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Grand Canal and Venices Old Town Private Tour and Gondola
Venezia
About
Discover the highlights of Venice’s Old Town and Grand Canal, from St. Mark’s Square to San Polo. See St. Mark’s Basilica, Rialto Bridge, and more.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Grand Canal & Old Town Walking Tour Book a walking tour of the Grand Canal and Old Town and see the Rialto Bridge, Ponte dell'Accademia, St. Mark's Square, St. Mark's Basilica, and more.
2,5-hour: Grand Canal, Old Town & Gondola Book a 2-hour walking tour of the Grand Canal and Old Town led by a Private Guide. Includes tickets for a 30-minute shared gondola ride with live commentary in Italian and English or multilingual mobile app guide.
4,5-hour: Grand C...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 5 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 5 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tickets for a 30-minute shared gondola ride on the Grand Canal (2,5 and 4,5-hour options only)
(number of attractions depends on the selected option)
Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge’s Palace (4,5-hour option only)
Interesting history facts, cultural anecdotes and legends of Venice
Private Walking Tour of the Grand Canal and Venice's Old Town with Gondola Ride and Doge’s Palace
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
Private Guide during the gondola ride
30-minute shared gondola ride on the Grand Canal (in 2-hour option)
Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge’s Palace (in 2 and 2,5-hour options)
Meeting Points
Departure
Colonna di San Todaro
Meet your guide in front of Colonna di San Todaro, P.za San Marco 3, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy (next to Caffè Gelateria Al Todaro Dal 1948).
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Grand Canal and Venices Old Town Private Tour and Gondola
Venezia
About
Discover the highlights of Venice’s Old Town and Grand Canal, from St. Mark’s Square to San Polo. See St. Mark’s Basilica, Rialto Bridge, and more.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Grand Canal & Old Town Walking Tour Book a walking tour of the Grand Canal and Old Town and see the Rialto Bridge, Ponte dell'Accademia, St. Mark's Square, St. Mark's Basilica, and more.
2,5-hour: Grand Canal, Old Town & Gondola Book a 2-hour walking tour of the Grand Canal and Old Town led by a Private Guide. Includes tickets for a 30-minute shared gondola ride with live commentary in Italian and English or multilingual mobile app guide.
4,5-hour: Grand C...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 5 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 5 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tickets for a 30-minute shared gondola ride on the Grand Canal (2,5 and 4,5-hour options only)
(number of attractions depends on the selected option)
Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge’s Palace (4,5-hour option only)
Interesting history facts, cultural anecdotes and legends of Venice
Private Walking Tour of the Grand Canal and Venice's Old Town with Gondola Ride and Doge’s Palace
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
Private Guide during the gondola ride
30-minute shared gondola ride on the Grand Canal (in 2-hour option)
Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge’s Palace (in 2 and 2,5-hour options)
Meeting Points
Departure
Colonna di San Todaro
Meet your guide in front of Colonna di San Todaro, P.za San Marco 3, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy (next to Caffè Gelateria Al Todaro Dal 1948).
Return
Itinerary
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Londra Palace Venezia
Meet your guide in front of Hotel Londra Palace (opposite Monument to Victor Emmanuel II), Riva degli Schiavoni, 30100 Venezia VE, Italy. Please do not enter the building, as the staff are not informed about the tour.
10 minutes
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Grand Canal
Your walking tour will begin at the south end of the Grand Canal with sightseeing of St. Mark’s Square. It is the most important piazza in Venice with outstanding Venetian Gothic architecture.
20 minutes
3
Saint Mark's Basilica
Top attractions such as the iconic St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Bell Tower and the unique Astronomical Clock of Torre dell'Orologio. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of this historic site and marvel at the views of the Grand Canal while listening to amazing stories from the city’s past, present and future.
30 minutes
4
Rialto Bridge
Follow your Private Guide through the maze of narrow streets and canals lined with beautiful 12th to 18th century houses, warehouses and churches in the styles of Venetian-Byzantine, Venetian Gothic, Renaissance, and Venetian Baroque. This city is full of surprises and scenic views.You will cross the famous Rialto Bridge with its distinctive 24-foot arch to get from San Marco to San Polo, one of the oldest and liveliest districts in Venice.
30 minutes
5
Chiesa di San Giacomo di Rialto
Here, you can learn more about the city's growth and trade during the Venetian Golden Age and see the Chiesa di San Giacomo di Rialto, which is the oldest church in Venice. There will also be more opportunities to admire and photograph the Grand Canal and its landmarks.
30 minutes
6
Gondola Ride
Enrich your Grand Canal walking tour with a 1-hour gondola experience that includes an introduction to the history of gondolas told by a real gondelier and a 30-minute gondola ride. It’s on top of every traveler’s bucket list! Venice is known as the City of Water and many of its beautiful sights cannot be reached by foot, so a gondola ride is the best way to explore this world heritage city. Enjoy the panoramic views of the city’s landscape and soak in its lively atmosphere. Your Private Guide will not accompany you on this 1-hour experience but your gondolier will provide live commentary in English or Italian, and there will also be a multilingual audio guide available.
1 hour
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Doge's Palace
Visit the Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale) with your Private Guide. This will be a part of your private walking tour before the scheduled gondola experince. Skip-the-line tickets to Doge's Palace are included in this extended tour so you will not waste time waiting in long lines at the ticket office. The Doge’s Palace is a former residence of 120 Doges of Venice, the supreme authority of the former Republic. Inside, you will explore the beautiful Doge’s apartments, institutional chambers, the Old Prison, Bridge of Sighs, New Prison, and more. Discover the heart of the Republic of Venice!
