Venice Guided Walking Tour with Gondola Ride

Venice, Italy

Activity Code- 2152

Overview

With a combo ticket of a guided walking tour and a Grand Canal Gondola Ride, explore the best of Venice. Have an unforgettable experience with the self-guided walking tours through the historic heart of the city. Explore the famous landmarks, lively streets, and squares accompanied by a tour guide. Marvel at the iconic places like the St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs, canals of Venice, and more. Soak in the views of canals and stroll through Venice's stunning historic district. Continue your journey by taking a traditional canal gondola ride, gliding along the Grand Canal with its elegant façade and famous sights. Discover the famous landmarks like the Piazza San Marco, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Opera House, and more as you float along. With live commentary from your tour guide, you can learn all about Venice’s vast history and best-kept secrets. Get the free Vox City sightseeing mobile app to follow easy self-guided walking routes and have the freedom to continue exploring on your own.

Highlights

  • Walk through the famous landmarks of Venice and enjoy panoramic views of the canals
  • Admire the sites such as St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs, canals of Venice
  • Set sail across Venice’s stunning Grand Canal on a traditional gondola ride
  • Spot many of the floating city’s treasured landmarks from the water
  • Use the free Vox city app for self-guided walking tours in Venice
  • Hear fascinating facts and insights from a live tour guide about the places
  • Mobile Voucher is accepted! No need to take the printed ticket!

Itinerary

Discover the magic of Venice on foot and by water on a combined walking tour and gondola ride. Explore the city and marvel at the Basilica from St. Mark's Square, and then take a ride down the canals on the city's famous mode of transport. Your Venice Walking Tour and Grand Canal Gondola Ride tour begins with a guided stroll through Venice’s historic heart, where every corner feels like a step back in time. You’ll pass by some of the city’s most remarkable landmarks, starting with St Mark’s Basilica, a masterpiece that stands as Venice’s most important religious site. Just beside it rises the grand Doge’s Palace, a striking reminder of the city’s powerful past. Crossing the Bridge of Sighs, your guide will share stories of Venetian culture while you pause to take in sweeping views of the canals that wind through the city like silver ribbons. Explore the best of Venice with an experienced guide to lead you on this tour.
 
After exploring on foot, you’ll step aboard a gondola and drift along the iconic Grand Canal. As you glide through the water, you’ll see Venice from a new perspective, with the Piazza San Marco, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, the Opera House, and the elegant Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute all coming into view. Your guide will bring the city’s history and hidden tales to life, turning the ride into more than just a journey—it becomes a story unfolding around you. This experience will be both intimate and relaxing. Float through the calm canals of Venice. Relax and enjoy the city at its best. To make the most of your time in Venice, you’ll also have access to the Vox City app, packed with self-guided walking tours and sightseeing tools you can use whenever you like. The Venice Walking Tour and Grand Canal Gondola Ride in is a perfect way to keep exploring at your own pace long after your guided experience ends.

Schedule

Start Time: Varies based on selected date (Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the selected time)
Duration: (Approx.) 60 Minutes
Meeting Point: Campo San Gallo, San Marco 1093/B, Venice Tours office (close to San Marco Square)
(Please check the calendar to know about the availability)

Includes

  • Guided Walking Tour of Venice
  • 30-minute Gondola Ride
  • FREE Access to Vox City Sightseeing Mobile App

Redemption Info

Before your visit, you must redeem your voucher with the Touristation staff in front of the entrance at the Grand Canal Gondola. The staff will be in ‘Touristation’ uniform with an orange umbrella.
Join your guided walking tour at the Campo San Gallo, San Marco 1093/B, Venice Tours office (close to San Marco Square).

The tour will depart at the time you have booked.
Download the Vox City app (we recommend doing this pre-arrival) to access your free self-guided tours
Gondola's depart from St Mark’s Square, Calle Larga Ascensione, at the “Venice Tours Assistance Point”.
Ticket/Voucher is valid to the travel date you choose.
Important: Activate and download the App in advance. WiFi is unavailable and mobile signal may be weak at the attraction.

Know Before You Go

Wheelchair or stroller accessible: No.
Voucher Information: Mobile and Printed Vouchers, both are accepted!
Guests are advised to carry their ID card/passport on their travel day.
Everyone joining the tour is encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and clothing since there will be considerable walking involved.
Please note that the audio guide is available through a mobile app.
Activate and download the tour in advance; there may be no WiFi and weak mobile signal at the meeting point.
Please ensure that your smartphone is charged to at least 80%.
Multilingual Audioguide: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
In case of an emergency, guests can directly contact the provider at customer@voxcity.com.
Disclaimer: The tour operator reserves the right to close or cancel certain shows, attractions, entertainments, restaurants, shops or ancillary facilities without any notice. There will be no refund provided in that case.

According to the language of the walking tour selected by you these are the times of departure of the gondola:
English/ Italian: Gondola Ride departure 11:40am
English/ Spanish: Gondola Ride departure 04:40pm
German: Gondola Ride departure 02:20pm
French: Gondola Ride departure 02:20pm
English: Gondola Ride departure 06:20pm

Cancellation Policy

  • You must cancel your booking at least 24 Hours before the start time of the activity/experience to get a complete refund.
  • If you cancel your booking less than 24 Hours before the start time of the activity/experience, you will not be reimbursed.
  • Any modifications made less than 24 Hours before the start time of the activity/experience will not be allowed.
  • The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience's local start time.
  • This activity/experience is weather dependent. If it is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.

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