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Walking Tour in Venice and Gondola Ride

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About this activity

Discover Venice’s highlights and hidden corners on this guided walking tour. Begin at Teatro La Fenice, the legendary opera house known as “The Phoenix” for its remarkable history of rebirth. Learn about its cultural importance and stunning architecture. Continue to the Palazzina Selva, an elegant pavilion that now hosts exhibitions and plays a key role during the Venice Biennale. Your guide will share insights into Venice’s artistic heritage as you explore the area. Then wander through the city’s winding alleyways to the Scala Contarini del Bovolo, a beautifully preserved spiral staircase tucked away in a quiet courtyard. Climb to the top for panoramic views of Venice’s rooftops and canals. After the walking tour, enjoy Venice from the water with a relaxing 30-minute gondola ride, gliding through some of the city’s most atmospheric canals. It’s the perfect way to complete your Venetian experience.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Live Guide (For the Walking Tours)
    • Gondola ride

    Not included

    • Gratuites
    • Transport from and to the meeting point
    • NO Guide in the Gondola Ride

    Itinerary

    1. An historic building located in the heart of Venice, Italy. Originally constructed in the 16th century, it is an elegant example of Venetian Renaissance architecture.

      22 minutesAdmission not included

    2. La Fenice Opera House

      "La Fenice" (The Phoenix),

      "La Fenice" (The Phoenix), is one of the most famous and historic opera houses in the world. Opened in 1792, its name, symbolizes its rebirth from ashes, as it has been destroyed by fire and rebuilt twice.

      22 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    3. Bovolo Staircase

      A unique architectural gem in Venice, Italy, renowned for its distinctive spiral staircase. Bovolo means "snail shell" in Venetian. Built in the late 15th century as part of the Palazzo Contarini, it blends Gothic, Renaissance, and Byzantine styles.

      22 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    Meeting point

    Please go to the meeting point at the Alilaguna ticket office. Come with you voucher and ID's, the ticket office is located in front of the Royal Gardens gate in San Marco.

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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
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Not suitable for People with mobility impairments
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking

    Cancellation and refunds

    All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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