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Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride

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About this activity

Enjoy a walking tour of the city to discover its treasures nestled amid charming squares, bridges and narrow streets and then hop aboard a classic Venetian gondola boat. After exploring the Grand Canal and the smaller canals around the neighborhood of Fenice, soak up the charms of the romantic city while wandering through picturesque cobblestone alleyways and squares. Your knowledgeable guide will point out all the highlights of Venice from the area between Piazza San Marco to Rialto Bridge.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Professional guide
    • Gondola ride (30 minutes)

    Not included

    • Gratuities
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Interior visits to Venice attractions

    Itinerary

    1. St. Mark's Square

      The Gondola Ride leaves from Bacino Orseolo, right behind St. Mark's Square which you can visit by your own

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

    2. You will get on the Gondola in Bacino Orseolo, right behind St. Mark's Square.

      Pass by (no stop)Admission free

    3. Bovolo Staircase

      See from the outside the beautiful and graceful spiral staircase, named “bovolo” in Venetian.

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

    4. La Fenice Opera House

      See from outside the famous La Fenice Opera House

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

    5. Rialto Bridge

      During the Gondola Ride you will reach the Grand Canal and

      During the Gondola Ride you will reach the Grand Canal and have a look at the Rialto Bridge

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

    6. Grand Canal

      The itinerary of this Gondola Ride will take you on the Grand Canal.

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

    Meeting point

    Alilaguna ticket office is located at San Marco Giardinetti vaporetto stop, next to the Royal Gardens. Please don't look for Alilaguna office on Google maps. Strictly requested to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure of the tour.

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    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
    • If you're planning a day trip to Venice and staying outside the city, please note that an access fee will be required on certain dates. For more information, including details about exemptions and the specific dates when the fee applies, please visit (https://cda.ve.it).
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking
    • You can find Alilaguna ticket office in Front of Illy Caffè at San Marco Giardinetti Stop, next to the Royal Gardens. Strictly requested to be at the meeting point in 15 minutes before the departure of the tour.

    Cancellation and refunds

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

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
    • Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe
    Supplied by
    Bucintoro Viaggi
    Product code
    2495TOUR2

    Customer reviews

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