Balade Romantique en Gondole à Venise - Guide en Français

Points forts

Itinéraire

1. 1

   Introduction to EN gondola ride

   5 minutes•Entrée libre

2. 2

   Grand Canal

   “The most beautiful road in the world”, so the Grand Canal

   “The most beautiful road in the world”, so the Grand Canal is known. Looking around DE you, what you will see is almost exactly what an 18th-century nobleman would have contemplated — and before him, a courtesan DE the Renaissance, and even before that, a merchant of the Middle Ages.

   Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

3. 3

   Near Place Saint-Marc, facing the church of San Moisè (Saint Moses) and the resort DE gondolas, the Guide will introduce you to the elegant and romantic world of gondolas.

   Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre

4. 4

   La Fenice Opera House

   Once one DE the city’s seven major theatres, the Fenice

   Once one DE the city’s seven major theatres, the Fenice is now Venice’s only opera house. A gem among European theatres, it shone from its beginnings, hosting the works DE the greatest composers of the time such as Bellini, Donizetti and Rossini. However, it is Giuseppe Verdi who remains most closely linked to Fenice and Venetian memory.

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5. 5

   The Punta DElla Dogana separates the Grand Canal from the Giudecca Canal. EN because DE its strategic position, it was once home to customs and the DE sel warehouses. In the 15th century, the maritime customs, previously located near the Arsenal, was transferred to the occidental end DE Dorsoduro.

   Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre

6. 6

   Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute

   Here, EN entering the Grand Canal, you admire the church DE la Madonna della Salute. The first thing that strikes the visitor is the imposing silhouette DE the building, strategically placed at the entrance of the Grand Canal and facing the rest DE the city in all directions, thanks to its circular shape. EN Today, every November 21, the city celebrates the Madonna DElla Salute in memory DE the end of the plague.

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7. 7

   Venice Islands

   You will have a view of the island DE San Giorgio Maggiore, with its magnificent Renaissance church built by Palladio and its bell tower reminiscent of the large bell tower DE San Marco Square. The island was once known as Île DEs Cypresses before becoming an important Benedictine monastery.

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Point de rendez-vous

With the Basilica of Saint Mark DE Behind you, stay on the right side of the square and pass under the arcades. Look for the Olivetti Museum, then turn right under the arcades. Cross the small bridge and continue straight to Campo San Gallo, where the office DE Venice Tours is located in the square.

La carte montre Venise. Le point de rendez-vous exact est l'adresse ci-dessus.Ouvrir une carte plus grande

Prise en charge

• Rendez-vous au point de départ pour tous

À savoir avant de partir

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The EN gondola ride does not take place in case DE exceptional bad weather or DE high/low tide (in these cases, it can be postponed to the following days or refunded).
• The Guide will only be on one gondola; participants on other gondolas will listen to it using the audio devices.
• Each gondola can accommodate up to 5 people; seats on board cannot be chosen and will be allocated by the gondola based on the weight of the passengers.
• On certain dates, most travellers staying EN DE Venice and planning to visit for the day will have to pay an entrance fee. For more DE details (including exemptions) and for the days on which this right applies, please consult:[https://cda.ve.it] (https://cda.ve.it)
• The route can be changed EN case DE wind or DE bad weather.
• Please arrive at the DE rendez-vous **10 minutes before Check-out**.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• Please carefully check the title and inclusions of the option booked, as not all options include all services. Each gondola can accommodate a maximum of 5 people; seats on board cannot be chosen and will be allocated by the gondolier according to the weight of the passengers. The gondola ride does not take place in case of exceptionally bad weather conditions or high/low tide (in these cases, it can be postponed to the following days or refunded). The route can be changed in case of wind or bad weather. The Guide will only be on a gondola; participants from other gondolas will listen to its explanations using audio guides.

Annulation et remboursement

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.