Welcome to Venice: Walking Tour, St. Mark's Basilica & Gondola Ride
3 hours
Max 18
Why take this tour?
Highlights
Explore the neighborhood of Cannaregio, and familiarize yourself with its history
Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of St. Mark's Square and admire its Basilica.
Enjoy a 30-minute gondola ride through the city's canals
- Sites Visited
- St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco)
- St. Mark's Basilica (exterior)
- Gondola ride
- Rialto Bridge
- Rialto Fish Market
- House of Marco Polo (exterior)
- Santa Maria dei Miracoli (exterior)
- Tour Includes
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Gondola Ride
- Headset
Take some time to explore Venice from a local's point of view
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Total Customer Reviews: 1135
Verified Ratings
4.7 /5
based on 1019 Walks’ customer ratings
Rating summary by category
Latest reviews
Excellent
100% recommended this tour. The guides are great, and seeing Venice for Venice is a truly remarkable experience. Detailed explanations of what the city was and is. From architecture, to art, food, to religion, and history they had it all. 10/10
Verified · Ari · Oct 16, 2024 · USA · Male · 25 to 34 years
Excellent
Our tour guide Chiara was very knowledgeable on the history of the city and gave great recommendations on where to go after the tour. We enjoyed the tour greatly and the gondola ride was a nice touch after the walking tour. I highly recommend this tour for an introduction to Venice. .
Verified · Thomas · Oct 13, 2024 · USA · Male · 35 to 44 years
Excellent
From the start of this tour our guide, Mosé, engaged us with information in a way that made Venice come alive. He answered all questions and added humor to the tour. Devour Tours was an excellent company to book a tour with. Their communication with reminders was excellent. Having check in staff who were different from our guide made the check in smooth. We were given listening devices that made hearing our guide clear and easy. I would highly recommend this tour and tour company when you begin your time in Venice. I also want to thank Mosé for a wonderful introduction to Venice. Oh, the gondola ride was fun and made so easy as it was all set up for us at the end of the tour!
Verified · Nancy · Oct 12, 2024 · USA · Female · 65 to 74 years
Excellent
Our tour with our guide Nico from Walks was SUPERB!!! Despite the occasional gust of wind and constant rain that could’ve ruined many a tour, ours was hardly dampened by this weather. Unfortunate that the gondola experience had to be canceled (and to be reimbursed) but the time was offset by a welcome (and dry) break for a coffee. Communication was very clear (both to find and start the tour and the information relayed along the way). Our guide himself (Nico) was absolutely FANTASTIC! Knowledgeable, passionate about the subject matter (history of Venice), kind, capable (always aware of the full group) and very captivating. Full marks all around. 5 stars and more if possible. Thank you for a fabulous and informative walk through Venice.
Verified · Ernest · Oct 05, 2024 · Canada · Male · 45 to 54 years
Excellent
This was a very good tour that provided us with a great introduction to the city and its well and lesser known sites. Our tour guide Gracia was very knowledgeable and quite personable. We would definitely recommend this tour to others.
Verified · Terry · Sep 26, 2024 · USA · Female · 55 to 64 years
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Welcome to Venice: Walking Tour, St. Mark's Basilica & Gondola Ride
Verified rating
4.7 /5
1019 Walks’ customer ratings
Guide 4.7/5
Guest Support
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Guest reviews
1135
total guest reviews
Excellent 873 76.9%
Great 186 16.4%
Good 53 4.7%
Average 18 1.6%
Poor 5 0.4%
Latest reviews
Excellent
100% recommended this tour. The guides are great, and seeing Venice for Venice is a truly remarkable experience. Detailed explanations of what the city was and is. From architecture, to art, food, to religion, and history they had it all. 10/10
Verified · Ari · Oct 16, 2024 · USA · Male · 25 to 34 years
Excellent
Our tour guide Chiara was very knowledgeable on the history of the city and gave great recommendations on where to go after the tour. We enjoyed the tour greatly and the gondola ride was a nice touch after the walking tour. I highly recommend this tour for an introduction to Venice. .
Verified · Thomas · Oct 13, 2024 · USA · Male · 35 to 44 years
Excellent
From the start of this tour our guide, Mosé, engaged us with information in a way that made Venice come alive. He answered all questions and added humor to the tour. Devour Tours was an excellent company to book a tour with. Their communication with reminders was excellent. Having check in staff who were different from our guide made the check in smooth. We were given listening devices that made hearing our guide clear and easy. I would highly recommend this tour and tour company when you begin your time in Venice. I also want to thank Mosé for a wonderful introduction to Venice. Oh, the gondola ride was fun and made so easy as it was all set up for us at the end of the tour!
Verified · Nancy · Oct 12, 2024 · USA · Female · 65 to 74 years
Excellent
Our tour with our guide Nico from Walks was SUPERB!!! Despite the occasional gust of wind and constant rain that could’ve ruined many a tour, ours was hardly dampened by this weather. Unfortunate that the gondola experience had to be canceled (and to be reimbursed) but the time was offset by a welcome (and dry) break for a coffee. Communication was very clear (both to find and start the tour and the information relayed along the way). Our guide himself (Nico) was absolutely FANTASTIC! Knowledgeable, passionate about the subject matter (history of Venice), kind, capable (always aware of the full group) and very captivating. Full marks all around. 5 stars and more if possible. Thank you for a fabulous and informative walk through Venice.
Verified · Ernest · Oct 05, 2024 · Canada · Male · 45 to 54 years
Excellent
This was a very good tour that provided us with a great introduction to the city and its well and lesser known sites. Our tour guide Gracia was very knowledgeable and quite personable. We would definitely recommend this tour to others.
Verified · Terry · Sep 26, 2024 · USA · Female · 55 to 64 years
Excellent
When our guide Alexandro found out e were Jewish, he went out of his way to ad Jewish content to the tour such aas pointing out "stumbling blocks" plaques in the pavement commemorating victims of the holocaust and ddiscussing the Ghetto and recommending kosher restaurants.
Verified · William · Sep 17, 2024 · USA · Male · 75 or older years
Excellent
This tour was a great way to see the city on the first day of my visit! Our tour guide was knowledgeable and added her own personal experience growing up on the island to the tour. Would definitely recommend!
Verified · Karin · Sep 05, 2024 · USA · Female · 25 to 34 years
Great
We really enjoyed the guide, Roberta. She was interesting and seemed passionate about the tour. She also worked to get us in the shade as much as possible, as it was very hot. We learned about many interesting things. Loved the tour
Verified · Nan · Aug 16, 2024 · USA · Female · 55 to 64 years
Excellent
Brilliant your. Would really recommend. The guide was brilliant and the inclusion of the gondolier ride was really fun. It was also nice in the morning as not too hot.
Verified · Marie · Aug 04, 2024 · United Kingdom · Female · 35 to 44 years
Excellent
Fantastic tour. Took our two teen/young adult kids and it moved quickly enough to keep their attn. Great route, insights, history and the perfect length of time. So glad a friend recommendation. Moses was so knowledgeable, personable and lively! Thank you!
Verified · Amy · Aug 04, 2024 · USA · Female · 45 to 54 years
FAQs
Can I take a gondola ride if I use a wheelchair?
No. Unfortunately, gondolas are not wheelchair accessbile.
Is this tour wheelchair accessible?
No. Unfortunately, due to site restrictions we cannot accommodate wheelchairs on this tour. Guests should be prepared for a moderate level of physical activity, including standing for extended periods and climbing stairs, which may not be suitable for travelers with certain health conditions or mobility limitations.
What if the weather is bad (rain, snow, hail, etc.) on the day of my tour?
Our tours run rain or shine so please dress for the elements. We also ask you to please remember hats and sunscreen if you are taking this tour in the summer as it might be very hot.
Does this tour always visit the Rialto Market?
The Rialto Market is closed on Mondays. If you take the tour on a Monday we will still visit Rialto but you won't see as much activity around the market.
Does my guide accompany me on the gondola ride?
No. During your gondola ride you will be alone with maximum 5 other people and your Venetian gondoliere. This experience is much better as quiet time. Just sit back, relax and soak up the beauty of the city's canals.
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