Small-Group The Secrets of Venice: introduction to the city & gondola crossing

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2 hours
Free cancellation
1 - 10
Mobile ticket

Overview

Come with me to discover the secrets of Venice with a different kind of tour that will make you feel like a true Venetian citizen and will help you to get the best of the city during your entire stay.
In addition to the most famous places in Venice (such as San Marco Square and the Rialto Bridge) I will guide you through the most hidden and non-touristic parts of the city where we can analyse its history and its construction. I will focus on architecture and its culture with amusing anecdotes and legendary discoveries. We will take a walk through alleys, bridges and small squares-like observing a part of the city that you probably would not see without getting lost in it. During the excursion we will also try a short ride with the gondola often used by Venetians to facilitate movements and I will share my experiences and curiosities to make you feel like home. You will be able to solve all the curiosities that you have in mind and do not let you sleep at night, I will take care of answering all your questions myself!

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Inclusions

  • Licensed local tour guide
  • Gondola ride

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Campo del Ghetto, Calle del Forno 1107, 30121 Venice Italy

The Jewish community during the Serenissima Republic. The meaning of the word "ghetto" venetian term that has nothing to do with its use...

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Fondamenta Dei Ormesini, 30121 Venice Italy

One the most common hang out places for the Venetians. Let's discover why!

Stop At: Chiesa della Madonna dell'Orto, Cannareggio, 3512, 30121 Venice Italy

Wonderful and hidden gothic church.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Casa del Tintoretto, Cannaregio, 3399 Fondamenta dei Mori, Venice Italy

Birthplace of the artist Jacopo Tintoretto.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Squero dei Muti, Rio della Sensa, Venice Italy

Old gondola factory.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Chiesetta dell’Abbazia della Misericordia, Campo de l'Abazia, 3550, 30121 Venice Italy

An ancient and beautiful corner of Venice.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Mercati di Rialto, Campo della Pescaria Vicino il Ponte di Rialto, 30125 Venice Italy

The traditional Venetian local market.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Palazzo dei Camerlenghi, Sestiere San Polo, 122, 30125 Venice Italy

The commercial importance of Venice.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: T Fondaco Dei Tedeschi, Calle del Fontego dei Tedeschi Rialto Bridge, 30124 Venice Italy

What is a Fondaco?

Stop At: Ponte di Rialto, Ruga degli Orefici (Rialto) San Polo, 30125 Venice Italy

The first bridge over the Grand Canal located on the most important place in Venice!

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice Italy

The most beautiful square in the world.

Stop At: Basilica di San Marco, Piazza San Marco 328, 30124 Venice Italy

Resting place of San Marco.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Doge's Palace, Piazza San Marco, 1, 30124 Venice Italy

The palace of the Venetian power.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Ponte dei Sospiri, Piazza San Marco, 1, 30100 Venice Italy

The prison bridge.

Duration: 15 minutes

Time of tour

Suppliers and travelers coordinate start times within the given time periods. 5/23/2022 - 9/6/2023
Monday - Sunday:09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Meeting point

Campo San Geremia, 334, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy

Additional information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Joy_M
October 2021

Jumping on the tronchetta (gondola) with the locals! Lots of unique aspects to Venetian life and history. Nico is a passionate ambassador to his city ❤️

NADA A
May 2022

Entertaining tour, very informative and non-commercial. Nicco was professional and courteous. We enjoyed it! Highly recommended tour to uncover the hidden beauty of Venice 👍🏻

Donny_T
May 2022

Nico was a fantastic! Venice is way more than just St Mark’s Square and Nico showed us that. Plus we got to go on a quick gondola ride! Great way to get an overview of the city and learn about the early history of the area. Just know there’s a lot of walking :)

Paula12468
May 2022

We really liked Nico’s friendly nature and informed tour. He took us to places that tourists would overlook and showed us important details that others don’t mention. Would definitely recommend him!

Flyer11640527440
May 2022

Nico was great, he’s got a lot of knowledge on venice and it’s history, he is a very nice person and he guided us with a lot of patience

Shira L
April 2022

Nico knew everything about venice! All our questioned were answered, it was very interesting and the time flew by! We only had half a day but felt we didnt miss anything because we saw all the small streets, museums, churches and also had a very nice time!

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from US$47.14 / per person