Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice

5.0 (392 reviews) Venice, Italy
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

A private experience, combining an exclusive private gondola ride with a personalized guided walking tour. Perfect for couples, families, or small groups..

3-hour private tour: A comprehensive journey combining a serene private gondola ride for half an hour (exclusive to your group) and expert-led exploration.

The Ultimate Venice Highlights: This itinerary is designed to cover almost all the major landmarks and Hidden Gems of Venice.

10-minute "Venetian Break": A short scheduled rest to relax, recharge, and soak in the local atmosphere.

Personalized & Expert-led: Enjoy the full attention of a local expert guide with a flexible pace tailored to your needs.

Small Group Exclusivity: Ideal for those seeking privacy; maximum of 10 guests per booking.

Options

Half day Venice & Gondola Ride

Duration: 3 hours: Venice's highlights & hidden gems. A private Gondola ride plus an extended 3-hour walk to experience the city's full story.

2h-Private Guided Tour Only

Walking tour Excluding Gondola: 2 hours Walking tour. Perfect for those skipping the boat ride.

2 Hour Guided Walk & Gondola

Duration: 2 hours: Including 1.5 Hour of Private Walking Tour in Venice, plus half an hour of Gondola Ride

What's included

  • Flexible Itinerary (Your Tour, Your way)
  • Flexible Meeting Point
  • Private Tour Guided By A Local
  • Half an Hour of Private Gondola Ride
  • 24/7 assistance during your stay in Venice
  • Tickets and entrances

What to expect

  1. Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
    Pass by
    Frari Basilica: A Gothic titan housing Titian’s "Assumption." Marvel at grand tombs, Donatello’s wood carvings, and centuries of Venetian history inside this red-brick masterpiece.
  2. Scuola Grande Di San Rocco
    Pass by
    Scuola di San Rocco: Admire the "Sistine Chapel of Venice" from outside. A white marble jewel of the Renaissance, built to honor the saint of plagues with its stunning, intricate facade.
  3. Church of San Pantalon
    Pass by
    San Pantalon: Look up! Marvel at the world’s largest oil canvas—over 400sqm of 3D-like Baroque drama. A breathtaking masterpiece by Fumiani that turns the ceiling into a golden gateway to heaven.
  4. Campo Santa Margherita
    Pass by
    Campo Santa Margherita: The heart of Venetian social life. A vibrant, sun-drenched square where locals meet for coffee or Spritz amidst student buzz and historic red-brick houses.
  5. Ponte dei Pugni
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Ponte dei Pugni: The Bridge of Fists! Spot the marble footprints where rival clans fought for glory. Legend says losers were tossed into the canal—no railings, just raw Venetian pride.
  6. Campo San Barnaba
    Pass by
    Campo San Barnaba: A movie star square! See the iconic floating fruit boat and visit the church transformed into the Leonardo da Vinci Museum, where his wooden inventions come to life.
  7. Ponte dell'Accademia
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Accademia Bridge: The Grand Canal’s only wooden bridge! A romantic spot for the city's most breathtaking photos. Capture the perfect Venice skyline from this unique wooden masterpiece.
  8. Campo Santo Stefano
    Pass by
    Campo Santo Stefano: A grand square featuring the "Book-Pooping" statue! See the monument of Niccolò Tommaseo, cheekily nicknamed by locals for the books piled oddly behind his legs.
  9. Piazza San Marco
    Pass by
    St. Mark’s Square: Napoleon’s "Drawing Room of Europe." Marvel at the golden Basilica and the clock tower in Venice’s grandest stage, where history meets the heart of the sea.
  10. Basilica di San Marco
    Pass by
    St. Mark’s Basilica: The "Church of Gold." Behold 8,000sqm of glittering mosaics and the majestic Pala d'Oro. A golden treasure chest of Venice’s imperial power and divine beauty.
  11. Torre dell'Orologio
    Pass by
    St. Mark’s Clock Tower: A Renaissance marvel! Watch the "Moors" strike the bell and see the golden lion above the zodiac dial. Venice’s grand timekeeper since 1499.
  12. Palazzo Ducale
    Pass by
    Doge’s Palace: The pink marble heart of Venice. Walk through grand halls and cross the Bridge of Sighs to the prison. A gothic masterpiece where laws were made and secrets kept.
  13. Ponte dei Sospiri
    Pass by
    Bridge of Sighs: Venice’s most romantic yet tragic icon. Imagine the final sighs of prisoners seeing the lagoon for the last time before entering the dark cells. A white limestone bridge of myth.
  14. Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II
    Pass by
    Victor Emmanuel II Statue: A giant bronze roar by the lagoon! Meet the "Father of the Fatherland" on horseback, guarding the grand entrance to Venice since 1887.
  15. Ca' del Sol
    Pass by
    Ca' del Sol: Step into a world of magic! See master artisans create authentic papier-mâché masks and stunning costumes. A colorful hidden gem where Venice’s Carnival spirit lives all year.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

See you in Campo San Rocco in front of Scuola Grande di San Rocco

End point

We will end the tour with the story of Carnival of Venice.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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