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Gondola Ride & Historical Venice Walking Tour.

Follow an expert guide in the most hidden and unusual districts of Venice and discover the romantic canals of the city on board of the traditional gondola. - (Bk: 81529)

Enjoy a historical walking tour from St Mark's Square to the Rialto Bridge, passing the most important Venetian highlights.We will take you through 'calli', 'campi' and 'palazzi' on an unusual journey through history, discovering how much our daily lives have been influenced by the Venetians. You can immerse yourself in real city life by savouring the most uncommon spots of Venice.During a brief introductory walking tour while reaching the gondola your tour guide will tell you the secrets of the gondola and the gondoliers.Then enjoy a gondola ride as you cross the Grand Canal and its minor waterways, which can only be reached by this special boat. As your guide shows you the palaces overlooking the Grand Canal, you will admire the water entrance to the Fenice Opera House, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, the magnificent Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute and enjoy a breathtaking view of St Mark's Square from the exclusive water perspective.At the end of the tour, you will receive a QR code to download a digital map with 2D images of Venice from the Middle Ages to the 18th century. You can compare some of the most fascinating places and discover how they appeared in different eras compared to today. Imagine that the Rialto Bridge was once a drawbridge and the Doge's Palace was once an authentic medieval castle!An essential and complete tour for understanding Venice and enjoying all its beauty!