The Magic of the Venetian Lagoon - Small Group Boat Experience

Venice, Italy

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Experience the enchanting beauty of Venice from the water on a shared gondola tour, offering stunning views of the Grand Canal and charming smaller canals away from the crowds. Then, enhance your evening with a guided walking tour, delving into the mysteries, secrets, and local legends of Venice, including intriguing ghost stories not typically shared on traditional sightseeing tours.

Combine a gondola tour and a walking tour on the same trip
Discover lesser-known stories about Venice's mysteries and legends
Check off multiple areas—Rialto, Cannaregio, and Castello
Ride along the Grand Canal and access stunning photo opportunities

What's Included

Local guide
Small group shared cruise max 8 pp
Bottled water
The tour is guaranteed if the minimun of 4 participants is met

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Hotel Metropole
Riva degli Schiavoni, 4149, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Find our boat in front of hotel Metropole, Milo will help you to geto on board!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.10:00 am

Itinerary

Murano

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Burano

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

Please note that this tour is subject to adverse weather conditions
The tour is guaranteed if the minimun of 4 participants is met
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

3.2

based on 12 reviews

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Sunset Gondola Ride and walking tour

PANAGIOTA_K, Oct 2023

During the walking tour they gave us many interesting facts about the history and legends of the city

Huge dissatisfaction!

David_C, Sep 2023

The memorable parts of our experience were horrible. Read carefully in the fine lines before booking. You may believe that your gondola sunset cruise is for two, but it’s not! It is a shared gondola ride with another couple that you probably don’t know. There was no spritz or drink given to us at all or offered. we did NOT see any sunsets at all, and in fact, did some of the back waterway canals where there was no sun seen. Huge dissatisfaction! Initial person to meet for the sunset tour was rude and seemed angry because he was there.

Rainy but magical night

Wendy_A, May 2023

The gondola ride was memorable and fun, even on a rainy evening. It is a short ride but through very quiet canals. The guides walking tour was not as expected but we did enjoy it. We waited an hour in between the gondola ride for the walking tour to begin. We thought the tour would include more history of the city. It was the ghost tour which had interesting stories and sights. We just wish it had more history or the points in this beautiful city.

Schlechter Service

Reinhold_B, Jul 2024

Leider konnten wir das "Erlebnis" nicht durchführen. Am angegebenen Treffpunkt ist kein Mitarbeiter des Veranstalters aufgetaucht. Eine telefonische Nachfrage erbrachte ebenfalls keinen Erfolg. Der Herr am Telefon konnte oder wollte uns nicht weiterhelfen. Er war auch nicht in der Lage oder Willens einen Guide zu kontaktieren oder den entsprechenden Gondelservice zu benennen, so dass wir nach rund 30 Minuten des Wartens ausgegeben haben. Leider ein sehr schlechter Service vor Ort - nicht zu empfehlen.

Visite guidée vraiment...

William_R, Aug 2022

Visite guidée vraiment super, notre guide Daniela est passionnée et passionnante. Elle parle très bien français Elle aime sa ville et ça se ressent.Elle donne pleins d'informations insolites. La visite était celle sur le thème des fantômes.(ce qui n'est pas forcément précisé dans la présentation) Et il y a eu un décalage de 3/4 h dans le tour en gondole. Le tour en gondole est vraiment quelque chose à faire car c'est très reposant .Dommage que par groupe de 2 ou 3 , on soit obligé de partager la gondole avec d'autres personnes.