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Hidden Venice by Night Walking Tour & Gondola Ride

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Key Highlights

Unlock the secrets of Venice and her intriguing labyrinth of canals
Venture off the beaten track in the evening and experience life like a local
Hear rollicking tales of badly behaved old-time Venetians
End your tour with a mesmerizing gondola ride
Glide serenely through centuries of history
Smartphone voucher accepted - no need to print!

Overview

If you think Venice is romantic in the day time, just wait until you experience it at night!
On this enchanting evening tour, you’ll leave the tourist places behind and go off the beaten track to discover the real Venice. Your guide will lead you across lively piazzas, explaining why so many locals choose to eat and drink outdoors and describing the traditions that bind this modern community together.

And you’ll learn about Venetian life in the olden days too. In one of the world’s oldest republics every road and building has a tale to tell. As you stroll through the narrow alleys you’ll hear scandalous stories of the aristocrats and rich merchants who indulged in all kinds of excesses in these very streets.

After the walking tour, you’ll have the chance to enjoy the ultimate Venice experience – a gondola ride. Relax as your gondolier, in his iconic striped shirt, smoothly ferries you along the canal. Admire the evening light on the water, the soft colours of the old buildings, the majestic palaces and the elegant bridges.
This tour operates during summer. If you are travelling during the winter, we have an alternative version that operates during the daytime. Please check USEFUL DOWNLOADS.
Activity Schedule & Itinerary

Activity Schedule
When does it run?
1 Apr to 26 Oct : Tue, Thurs, Sat, Sun
Duration
2 hours 15 minutes (including 30 minutes gondola ride)
Start time

1 Apr to 30 Sept : (Meeting time: 18:15 Departure time: 18:30)
1 Oct to 26 Oct : (Meeting time: 16:30 Departure time: 17:00)
So there's no rush, please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start time.

Meeting Point
The tour begins in front of the white marble Accademia di Belle Arti (Venetian Academy of Fine Arts) near the Accademia Bridge and the Accademia vaporetto (waterbus) stop. Your guide will be waiting here wearing a blue Dark Rome/Guideman polo shirt or jacket for easy recognition.

Ending Point
Santa Maria del Giglio Gondola point in Campiello Traghetto near the Gritti Palace hotel, San Marco side.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- English-speaking guide
- 30-minute gondola shared ride
- Headsets when appropriate
Exclusions
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Meals and beverages
- Gratuities
Useful downloads
- ALTERNATE TOUR
Please note

Voucher information: No need to print! If you are travelling with a smartphone or tablet you can present your voucher on your device for this activity.

Please call the activity operator at least 24 hours prior to start of the tour to confirm all departure details.

Please report at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time.

Please note that the gondola ride cannot operate during heavy rain or adverse weather conditions. In this case either an alternate date or a partial refund will be provided to clients.

Shared gondolas contain a mixed group of up to 6 people.

Generally Gondoliers do not provide commentary.

Unfortunately this tour is not suitable for those with mobility problems.

We are unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on this tour.

Additional info
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.
Customer Reviews
User Reviews
- Great introduction to Venice
  
  Our tour guide was a life-long Venetian, so she gave us insight into living in Venice and tips on visiting Venice (and navigating the sea of other tourists). Doing this on our...
  Lucinda Coombs, United States
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  Leinhel Antonio, Canada
- Tour is a must in Venice
  
  Prompt start of Tour. Guide was exceptional in her information. Gondola ride was fun. A very good value for money....
  Mrs J E Jenkins, United Kingdom
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- Our guide Julia was very informative and we would recommend this tour to everyone.
  
  Gina Talman, United Kingdom, 05/Sep/2018
- Fast and efficient service and follow up.
  
  Jacqueline Raybould, United Kingdom, 18/Jun/2018
- Walking tour was informative and well organised. Gondola ride was affected by weather that detracted from the experience. Not the tour operators fault.
  
  David Beck, Australia, 31/Aug/2015
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