Venice: City Center Walking Tour & Iconic Gondola Ride

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Discover Venice’s historic center on a guided walking tour. Admire the Rialto Bridge, pause for a refreshing Spritz in a local bàcaro, and enjoy an unforgettable gondola ride.

Highlights

  • Stroll through Venice’s historic center, exploring hidden calli and lively campi
  • Admire the iconic Rialto Bridge and its breathtaking views over the Grand Canal
  • Enjoy a traditional Spritz break in a local bàcaro, like a true Venetian
  • Glide through Venice’s canals on an unforgettable gondola ride
  • Capture stunning photos at Venice’s most iconic and picturesque spots

Description

Step into the heart of Venice with a guided walking tour that reveals the city’s most iconic sights along with unexpected treasures. Starting in the historic center, your guide will lead you through charming calli and lively campi, avoiding the most crowded routes while still embracing the true essence of Venice. As you wander through narrow alleys and along quiet canals, the city slowly unfolds with its blend of history, legends, and daily life. The tour brings you to the Rialto Bridge, one of Venice’s unmissable landmarks and the beating heart of mercantile life for centuries. From its arch you can admire the Grand Canal, once crowded with merchants and now alive with gondolas and vaporetti. Along the way, you’ll pause in a traditional bàcaro to enjoy a refreshing Spritz, the city’s most beloved aperitivo. This break is more than just a drink, it’s a chance to savor local atmosphere, mingle with Venetians, and feel the rhythm of everyday life in the lagoon. No Venetian experience would be complete without a gondola ride. Step aboard and glide gently through the canals, surrounded by elegant palaces, graceful bridges, and hidden corners only visible from the water. This timeless perspective transforms the city into a living postcard and leaves unforgettable memories. The journey concludes with an immersive virtual reality experience, where technology brings Venetian history to life. With your headset on, watch Piazza San Marco evolve through the centuries and drift virtually along the Grand Canal, an innovative and emotional finale that blends past, present, and imagination.

Includes

Group walking tour of Venice Professional local guide 15-minute introductory walking tour to gondola experience 30-minute gondola ride Venice Gallery & a unique VR experience of Venice in the past

Important Information

  • Unfortunately, this tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking difficulties The walking tour does not operate in cases of exceptionally high tides (in these cases, it can be postponed until the day after, otherwise it will be refunded) The tour could be bilingual

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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