of Venetian public and religious life. The building’s structure dates back to the latter part of the 11th century. Much work has gone toward embellishing this, and the famous main façade has an ornamented roofline that is mostly Gothic.
Inclusions
- Small group limited to maximum of 14 people
- Traditional Gondola ride
- Guided tour
- Food and drinks
- Personal purchases
- Tip
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The guide will wait for you in front of Flying Tiger shop located inside the train station
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• You will be contacted the day prior to your tour with the exact pickup time, by the local tour operator • Your guide will meet you at the main entrance of the train station • It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes • You are welcome to bring your own drinks and snacks • Not wheelchair accessible For any other information, please contact +390698871814 or +393533819044 or write an e-mail to [email protected].