Venice: St. Mark's Square and Rialto with 30 minutes Gondola Ride
Overview
This is the tour for those that come to Venice for the first time: we will talk about the winged lion, the story of St Mark being brought to Venice from Egypt, his “golden church”, and then Theodore, killing a dragon, and, of course, when, how and why the Venetians have built a city on hundreds of thousands of wooden poles stuck in the mud of the lagoon.
We will visit St Mark’s square, the basilica and we will end at the Rialto bridge on the Grand Canal.
Walking across the city --you can choose between the Castello or San Marco districts-- we will also see some of the hidden corners in Venice, understanding everyday life in the city, its problems, what is like to live in such a city and about the “high water” phenomenon and what is on to protect the city and the lagoon.
And, last but not least: a 30 minutes Gondola ride to end with an unforgettable experience.
What's Included
- 30 minutes Gondola ride
- Official Private Tour Guide
- Meet & Greet your Guide at your Hotel(only hotels within San Polo, Santa Croce, and San Marco areas)
- Transfers from/to hotels
- Entrance Tickets
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
Piazza San Marco
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rialto Bridge
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Grand Canal
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- Kindly note that the guide will not join you during the Gondola Ride
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-20163P82
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