View more

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 Venice’s historic heart, where your professional guide will lead you through a storybook landscape of canals, legends, and timeless architecture.

  • Marvel at the Rialto Bridge, one of Venice’s most iconic symbols
  • Pass by Casanova’s House, steeped in mystery and romantic lore
  • Discover Scala Contarini del Bovolo, a hidden architectural gem with a spiraling staircase and rooftop views over the city
  • Visit La Fenice Theatre, the world-renowned opera house, and hear tales of its fires, rebirths, and celebrated performances

🛶 Gondola Ride
End your walking tour in true Venetian style — on board a traditional gondola. Float beneath romantic bridges, glide through hidden canals, and experience Venice from its most magical angle.

Let the gentle rhythm of the water guide you through the city’s quiet beauty, far from the crowds and full of charm.

🎥 Gondola Gallery Experience – A Journey Through Centuries on the Grand Canal Inside a stunning hall of a Venetian palace, discover the secrets of Venice’s most iconic boat. See a cross-section of a real gondola, touch a handcrafted oar, and explore the traditional techniques behind its construction. Step into a reconstructed felze (the classic gondola cabin) and enjoy a unique experience: a virtual journey along the Grand Canal through the centuries — just like a Venetian noble of the past.

Highlights:

✅ Expert-led walking tour through iconic and lesser-known landmarks
✅ Stunning views from Scala Contarini del Bovolo
✅ Step inside the story of La Fenice Theatre
✅ Scenic gondola ride through the city’s quieter canals

📱 Want to explore more? Download our free EasyGuide mobile App to unlock additional Venice itineraries, insider tips, and points of interest.

Whether you're a first-time visitor or a returning explorer, this immersive experience captures the essence of Venice — 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