Venice Express Gondola and Landmark Tour

Experience the best of Venice in record time with this expertly crafted express tour. Designed for travelers with limited time, this tour ensures you see Venice’s most famous landmarks with ease. Start at the iconic Rialto Market and Bridge, where you’ll learn about Venice’s history and local life. Then relax on a traditional gondola ride through the city’s scenic canals to check a quintessential Venetian experience off your bucket list. Admire St. Mark’s Basilica from the outside, and then skip the line and delve into the history of Venetian politics and power at the Doge’s Palace. Wander through its opulent halls, explore the prisons, and cross the Bridge of Sighs—all while uncovering the city's fascinating untold stories.

Meeting Point

Campo S. Giacomo di Rialto, 255

Campo S. Giacomo di Rialto, 255, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets outside the entrance of the Church of San Giacometto at Campo San Giacomo di Rialto 255, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy.

What's included:

• Local English-speaking guide
• Pre-reserved Doge's Palace ticket
• 30-minute gondola ride

Not included:

• Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
• Gratuities

What to expect:

Duration: 4 hours

Mercati di Rialto

Campo della Pescaria, Vicino il Ponte di Rialto, Venice, 30125

Begin near the Rialto Bridge, one of Venice’s most iconic sights. Make your way through the lively Rialto Market, where locals shop for fresh seafood and produce, and learn about the city’s maritime heritage from your expert guide. You’ll uncover stories of how Venice rose from the lagoon to become a global power.

1 hour, 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Bacino Orseolo

Bacino Orseolo, 30124 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

Next, you'll glide through Venice’s canals on a gondola ride. Hop aboard and take in the beauty of Venice from the water. Your gondolier will navigate quiet canals to give you a serene and unforgettable perspective of this enchanting city.

30 minutes

St. Mark's Basilica

P.za San Marco, 328, 30100 Venezia Ve, Italy, Venice, 30100

Pause in St. Mark's Square to admire Venice's most famous church from the outside. Your guide will point out the breathtaking Byzantine architecture and share its connection to the city’s religious and artistic heritage.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Doge's Palace

Piazza San Marco, 1, Venice, 30124

Finish your tour with a visit to the Doge’s Palace. You'll once again skip the line to wander through its luxurious halls, cross the haunting Bridge of Sighs, and explore the palace’s darker side in its historic prisons. There's no better place to discover fascinating insights into Venetian politics and power.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included