Walking Tour in Venice and Gondola Ride
Overview
Discover Venice’s highlights and hidden corners on this guided walking tour. Begin at Teatro La Fenice, the legendary opera house known as “The Phoenix” for its remarkable history of rebirth. Learn about its cultural importance and stunning architecture.
Continue to the Palazzina Selva, an elegant pavilion that now hosts exhibitions and plays a key role during the Venice Biennale. Your guide will share insights into Venice’s artistic heritage as you explore the area.
Then wander through the city’s winding alleyways to the Scala Contarini del Bovolo, a beautifully preserved spiral staircase tucked away in a quiet courtyard. Climb to the top for panoramic views of Venice’s rooftops and canals.
After the walking tour, enjoy Venice from the water with a relaxing 30-minute gondola ride, gliding through some of the city’s most atmospheric canals. It’s the perfect way to complete your Venetian experience.
What's Included
- Gondola ride
- Live Guide (For the Walking Tours)
- Gratuites
- Transport from and to the meeting point
- NO Guide in the Gondola Ride
Meeting Location
Riva degli Schiavoni
30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Palazzina Selva
22 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Teatro La Fenice
22 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Scala Contarini del Bovolo
22 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not suitable for People with mobility impairments
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Walking Tour in Venice and Gondola Ride?
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Activity code: C-26153P139
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- Gondola ride.
- Live Guide (For the Walking Tours).
- Gratuites.
- Transport from and to the meeting point.
- NO Guide in the Gondola Ride.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Walking Tour in Venice and Gondola Ride is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Walking Tour in Venice and Gondola Ride will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Gondola ride
- Live Guide (For the Walking Tours)
- Gratuites
- Transport from and to the meeting point
- NO Guide in the Gondola Ride
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not suitable for People with mobility impairments
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
