Bovolo Staircase (Scala Contarini del Bovolo) Tours and Tickets

Discover the magic and mysteries of Venice from two different perspectives on a combo gondola ride and walking tour. Climb aboard a traditional Venetian gondola for a voyage through the Grand Canal and some smaller, atmospheric canals, passing magnificent palazzos and churches along the way. Then, explore the historic area between St. Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge on foot, following a guide through winding backstreets, squares, and marketplaces brimming with character to uncover the hidden stories of Venice.

Discover the stories and secrets behind the most unusual staircase in Venice, the Scala Contarini del Bovolo. Pre-book your admission ticket and visit anytime during opening hours to climb this architectural curiosity, which spirals up the side of an ancient palazzo tucked within the city's maze-like streets.

Get to know some of the canal city's secrets during this 1.5-hour walking tour of hidden Venice. Let an experienced local guide show you some of the city's more off-beat sights. Walk from the popular St. Mark's Square to the Rialto Bridge to find the hidden gems along the way. Enjoy seeing this unique city at a leisurely pace.

Venture off the beaten track and see the secret side of Venice on this 1.15-hour walking tour. Stroll along the tranquil canal ways and get a glimpse of local life as you explore Venice's vibrant neighborhoods. Along the way, stop to snap photos of the Rialto Bridge, admire the striking Bovolo Staircase and La Fenice Theater, and peek into lively bacaris (local bars).

Step off the well-trodden path in Venice for a peek into the real life of the city. During this 1.5-hour walking tour, your in-the-know guide will show you some of the hidden corners of this famous city and teach you about what life is like for locals. Headsets included to hear your guide clearly.

Explore the famous sites and hidden charms of Venice on this walking tour, followed by a ride through the city's canals on an iconic gondola. Follow your local guide through a romantic maze of surrounding backstreets to discover some of Venice's lesser-known gems. Learn the fascinating history of Venice as you wander through narrow alleys and over stone footbridges, and then hop aboard a Venetian gondola for a leisurely ride along the Grand Canal.

Discover the charming history of Venice by land and by water on this combo walking tour and gondola ride. Explore the historic area between St. Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge, following a knowledgeable guide through narrow side streets, hidden squares, and quiet canals where the medieval atmosphere is soaked into the stones. Then, climb aboard a classic Venetian gondola for a 30-minute ride along the most scenic part of the Grand Canal plus smaller, romantic waterways lined with palazzos and scenes of daily life on the enchanting island.

Explore the best of Italy on a 6-day tour through Rome, Florence, Pisa, and Venice. See famous landmarks like the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, Ponte Vecchio, the Florence Cathedral, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and much more. Travel between cities by train and admire the passing Italian countryside and enjoy a stress-free trip with all lodging, transfers, entrance tickets, and sightseeing tours included.

Combine a walking tour of Venice with a classic gondola ride in this 2-hour tour. Follow your guide through Piazza San Marco to the Rialto Bridge, then explore the city's canals with a gondolier.

Explore some of Venice's hidden treasures during this private 2-hour walking tour. See lesser-known sights like Campo Santa Maria Formosa, the Libreria Acqua Alta, and the circular Bovolo Staircase.

Learn the legends and history behind one of Venice's architectural gems on a guided tour of the Scala del Bovolo staircase. Climb this unusual spiral stairway built on the exterior of a palace for spectacular city views. Hidden in a maze of winding backstreets, the staircase can be difficult to find on your own, so let a guide take you there and reveal of the stories behind its curious shape and purpose.

Enjoy a relaxing stroll around the beautiful city of Venice on this 90-minute walking tour. See the city's famous sights such as Piazza San Marco, Scala del Bovolo, and the Rialto Bridge as you listen to informative commentary from your guide about the city's rich history. Admire the beauty of the canal system and the exquisite architecture of Venice.

As night falls on Venice and the crowds disappear, discover the city's darkest secrets on this devilishly entertaining ghost tour. Wander through narrow passageways and past the blackened, vacant canals to uncover Venice's haunted history. Listen to your ghost-hunter guide spin tales about the sinister deeds and tragic ends of the figures who once walked the streets "” some of whom are believed to still wander as restless spirits.

Experience two of the most unique sides of Venice with a combination of a walking tour of hidden gems and a gondola ride on the Grand Canal. Join an experienced guide for the start of your 2-hour combined tour by exploring some less-visited parts of Venice on foot. See the famous La Fenice theater's facade and the elegant spiral stair of Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo. Then enjoy a romantic gondola ride along the Grand Canal and some side canals, during which you'll see the magical city from a whole new perspective. Get to know some of the unusual areas of Venice.

Experience the best of Venice by land and by sea on a 2-hour combo walking and gondola tour. Stroll through the city's narrow alleyways and historic piazzas with a guide, stopping in front of iconic attractions like the Rialto Bridge, Teatro La Fenice opera house and the mysterious Bovolo Staircase. Then, climb aboard a traditional Venetian gondola for a romantic ride through the city's canals - a must-do activity when visiting 'The Floating City!'

Uncover the legends and legacy of the Venetian Republic on this 2.5-hour combo tour led by an art historian guide. Skip the long lines at the Doge's Palace to explore the lavish rooms and chilling prisons once used by Venice's powerful rulers, and then stroll through a web of winding streets and along charming canals on a guided walking tour towards the Rialto Bridge. Dig even deeper into Venetian history with included tickets to the three museums of the Procuratie at St. Mark's Square, which you can explore independently at your leisure.

Have only a limited amount of time to explore Venice? See most of the city's major landmarks, and even explore the Doge's Palace, on this introductory, small-group tour. Visit the Rialto Bridge, St. Mark's Basilica, the Teatro La Fenice opera house, and more, and learn about the city's millennia of history from your guide. Then, skip the line and head right inside the Doge's Palace. Your tickets also grant you entry to several museums, including the Venice National Archaeological Museum and the Museo Correr.

Discover the mystery and enchantment of Venice at night on this 2-hour evening walking tour. Under the cover of night and the glow of streetlamps, stroll through quiet squares and winding backstreets as a guide recounts tales of terror, intrigue, and unusual events that shocked the city. See landmarks shrouded in urban legends like the Bovolo staircase, Teatro Le Fenice, and Marco Polo's former family home, and listen for the voices of the past along with the sound of lapping water from darkened canals.