Venice Winter Walking Tour & Gondola Ride Upgrade

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1 to 2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

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

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)
Entrances Fees
Hotel pick up & Drop off
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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”

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 to 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Piazza San Marco

    The breathtaking St. Mark's Square with its endless history

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    The "Pantheon of Venice"

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Ponte di Rialto

    The guide will escort you in the Rialto area where you can admire the worldwide famous bridge.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4

    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 • Admission ticket free
  • Canal Grande (Pass by)

    (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.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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).
Supplied by CITY TOURS CO. LTD

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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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