Highlights
- Three-hour combined walking and boat tour of Venice
- Two-hour walking tour highlighting San Marco, Santa Maria Formosa, Marco Polo and the Rialto Bridge
- Skip the Line entry to St. Mark's Basilica
- Relaxing cruise along the Grand Canal
- English-speaking guide
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Venice Walking TourOh look, another church.Photo by: Jeffrey WUSA, 06 2010 -
Railto bridge spanning the ...A view of one of the many bridges spanning the canals. Notice the crowds on the bridge watching the Gondolas as they ...Photo by: HONG HONG TSingapore, 11 2009 -
Enjoying the sun at San MarcoLovely day to sun bathe. Walking around San MarcoPhoto by: Sheila Marie LPhilippines, 07 2009 -
Only in Venice!Waiting for our Grand Canal Tour at San MarcoPhoto by: Sheila Marie LPhilippines, 07 2009 -
Rialto BridgeThe day we arrived in Venice, what a sight to beholdPhoto by: Sheila Marie LPhilippines, 07 2009 -
Venice in One Day tour: Over ...My husband, son and I on one of the many beautiful bridges in Venice. Every picture looks like a movie set!Photo by: Scott J07 2009 -
Gondola in the canalColors, water, Gondolas - beautifulPhoto by: Scott J07 2009 -
Gondolas at restSmall canals in romantic VenicePhoto by: JOSE FUSA, 03 2009 -
Marvelous St. MarcusView from the Grand Canal on boat ridePhoto by: JOSE FUSA, 03 2009 -
Venice - St. Mark's BasilicaVnice - St. Mark's BasilicaPhoto by: Krishnan VaitheeswaranAustralia, 10 2008 -
VeniceGondola on the Grand CanalPhoto by: Krishnan VaitheeswaranAustralia, 10 2008 -
Walking tour of VeniceOne of the many canals and streets in Venice.Photo by: Jasper SUSA, 08 2008 -
View from Rialto BridgeLooking onto the Grand Canal from the Rialto Bridge.Photo by: Jasper SUSA, 08 2008 -
St Mark's Square, VeniceMarch is a great time to visit Venice, if you don't mind chilly weather.Photo by: CHERYL AUSA, 04 2008 -
Venice sunsetVenice canal cruise at dusk - beautiful.Photo by: Igor JAustralia, 10 2007 -
Rialto BridgeFoot bridge across Grand CanalPhoto by: Bosede SUnited Kingdom, 10 2007 -
San Marco SquareView of Square from withinPhoto by: Bosede SUnited Kingdom, 10 2007 -
Grand Canal, VeniceView from a bridgePhoto by: Manuela NCanada, 09 2007 -
VeniceOne of many bridgesPhoto by: Manuela NCanada, 09 2007 -
St Mark Square...sunplayTypical canal scenePhoto by: Klaus B11 2012 -
Useful Information
The Grand Canal of Venice
Your comprehensive introduction to Venice begins with a two-hour walking tour highlighting all the important monuments, from San Marco Square to the Rialto Bridge. You'll learn the history behind the famous landmarks, including the basilica's Byzantine heritage and the adjoining prisons of the Doge's Palace. Plus, you'll visit the famed basilica of St. Mark's without having to stand in long queues!
Leaving the crowds behind, you'll enter a labyrinth of narrow passageways, alleys, canals and delicate bridges. Highlights include Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Marco Polo's House, an old merchant's warehouse and the most beautiful well-head in Venice, before finishing the tour near the Rialto Bridge.
Enjoy free time between your Venice Walking Tour and Grand Canal Boat Tour. Exact times will vary depending on the season, however most walking tours will conclude at approximately 1:10pm (except Sunday at 4:00pm), with the boat tours starting between 4:30pm and 5:30pm. Details of the exact meeting location and time for the Grand Canal Boat Tour will be given by your guide after the walking tour.
Next, enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Grand Canal of Venice. Along the way you will learn the history of the stunning palaces and churches that line the famous canal, as well as anecdotes about the famous people who have resided on Venice's most important 'street'. You'll also enjoy a fascinating tour of the minor canals of Venice.
St. Mark's Basilica is free of charge to enter and we guarantee that you'll skip any long lines as part of this tour. Venice is subject to flash floods and occasionally the Basilica is closed to the public (without notice) because of high water or festivities.
Reviewed by Lynette R, May 2013
This tour is in 2 parts - a 3 hour walking tour and a one hour boat tour later in the day. The walking tour is excellent - skip the line is really worthwhile as the lines are huge. The walking tour is quite draining (we had a very hot day). You will need to take water but beware- public toilets are nowhere to be found! You will need to buy a drink in a cafe to use the toilets. The boat tour gave a totally different perspective - much smaller group (about 6) and our guide was very knowledgable. We only had a limited time in Venice - this tour enabled us to make the most of our time.
Reviewed by edhadley, April 2013
Nice two hour walking tour around Venice and then several hours break, we had a motorboat tour on the canals. Nice way to learn about and see the highlights of Venice.
