• Mercati di Rialto - Gather near the Rialto Bridge and discover why its construction was initially deemed a poor decision. Take a brief tour of the Rialto Fish Market to explore the city’s rich fishing heritage and renowned cuisine. Receive a few restaurant suggestions from your local guide!
• Castello - Continue your walking tour to uncover some of the city’s hidden treasures. Discover what life is like on the island today as you wander through secret alleyways. Admire a notable statue by Verocchio at the Campo San Giovanni and Paolo, where you will also encounter a variety of typical Venetian architectural styles.
• Museo di Palazzo Grimani - Take a moment to appreciate a distinctive mansion that once belonged to a powerful Venetian family.
• Libreria Acqua Alta - Experience island life today as you stroll through hidden alleyways, pausing at a charming Venetian bookstore with a breathtaking canal view and friendly resident cats. Your guide will wait outside, giving you a few minutes to explore independently.
• Basilica di San Marco - With pre-booked entry, skip the often lengthy lines and enter this magnificent church. Your knowledgeable guide will bring the basilica to life—explaining how its unique blend of eastern and western design came to be, revealing the dramatic story of how St. Mark’s relics arrived in Venice, and helping you appreciate the dazzling gold mosaics that make this place truly unique.
• Bacino Orseolo - Your guide will then leave you to enjoy a 30-minute (approximately) gondola ride with a professional gondolier. Limited to only 5 people per gondola, this experience will be both intimate and relaxing. Glide through the quieter canals of Venice as you unwind and enjoy the city at its finest! Ticket included.

• Gondola Ride
• Local English-speaking guide
• Skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica (12€)
• Headset
• Expertly guided walking tour

• Gratuities
• Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
• Guide (during gondola ride)

New to Venice or unsure where to start your adventure? This tour offers a chance to explore many of the city’s top attractions. Discover the Rialto Bridge, the bustling fish market, historic mansions, and a unique bookshop during a city walk. Then, marvel at the dazzling gold mosaics inside St. Mark’s Basilica. Additionally, enjoy a serene gondola ride and visit parts of the city often overlooked by other tour groups.

• Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
• The Rialto Fish Market is closed on Sundays.
• This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
• Large bags, trolleys and backpacks cannot be accommodated on this tour.
• During times of high tides, flooding, or heavy rain, the gondola ride may be substituted for another experience.
• The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and must match the names on the ID/Passport. Name changes are not permitted.
• Please note that a photo ID is required to visit the St. Marks Basilica. Failure to bring an ID can result in the security staff refusing your entrance to the monument.

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.