Venice: The Grand Canal Touch – Walking & Gondola Experience

About this activity

Explore Venice on foot and from the water on a combined 30-minute gondola ride along the St. Mark's Basin, a guided walking tour of the historical city center and visit the Gondola Gallery.

Highlights

  • Discover the unique panorama of Venice from the gondola
  • Capture unforgettable pictures from the foot of the iconic Rialto bridge
  • Stroll through St. Mark's Area with a professional guide
  • Enjoy a self-guided audio tour featuring 200 sites across the city
  • A VR experience aboard a gondola on Venice’s Grand Canal travel back in time

Full description

1. Begin your tour in the historic heart of Venice with a panoramic walk, showcasing some of the city's most iconic landmarks. Marvel at the majestic Rialto Bridge, one of Venice’s most recognizable symbols, and stroll past Casanova’s House, a place filled with mystery and intrigue. Step off the beaten path to uncover the hidden gem of Scala Contarini del Bovolo, a magnificent spiral staircase that offers breathtaking views over the city's rooftops. Continue to the legendary La Fenice Theatre, one of the world's most celebrated opera houses, where your professional guide will share its fascinating history, from its devastating fires to its remarkable rebirth. As you explore, wander through the charming calli (narrow Venetian streets), where every turn reveals a new glimpse of the city's unique beauty. Encounter hidden squares, grand palaces, and historic buildings, each telling a piece of Venice’s glorious past. This captivating experience perfectly combines renowned landmarks and secret treasures, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of Venice—just like a true Venetian. 2. Enhance your experience with a gondola ride, offering a unique perspective of Venice. Drift beneath romantic bridges and lose yourself in the magical ambiance of the city's hidden canals. An unforgettable journey awaits! Later, enhance your experience with a comprehensive audio guide featuring a digital map and over 200 points of interest across Venice. Enjoy automatic audio narration as you explore the city's most iconic landmarks, including the majestic La Fenice Theatre, the historic Rialto Bridge, the Jewish Ghetto, the Arsenale, and the stunning Accademia Bridge. With this interactive app, you’ll also uncover Venice’s hidden gems—the secret, picturesque corners known only to true Venetians, allowing you to discover the city's authentic charm at your own pace. Step inside a majestic Venetian palace and uncover the secrets of Venice’s most iconic boat. See a real gondola up close, admire a handcrafted oar, and learn how this elegant vessel was once an essential part of everyday life for Venetians. Enter a recreated felze (gondola cabin), then embark on a timeless virtual experience aboard a gondola, gliding through Venice’s legendary Grand Canal as history and tradition come to life around you—just like a noble of the past.

Included / Excluded

  • Walking Tour by a professional guide
  • 15-minute ntroduction to the gondola experience
  • 30-minute shared gondola ride
  • Multilingual assistance for embarking
  • Gondola Gallery: how gondolas are made, with tools and a cross-section
  • A VR experience aboard a gondola on Venice’s Grand Canal travel back in time
  • Audio receiver devices for groups of more than 10 people
  • Hotel Pick up and Drop Off
  • Food & Drinks
  • Live commentary on Gondola

Important information

Know before you book

  • Walking tour at 9:15 AM, the gondola ride will be at 11:30 AM (01/10 - 31/03)
  • Walking tour at 11:00 AM, the gondola ride will be at 2:20 PM (01/10 - 31/03)
  • Walking tour at 11:10 AM, the gondola ride will be at 2:20 PM (11/11 - 31/03)
  • Walking tour at 11:30 AM, the gondola ride will be at 2:20 PM (01/10 - 10/11)
  • Walking tour at 2:00 PM, the gondola ride will be at 3:45 PM (01/10 - 31/03)
  • Walking tour at 4:00 PM, the gondola ride will be at 5:30 PM (01/10 - 31/10)
  • • Each gondola can carry a maximum of 5 people. Seats cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier, depending on your weight
  • • This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities
  • • You have to download the app on your mobile device
  • • There is a gap of time between the walking tour and the gondola ride
  • • The tour is bilingual

Know before you go

  • Walking tour at 9:15 AM, the gondola ride will be at 11:30 AM (01/10 - 31/03)
  • Walking tour at 11:00 AM, the gondola ride will be at 2:20 PM (01/10 - 31/03)
  • Walking tour at 11:10 AM, the gondola ride will be at 2:20 PM (11/11 - 31/03)
  • Walking tour at 11:30 AM, the gondola ride will be at 2:20 PM (01/10 - 10/11)
  • Walking tour at 2:00 PM, the gondola ride will be at 3:45 PM (01/10 - 31/03)
  • Walking tour at 4:00 PM, the gondola ride will be at 5:30 PM (01/10 - 31/10)
  • There is a gap of time between the walking tour and the gondola ride
  • • The tour is bilingual
  • • Please download the app's commentary before boarding from the following link
  • https://easyguideveneto.it/freetourid_1_h_994/

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Reviews

GetYourGuide
GetYourGuide traveler
Jun 2026
5.0

Good tour and highly recommended

GetYourGuide
GetYourGuide traveler
Jun 2026
5.0

Adoramos o passeio! Se fosse guiado explicando cada cantinho seria melhor ainda!

GetYourGuide
GetYourGuide traveler
Jun 2026
2.0

Uncomfortable seat. Guide never said one word the entire trip. Trip included a row around the canal. Nothing special.