Venice small-group walking tour with St. Mark's Basilica and Gondola Ride
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Venice small-group walking tour with St. Mark's Basilica and Gondola Ride

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£69.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Learn the secrets and history of the Rialto Bridge
  • Row down the hidden canals of Venice in a gondola
  • See the Rialto Market and learn about Venetian cuisine
  • Admire the stunning gold ceiling at St. Mark’s Basilica
  • Visit a quirky Venetian bookshop tucked in a hidden canal
What to expect

Discover the magic of Venice on foot and by water on a combined walking tour and gondola ride. Explore the city center with a local guide, marvel at the gold mosaic ceiling inside St. Mark's Basilica, and then take a ride down the canals on the city’s famous mode of transport.

Meet near the Rialto Bridge and learn why it was initially considered a very bad idea to build it.Take a quick look at the Rialto Fish Market to learn about the long fishing history of the city and its famous cuisine. Continue your walking tour to discover some of the city’s hidden gems. Admire a unique mansion that belonged to a powerful Venetian family. See a remarkable statue by Verocchio on the Campo San Giovanni and Paolo, where you will also see a variety of typical Venetian architectural styles and stop by a quirky bookstore with a stunning canal view and friendly resident cats. Your guide will wait outside, allowing you free time to explore inside on your own.

Your city walk ends in St. Mark’s Square With pre-reserved entry, you’ll bypass the often long lines and head inside this extraordinary church. Your expert guide will bring the basilica to life, helping you appreciate the shimmering gold mosaics that make this place unlike anywhere else in the world. Your guide will then leave you to enjoy a 30-minute (approximately) gondola ride with a professional gondolier. Limited to only 5 people per gondola, this experience will be both intimate and relaxing.

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What's included
  • check Entrance fees
  • check Guided walking tour
  • check Headsets (to hear the guide)
  • check Gondola ride
  • check Local guide
  • check Small group experience
What's not included
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • x_not_included Tips
Where

Campo S. Giacomo di Rialto 255, 30125 Venice VE, Italy

Meeting point:
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign outside the entrance of the Church of San Giacometto at Campo San Giacomo di Rialto (also known as Campo San Giacometto).
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • This experience is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments and wheelchair users

Not allowed:

  • Large bags, trolleys and backpacks
  • Strollers

Know in advance:

  • All visitors, regardless of gender, must cover their shoulders and knees inside St. Mark's Basilica. You can bring extra covering (scarves, etc) to put on just before entering the Basilica
  • The gondola ride cannot operate during heavy rain or high tides. In this case, an alternative itinerary will be provided
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty
  • The gondola can accommodate 5 people max
  • Skip-the-line access to St. Mark's Basilica (12€)
  • The Rialto Fish Market is closed on Sundays
  • The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and must match the names on the ID/Passport. Name changes are not permitted
  • Please note that a photo ID is required to visit St. Mark's Basilica. Failure to bring an ID can result in the security staff refusing your entrance to the monument
  • St. Mark's Basilica can be subject to closures due to particular liturgical celebrations, especially during major religious holidays such as Easter or Christmas. In the event that the Basilica is closed, explanations will be provided from the outside
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Provider
Walks LLC
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 3 days before the experience begins.

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