Venice Highlights Guided Walking Tour and Scenic Gondola Ride

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   Discover Venice’s most iconic landmarks on a guided walking tour through historic squares, hidden streets, and picturesque canals, followed by a classic gondola ride along the famous Grand Canal.

   This Venice highlights tour is the perfect introduction to the city, combining history, local culture, and one of Venice’s most unforgettable experiences. Meet your expert guide in Campo San Bortolo, next to the statue of Venetian writer Carlo Goldoni, and begin exploring the historic heart of Venice near the Rialto Bridge. Walk through narrow streets, charming Venetian campos, and scenic canals while learning about the history, traditions, and daily life of the Venetian Republic. End your experience with a classic gondola ride through Venice’s canals before arriving near the magnificent St. Mark’s Square.

   15 minutes•Entrée libre

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   Continue toward the famous Rialto Bridge, the oldest bridge crossing the Grand Canal and once the bustling commercial center of the Venetian Republic. Nearby, admire the historic Fontego dei Tedeschi, a former merchant trading house that once hosted German traders and still overlooks the Grand Canal today.

   15 minutes•Entrée libre

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   Along the route, pass the traditional site associated with Marco Polo’s House, where Venice’s most famous explorer is believed to have lived. Your guide will share the story of Marco Polo’s remarkable journeys along the Silk Road and how Venice became a powerful gateway between Europe and Asia during the medieval period.

   15 minutes•Entrée libre

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   Reach Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo, one of Venice’s largest and most impressive squares, home to the grand Basilica of San Zanipolo and the elegant Chiesa dell’Ospedaletto, both reflecting centuries of religious and artistic heritage.

   15 minutes•Entrée libre

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   Stroll through the quieter Campo Santa Maria Formosa, one of Venice’s most charming historic squares, offering a glimpse into everyday Venetian life. Then cross the Ponte del Remedio to enjoy an exterior view of the iconic Bridge of Sighs, one of the city’s most photographed landmarks connecting the Doge’s Palace to the historic prison.

   15 minutes•Entrée libre

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   St. Mark's Square

   Your walking tour concludes at Piazza San Marco, the monumental heart of Venice. Admire exterior views of St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Campanile, and the Clock Tower as your guide shares essential insights into their history and significance.

   30 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

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   After the walking tour, enjoy a optional gondola ride, gliding along sections of the Grand Canal and peaceful smaller canals — the perfect way to experience Venice from the water

   30 minutes•Entrée libre

Point de rendez-vous

We meet at Campo San Bortolo, near the monument of Carlo Goldoni. Your guide will have a signboard that says “Walks In Europe.”

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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
• Wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be a moderate amount of walking involved.
• Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
• Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
• There will be 5 people on each gondola shared.
• Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• Please meet your guide and join the tour. They will have the necessary information.

Annulation et remboursement

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