Secret Venice Evening Walking Tour with Gondola Ride

Secret Venice Evening Walking Tour with Gondola Ride
From USD $80.50
  • Duration: 2 Hours (approx.)
  • Product code: CW_VE_SV_G_E_N

About the Tour:

Just across the Grand Canal from Venice’s busiest streets lies Dorsoduro, an arty and much quieter district that’s overlooked by most tourists. This tour lets you explore the highlights of this lesser-known area—including the artistic troves of the Accademia Gallery, and the reportedly haunted Palazzo Dario—and also take an evening gondola ride. Accompanying you will be an expert, English-speaking guide, whose knowledge illuminates the history and significance of these sites.

What We Love About This Tour:

  • Escaping tourist crowds to explore a different, and fascinating, side of Venice
  • Learning about the legendary characters—including Othello's Desdemona, and Ernest Hemingway—who once resided in Dorsoduro
  • Taking an idyllic night ride in a traditional Venetian gondola

Tour Itinerary:

Once you’ve met with your group at 6:30 p.m. at the Accademia di Belle Arte (Dorsoduro’s esteemed art academy), your guide will lead you on an approximately 2-hour walking tour through the fascinating sights of this district. Your route will vary, but will take in Dorsoduro’s highlights—including the Gallerie dell’Accademia, which houses one of the city’s richest troves of Renaissance art; and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, home to its most impressive modern-art collection. You’ll also take in the grand, multi-domed Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute; the district’s most famous haunted house, the 500-year-old Palazzo Dario; and Palazzo Contarini-Fasan, reportedly the home to one of Shakespeare's most enduring Venetian characters: Desdemona, from Othello. Your walking tour will conclude with a 35-minute nighttime ride in a traditional gondola, through quiet canals that make Venice feel singularly romantic. 

Not Included:

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Important to Know:

  • Please be sure to arrive at the tour departure point 15 minutes before the starting time. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, and missed tours or tickets will not be refunded.
  • Unfortunately, wheelchairs and strollers cannot be accommodated on this tour.
  • Please note that in the event of adverse weather conditions, the Gondola ride will not be possible. Either an alternate date or a partial refund will be provided to clients. 
  • Please note that this tour finishes in a different area than the starting point. Please consult a map before your departure.

Important to bring:

  • Good walking shoes. This tour includes several sets of stairs and bridges.