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Grand Canal and Venices Old Town Private Tour and Gondola

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Summary

Starts
Londra Palace Venezia
Languages
German, Russian, English, Italian, Polish, French, and Spanish
Difficulty
Easy
Admission
Mobile ticket

Description

Maximize your getaway in Italy with this Grand Canal and Venices Old Town Private Tour and Gondola. Indulge in an absorbing journey from Venice with this private tour, ensuring seamless experiences for every traveler.

Throughout this experience, you’ll be guided through Londra Palace Venezia, Grand Canal, Saint Mark's Basilica, Rialto Bridge, and Chiesa di San Giacomo di Rialto.

The activity is offered in 7 languages: German, Russian, English, Italian, Polish, French, and Spanish.

The starting point for this walking tour is located in Venice. The exact address is Riva degli Schiavoni, 4171, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy. The endpoint of the tour is located at Riva degli Schiavoni, 4171, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy.

Reservations for this activity can be made for up to 15 individuals per booking. We recommend you review the "Included" and/or "Good to know" sections below for more details about the experience.

The cancellation policy for this experience is as follows: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Make your time in Venice special by booking this private tour. Select a date and complete your reservation before it gets fully booked!

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Included

(number of attractions depends on the selected option)
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
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
Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge’s Palace (4,5-hour option only)
Tickets for a 30-minute shared gondola ride on the Grand Canal (2,5 and 4,5-hour options only)

Destinations

Famous buildings, gondolas and monuments by the Rialto Bridge of Venice on the Grand Canal, Italy.Venice

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Attractions

photo of Night view of piazza San Marco and Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) in Venice, Italy. Architecture and landmark of Venice. Night cityscape of Venice .Doge's Palace

Options

2,5H: Canal+Old Town+Gondola
Duration: 6 days 6 hours: Book a 2-hour walking tour of the Grand Canal and Old Town. Includes tickets for a 30-minute shared gondola ride
,: with live commentary in Italian and English or multilingual mobile app guide.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ITVE010
4,5H:Canal+Town+Gandola+Doge's
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes: Book a 4-hour walking tour of the Grand Canal, Old Town and Doge’s Palace (skip-the-line tickets).
,: Includes tickets for a 30-minute shared gondola ride with live commentary in Italian and English or multilingual mobile app g
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ITVE010
2H:GrandCanal&Old Town Walking
Duration: 2 hours: 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.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ITVE010

Good to know

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 people during the walking tour.
Gondoliers do not approve of visitors eating or drinking in their gondolas. It is also not advisable to ask them to perform a serenade without a prior agreement and an additional fee.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Live commentary during the gondola ride will be provided in English and Italian. Audio guide is available in 7 languages: Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, French and Hindi via a mobile app. Please bring your phone and headphones.
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Skip-the-line tickets to Doge’s Palace grant you immediate entry at your booked time, without queueing at the ticket office. There are mandatory security checks. Headsets will be provided for groups larger than 10.
The 2,5- and 4,5-hour options include tickets for a 30-minute shared gondola ride. You should reserve 1 hour for this experience as it includes a short introduction to the history of gondolas in Venice.
The gondola ride is a separate attraction from the walking tour and your Private Guide will not participate in it. They will escort you to the gondola and provide all necessary information. It is not a private ride, so other people will join you. Each gondola can host a maximum of 6 people. Random seating will be arranged by the gondolier.
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
We recommend bringing an umbrella for your gondola ride to hide from the rain or strong sunshine.
Wheelchair accessible

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