Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice





Description
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.
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Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Important 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
Reviews(171)
Really glad we did this tour! We were only in Venice for 24 hours & this proved invaluable for learning about the history & culture of the city. Majid was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable & presented the info well. The gondola ride at the end was awesome. Fun to go through the inner canals & also out (for a bit) on the open water. Highly recommend this tour!
We had a great time with Shelly in Venice. It was so personal for us details when we wanted, stops when we asked and moving quicker through areas not our family interest. It really gave us a flavor of the city , architecture and building of these amazing places. The gondola ride to end was the perfect way to finish
Lots of stairs to get across the canals. Our guide was personal and very informative. Would recommend this tour.
Sherry our tour guide was very knowledgeable. I learned so much from her and would highly recommend. She also shot amazing pictures of my husband and I.
This was a great tour! Our guide, Sherry, was extremely kind and accommodating. We had a lot of delays getting to Venice, and got a little lost. We thought we would miss our tour, but when we reached out via Whatsapp, Sherry helped us out a lot by giving us directions, and meeting us directly at our hotel to led us around the city. The tour was very interesting, and gave us a great overview to start our time here in Venice. Definitely recommend doing!
Lovey time with Rona and we learned so much!
We had a great guided tour of Venice. Our tour guide, Sherry, was great! We had a good size group of all family and friends and we even had time to hop into little bars along the way for a quick refresher along our tour route. The gondola ride was so much fun! What I had imagined and hoped the experience would be.
Reza waa great! I’ve been to Venice before but he told us history I had never known. He was very accommodating with us as we had a tired 10 year old. I think this walking tour is a great way to get an overview of the city and helps you To find your way on your own later in your trip. Great to do on your first day in Venice.
Sherry was absolutely amazing! Our days in Venice were cut short due to travel and airline delays. Sherry was able to provide a tour with our group and explored “musts” in a short amount of time. Her knowledge and conversation made our time worth it. I would highly recommend.
Sherry was an exceptional guide. She took the time to explain things and answer any questions that we had. She is a great history teacher. Sherry also went above and beyond and helped us navigate our way back to the train station! We would highly recommend her to anyone needing a tour of Venice!!



