BEST OF VENICE WALKING TOUR: SAINT MARK'S BASILICA, GRAND CANAL & GONDOLA RIDE
3h18
By walk
About this activity
• Monolingual Small group tour max 25 pax
• Hear about the history, culture, and important characters of Venice
• Take Vaporetto on the Gran Canal to admire Rialto Bridge.
• Gondola ride included
• Mark’s Basilica and its mosaicThis excursion will lead you into the heart of Venice and its unique beauties. First, meet your guide at the meeting point and board the Vaporetto, the typical public transportation boat, an authentically Venetian experien-ce that will take you along the Grand Canal, and admire the Rialto Bridge as well as the sumptuous palaces, once home of the most powerful Venetian families throughout the Centuries. Arriving directly at San Marco Square you will start the walking tour that will show you the fascinating history of Venice as you wander throu-gh this romantic maze rich in secrets and will tell you about characters like Casanova or Titian.
Get stunned by the impressive S. Mark’ s Square and Basilica and admire its golden mosaics that feature a typical Venetian style influenced by the Oriental architecture. At the end of the walking tour you will have time at leisure (1 h) before enjoying a 30 minutes gondola ride (not guided), the most iconic and unforgettable experience in Venice. IMPORTANT: S. Mark’s Basilica is not open on Sundays and Jan 1/6, Easter and Easter Monday, April 25, August 15, Nov 1st, Dec 8/25/26 - Please mind that extra closing times may occur without notice.
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• Hear about the history, culture, and important characters of Venice
• Take Vaporetto on the Gran Canal to admire Rialto Bridge.
• Gondola ride included
• Mark’s Basilica and its mosaicThis excursion will lead you into the heart of Venice and its unique beauties. First, meet your guide at the meeting point and board the Vaporetto, the typical public transportation boat, an authentically Venetian experien-ce that will take you along the Grand Canal, and admire the Rialto Bridge as well as the sumptuous palaces, once home of the most powerful Venetian families throughout the Centuries. Arriving directly at San Marco Square you will start the walking tour that will show you the fascinating history of Venice as you wander throu-gh this romantic maze rich in secrets and will tell you about characters like Casanova or Titian.
Get stunned by the impressive S. Mark’ s Square and Basilica and admire its golden mosaics that feature a typical Venetian style influenced by the Oriental architecture. At the end of the walking tour you will have time at leisure (1 h) before enjoying a 30 minutes gondola ride (not guided), the most iconic and unforgettable experience in Venice. IMPORTANT: S. Mark’s Basilica is not open on Sundays and Jan 1/6, Easter and Easter Monday, April 25, August 15, Nov 1st, Dec 8/25/26 - Please mind that extra closing times may occur without notice.
Included
- Walking tour of Venice-
- S. Mark’s Basilica included
- 30” Gondola ride
- Expert Guide
- Audio headsets if needed so you can hear your guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Cancellation up to 2 days before departure date: 100% refund
- Wear comfortable shoes and be ready for any weather conditions.
- Unfortunately, wheelchairs and strollers cannot be accommodated on this tour. Visitors must be able to ascend and discend paths and/or stairs
- Meeting Point for Gondola ride: Campo San Bartolomeo, in front of Bucintoro agency.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
75%
Original
40%
Sport
15%
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