
Venice Walking Tour & Gondola Ride Experience Upgrade
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Is Venice Walking Tour & Gondola Ride Experience Upgrade worth booking?
Venice Walking Tour & Gondola Ride Experience Upgrade is a 1-hour experience in Venice, Italy, from $14 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 55 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $14 per person
Discover Venice’s winter charm on this 1-hour guided walking tour, exploring the city’s timeless beauty through its quiet streets and historic squares. Stroll from Campo San Giovanni e Paolo, home to the grand façade of
What you get
About this experience
Discover Venice’s winter charm on this 1-hour guided walking tour, exploring the city’s timeless beauty through its quiet streets and historic squares. Stroll from Campo San Giovanni e Paolo, home to the grand façade of the Scuola Grande di San Marco to the iconic Rialto Bridge, learning about art, trade, and everyday life in La Serenissima. End your experience with an immersive virtual reality journey, where Venice’s past comes to life before your eyes. From the transformation of St. Mark’s Square to the splendor of the Grand Canal. Want to make it even more special? Add a romantic gondola ride to glide along serene winter canals and admire the city from the water’s most enchanting perspective. - Explore Venice’s historic center with an expert local guide - Visit landmarks like the Scuola Grande di San Marco and Rialto Bridge Enjoy a VR experience that brings centuries of history to life at Gondola Gallery - Option to add a romantic gondola ride for a unique winter view of Venice
What's included
Included
- Aboard a timeless gondola, experience centuries of Venetian history in VR
- 15-minute introduction to the gondola experience (if option is selected)
- Shared walking guided tour with a qualified and experenced guide.
- Gondola Gallery: how gondolas are made, with tools and a cross-section
- 30-minute shared gondola ride (if option is selected)
Not included
- Entrances Fees
- Hotel pick up & Drop off
- Food and drinks
What you'll see and do
Piazza San Marco
The breathtaking St. Mark's Square with its endless history
Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo
The "Pantheon of Venice"
Ponte di Rialto
The guide will escort you in the Rialto area where you can admire the worldwide famous bridge.
Campo Erberia
Campo Erberia is a lively area near Rialto Bridge, with cocktail bars, souvenir shops, and a food market. It's less touristy and has a local feel.
10 minutes here
Canal Grande
(If Option is selected) the Canal Grande is Venice’s majestic main waterway, curving like a grand serpent through the heart of the city. Lined with centuries-old palaces, it tells stories of art, power, and timeless beauty. Gliding along its waters reveals Venice at its most enchanting.
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Venice
Meet at the Venice Tours Office in Campo San Gallo, beside St Mark Square. Having the Basilica of St Mark behind you, stay on the right side of the square and go under the arches. Find Olivetti Museum, turn right, pass under the archways, cross the little bridge and go straight to “Campo San Gallo”
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Meet at the Venice Tours Office in Campo San Gallo, beside St Mark Square. Having the Basilica of St Mark behind you, stay on the right side of the square and go under the arches. Find Olivetti Museum, turn right, pass under the archways, cross the little bridge and go straight to “Campo San Gallo”
Options you can book
German - Walking Tour
Duration: 1 hour German Tour
French-Walking Tour & Gondola
Duration: 2 hours French Guided Tour: Unusual Venice Walking Tour & Charming Gondola Ride - Guided tour
Spanish-Walking Tour & Gondola
Duration: 2 hours Spanish Tour: Unusual Venice Walking Tour & Charming Gondola Ride - Guided tour
Spanish -Walking Tour
Duration: 1 hour Spanish Tour
English -Walking Tour
Duration: 2 hours English Tour
German -Walking tour & Gondola
Duration: 2 hours German Tour: Unusual Venice Walking Tour & Charming Gondola Ride - Guided tour
French - Walking Tour
Duration: 1 hour French Tour
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- CITY TOURS CO. LTD
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please consider the time gap between the walking tour and the gondola ride
- Comfortable shoes suggested
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay an access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- The walking tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide (In these cases, it can be postponed to the day after otherwise it will be refunded).
- Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the departure time
- 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
- The tour is monolingual
- The tour might not operate or the itinerary may change in cases of wind or bad weather
- You may have to wait when boarding the gondola
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Traveler reviews
1 verified traveler reviews for Venice Walking Tour & Gondola Ride Experience Upgrade. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Beautiful Venice
Valentine was wonderful. The tour provided us an opportunity to learn so much about Venice in a short amount of time. Valentina is very knowledgeable about the history of Venice and is full of fun facts. The treat halfway through the tour was unexpected, and very special.
Response from the operator: Dear guest, thanks a lot for the positive feedback about the tour and for choosing us. We are glad to know that everything went well and we hope to see you again in Venice very soon! Best regards, Customer Care Team
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Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $14 to $46
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 55
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Venice Walking Tour & Gondola Ride Experience Upgrade: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Venice.
How much does Venice Walking Tour & Gondola Ride Experience Upgrade cost?
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Prices start at $14 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Venice usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Venice Walking Tour & Gondola Ride Experience Upgrade take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Venice is not rushed.
Is Venice Walking Tour & Gondola Ride Experience Upgrade worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Venice, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Venice Walking Tour & Gondola Ride Experience Upgrade?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Venice Walking Tour & Gondola Ride Experience Upgrade suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Venice Walking Tour & Gondola Ride Experience Upgrade?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Venice can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Venice and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Venice Walking Tour & Gondola Ride Experience Upgrade start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Venice within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Venice?
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On Outty we rank every Venice experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine in Venice, Eating Venice Small Group Food & Drinks Tour, Venice Bacaro Food Tour: Eat and Drink like a Venetian. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Venice?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Venice?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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