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Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride

2 Reviews 3.00 out of 5 stars Based on 2 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Venice, Italy

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Overview

Explore Venice in two hours by walking from Saint Mark's Square to Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Campo SS. Giovanni and Paolo, pass beside Marco Polo's House and the Malibran Theatre. Take a ride in a shared gondola for 30 minutes through the Grand Canal and through the minor canals. Enjoy this combined tour of the most characteristic and important places for the history of Venice together with a local guide

What's Included

  • 30 min shared gondola ride
  • Local guide in English, French, German, Spanish
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Interior visits to Venice attractions
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Calle larga de l'Ascension
30124 Venezia VE, Italy

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End point

Calle Larga XXII Marzo
2091/, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

The tour end with 30 min gondola ride from the gondola station in campo San Moisè (San Marco)

What To Expect

Piazza San Marco

Starting in Saint Mark’s square, this atmospheric walking tour will then whisk you away from the crowded streets into the treasure filled pockets of the Castello area. A qualified guide will walk you through the hidden squares, winding canals and historical buildings providing you with a perfect introduction to the origins, symbols, traditions, architecture, and life in current day Venice.The tour starts with a historical introduction of St. Marks’s Square, and its architectural delights, allowing you to discover the history of the majestic St. Mark’s Basilica, the illustrious Doge’s Palace, once the seat of the power of the Republic of Venice, and the extraordinary, renaissance clock tower.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chiesa di Santa Maria Formosa

Leaving the square, you will be guided into the residential Castello area, allowing you to discover this part of Venice in all of its elegance, through its labyrinth of narrow alleys - “calli”, many bridges, winding canals and wide picturesque squares - “campi”.You can expect to discover campo Santa Maria Formosa, one of the largest squares in Venice with its church, named after its visitation of the Holy Virgin.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo)

Campo Santi Giovanni and Paolo where you will be able to admire the famous church, the resting place of several Doges; and the equestrian monument of Bartolomeo Colleoni, an Italian mercenary Captain.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Casa di Marco Polo

The former residence of Marco Polo, probably the most famous Venetian merchant is also part of the itinerary.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Teatro Malibran

The you will proceed the tour seeing the Malibran theatre (only external). The theatre of San Giovanni Grisostomo was built in only four months at the end of 1677. It was renovated many times and the renovation of 1919, gave us the theatre, as we know it today.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gondola Bauer

After the walking tour, you will be accompanied to campo San Moisè, the landing stage of the famous venetian transportation, the Gondola. Relax aboard this historic vessel, enjoying the thrills of both the Grand Canal and minor canals. Admire Venice from this amazing point of view, witness its magnificent architecture, and whilst gliding under its bridges, discover secret entrances to the elegant palaces and hidden corners. The gondola ride is not a guided tour. This 2 hours combined tour concludes in Campo San Moisè, a short walk from Saint Mark’s Square.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Shared gondola ride, max 5 people per gondola
  • The gondola ride is not guided

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • 30 min shared gondola ride
  • Local guide in English, French, German, Spanish
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Interior visits to Venice attractions
  • Hotel pick up and drop off

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved, bring comfortable shoes
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Shared gondola ride, max 5 people per gondola
  • The gondola ride is not guided
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Free Cancellation

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

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