Venice: Private Full-Day Tour with Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride

Overview

Highlights

• 7-Hour Guided Tour
• Traditional Gondola Ride
• Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Ghetto Ebraico

   1h 30min

   Jewish Ghetto: Venice’s Rich Heritage (1 hour 30 minutes) Start in the Jewish Ghetto, the oldest of its kind in Europe, established in 1516. Your guide will provide historical context about the Jewish community’s role in Venice, the synagogues, and the challenges faced by the community through the years. This is a peaceful and reflective start to the day.

2. 2

   Mercati di Rialto

   1h

   Rialto: Venice’s Historic Marketplace (60 minutes) Walk from the Jewish Ghetto to Rialto (approx. 10-15 minutes). Explore the Rialto area, with its historic market and iconic Rialto Bridge. Learn about the exchange of goods and ideas between East and West, and witness how this district influenced Venice’s rise as a global power. Time includes crossing the Rialto Bridge and visiting the Rialto Market.

3. 3

   Venice

   30min

   Gondola Ride: Venice’s Timeless Tradition (30 minutes) Experience a 30-minute gondola ride. Glide along the Grand Canal and smaller canals, observing Venice from an intimate perspective. Your guide will share the symbolism behind the gondola and its significance in Venetian tradition.

Before you go

Location