Walking Tours

Venice Guided Walking Tour with Gondola Ride

Gondola on Venice canal with tourists, part of skip-the-line guided walking tour.

Tourists enjoying a Skip-the-Line Guided Walking Tour with Gondola Ride in Venice, passing under historic bridges and along scenic waterways

Gondola ride on a canal in Venice with tourists, part of a skip-the-line guided walking tour.

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Dive into Venice's fascinating history on an immersive guided tour and traverse its majestic canals with a delightful 30-minute gondola ride.

Highlights

Immerse yourself in the opulence of the floating city and learn about its vibrant history with a walking tour and a gondola ride!
Your 2.5-hr guided walking tour with an expert multilingual guide will introduce you to the charming city of Venice.
Enjoy the grandeur of Venice through its canals in the iconic gondola on a 30-minute shared gondola ride with skip-the-line access.
Discover age-old traditions of gondoliers and the lost histories of Venice while passing under the Bridge of Sighs with insightful audio guides.
Fun fact: Gondolas go back over 900 years and were the main mode of transport in Venice in the 11th century.

Inclusions

2-hr guided walking tour of Venice
20-minute introductory tour to gondola ride
30-minute shared gondola ride
Audio guide for gondola ride
English, Italian, Spanish, French, and German-speaking guide (as per option selected)

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Wayne

4/5

Oct, 2024

Our guide, Andrea, was very knowledgeable. It was a very picturesque walk through the city. The gondola ride was very unique and a great photo opportunity.

Jose

5/5

Nov, 2023

The tour guide was very energetic! Discovered a lot! I recommend it!

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Your Experience

Immersive walking tour

Enjoy exploring a labyrinth of little canals, and sites of historic and artistic interest on a guided walking tour of Venice's most prized attractions. With an expert guide by your side, indulge in Venice's rich history and culture as you explore Piazza San Marco and the Rialto Bridge, with everything in between. You will get to visit the Teatro La Fenice (“The Phoenix”), one of the most famous opera houses in Europe, the proud host to several world-renowned opera premiers. You will also come across some fascinating sites like Marco Polo’s House. Admire the famous Rialto Bridge and its typical shops, one of the architectural icons of Venice. This immersive tour is bound to give you a taste of the best Venice has to offer!

Glide through Venice

Continue your experience with a gondola ride discovering Venice from a unique angle: glide under the Bridge of Sighs into the magical San Marco Basin and greet the charming San Giorgio Island.

If you only have a short period of time to see the absolute best that Venice has to offer, this tour is the perfect way to maximize your time and experience the wonders of the city in the company of an expert local guide and a small group of fellow travelers.

Know Before You Go

Important Information

The tour is not considered private but it is shared with other guests not belonging to the same party; each gondola can host maximum 5 people.
The seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier depending on the guest’s weight.
Tour guide languages: English, Italian, Spanish, French, and German.

Restrictions

Unfortunately, this experience is not accessible for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues.

Timings

English Guided Tour

Daily: 9:15am, 11:30am, & 2pm

Italian Guided Tour

Daily: 9:15am & 11:30am

Spanish Guided Tour

Daily: 2pm

French & German Guided Tours

Fri to Mon: 11am

My tickets

You will receive an email confirmation with your Discover Venice and Skip The Line Gondola Tour vouchers shortly. You may display your voucher on your mobile phone with valid photo ID at the meeting point.