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Authentic Venice: Off-the-Beaten-Path Historical Center, Rialto Bridge & Iconic Gondola Ride - Small Group

2 hours and 50 minutes

Easy

Follow an expert guide in the most hidden and unusual districts of Venice and discover the romantic canals of the city on board of the traditional gondola.

✨ Hidden Treasures of Venice — Walking Tour + Gondola Ride ✨
Step into the soul of Venice with a captivating walking tour and gondola ride that reveal the city’s most iconic sights and secret corners.

🚶‍♂️ Panoramic Walking Tour
Begin your journey in the heart of Venice, where every stone tells a story. With a passionate local guide, explore an enchanting path through history, art, and quiet backstreets far from the usual crowds.

  • Stand in awe in Piazza San Marco, the city’s magnificent main square, where East meets West in a symphony of architecture
  • Pass the charming Ponte della Tetta, a whimsical corner with a curious name and colorful stories
  • Step into the elegance of Palazzo Grimani, a Renaissance gem echoing with the grandeur of the Republic
  • Stroll through Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo, home to Venice’s grandest church and tales of doges and duels
  • Admire the delicate beauty of Chiesa dei Miracoli, a marble jewel tucked away in a quiet campo
  • Wander through the hidden charm of Campo Santa Marina and Campo della Fava, rich with Venetian character
  • Arrive at the lively Riva del Carbon and admire the Rialto Bridge, a breathtaking symbol of Venetian splendor
  • Conclude the walk at the legendary Teatro La Fenice, where music, fire, and rebirth have shaped centuries of opera

🛶 Gondola Ride
Cap your journey with the most iconic Venetian experience: a traditional gondola ride. Drift gently through the serene canals, beneath centuries-old bridges, and past pastel façades that seem to float on water.
Let the soft sway of the gondola immerse you in Venice’s quiet magic, offering views and moments you won’t find on any map.

🎥  Gondola Gallery Experience – A Journey Through Centuries on the Grand Canal
Inside a stunning Venetian palace, step into the world of Venice’s most iconic boat. See a real gondola cross-section, handle a handcrafted oar, and explore how these masterpieces are made. Enter a reconstructed felze (traditional gondola cabin) and take a virtual journey through the Grand Canal as it was in centuries past — a ride through time in noble style.

Highlights:
✅ Expert-led walking tour through Venice’s most beautiful and lesser-known squares
✅ Views of the most iconic landmarks including Rialto Bridge
✅ Serene gondola ride through quiet canals
✅ Gondola Gallery - Virtual Reality experience to imagine yourself back in the old days

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Whether it’s your first visit or your fifth, this immersive tour is your key to Venice’s timeless wonder — one step and one glide at a time.

What's included?

    Shared guided walking tour with commentary by a qualified and experienced guide.
    30 minutes shared gondola ride
    Audio Commentary on gondola
    Introductory walking tour to the gondola experience
    Multilingual assistance for embarking

    Gondola Gallery: 3D-VR journey across the centuries. Discover how Gondolas are built and see a sectioned one yourself

    Exclusions
      Hotel pickup & Drop Off
      Food and Drinks
      Please note
      • Public transportation nearby
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Not stroller accessible
      • Not suitable for pets
      • Infants must not sit on laps
      • Infant seats unavailable
      • The seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier depending on guest’s weight
      • Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide (in this case it can be postponed to the day after otherwise it will be refunded).
      • The itinerary may change in the event of wind or bad weather.
      • Each gondola can guest maximum 5 people
      • Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the departure time
      • The tour could be bilingual
      • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
      What to bring