Best of Venice tour with Gondola ride

Discover Venice in a historical walking tour spanning from Piazza San Marco to the Rialto Bridge, passing through the most significant Venetian landmarks. Learn about the legends surrounding Piazza San Marco, while marveling at the Palazzo Ducale, St. Mark's Basilica, the Clock Tower, the Bridge of Sighs, and other prominent sights. Explore the intricate maze of Venetian "calli" (narrow streets) to uncover historical gems like Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Marco Polo's House, the Basilica di San Giovanni e Paolo (Venetian Pantheon), the Fenice Opera House, and other intriguing locales known only to locals. Later in the afternoon enjoy a delightful gondola ride. Traverse the Grand Canal and lesser-known waterways accessible only by this iconic vessel, while your local guide shares insights into the palaces and the traditions of gondolas and gondoliers. Admire the Fenice Opera House, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute, and conclude with a breathtaking view of Piazza San Marco from the water.