A romantic gondola adventure: 2 hours on foot and 30 minutes on a gondola.
Description:
Venice: walking tour + gondola walk
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Format: walking + gondola
Route: The historic center of Venice
Walking tour - 2 hours
The tour begins in the heart of Venice and passes through its main symbols and hidden corners.
дь San Marco Square
You will learn why Napoleon called it "the most beautiful salon in Europe", hear the history of the Republic of Venice and see:
- Basilica of San Marco
- Doge's Palace
- Campanile Bell Tower
Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs (outside)
The guide will tell about the power of the Doge, secret courts and legends of Venetian prisons.
Campo and Calle – the real Venice
You will walk through narrow streets (calle) and cozy squares (campo), where:
- Venetian merchants lived
- craftsmen
- daily life of the city
Castello District or San Polo
The less touristic part of Venice: old houses, wells, churches and the atmosphere of a “city for your own”.
Bridges and canals
Along the way, you will see several bridges across the picturesque canals and learn how life works without cars.
Walking on a gondola – 30 minutes
The end of the tour is a classic gondola ride.
You will swim:
- through narrow, quiet channels where vaporetto does not reach
- past palaces reflected in the water
- crossbridge
A gondolier will take you to the Grand Canal section to see Venice from the water, just as merchants and aristocrats saw it centuries ago.
What you get:
- A complete view of Venice in a short time
- Stories, legends and secrets of the city
- Contrast of the ceremonial and “live” Venice
- Romantic ending on a gondola
The tour is suitable for the first acquaintance with Venice, a romantic walk and photo shoots.
The price includes:
- Just a guide.
Gondola cost: 30 minutes 100 euros for 4 people.