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Byzantine Venice walking city tour with gondola ride

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.

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!

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Venice
Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes
Language: English, French, Spanish, German
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Skip the line
Fast track
Official reseller
Entrance fees included
Exclusive venue
Guided tour
Kids go free
Local touch
Group tour

Why you’ll love this…

  • 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

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

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the experience begins.


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

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tips (optional)
  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

Calle larga de l'Ascension 1256, 30124 Venice VE, Italy

Meeting point:

Meet your guide next to the post office San Marco (opposite side of St. Mark's Basilica), 15 minutes before the tour starts. Look for the yellow sign "Meeting point" on a wooden kiosk.

Provider

VENICE EVENTS srl


Need a hand?

Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +44 20 3830 1409