Two and a half hours that cover Venice on foot and on the water, first thing in the morning before the day-trippers arrive. A local guide starts in Piazza San Marco with the Basilica, the Campanile and the Doge’s Palace, then leads you out of the square into Castello — the residential district of narrow calli, small campi and quiet canals where Venetians actually live and almost no tour goes. The walk ends at the water, where a gondola takes you along the Grand Canal and into the side canals. Small shared group, 9am start.

Itinerary

Start Point

Meet the guide at Calle larga de l'Ascension 1256, next to the San Marco Post…

Stop 1

A guide sets out the history of St Mark’s Square and the buildings around it…

Stop 2

Away from the square, into the Castello district — the residential Venice of narrow calli,…

Stop 3

The walk ends with a shared gondola ride along the Grand Canal and the smaller…

End Point

Meet the guide at Calle larga de l'Ascension 1256, next to the San Marco Post…

What’s included

Guided walking tour in the San Marco and Castello districts
Shared gondola ride on the Grand Canal and the smaller canals

Not Included

Guide during the gondola ride (the gondola ride is not guided)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuities
Meals

Additional Information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a shared tour, not private. The gondola is shared with other participants and each gondola takes a maximum of 5 people.
Seats in the gondola are assigned by the gondolier and cannot be chosen.
Children up to 2 years old travel free only if they do not occupy a seat on the gondola. The itinerary may change in bad weather.

Cancellation Policy

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

Cancellation Window	Refund Eligibility
24 hours or more before start time	100% refund (Full refund)
Less than 24 hours before start time	Non-refundable (0%)

This experience may be cancelled due to bad weather.

Important Information

Show your Viator voucher to the guide at the wooden kiosk in Calle larga de l'Ascension 1256, next to the San Marco Post Office. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time.

Age Policy

Infant: 0–1 years · Child: 2–5 years · Adult: 6–99 years

Specification: Venice Morning Walking Tour and Gondola Ride

Duration	2.5 Hours
Ticket Type	Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group Size	Up to 25 travelers
Confirmation	Instant Confirmation
Boat Type	Gondola, Gondola Cruises
Activities	History & Culture
Language	English
Time of Day	Morning
Tour Type	Shared