Public Tour: Ancient Traditions of Venice

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Gondolier under a bridge in Venice — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Explanation on public tour in Venice — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

A walk through the most characteristic and important places for the history of Venice through the millennium of life of the Serenissima Republic, recalling the past full of charm of this unique city. Continue to the gondola station for a tour along the Grand Canal and minor canals.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 100 people
People per booking: 1–30
Audio guide: German, English, French, Spanish
Guide: German, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Destination Venice

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–5 years) · Adults (6–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Gondola tour
Included: Professional guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Transportation to/from attractions

Itinerary

Piazza San Marco

30 min

Description origins, history and description of the main monuments from outside: Basilica San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Bell Tower, Clock Tower and Procuratie.
Campo Santa Maria Formosa

10 min

History and anecdotes related to this wonderful and characteristic square
Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo

10 min

The "Doge’s Pantheon", the Great School of Charity, the Captains of Fortune
Casa di Marco Polo

10 min

Near Malibran Theatre. Anecdotes, past and recent history cross each other in this beautiful corner of Venice
Stop 5

30 min

Board a gondola for a tour along the Grand Canal and minor canals

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Calle Larga Ascensione in front of the Post office in St. Mark’s square, look for a guy with a sign with TOUR written on it.

End point

After the gondola ride the tour is ended.

Using your ticket

Be at the starting point 15 mins before the depature of the tour.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour is not guaranteed with adverse weather conditions
The gondola tour does not include language services, the gondoliers are drivers not guides.
A gondola can accommodate 5 people only