MSC Cruises’ ‘ Gondola Tour and Guided Walking Tour ’ shore excursion involves a gondola ride through Venice’s iconic canals, allowing visitors to take in the views of the city’s most impressive sights, including its bridges, royal palaces and traditional Venetian streets and alleyways, known as calli.
Leading the way will be an experienced gondolier, a navigational expert who knows the centuries-old art of traversing the waterways. After this bucket list-worthy activity, guests will have free time to explore St Mark’s Square – the world-famous area that houses St Mark’s Cathedral – before a guided walking tour of the surrounding calli.
There is also the ‘ Gondola Experience ’ excursion, offering all of the above plus the chance for an independent visit to Doge’s Palace , a superlative example of Gothic architecture and a symbol of Venice itself.