• Mercati di Rialto - Gather near the Rialto Bridge to discover why its construction was initially deemed a poor decision. Visit the Rialto Fish Market to delve into the city’s rich fishing heritage and renowned culinary scene. Receive some restaurant suggestions from your knowledgeable local guide!
• Castello - Continue the walking tour to uncover some of the city’s hidden treasures. Experience life on the island today as you wander through secret alleyways. Admire a stunning statue by Verocchio at Campo San Giovanni and Paolo, where you’ll also observe a variety of traditional Venetian architectural styles.
• Museo di Palazzo Grimani - Take a moment to appreciate a distinctive mansion that was once home to a powerful Venetian family.
• Libreria Acqua Alta - Experience island life today as you stroll through concealed 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 queues and enter this magnificent church. Your expert guide will illuminate the basilica’s history—explaining the unique fusion of eastern and western design, revealing the dramatic tale of how St. Mark’s relics arrived in Venice, and helping you admire the dazzling gold mosaics that make this site truly unique.
• Bacino Orseolo - Your guide will then leave you to enjoy a 30-minute (approximately) gondola ride with a professional gondolier. Limited to just 5 people per gondola, this experience promises intimacy and relaxation. Glide through Venice’s quieter canals as you unwind and savor the city at its finest! Note: the Welcome to Venice Express option does not include a gondola ride.

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

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

Are you visiting Venice for the first time or unsure where to start your adventure? This tour offers a wonderful opportunity to explore many of the city’s major attractions. Discover the Rialto Bridge, the bustling fish market, historic mansions, and a unique bookshop during a city walk, before marveling at the stunning gold mosaics inside St. Mark’s Basilica. Additionally, enjoy a peaceful gondola ride and visit parts of the city often overlooked by other tour groups. For those with limited time or seeking a brief introduction to Venice, choose the Welcome to Venice Express option when booking. Please note: This option does not include a gondola ride.

• 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.
• St. Mark’s Basilica can be subject to closures due to particular liturgical celebrations, especially during major religious holidays such as Easter or Christmas. In the event that the Basilica is closed, explanations will be provided from the outside.

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.