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Venice Walking Tour with 30-Minute Gondola Ride from Piazza San Marco to Rialto Bridge
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Venice Walking Tour with 30-Minute Gondola Ride from Piazza San Marco to Rialto Bridge

by Bucintoro Viaggi S r l

2 hours
Venice
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2 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
€108€120Save 10%
2 adults × €54
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This walking tour in Venice lasts about two hours and includes a guided stroll through the city’s narrow streets, squares, and bridges. The guide leads visitors through the area between Piazza San Marco and the Rialto Bridge, highlighting key landmarks such as the Scala Contarini del Bovolo and Teatro La Fenice. After the walk, guests board a classic Venetian gondola for a 30-minute ride. The gondola route covers the Grand Canal and nearby smaller canals around the Fenice neighborhood, departing from Bacino Orseolo behind St. Mark's Square. The tour includes commentary by a professional guide and provides time to see the exterior of Venice’s notable sites. Hotel pickup, drop-off, gratuities, and entry to indoor attractions are not included.

Highlights

Guided walking tour in Venice city center
Visit areas between Piazza San Marco and Rialto Bridge
See Scala Contarini del Bovolo spiral staircase exterior
View Teatro La Fenice opera house from outside
30-minute gondola ride on Grand Canal and Fenice canals
Gondola departs from Bacino Orseolo behind St. Mark's Square

What's included

Services of a professional guide
30-minute gondola ride

What's not included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entry to interior Venice attractions

Itinerary

1

Piazza San Marco

The gondola ride begins at Bacino Orseolo, located just behind Piazza San Marco, which guests can explore independently before the ride.

2

Bacino Orseolo

Guests board the gondola at Bacino Orseolo, the departure point immediately behind St. Mark's Square.

3

Scala Contarini del Bovolo

The tour passes by the exterior of the Scala Contarini del Bovolo, a notable Venetian spiral staircase known locally as the “bovolo.”

4

Teatro La Fenice

Visitors see the outside of Teatro La Fenice, Venice’s famous opera house.

5

Ponte di Rialto

During the gondola ride, the route reaches the Grand Canal near the Rialto Bridge, offering views of this historic crossing.

6

Canal Grande

The gondola itinerary includes travel along Venice’s Grand Canal, passing several important landmarks.

Meeting point

Alilaguna ticket office is located at San Marco Giardinetti vaporetto stop, next to the Royal Gardens. Please don't look for Alilaguna office on Google maps. Strictly requested to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure of the tour.

End point

Alilaguna ticket office is located at San Marco Giardinetti vaporetto stop, next to the Royal Gardens. Please don't look for Alilaguna office on Google maps. Strictly requested to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure of the tour.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–9 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
The tour may be led by a guide who speaks multiple languages
Visitors staying outside Venice should check for mandatory city access fees on some dates at https://cda.ve.it, including details on exemptions
Total
€108Save 10% vs Viator