Discover Venice on a private 3-hour walking tour with an art and history expert, combining iconic landmarks, hidden alleys, and a gondola ride through the canals. Begin with a walk through Venice’s narrow streets, bridges, and historic passages, passing elegant palaces and discovering the city’s unique atmosphere. Reach St. Mark’s Square, the symbolic heart of Venice, and admire St. Mark’s Basilica with its Byzantine domes and detailed façade. Continue to the exterior of the Doge’s Palace, once the seat of Venetian power, and view the Bridge of Sighs connecting the palace to the old prisons. After the walking tour, enjoy a 30-minute gondola ride along both scenic canals and quieter waterways. Experience Venice from the water, passing hidden corners and iconic views that reveal the city’s timeless beauty.