Walking Tour and Enchanting Gondola Journey in Venice + Ebook
Overview
Discover the charms of Venice on a guided walking tour through the city's most iconic and historic landmarks. The experience begins in the famous Piazza San Marco, where you will admire true architectural gems such as St. Mark's Basilica, the majestic Doge's Palace, and the impressive Renaissance Clock Tower.
The tour continues through the charming Castello district, amidst bridges, alleys, and squares that reveal the authentic Venetian atmosphere. Explore historical sites such as Campo Santa Maria Formosa and Campo San Giovanni & Paolo, known for its grand basilica and the tombs of important Venetian doges. Throughout the tour, a specialized guide will share stories, curiosities, and fascinating accounts of the city's past and culture.
To complement your experience, you will receive an exclusive eBook with tips, trivia, and special information about Venice and its main historical treasures.
What's Included
- Leverage a private audio setup and headset for insightful tour narration.
- Tours available in English
- Savor a 30-minute shared Gondola experience, skillfully guided by a Gondolier.
- Ebook guide
- Set forth on a guided stroll through Saint Mark's Square and the Castello areas.
- Transport
- Food
- Drinks
Meeting Location
Piazza San Marco
30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Piazza San Marco
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Campo Santa Maria Formosa
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ponte di Rialto
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Canal Grande
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Teatro La Fenice (pass by)
Ponte de le Ostreghe (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- IMPORTANT: The tour is not private, it is a shared tour
- Each gondola can accommodate a maximum of 5 individuals.
- The gondola ride is not private but is shared with other participants.
- The seat on the gondola cannot be chosen but will be assigned by our gondolier
- Children up to 3 years old do not pay, only if they do not occupy a seat on the gondola
- The itinerary is subject to change in case of inclement weather.
- When you book, pass us your whatsapp number, we will send you a voucher, via whatsapp, which you must present on the day of the tour.
- Once you arrive at the meeting point, you must enter the Aliguna Ticket Office, show the voucher, which we will send you via whatsapp, and receive the tickets. If you have any doubts, you can ask our desk colleagues.
- Important, we ask you to arrive 20 minutes before the departure of the tour, rightly so because you have to show your voucher at the ticket office, and receive the tickets from our colleagues
- If the gondola tour is canceled due to bad weather, the customer will receive a refund of 30 euro per person.
- The gondola tour has a maximum capacity of 5 people, the walking tour up to 15 people
- 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
- Your complimentary eBook will be sent automatically once your reservation has been successfully confirmed.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Walking Tour and Enchanting Gondola Journey in Venice + Ebook?
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Activity code: C-414004P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Leverage a private audio setup and headset for insightful tour narration.
- Tours available in English.
- Savor a 30-minute shared Gondola experience, skillfully guided by a Gondolier.
- Ebook guide.
- Set forth on a guided stroll through Saint Mark's Square and the Castello areas.
- Transport.
- Food.
- Drinks.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Walking Tour and Enchanting Gondola Journey in Venice + Ebook is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Walking Tour and Enchanting Gondola Journey in Venice + Ebook will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Leverage a private audio setup and headset for insightful tour narration.
- Tours available in English
- Savor a 30-minute shared Gondola experience, skillfully guided by a Gondolier.
- Ebook guide
- Set forth on a guided stroll through Saint Mark's Square and the Castello areas.
- Transport
- Food
- Drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- IMPORTANT: The tour is not private, it is a shared tour
- Each gondola can accommodate a maximum of 5 individuals.
- The gondola ride is not private but is shared with other participants.
- The seat on the gondola cannot be chosen but will be assigned by our gondolier
- Children up to 3 years old do not pay, only if they do not occupy a seat on the gondola
- The itinerary is subject to change in case of inclement weather.
- When you book, pass us your whatsapp number, we will send you a voucher, via whatsapp, which you must present on the day of the tour.
- Once you arrive at the meeting point, you must enter the Aliguna Ticket Office, show the voucher, which we will send you via whatsapp, and receive the tickets. If you have any doubts, you can ask our desk colleagues.
- Important, we ask you to arrive 20 minutes before the departure of the tour, rightly so because you have to show your voucher at the ticket office, and receive the tickets from our colleagues
- If the gondola tour is canceled due to bad weather, the customer will receive a refund of 30 euro per person.
- The gondola tour has a maximum capacity of 5 people, the walking tour up to 15 people
- 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
- Your complimentary eBook will be sent automatically once your reservation has been successfully confirmed.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
