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Hidden Venice walking tour & Gondola ride experience

4 (91)
Venice, IT
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Hidden Venice walking tour & Gondola ride experience

4 (91)
Venice, IT
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Experience the hidden wonders of Venice with this off-the-beaten-track guided walking tour, combined with a thrilling thirty-minute gondola ride. Leave the crowds behind as you explore the lesser-known spots of this enchanting city, accompanied by a knowledgeable and experienced guide who will share exclusive insider tips and local secrets. Discover hidden gems and narrow canals, including iconic landmarks such as La Fenice Theatre and Marco Polo's House. Immerse yourself in the fabled art heritage of Venice as your guide points out special locations of interest. This tour offers the perfect opportunity to escape the tourist-packed Renaissance city and discover a more relaxed and authentic side of Venice. Don't miss out on this unforgettable adventure!

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Suitable for 1-15 Participants
  • Small Group Tour, Private Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Explore Venice's lesser-known spots
  • Combine walking tour and gondola ride
  • Discover hidden gems and narrow canals
  • Get insider tips on special locations
  • Experience a more relaxed side of Venice
  • 30 minutes shared gondola ride
  • Shared guided walking tour with commentary by a qualified and experienced guide.
  • Audio Commentary on gondola
  • Multilingual assistance for embarking
  • Introductory walking tour to the gondola experience
  • Hotel pickup & Drop Off
  • Food and Drinks
  • Entrances Fees

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Introduction

Experience the enchanting city of Venice like never before with the Hidden Venice walking tour and a delightful gondola ride. This off-the-beaten-track excursion will take you on a journey to discover the secrets and hidden gems of this captivating city. Led by a knowledgeable and experienced guide, you will explore Venice's lesser-known spots and narrow canals, immersing yourself in the city's rich heritage and fascinating history.

What to expect?

During this 150-minute tour, you can expect to embark on a unique adventure, combining a behind-the-scenes guided tour of Venice's under-the-radar locations with a memorable gondola ride. Marvel at the architectural wonders of Piazza San Marco, soak in the romantic atmosphere as you wander through the Casa di Marco Polo, and admire the beauty of the iconic Rialto Bridge. After the walking tour, relax and enjoy a picturesque gondola ride along the famous Canal Grande. Be transported back in time as you pass by historic sites such as the Fenice Opera House and the magnificent Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Indulge in the stunning view of St. Mark's Basin and its enchanting islands, including S. Giorgio Island, the Bell tower, and Palazzo Ducale.

Who is this for?

This experience is perfect for curious travelers who want to go beyond the typical tourist attractions and uncover the hidden gems of Venice. Whether you are a history enthusiast, art lover, or simply seeking a unique and memorable experience, this tour is designed for anyone who wants to explore the lesser-known side of Venice.

Why book this?

With this tour, you will not only admire the famous landmarks but also gain exclusive insider and local tips from your guide. Immerse yourself in the relaxed side of Venice as you explore the city's hidden corners and learn about its art heritage. This combination of a walking tour and a gondola ride offers an authentic and immersive experience, allowing you to truly connect with the soul of Venice.

Good to know

The tour starts from Campo San Gallo, beside San Marco Square. It is recommended to arrive at the meeting point on time. The duration of the tour is 150 minutes, providing ample time to discover the lesser-known locations of Venice and enjoy a thirty-minute gondola ride.

Reviews

Travelers who have embarked on this tour have shared their delight in exploring Venice's hidden gems and being away from the crowded tourist spots. They praised the knowledgeable guides who provided valuable insights into the city's history and art. Overall, customers expressed their satisfaction with the tour, appreciating the unique and immersive experience it offered.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Piazza San Marco

A morning walking tour to find out the real Venetian soul! The expert guide will explain you properly the main monuments of Saint Mark’s Square and take you around the unknown romantic Venice.

Casa di Marco Polo

(Pass by)

Building believed to be the home of the famous explorer, marked by a white plaque and now used as a theater.

Ponte di Rialto

(Pass by)

Discover the Rialto Bridge, the first urban center of Venice, with a highly qualified guide.

Canal Grande

After the walking tour, enjoy a relaxing gondola ride along the Canal Grande where you will admire Mozart’s house and the most important palaces the canal is lined with, such as the magnificent Peggy Guggenheim Collection; Salute Church and Punta della Dogana.

Teatro La Fenice

(Pass by)

You will pass through a labyrinth of little canals, sites of historic and artistic interest and walk past by some special places like Fenice Opera House, one of the most famous opera houses in Europe, where many famous operas premiered.

San Giorgio Maggiore

(Pass by)

At the end you will fall in love with St. Mark’s Basin and its S.Giorgio Island, but above all, you will love with the stunning view of the Bell tower and Palazzo Ducale.

Reviews

(91)

4 (91)

620cathiac

We had an amazing time at the tour. The tour guide took us to places we would probably never explore if we would go on our own. The gondola ride was even better! We had so much fun and it is definitely a must to do while in Venice!

Viatori-lasso

A really worthwhile tour to see some of the more unusual streets and passageways of Venice. Francesco was an engaging speaker and provided a lot of useful information, he made the walk a real experience. Two hours was just right and included a brief virtual reality look at the history of Venice in the display to the side of the company office. Would recommend this to anyone wanting to see Venice away from the main sites and tourist places.

Lisa_T

Learn something new everyday! Make each day count! Even though it rained, I mean poured we still took a ride in the Gondola. I felt bad for our guide who had to steer us in the storm. I’m grateful he took us, we still had a great time!

Natalie_J

Our guide was very good and did show us a lot of neat spots. We had never been to Venice before and I think would have enjoyed a tour of the main spots more for our first trip. I would suggest this if you’ve already seen many of the sights in Venice.

valentinaw623

Francesco was an amazing guide. We had so much fun with him. To start we had a short time travel with virtual reality. Pretty cool. The Gondola ride I had after was bit chaotic. No real structure, rushed through. I don’t think it’s mainly their fault because they offer three different types of tours that cross each other, but stil doesn’t feel good. I would reccomend to just do the tour and book the gondola separate.

Carolyn_S

Not what we were expecting. Wanted to get on the gondola and had to walk for 10-15 minutes listening to the guide in 3 different languages. Was a waste of time. We wanted to have a guide who spoke our language, a gondola ride and the other issue was that it was far from the train station and location very difficult to time.

DonaldJJJ

We took this tour with Franesco(sp?) as our guide. The walking part of the tour started with a short visit to the small museum located next to the tour groups office. There we did a short VR tour of the beginnings of Venice. From there Francesco took us on about a 2 hr walk over the island. He explained many of the sights and gave us the historical significance of them. The gondola ride was a shared ride with another couple. It was neat to see the City from the canals for an 1/2 hr.

395georginaf

We did have a nice time however it would have been better if the mic worked with the tour guide we missed half of what she said because of loose connection.

Lorraine_B

The walking tour was very informative and interesting. Our tour guide Valentina was excellent. Although the gondola ride was great there was a lot of time wasted waiting and then walking to the ride.

William_M

The tour company was fantastic. Our hotel was located outside of Venice and we had to take the train into venice. We just missed a train and had to wait which made us late getting to the tour destination. The company accommodated us in their next tour without question. The guide was very informative and very professional. Amazing company
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-04-27 15:43
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