Venice Secret Squares Walking Tour - La Fenice, Bovolo Palace & 30-Min Gondola Ride

Start near St. Mark's Square
and Walk Through Lesser-Known Squares

Exchange your voucher at the ticket office at the entrance of the Royal Gardens near St. Mark's Square, then begin the tour with an English- or French-speaking guide. For about 90 minutes you walk through small squares and narrow canal-side streets while hearing about the history and function of the buildings, and the tour ends with a 30-minute gondola ride. The total duration is about 2 hours.

See La Fenice Theatre and the San Fantin Church

Head to La Fenice Theatre, whose interior was fully restored after the great fire of 1996. You see the theatre from the outside. Next, visit the Renaissance-style San Fantin Church, first built by Scarpagnino and extended by Sansovino.

Admire the Spiral Staircase of Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo

Continue to Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo, known for its unique spiral staircase overlooking a small courtyard. You admire the outer staircase and hear stories about the history and function of the building.

Ride a Gondola near St. Mark's Square

The walking tour ends near St. Mark's Square. From there you board a gondola and travel along Venice's canals for 30 minutes.

※ The tour is held in English and French. Please select your preferred language option when booking.
※ Travelers with limited mobility and wheelchair users cannot take part.