Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride
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Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride

2 h
With guide
By walk
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Stop At: Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice Italy

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.


Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Chiesa di Santa Maria Formosa, Castello, 5263, 30122 Venice Italy

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.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo), Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, 6363 Venice Italy

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.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Casa di Marco Polo, Calle Scaleta, 30121 Venice Italy

The former residence of Marco Polo, probably the most famous Venetian merchant is also part of the itinerary.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Teatro Malibran, Campiello del Teatro, 5873, 30131 Venice Italy

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.


Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Gondola Bauer, Calle Larga XXII Marzo, 2091/b, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

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Included
  • Local guide in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian
  • Gondola ride
  • Entry/Admission - Gondola Bauer
Not included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Interior visits to Venice attractions
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Entry/Admission - Chiesa di Santa Maria Formosa
  • Entry/Admission - Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo)
  • Entry/Admission - Casa di Marco Polo
  • Entry/Admission - Teatro Malibran
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved, bring comfortable shoes
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Shared gondola ride, max 6 people per gondola
  • The gondola ride is not guided
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
70%
Original
45%
Sport
25%
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