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Bacino Orseolo-Rialto private gondola ride

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Explore the beauties of Venice from an exclusive point of view: its canals!Your private gondola ride will start from Bacino Orseolo, right in front of famous Hard Rock Cafè and just behind Saint Mark’s Square, following smaller but unbelievably beautiful secondary canals such as Rio dei Barcaioli where the home where Mozart lived is located, and Rio dell’Ovo to reach the Grand Canal.From here, to your right you will enjoy the spectacular view of the Rialto Bridge from the water, and to your left imposing palazzi such as Ca’ Farsetti, seat of the municipal government, and Palazzo Grimani, the largest building overlooking the Grand Canal and which now hosts the Court of Appeals.The tour will continue down Rio San Luca where it passes Palazzo Manin, the residence of the last doge of Venice, Ludovico Manin, and today the Bank of Italy’s Regional headquarters building, before returning to end again at Bacino Orseolo.
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About Bacino Orseolo-Rialto private gondola ride
About Bacino Orseolo-Rialto private gondola ride
Experience a unique private gondola ride in Venice. Starting at Bacino Orseolo near Hard Rock Café and Saint Mark's Square, cruise through beautiful secondary canals and the Grand Canal, admiring magnificent architecture and historical stories.
Why Bacino Orseolo-Rialto private gondola ride is a must
This is a private gondola ride, offering privacy and a unique perspective. Cruise through beautiful secondary canals such as Rio dei Barcaioli (Mozart's House) and Rio dell’Ovo. Admire views of the Rialto Bridge from the water and important buildings like Ca’ Farsetti and Palazzo Grimani. The journey concludes at the starting point, Bacino Orseolo.
Top things to do at Bacino Orseolo-Rialto private gondola ride
Start at Bacino Orseolo, opposite Hard Rock Café and behind Saint Mark's Square. Cruise along secondary canals such as Rio dei Barcaioli and Rio dell’Ovo to enter the Grand Canal. See the Rialto Bridge, Ca’ Farsetti (seat of the municipal government), and Palazzo Grimani (Court of Appeal) from the water. Continue to Rio San Luca, passing Palazzo Manin (residence of the last Doge) before returning to Bacino Orseolo.
How to get to Bacino Orseolo-Rialto private gondola ride
The gondola ride starts in Bacino Orseolo, located in front of the Hard Rock Café and behind Saint Mark's Square.
Location of Bacino Orseolo-Rialto private gondola ride
The starting point is Bacino Orseolo, Venice, Italy, located in front of the Hard Rock Café and behind Saint Mark's Square.