
Historical Tour of Piazza San Marco and charming Gondola Ride
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Stop At: Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice Italy
An amazing walking tour to discover historical heart of Venice! The professional guide will explain you the main attractions of Piazza San Marco as Palazzo Ducale, the Basilica, Clock Tower and much more!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Ponte di Rialto, Ruga degli Orefici (Rialto) San Polo, 30125 Venice Italy
After having seen the house of the legendary Marco Polo you will arrive to the Rialto Bridge with its traditional market! Once the merchants from all over the world came here to trade their exotic goods.
Pass By: Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo), Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, 6363 Venice Italy
You will learn history and legends of the venetian picturesque squares like Santa Maria Formosa or S. Giovanni and Paolo.
Stop At: Canal Grande, 30100 Venice Italy
The tour proceeds with a wonderful promenade by gondola on the Grand Canal: the richest waterway of the world! During your romantic ride, you will admire Desdemona’s House and Mozart’s House passing by the worldwide famous La Fenice Theatre proceeding along the Rio (Canal) “De le Ostreghe” leading into the most charming part of the Grand Canal, where you will admire the Peggy Guggenheim Collection.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, Campo de la Salute Dorsoduro 1, 30123 Venice Italy
When you reach the Salute Church and Punta della Dogana you will enjoy a quick unique breathtaking view of S. Giorgio’s Island, Saint Mark’s with its Belltower and Doge’s Palace. The only gondola ride with commentary: comfortably seated you wil enjoy 10 description of the main highlights along the itinerary!
Stop At: Vecchia Murano, Castello, 4392/a 300 metri da Piazza San Marco, 30122 Venice Italy
At the end you will have the opportunity to visit a Glass Factory close to Saint Mark’s Square, where you can see a Glass Craftsman at work. This is a free of charge option for approximately 20 minutes.
Duration: 20 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice Italy
An amazing walking tour to discover historical heart of Venice! The professional guide will explain you the main attractions of Piazza San Marco as Palazzo Ducale, the Basilica, Clock Tower and much more!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Ponte di Rialto, Ruga degli Orefici (Rialto) San Polo, 30125 Venice Italy
After having seen the house of the legendary Marco Polo you will arrive to the Rialto Bridge with its traditional market! Once the merchants from all over the world came here to trade their exotic goods.
Pass By: Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo), Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, 6363 Venice Italy
You will learn history and legends of the venetian picturesque squares like Santa Maria Formosa or S. Giovanni and Paolo.
Stop At: Canal Grande, 30100 Venice Italy
The tour proceeds with a wonderful promenade by gondola on the Grand Canal: the richest waterway of the world! During your romantic ride, you will admire Desdemona’s House and Mozart’s House passing by the worldwide famous La Fenice Theatre proceeding along the Rio (Canal) “De le Ostreghe” leading into the most charming part of the Grand Canal, where you will admire the Peggy Guggenheim Collection.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, Campo de la Salute Dorsoduro 1, 30123 Venice Italy
When you reach the Salute Church and Punta della Dogana you will enjoy a quick unique breathtaking view of S. Giorgio’s Island, Saint Mark’s with its Belltower and Doge’s Palace. The only gondola ride with commentary: comfortably seated you wil enjoy 10 description of the main highlights along the itinerary!
Stop At: Vecchia Murano, Castello, 4392/a 300 metri da Piazza San Marco, 30122 Venice Italy
At the end you will have the opportunity to visit a Glass Factory close to Saint Mark’s Square, where you can see a Glass Craftsman at work. This is a free of charge option for approximately 20 minutes.
Duration: 20 minutes
Included
- Guided tour by a qualified and experienced guide. From April to October is monolingual, from November to March the visit can be bilingual.
- 30 minutes shared Gondola ride
- Glass Craftsman at work close to Saint Mark’s Square.
- Audio-receiver devices are included during the walking tour in case of groups over 10 people.
- Entry/Admission - Vecchia Murano
Not included
- commentary on gondola
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- The walking tour is monolingual from April to October, from November to March could be bilingual.
- The tour could be shared with guests not belonging to the same party
- Unfortunately this tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities.
- Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide (in these cases it can be postponed to the day after otherwise it will be refunded)
- Each gondola can host maximum 6 people; the seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier depending of guests weight.
- Mobile vouchers are accepted
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cultural
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