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Venetian Highlights Tour and Gondola Ride
This tour offers a relaxed introduction to some of Venice’s key landmarks, finishing with a classic gondola ride through the city’s canals. The day begins near the Rialto Bridge, one of the most recognizable spots in Venice. From there, you’ll take a guided walk past the historic market area, once the center of trade during the Venetian Republic. Along the way, you’ll see the former financial district, visit the quiet courtyard of the San Salvador Convent, and stop by the unique spiral staircase of Scala del Bovolo. The walk also includes a look at Gran Teatro La Fenice, Venice’s main opera house, which has been carefully rebuilt after fires and remains an important cultural venue. The walking portion ends near St. Mark’s Square, where you’ll head to a gondola station. Here, your guide will leave you with the gondolier for the final part of the tour—a short ride through the canals. With no narration or commentary, the ride is simply a chance to enjoy a calm moment on the water, seeing Venice from a different angle. This tour combines light walking with a traditional gondola ride and is ideal for those wanting a brief overview of the city.