Illuminating Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride
Explore the heart of Venice by land and water with this unique walking tour and gondola ride. See a few of the magnificent highlights including St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge Palace, as well as some of Venice's hidden gems.
Your enlightening and educational journey begins with a walking tour through this magical city. In St. Mark's Square, you can view St. Mark's Basilica, the elegant Doge's Palace, the Clock Tower, and the Procuratie. Make your way to Campo Santa Maria Formosa, the largest square in Venice, to admire the SS. Giovanni e Paolo church. From there you can also admire the marble facade of the Scuola Grande di San Marco, a building that once home to one of the six large charitable organizations and commonly referred to as the "Great School of Charity." Back at St. Mark's Square you will see the Malibran Theatre and step through the famous Mercerie, a historical commercial hub that today is Venice's main shopping district. Now it is time to discover and explore Venice from the water as you board a gondola for a shared ride through the city. Considered one of the world's most elegant boats, the gondola is one of the symbols of Venice and is full of symbolism itself, right down to the multi-pronged ferro, or prow. The gondola ride is not narrated. Contrary to popular belief, gondoliers do not typically sing. Instead, they are known to row, and most speak only Italian. Relax and enjoy the magical atmosphere as your gondolier takes your through hidden canals, past elegant bank-side palaces and under unique bridges. Sign up for this tour now for a wonderful introduction to the incomparable city of Venice.
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Operated by
- Shore Excursions Group
- An approximately 45-minute walk or a 30-minute vaporetto (water bus) (not included, approximately 9.50 EUR per person each way) is required to reach the meeting location. Full details will be provided in your e-ticket upon booking confirmation.
- Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter a place of worship. Sensible rubber-soled walking shoes, sunglasses, and sunscreen are recommended.
- This tour takes place in historical areas and, therefore, is not wheelchair accessible. Guests must be able to walk on paved, as well as cobblestone surfaces. This tour is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or those who use partly-motorized vehicles or walkers. Guests must be able to step down into the gondola. Seats in the gondola are low to the floor.
Excursion purchases are fully refundable outside of 14 days prior to the tour date. Beginning on the 14th day prior to the tour date, excursion purchases are non-refundable.