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Venice Guided Walking Tour with Gondola Ride

Gondola on Venice canal with tourists, part of skip-the-line guided walking tour.
Tourists enjoying a Skip-the-Line Guided Walking Tour with Gondola Ride in Venice, passing under historic bridges and along scenic waterways
Gondola ride on a canal in Venice with tourists, part of a skip-the-line guided walking tour.
Gondola ride on a canal in Venice during a guided walking tour.

Dive into Venice's fascinating history on an immersive guided tour and traverse its majestic canals with a delightful 30-minute gondola ride.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the opulence of the floating city and learn about its vibrant history with a walking tour and a gondola ride!

  • Your 2.5-hr guided walking tour with an expert multilingual guide will introduce you to the charming city of Venice.

  • Enjoy the grandeur of Venice through its canals in the iconic gondola on a 30-minute shared gondola ride with skip-the-line access.

  • Discover age-old traditions of gondoliers and the lost histories of Venice while passing under the Bridge of Sighs with insightful audio guides.

  • Fun fact: Gondolas go back over 900 years and were the main mode of transport in Venice in the 11th century.

Inclusions

  • 2-hr guided walking tour of Venice

  • 20-minute introductory tour to gondola ride

  • 30-minute shared gondola ride

  • Audio guide for gondola ride

  • English, Italian, Spanish, French, and German-speaking guide (as per option selected)

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Wayne Alan Giles

Wayne

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Oct, 2024

Our guide, Andrea, was very knowledgeable. It was a very picturesque walk through the city. The gondola ride was very unique and a great photo opportunity.

Immersive walking tour

Get off the beaten path in Venice, away from the crowds. With a guide, explore the lesser-known areas of the San Marco district and discover the fascinating history behind them. Embark on an enchanting walking tour through the heart of Venice, where the seamless blend of history and architecture creates an unforgettable journey. Begin your adventure by wandering past some of Venice’s most iconic landmarks without stopping, soaking in the city's majestic aura.

Explore top sights

You'll marvel at the spiraled elegance of the Scala Contarini del Bovolo, experience the historic ambiance of Campo Manin, and wander the enigmatic Calle degli Orbi. Admire the opulent façade of Teatro La Fenice and the sacred architecture of the Church of San Moisè.

Glide through Venice

Continue your experience with an exciting gondola ride discovering Venice from a unique angle: glide under the Bridge of Sighs into the magical San Marco Basin and greet the charming San Giorgio Island. A dream journey awaits!

Important Information

  • The tour is not considered private but it is shared with other guests not belonging to the same party; each gondola can host maximum 5 people.

  • The seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier depending on the guest’s weight.

  • Tour guide languages: English, Italian, Spanish, French, and German.

Restrictions

  • Unfortunately, this experience is not accessible for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues.

Timings

English Guided Tour

  • Daily: 9:15am, 11:30am, & 2pm

Italian Guided Tour

  • Daily: 9:15am & 11:30am

Spanish Guided Tour

  • Daily: 2pm

French & German Guided Tours

  • Fri to Mon: 11am

You will receive an email confirmation with your Discover Venice and Skip The Line Gondola Tour vouchers shortly. You may display your voucher on your mobile phone with valid photo ID at the meeting point.

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