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Version 60 – January 10, 2024 10:20

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  • due to the religious nature of sites on this tour, all individuals (regardless of gender) must cover their shoulders and knees. it is acceptable to bring extra coverings to put on just before entering a holy site. walks cannot be responsible for anyone denied entry., during times of high tides, flooding, or heavy rain, the gondola ride may be substituted for another experience., if you cannot join your tour (running late, etc.) please contact us. we may be able to reschedule your tour (with an amendment fee) depending on availability., large bags and backpacks cannot be accommodated on this tour., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible. those with wheelchairs should contact us so we can arrange your visit., sites visited on this tour occasionally close due to holy days, high tides, and/or flooding. if time permits, we will notify you prior to your tour. for last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time. if a site closes, you will tour the exterior of the site., the rialto fish market is closed on sundays., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., this tour meets 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
  • due to the religious nature of sites on this tour, all individuals (regardless of gender) must cover their shoulders and knees. it is acceptable to bring extra coverings to put on just before entering a holy site. walks cannot be responsible for anyone denied entry., during times of high tides, flooding, or heavy rain, the gondola ride may be substituted for another experience., if you cannot join your tour (running late, etc.) please contact us. we may be able to reschedule your tour (with an amendment fee) depending on availability., large bags and backpacks cannot be accommodated on this tour., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible. those with wheelchairs should contact us so we can arrange your visit., sites visited on this tour occasionally close due to holy days, high tides, and/or flooding. if time permits, we will notify you prior to your tour. for last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time. if a site closes, you will tour the exterior of the site., the rialto fish market is closed on sundays., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., this tour meets 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., walks comply with all local government regulations. please refer to italy government guidelines for the most up to date information
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  • due to the religious nature of the basilica, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. a scarf or shawl is acceptable. walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry., during times of high tides, flooding, or heavy rain, the gondola ride may be substituted for another experience., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible. those with wheelchairs should contact us so we can arrange your visit., sites visited on this tour occasionally close due to holy days, high tides, and/or flooding. if time permits, we will notify you prior to your tour. for last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time. if a site closes, you will tour the exterior of the site., the rialto fish market is closed on sundays., walks / devour complies with all local government regulations. please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
  • due to the religious nature of the basilica, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. a scarf or shawl is acceptable. walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry., during times of high tides, flooding, or heavy rain, the gondola ride may be substituted for another experience., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible. those with wheelchairs should contact us so we can arrange your visit., sites visited on this tour occasionally close due to holy days, high tides, and/or flooding. if time permits, we will notify you prior to your tour. for last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time. if a site closes, you will tour the exterior of the site., the rialto fish market is closed on sundays., walks comply with all local government regulations. please refer to italy government guidelines for the most up to date information

Version 58 – June 29, 2023 20:53

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Know Before You Go
  • due to the religious nature of sites on this tour, all individuals (regardless of gender) must cover their shoulders and knees. it is acceptable to bring extra coverings to put on just before entering a holy site. walks cannot be responsible for anyone denied entry., during times of high tides, flooding, or heavy rain, the gondola ride may be substituted for another experience., if you cannot join your tour (running late, etc.) please contact us. we may be able to reschedule your tour (with an amendment fee) depending on availability., large bags and backpacks cannot be accommodated on this tour., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible. those with wheelchairs should contact us so we can arrange your visit., sites visited on this tour occasionally close due to holy days, high tides, and/or flooding. if time permits, we will notify you prior to your tour. for last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time. if a site closes, you will tour the exterior of the site., the rialto fish market is closed on sundays., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., this tour meets 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., walks comply with all local government regulations. please refer to italy government guidelines for the most up to date information
  • due to the religious nature of sites on this tour, all individuals (regardless of gender) must cover their shoulders and knees. it is acceptable to bring extra coverings to put on just before entering a holy site. walks cannot be responsible for anyone denied entry., during times of high tides, flooding, or heavy rain, the gondola ride may be substituted for another experience., if you cannot join your tour (running late, etc.) please contact us. we may be able to reschedule your tour (with an amendment fee) depending on availability., large bags and backpacks cannot be accommodated on this tour., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible. those with wheelchairs should contact us so we can arrange your visit., sites visited on this tour occasionally close due to holy days, high tides, and/or flooding. if time permits, we will notify you prior to your tour. for last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time. if a site closes, you will tour the exterior of the site., the rialto fish market is closed on sundays., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., this tour meets 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., walks comply with all local government regulations. you may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. please refer to italy government guidelines for the most up to date information
Know Before You Book
  • due to the religious nature of the basilica, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. a scarf or shawl is acceptable. walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry., during times of high tides, flooding, or heavy rain, the gondola ride may be substituted for another experience., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible. those with wheelchairs should contact us so we can arrange your visit., sites visited on this tour occasionally close due to holy days, high tides, and/or flooding. if time permits, we will notify you prior to your tour. for last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time. if a site closes, you will tour the exterior of the site., the rialto fish market is closed on sundays., walks comply with all local government regulations. please refer to italy government guidelines for the most up to date information
  • due to the religious nature of the basilica, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. a scarf or shawl is acceptable. walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry., during times of high tides, flooding, or heavy rain, the gondola ride may be substituted for another experience., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible. those with wheelchairs should contact us so we can arrange your visit., sites visited on this tour occasionally close due to holy days, high tides, and/or flooding. if time permits, we will notify you prior to your tour. for last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time. if a site closes, you will tour the exterior of the site., the rialto fish market is closed on sundays., walks comply with all local government regulations. you may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. please refer to italy government guidelines for the most up to date information

Version 57 – June 15, 2023 16:40

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Know Before You Book
  • due to the religious nature of the basilica, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. a scarf or shawl is acceptable. walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry., during times of high tides, flooding, or heavy rain, the gondola ride may be substituted for another experience., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible. those with wheelchairs should contact us so we can arrange your visit., sites visited on this tour occasionally close due to holy days, high tides, and/or flooding. if time permits, we will notify you prior to your tour. for last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time. if a site closes, you will tour the exterior of the site., the rialto fish market is closed on sundays., walks comply with all local government regulations. you may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. please refer to italy government guidelines for the most up to date information
  • during times of high tides, flooding, or heavy rain, the gondola ride may be substituted for another experience., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible. those with wheelchairs should contact us so we can arrange your visit., sites visited on this tour occasionally close due to holy days, high tides, and/or flooding. if time permits, we will notify you prior to your tour. for last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time. if a site closes, you will tour the exterior of the site., the rialto fish market is closed on sundays., walks comply with all local government regulations. you may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. please refer to italy government guidelines for the most up to date information

Version 56 – February 21, 2023 12:45

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Full Description
  • 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 inside of St. Mark’s Basilica, and then take a ride down the canals on the city’s famous mode of transport. 
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  • 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! 
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  • 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. 
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  • Learn what it is like to live on the island today as you walk to St. Mark’s Square. Look inside St. Mark’s Basilica for a better understanding of how Venice built a mercantile empire that once spanned the entire Mediterranean. Gaze at exquisite mosaics and other treasures inside and hear how the city begged, borrowed and stole to grow from a tiny island to one of the biggest powers in the medieval world. 
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  • 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! 
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  • 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 inside of St. Mark’s Basilica, and then take a ride down the canals on the city’s famous mode of transport. 
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  • 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! 
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  • 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. 
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  • Learn what it is like to live on the island today as you walk to St. Mark’s Square. Look inside St. Mark’s Basilica for a better understanding of how Venice built a mercantile empire that once spanned the entire Mediterranean. Gaze at exquisite mosaics and other treasures inside and hear how the city begged, borrowed and stole to grow from a tiny island to one of the biggest powers in the medieval world. 
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  • Your guide will then leave you to enjoy a 30-minute (approximately) gondola ride with a professional gondolier. Limited to only 6 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! 
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Version 55 – February 21, 2023 12:37

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Know Before You Book
  • during times of high tides, flooding, or heavy rain, the gondola ride may be substituted for another experience., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible. those with wheelchairs should contact us so we can arrange your visit., sites visited on this tour occasionally close due to holy days, high tides, and/or flooding. if time permits, we will notify you prior to your tour. for last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time. if a site closes, you will tour the exterior of the site., the rialto fish market is closed on sundays., walks comply with all local government regulations. you may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. please refer to italy government guidelines for the most up to date information
  • during times of high tides, flooding, or heavy rain, the gondola ride may be substituted for another experience., large bags and backpacks cannot be accommodated on this tour., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible. those with wheelchairs should contact us so we can arrange your visit., sites visited on this tour occasionally close due to holy days, high tides, and/or flooding. if time permits, we will notify you prior to your tour. for last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time. if a site closes, you will tour the exterior of the site., the rialto fish market is closed on sundays., walks comply with all local government regulations. you may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. please refer to italy government guidelines for the most up to date information

Version 52 – January 05, 2023 09:45

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Description
  • A first-timer to Venice, or don’t know where to begin your explorations? Over the course of this small-group tour, experience many of the city’s top highlights: see the Rialto Bridge, visit St. Mark’s Square and St. Mark’s Basilica, and enjoy a relaxing gondola ride. You also explore areas of the city that many tour groups miss, from the sestiere of Cannaregio to the Rialto Fish Market. 

Version 49 – July 04, 2022 14:25

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Description Summary
  • Learn the history of Venice on a small group walking tour. Skip the line at St. Mark’s Basilica, and finally enjoy a gondola ride down some of the enchanting canals of the city center. 
  • Take to the streets and canals of Venice in this walking (and floating) tour that combines some of the city's top sites with a few of her hidden gems, and throws in a gondola ride for good measure. Led by an expert local guide who is happy to show you where to eat, what to see, and how to avoid the tourist crowds; it's the perfect introduction to a city that is notoriously hard to figure out.
Description
  • Get to the heart of Venice and learn your way around The Floating City in just three hours with this introductory Venice walking tour and gondola ride, led by a passionate local guide. 
  • You'll meet your guide and small group of no more than 18 people at the Rialto Bridge, which has been at the heart of Venetian commerce for hundreds of years. After admiring the architecture of the bridge and gaping at the fresh fish in the Rialto Fish Market, you'll turn a few corners and suddenly find yourself off the normal tourist path in the neighborhood of Cannaregio.
  • As you wind your way through the quiet piazzas and narrow back streets of what used to be Venice's Jewish Ghetto, your guide will give you an introduction to the history of the city, as well as practical tips like where to eat and how to find your way through the notoriously chaotic streets. 
  • Of course, some of the big tourist sites can't be missed. That's why your guide will take you to St. Mark's Basilica, where you'll stroll right in with pre-reserved tickets and marvel at the beautiful golden mosaics that cover the ceilings. You'll also learn about the peculiar connection that Venice has long maintained with Asia, and how Byzantine architecture took hold in the city and helped to define the image of it that persists today. 
  • After beautiful bridges, ancient churches, fascinating stories and plenty of practical tips, the best is yet to come. At the end of the tour, your guide will leave you in the hands of an official gondolier for a 30-minute Venice gondola ride. With no more than six people per gondola, you can kick back, relax, and see Venice the way it was built to be seen: from the water. 
Full Description
  • 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 inside of 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. 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. Look inside St. Mark’s Basilica for a better understanding of how Venice built a mercantile empire that once spanned the entire Mediterranean. Gaze at exquisite mosaics and other treasures inside and hear how the city begged, borrowed and stole to grow from a tiny island to one of the biggest powers in the medieval world. 
  •   
  • Your guide will then leave you to enjoy a 30-minute (approximately) gondola ride with a professional gondolier. Limited to only 6 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! 
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  • Sites Visited: 
  • St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco)
  • St. Mark's Basilica
  • Gondola ride
  • Rialto Bridge
  • Rialto Fish Market
  • House of Marco Polo (exterior)
  • Santa Maria dei Miracoli (exterior)
Highlights
  • discover the house where marco polo lived. , 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. , skip the line at st. mark’s basilica
  • - admire 4,000 square meters of mosaics in st. mark’s while you hear the improbable story of its construction and how it came to house all its treasures., - cruise through the canals on a relaxing gondola ride. , - enjoy a small group of no more than 18 people lead by an expert, local venetian tour guide. , - explore the neighborhood of cannaregio, and familiarize yourself with its history

Version 48 – June 14, 2022 11:52

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  • - admire 4,000 square meters of mosaics in st. mark’s while you hear the improbable story of its construction and how it came to house all its treasures., - cruise through the canals on a relaxing gondola ride. , - enjoy a small group of no more than 18 people lead by an expert, local venetian tour guide. , - explore the neighborhood of cannaregio, and familiarize yourself with its history
  • - admire 4,000 square meters of mosaics in st. mark’s while you hear the improbable story of its construction and how it came to house all its treasures., - cruise through the canals on a relaxing, all-inclusive gondola ride. , - enjoy a small group of no more than 18 people lead by an expert, local venetian tour guide. , - explore a maze of charming alleyways, bridges and palaces, with stops at the fondaco dei tedeschi, the house of marco polo, the campo san giovanni e paolo, the scuola grande di san marco (venice’s main hospital), the bronze equestrian monument of bartolomeo colleoni by verrocchio, the campo santa maria formosa, the arch of paradise, the church of miracles and the church of san zulian., - learn the secrets of the architectural marvel that is the rialto bridge., - see the world-famous rialto fish market and learn about the famous cuisine of venice.

Version 47 – June 14, 2022 11:50

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  • Notes: Near St. Mark's Square
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Version 44 – March 23, 2022 12:07

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Know Before You Go
  • due to the religious nature of sites on this tour, all individuals (regardless of gender) must cover their shoulders and knees. it is acceptable to bring extra coverings to put on just before entering a holy site. walks cannot be responsible for anyone denied entry., during times of high tides, flooding, or heavy rain, the gondola ride may be substituted for another experience., if you cannot join your tour (running late, etc.) please contact us. we may be able to reschedule your tour (with an amendment fee) depending on availability., large bags and backpacks cannot be accommodated on this tour., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible. those with wheelchairs should contact us so we can arrange your visit., sites visited on this tour occasionally close due to holy days, high tides, and/or flooding. if time permits, we will notify you prior to your tour. for last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time. if a site closes, you will tour the exterior of the site., the rialto fish market is closed on sundays., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., this tour meets 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., walks comply with all local government regulations. you may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. please refer to italy government guidelines for the most up to date information
  • due to the religious nature of sites on this tour, all individuals (regardless of gender) must cover their shoulders and knees. it is acceptable to bring extra coverings to put on just before entering a holy site. walks cannot be responsible for anyone denied entry., during times of high tides, flooding, or heavy rain, the gondola ride may be substituted for another experience., from august 6th 2021, all italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative covid test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. they will also require a legal form of id matching the vaccination or test results. more info on the italian government website, if you cannot join your tour (running late, etc.) please contact us. we may be able to reschedule your tour (with an amendment fee) depending on availability., large bags and backpacks cannot be accommodated on this tour., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible. those with wheelchairs should contact us so we can arrange your visit., sites visited on this tour occasionally close due to holy days, high tides, and/or flooding. if time permits, we will notify you prior to your tour. for last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time. if a site closes, you will tour the exterior of the site., the rialto fish market is closed on sundays., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., this tour meets 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
Know Before You Book
  • during times of high tides, flooding, or heavy rain, the gondola ride may be substituted for another experience., large bags and backpacks cannot be accommodated on this tour., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible. those with wheelchairs should contact us so we can arrange your visit., sites visited on this tour occasionally close due to holy days, high tides, and/or flooding. if time permits, we will notify you prior to your tour. for last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time. if a site closes, you will tour the exterior of the site., the rialto fish market is closed on sundays., walks comply with all local government regulations. you may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. please refer to italy government guidelines for the most up to date information
  • during times of high tides, flooding, or heavy rain, the gondola ride may be substituted for another experience., from august 6th 2021, all italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative covid test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. they will also require a legal form of id matching the vaccination or test results. more info on the italian government website, large bags and backpacks cannot be accommodated on this tour., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible. those with wheelchairs should contact us so we can arrange your visit., sites visited on this tour occasionally close due to holy days, high tides, and/or flooding. if time permits, we will notify you prior to your tour. for last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time. if a site closes, you will tour the exterior of the site., the rialto fish market is closed on sundays.

Version 43 – March 15, 2022 20:04

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Location
  • Name: Venice
  • Search name: Venice, Italy
  • Name: New York City, NY, USA
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Version 42 – March 15, 2022 19:15

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  • Name: New York City, NY, USA
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  • Name: Venice
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Version 39 – October 06, 2021 15:44

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Terms and conditions
  • Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.
  • Before you travel, please read our important notes about possible disruptions & site entrance requirements.

Version 37 – September 21, 2021 20:29

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Group info
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

Version 36 – September 21, 2021 19:36

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Additional Info
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Version 35 – September 21, 2021 17:15

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Version 34 – August 20, 2021 11:21

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  • Departure Point:
  • Campo San Giacomo di Rialto 255, 30125 Venezia VE,Italy. Please meet outside the entrance of the Church of San Giacometto.
  • Departure Point:
  • Campo San Giacomo di Rialto. Please meet outside the entrance of the Church of San Giacometto.

Version 32 – July 30, 2021 18:44

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Know Before You Go
  • due to the religious nature of sites on this tour, all individuals (regardless of gender) must cover their shoulders and knees. it is acceptable to bring extra coverings to put on just before entering a holy site. walks cannot be responsible for anyone denied entry., during times of high tides, flooding, or heavy rain, the gondola ride may be substituted for another experience., from august 6th 2021, all italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative covid test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. they will also require a legal form of id matching the vaccination or test results. more info on the italian government website, if you cannot join your tour (running late, etc.) please contact us. we may be able to reschedule your tour (with an amendment fee) depending on availability., large bags and backpacks cannot be accommodated on this tour., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible. those with wheelchairs should contact us so we can arrange your visit., sites visited on this tour occasionally close due to holy days, high tides, and/or flooding. if time permits, we will notify you prior to your tour. for last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time. if a site closes, you will tour the exterior of the site., the rialto fish market is closed on sundays., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., this tour meets 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
  • after your 2-hour exploration of venice, your guide drops you off at the gondola stand for a relaxing gondola ride. the guide will not be with you on the gondola., backpacks are prohibited inside of st. mark's basilica, from august 6th 2021, all italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative covid test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. they will also require a legal form of id matching the vaccination or test results. more info on the italian government website, photography is not permitted inside st marks baslica, please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure., please remember that the basilica is a holy place and attire must be appropriate: both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. backpacks are prohibited inside of st. mark's basilica., st. mark's basilica can be subject to unforeseen closures due to particular liturgical celebrations. in the case in which the basilica is closed, we will give you explanations from the outside., this tour runs rain or shine. however, occasionally st. mark's basilica is closed to the public, without previous notice, due to high tides or particular festivities. in these cases we endeavor to contact customers as soon as possible to arrange a suitable alternative., this tour runs rain or shine. however, please note that the gondola ride cannot operate during heavy rain or high tides. in this case we will provide an alternative itinerary.
Know Before You Book
  • during times of high tides, flooding, or heavy rain, the gondola ride may be substituted for another experience., from august 6th 2021, all italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative covid test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. they will also require a legal form of id matching the vaccination or test results. more info on the italian government website, large bags and backpacks cannot be accommodated on this tour., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible. those with wheelchairs should contact us so we can arrange your visit., sites visited on this tour occasionally close due to holy days, high tides, and/or flooding. if time permits, we will notify you prior to your tour. for last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time. if a site closes, you will tour the exterior of the site., the rialto fish market is closed on sundays.
  • from august 6th 2021, all italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative covid test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. they will also require a legal form of id matching the vaccination or test results. more info on the italian government website, please note that on sundays the rialto market is closed. , st. mark's basilica can be subject to unforeseen closures due to particular liturgical celebrations. in the case in which the basilica is closed, we will give you explanations from the outside., unfortunately we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour.

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  • Take to the streets and canals of Venice in this walking (and floating) tour that combines some of the city's top sites with a few of her hidden gems, and throws in a gondola ride for good measure. Led by an expert local guide who is happy to show you where to eat, what to see, and how to avoid the tourist crowds; it's the perfect introduction to a city that is notoriously hard to figure out.
  • If you’ve always wanted to explore enchanting Venice on foot and from the water, our Venice Walking Tour & Gondola Ride is the perfect introduction to this magical city. You’ll enjoy Venice’s finest sights and hidden gems with a local insider, and to top it off you’ll take a relaxing, all-inclusive gondola ride through Venice’s gorgeous canals.
Description
  • Get to the heart of Venice and learn your way around The Floating City in just three hours with this introductory Venice walking tour and gondola ride, led by a passionate local guide. 
  • You'll meet your guide and small group of no more than 18 people at the Rialto Bridge, which has been at the heart of Venetian commerce for hundreds of years. After admiring the architecture of the bridge and gaping at the fresh fish in the Rialto Fish Market, you'll turn a few corners and suddenly find yourself off the normal tourist path in the neighborhood of Cannaregio.
  • As you wind your way through the quiet piazzas and narrow back streets of what used to be Venice's Jewish Ghetto, your guide will give you an introduction to the history of the city, as well as practical tips like where to eat and how to find your way through the notoriously chaotic streets. 
  • Of course, some of the big tourist sites can't be missed. That's why your guide will take you to St. Mark's Basilica, where you'll stroll right in with pre-reserved tickets and marvel at the beautiful golden mosaics that cover the ceilings. You'll also learn about the peculiar connection that Venice has long maintained with Asia, and how Byzantine architecture took hold in the city and helped to define the image of it that persists today. 
  • After beautiful bridges, ancient churches, fascinating stories and plenty of practical tips, the best is yet to come. At the end of the tour, your guide will leave you in the hands of an official gondolier for a 30-minute Venice gondola ride. With no more than six people per gondola, you can kick back, relax, and see Venice the way it was built to be seen: from the water. 
  • Your tour starts at the lovely Campo San Giacomo di Rialto where you’ll meet your expert tour guide (always a local Venetian) and head to the world-famous Rialto Bridge. Find out why it was initially considered a very bad idea to build and how it has proved its naysayers wrong. Near the bridge you’ll peek into the Rialto Fish Market to hear about the long fishing history of the city its famous cuisine (with a restaurant recommendation or two). 
  • Next you’ll dive into the sestiere of Cannaregio, one of the loveliest, most authentic neighborhoods in Venice and home to some of the city’s finest hidden gems.
  •  
  • You’ll continue through Venice on foot. Stop to admire the House of Marco Polo, the unique treasure-box design of the church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli, and the Campo  San Giovanni and Paolo, home to an incredible statue by Verocchio. You’ll even have time to stop at Campo Santo Maria Formosa, home to a variety of typical Venetian architectural styles and an amusing grotesque!
  •  
  • As you wind through Venice’s hidden alleyways, your local expert will regale you with tales of the city’s past—and with what it’s like to live on the island today. From real estate prices to how to get around when the city floods, you can ask your guide almost anything in your small group of no more than 18 fellow travelers. 
  • Next it is off to the world-famous St. Mark’s Square, taking a moment to appreciate the space before diving into St. Mark’s Cathedral. Here you will get a deep look at the way that Venice built a mercantile empire that once spanned the entire Mediterranean. As you gape at the mosaics and other treasures inside, your expert Venetian guide will explain how the city begged, borrowed, and yes, stole, almost all of them as it grew from a tiny island to one of the biggest powers in the Medieval world. 
  •  
  • The highlight of the tour comes at the end with an all-inclusive half hour gondola ride with a professional gondolier. With only 6 people maximum per gondola, your experience will be intimate and relaxing, as you punt through the quieter hidden canals of Venice. This is your time to relax, unwind, and enjoy the city at its best!

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  • headsets, small groups of 18 or fewer, tickets to st. mark’s basilica, venice gondola ride with no more than 6 people (unguided), venice walking tour including local venetian guide
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  • Gratuities to guides are appreciated but never obligatory.

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  • Sites Visited: 
  • St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco)
  • St. Mark's Basilica
  • Gondola ride
  • Rialto Bridge
  • Rialto Fish Market
  • House of Marco Polo (exterior)
  • Santa Maria dei Miracoli (exterior)
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Rialto Bridge
  • Rialto Fish Market
  • Fondaco dei Tedeschi (from outside)
  • House of Marco Polo (from outside)
  • Church of Miracles (from outside)
  • Campo San Giovanni e Paolo
  • Scuola Grande di San Marco, Venice's main hospital (from the outside)
  • Bronze Equestrian monument of Bartolomeo Colleoni by Verocchio
  • Campo Santa Maria Formosa
  • Arch of Paradise
  • Church of San Zulian (from outside)
  • St. Mark's Basilica
  • Gondola ride (30 minutes)

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  • Campo San Giacomo di Rialto. Please meet outside the entrance of the Church of San Giacometto.
  • Departure Point:
  • At the central fountain of Campo San Giacomo di Rialto (Campo San Giacometto).

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  • Welcome to Venice: Walking Tour, St. Mark's Basilica & Gondola Ride
  • Welcome to Venice Small Group Walking Tour with Basilica San Marco and Gondola Ride

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  • after your 2-hour exploration of venice, your guide drops you off at the gondola stand for a relaxing gondola ride. the guide will not be with you on the gondola., backpacks are prohibited inside of st. mark's basilica, from august 6th 2021, all italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative covid test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. they will also require a legal form of id matching the vaccination or test results. more info on the italian government website, photography is not permitted inside st marks baslica, please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure., please remember that the basilica is a holy place and attire must be appropriate: both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. backpacks are prohibited inside of st. mark's basilica., st. mark's basilica can be subject to unforeseen closures due to particular liturgical celebrations. in the case in which the basilica is closed, we will give you explanations from the outside., this tour runs rain or shine. however, occasionally st. mark's basilica is closed to the public, without previous notice, due to high tides or particular festivities. in these cases we endeavor to contact customers as soon as possible to arrange a suitable alternative., this tour runs rain or shine. however, please note that the gondola ride cannot operate during heavy rain or high tides. in this case we will provide an alternative itinerary.
  • after your 2-hour exploration of venice, your guide drops you off at the gondola stand for a relaxing gondola ride. the guide will not be with you on the gondola., backpacks are prohibited inside of st. mark's basilica, photography is not permitted inside st marks baslica, please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure., please remember that the basilica is a holy place and attire must be appropriate: both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. backpacks are prohibited inside of st. mark's basilica., st. mark's basilica can be subject to unforeseen closures due to particular liturgical celebrations. in the case in which the basilica is closed, we will give you explanations from the outside., this tour runs rain or shine. however, occasionally st. mark's basilica is closed to the public, without previous notice, due to high tides or particular festivities. in these cases we endeavor to contact customers as soon as possible to arrange a suitable alternative., this tour runs rain or shine. however, please note that the gondola ride cannot operate during heavy rain or high tides. in this case we will provide an alternative itinerary.
Know Before You Book
  • from august 6th 2021, all italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative covid test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. they will also require a legal form of id matching the vaccination or test results. more info on the italian government website, please note that on sundays the rialto market is closed. , st. mark's basilica can be subject to unforeseen closures due to particular liturgical celebrations. in the case in which the basilica is closed, we will give you explanations from the outside., unfortunately we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour.
  • please note that on sundays the rialto market is closed. , st. mark's basilica can be subject to unforeseen closures due to particular liturgical celebrations. in the case in which the basilica is closed, we will give you explanations from the outside., unfortunately we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour.

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  • after your 2-hour exploration of venice, your guide drops you off at the gondola stand for a relaxing gondola ride. the guide will not be with you on the gondola., backpacks are prohibited inside of st. mark's basilica, photography is not permitted inside st marks baslica, please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure., please remember that the basilica is a holy place and attire must be appropriate: both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. backpacks are prohibited inside of st. mark's basilica., st. mark's basilica can be subject to unforeseen closures due to particular liturgical celebrations. in the case in which the basilica is closed, we will give you explanations from the outside., this tour runs rain or shine. however, occasionally st. mark's basilica is closed to the public, without previous notice, due to high tides or particular festivities. in these cases we endeavor to contact customers as soon as possible to arrange a suitable alternative., this tour runs rain or shine. however, please note that the gondola ride cannot operate during heavy rain or high tides. in this case we will provide an alternative itinerary.
  • after your 2-hour exploration of venice, your guide drops you off at the gondola stand for a relaxing gondola ride. the guide will not be with you on the gondola., please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure., please remember that the basilica is a holy place and attire must be appropriate: both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. backpacks are prohibited inside of st. mark's basilica., st. mark's basilica can be subject to unforeseen closures due to particular liturgical celebrations. in the case in which the basilica is closed, we will give you explanations from the outside., this tour runs rain or shine. however, occasionally st. mark's basilica is closed to the public, without previous notice, due to high tides or particular festivities. in these cases we endeavor to contact customers as soon as possible to arrange a suitable alternative., this tour runs rain or shine. however, please note that the gondola ride cannot operate during heavy rain or high tides. in this case we will provide an alternative itinerary.

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  • headsets, small groups of 18 or fewer, tickets to st. mark’s basilica, venice gondola ride with no more than 6 people (unguided), venice walking tour including local venetian guide
  • headsets, tickets to st. mark’s basilica, venice gondola ride with no more than 6 people (unguided), venice walking tour including local venetian guide
Health items
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers

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  • Name: Venice
  • Search name: Venice, Italy

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  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation notes
  • Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable.
  • Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable.
  • Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes.
  • Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
  • GROUP TOURS & ACTIVITIES-
  • Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable.
  • Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable.
  • Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes.
  • PRIVATE TOURS & ACTIVITIES-
  • Cancellations received greater than 7 days prior to tour commencement are fully refundable.
  • Cancellations received within 7 days of tour commencement are nonrefundable.
  • All amendments made to private tours may be subject to an administrative fee up to 20%.
  • LATE ARRIVALS & NO SHOWS-
  • Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
  • CHANGES TO THIS POLICY-
  • From time to time, the terms of this policy may change at the Company's discretion. In the event of such changes, the new policy will apply for all tours booked after the date and time of the policy change. For any further questions about our cancellation policy, please feel free to e-mail us at [email protected]
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  • At the central fountain of Campo San Giacomo di Rialto (Campo San Giacometto).
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  • Campo San Giacomo di Rialto, Campo S. Giacomo di Rialto, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy

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Description Summary
  • If you’ve always wanted to explore enchanting Venice on foot and from the water, our Venice Walking Tour & Gondola Ride is the perfect introduction to this magical city. You’ll enjoy Venice’s finest sights and hidden gems with a local insider, and to top it off you’ll take a relaxing, all-inclusive gondola ride through Venice’s gorgeous canals.
  • If you’ve always wanted to explore enchanting Venice on foot and from the water, the Venice Walking Tour & Gondola Ride is the perfect introduction to this magical city. You’ll enjoy Venice’s finest sights and hidden gems with a local insider, and to top it off you’ll take a relaxing, all-inclusive gondola ride through Venice’s gorgeous canals.
Description
  • Your tour starts at the lovely Campo San Giacomo di Rialto where you’ll meet your expert tour guide (always a local Venetian) and head to the world-famous Rialto Bridge. Find out why it was initially considered a very bad idea to build and how it has proved its naysayers wrong. Near the bridge you’ll peek into the Rialto Fish Market to hear about the long fishing history of the city its famous cuisine (with a restaurant recommendation or two). 
  • Next you’ll dive into the sestiere of Cannaregio, one of the loveliest, most authentic neighborhoods in Venice and home to some of the city’s finest hidden gems.
  •  
  • You’ll continue through Venice on foot. Stop to admire the House of Marco Polo, the unique treasure-box design of the church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli, and the Campo  San Giovanni and Paolo, home to an incredible statue by Verocchio. You’ll even have time to stop at Campo Santo Maria Formosa, home to a variety of typical Venetian architectural styles and an amusing grotesque!
  •  
  • As you wind through Venice’s hidden alleyways, your local expert will regale you with tales of the city’s past—and with what it’s like to live on the island today. From real estate prices to how to get around when the city floods, you can ask your guide almost anything in your small group of no more than 18 fellow travelers. 
  • Next it is off to the world-famous St. Mark’s Square, taking a moment to appreciate the space before diving into St. Mark’s Cathedral. Here you will get a deep look at the way that Venice built a mercantile empire that once spanned the entire Mediterranean. As you gape at the mosaics and other treasures inside, your expert Venetian guide will explain how the city begged, borrowed, and yes, stole, almost all of them as it grew from a tiny island to one of the biggest powers in the Medieval world. 
  •  
  • The highlight of the tour comes at the end with an all-inclusive half hour gondola ride with a professional gondolier. With only 6 people maximum per gondola, your experience will be intimate and relaxing, as you punt through the quieter hidden canals of Venice. This is your time to relax, unwind, and enjoy the city at its best!
Full Description
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Rialto Bridge
  • Rialto Fish Market
  • Fondaco dei Tedeschi (from outside)
  • House of Marco Polo (from outside)
  • Church of Miracles (from outside)
  • Campo San Giovanni e Paolo
  • Scuola Grande di San Marco, Venice's main hospital (from the outside)
  • Bronze Equestrian monument of Bartolomeo Colleoni by Verocchio
  • Campo Santa Maria Formosa
  • Arch of Paradise
  • Church of San Zulian (from outside)
  • St. Mark's Basilica
  • Gondola ride (30 minutes)
  • This morning tour begins when you meet your guide at the Campo San Giacomo di Rialto. With only a small group for company, you’ll enjoy a personal discovery tour of Venice.
  • Your first stop is the Rialto Bridge: built in the 16th century, it’s the oldest bridge over the Grand Canal, and one of Venice’s most recognizable landmarks. While you’re there, peek into the Rialto Fish Market, and learn about the city’s one-of-a-kind culinary traditions.
  • Next, you’ll head to an area of the city many tour groups miss: the district (sestiere) of Cannaregio, home to picturesque, winding streets. Wander by Marco Polo’s House and continue onwards to the Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli, among other noteworthy sites.
  • The tour continues with a stop at St. Mark’s Square and St. Mark’s Cathedral. As you go, learn from your guide about Venice’s past as a medieval powerhouse, and how the city has evolved today.
  • Finally, finish the tour with a lengthy gondola ride along the Grand Canal, as well as the city’s quieter waterways.
Highlights
  • - admire 4,000 square meters of mosaics in st. mark’s while you hear the improbable story of its construction and how it came to house all its treasures., - cruise through the canals on a relaxing, all-inclusive gondola ride. , - enjoy a small group of no more than 18 people lead by an expert, local venetian tour guide. , - explore a maze of charming alleyways, bridges and palaces, with stops at the fondaco dei tedeschi, the house of marco polo, the campo san giovanni e paolo, the scuola grande di san marco (venice’s main hospital), the bronze equestrian monument of bartolomeo colleoni by verrocchio, the campo santa maria formosa, the arch of paradise, the church of miracles and the church of san zulian., - learn the secrets of the architectural marvel that is the rialto bridge., - see the world-famous rialto fish market and learn about the famous cuisine of venice.
  • a small-group tour makes for an intimate way to discover the city, discover locals-frequented areas of the city many tour groups miss, go on a gondola ride, and enjoy this quintessential venetian experience, see many of venice’s most famous landmarks in a single tour
Included
  • headsets, tickets to st. mark’s basilica, venice gondola ride with no more than 6 people (unguided), venice walking tour including local venetian guide
  • english speaking guide, entry/admission - basilica di san marco, headsets, tickets to st. mark’s basilica, venice gondola ride (maximum 6 passengers), walking tour (maximum 18 people)
Additional Info
  • Gratuities to guides are appreciated but never obligatory.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • St. Mark's Basilica can be subject to unforeseen closures due to particular liturgical celebrations. In the case in which the basilica is closed, we will give you explanations from the outside.
  • Gondola rides can be subject to unforeseen closures due to the weather, an alternate activity will be provided in those circumstances
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • Backpacks are prohibited inside of St. Mark's Basilica
  • Rialto Market closed on Sunday
  • No strollers allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • This tour runs rain or shine. However, occasionally St. Mark's Basilica is closed to the public, without previous notice, due to high tides or particular festivities. In these cases we endeavor to contact customers as soon as possible to arrange a suitable alternative.
  • After your 2-hour exploration of Venice, your guide drops you off at the Gondola Stand for a relaxing gondola ride. The guide will not be with you on the gondola.
  • Most travelers can participate
Know Before You Go
  • after your 2-hour exploration of venice, your guide drops you off at the gondola stand for a relaxing gondola ride. the guide will not be with you on the gondola., please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure., please remember that the basilica is a holy place and attire must be appropriate: both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. backpacks are prohibited inside of st. mark's basilica., st. mark's basilica can be subject to unforeseen closures due to particular liturgical celebrations. in the case in which the basilica is closed, we will give you explanations from the outside., this tour runs rain or shine. however, occasionally st. mark's basilica is closed to the public, without previous notice, due to high tides or particular festivities. in these cases we endeavor to contact customers as soon as possible to arrange a suitable alternative., this tour runs rain or shine. however, please note that the gondola ride cannot operate during heavy rain or high tides. in this case we will provide an alternative itinerary.
Know Before You Book
  • please note that on sundays the rialto market is closed. , st. mark's basilica can be subject to unforeseen closures due to particular liturgical celebrations. in the case in which the basilica is closed, we will give you explanations from the outside., unfortunately we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour.

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  • to: '17'
  • infant:
  • from: '0'
  • to: '4'
  • senior:
  • from: '65'
  • to: '120'

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Valid type
  • from_date_booked
Tier ages
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  • adult:
  • from: '18'
  • to: '64'
  • child:
  • from: '5'
  • to: '11'
  • youth:
  • from: '12'
  • to: '17'
  • infant:
  • from: '0'
  • to: '4'
  • senior:
  • from: '65'
  • to: '120'
  • ---
  • infant:
  • from: '0'
  • to: '4'
  • child:
  • from: '5'
  • to: '11'
  • youth:
  • from: '12'
  • to: '17'
  • adult:
  • from: '18'
  • to: '64'
  • senior:
  • from: '65'
  • to: '120'

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Cancellation cutoff
  • 24
  • 72

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Redemption type
  • voucher
Cancellation notes
  • GROUP TOURS & ACTIVITIES-
  • Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable.
  • Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable.
  • Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes.
  • PRIVATE TOURS & ACTIVITIES-
  • Cancellations received greater than 7 days prior to tour commencement are fully refundable.
  • Cancellations received within 7 days of tour commencement are nonrefundable.
  • All amendments made to private tours may be subject to an administrative fee up to 20%.
  • LATE ARRIVALS & NO SHOWS-
  • Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
  • CHANGES TO THIS POLICY-
  • From time to time, the terms of this policy may change at the Company's discretion. In the event of such changes, the new policy will apply for all tours booked after the date and time of the policy change. For any further questions about our cancellation policy, please feel free to e-mail us at [email protected]
  • GROUP TOURS & ACTIVITIES- Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. PRIVATE TOURS & ACTIVITIES- Cancellations received greater than 7 days prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 7 days of tour commencement are nonrefundable. All amendments made to private tours may be subject to an administrative fee up to 20%. LATE ARRIVALS & NO SHOWS- Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY- From time to time, the terms of this policy may change at the Company's discretion. In the event of such changes, the new policy will apply for all tours booked after the date and time of the policy change. For any further questions about our cancellation policy, please feel free to e-mail us at [email protected]
Duration unit
  • hours
  • hour

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  • 72
  • 24

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Cancellation notes
  • GROUP TOURS & ACTIVITIES- Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. PRIVATE TOURS & ACTIVITIES- Cancellations received greater than 7 days prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 7 days of tour commencement are nonrefundable. All amendments made to private tours may be subject to an administrative fee up to 20%. LATE ARRIVALS & NO SHOWS- Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY- From time to time, the terms of this policy may change at the Company's discretion. In the event of such changes, the new policy will apply for all tours booked after the date and time of the policy change. For any further questions about our cancellation policy, please feel free to e-mail us at [email protected]
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Timezone
  • Europe/Rome
  • Etc/UTC