Byzantine Venice walking city tour with gondola ride
Do this because
- Explore the most charming places in Venice with a guide
- Admire the astonishing mosaics inside the Golden Basilica
- Relax on a traditional gondola ride along the Canal Grande
What to expect
Discover Venice's most iconic sites and architectural gems on a guided tour divided into three parts. First get a general overview of the city by visiting St. Mark's Square and the Castello area, then dive deeper into its history with a guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica and complete your experience with a traditional gondola ride.
The guided part of the tour starts in St. Mark's Square with a historical introduction to the city and its most important monuments. You will then be guided through the labyrinth of narrow alleys (calli), bridges, winding canals and wide picturesque squares (campi) of the residential Castello area for total immersion in Venice's charming atmosphere.
Then make your way back to St. Mark's Square and visit the interior of Saint Mark's Basilica, which represents a unicum in Italy thanks to the sumptuous golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring. Visit the museum on the first floor to see the famous horses and admire the square from the spectacular terrace of the church.
After the guided walking tour and a free lunch break, you'll finally make your way to Calle Larga Ascensione and board a typical Venetian gondola for a tour along the Canal Grande. This last part of the experience won't be guided as no words are needed; just sit back, relax and embrace breathtaking city views from the water!
Important to know
Know in advance:
- The guided part of the tour starts at 9.00am and ends around noon. The gondola ride departs at 3.00pm. You'll have to show your voucher twice for both parts of the tour
- The guided tour of the city and Basilica is available in English, Italian, French, Spanish and German. The gondola ride is shared (max 5 people) and isn't guided
What’s included
Guided tour of St. Mark's Square and Castello area (1 hour 30 min)
Saint Mark's Basilica entrance tickets and guided tour (1 hour)
Shared gondola ride along the Grand Canal (30 min)
Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Provider
VENICE EVENTS srl
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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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