Why choose this tour ?
A first-timer to Venice, or don’t know where to begin your explorations? Over the course of this tour, experience many of the city’s top highlights: see the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark’s Square on a guided city walk (please note: Entrance to St. Mark's Basilica is included on the 2pm tour only.) Plus enjoy a relaxing gondola ride and explore areas of the city that many tour groups miss, from the sestiere of Cannaregio to the Rialto Fish Market.
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What makes Welcome to Venice Small Group Tour: Basilica San Marco & Gondola Ride a unique experience ?
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. Get a couple of restaurant recommendations from your local guide!
Continue to the sestiere (district) of Cannaregio, home to some of the city’s hidden gems. Discover the house where Marco Polo once lived, and go to the unique Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli. 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. Meander through hidden alleyways, and hear tales of the city’s past.
Learn what it is like to live on the island today as you walk to St. Mark’s Square. Admire St. Mark’s Basilica for the square and your guide explains how Venice built a mercantile empire that once spanned the entire Mediterranean. If you booked the 2pm tour, you will have skip-the-line access to St. Mark's Basilica and explore its stunning history, architecture, and art with your guide. (Please note: Entrance to St. Mark's Basilica is included on the 2pm tour only.)
Sightseeing & Photo Stop
Sightseeing & Photo Stop
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. Punt through the quieter canals of Venice as you relax and enjoy the city at its best!
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- The Rialto Fish Market is closed on Sundays.
- Entrance to St. Mark's Basilica is included on the 2pm tour only.
- This tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Large bags, trolleys and backpacks cannot be accommodated on this tour.
- During times of high tides, flooding, or heavy rain, the gondola ride may be substituted for another experience.
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Welcome to Venice Small Group Tour: Basilica San Marco & Gondola Ride Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Skip-the-line ticket to St. Mark's Basilica (2pm tour only)
- Gondola Ride
- Local English-speaking guide
- Headset
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
- Guide (during gondola ride)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Walks - Italy & Spain.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 386 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows. • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers. • Entrance to St. Mark's Basilica is included on the 2pm tour only. • During times of high tides, flooding, or heavy rain, the gondola ride may be substituted for another experience. • Appropriate footware is advised. • Large bags, trolleys and backpacks cannot be accommodated on this tour. • The Rialto Fish Market is closed on Sundays. • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated. • Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
