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(276)
Soroush was not a native but a history major who had a great deal of Venetian historical knowledge. He went out of his way to personalize the tour for us and accommodate our groups specific needs. He really looked out for us ! I strongly recommend this as a great way to orient yourself to Venice.
On a recommendation from my coworker I booked a private walking tour of Venice ending with a gondola ride. Sherry was our tour guide: friendly, flexible with the start time, punctual and super informative. Her knowledge on the history of Venice was amazing- the churches, architecture, food, BRIDGES, campos etc. Sherry is a great photographer as well! The gondola ride gave us a different perspective of the city and very enjoyable. Well worth the price for approximately 3 hours from beginning to end in a beautiful city♥️
The Venice walking tour and Gondola ride was excellent. We enjoyed the detailed information from our tour guide Sherry and truly enjoyed learning all the history of Venice and St. Peter and Napoleon.
Awesome way to see Venice. Sherry was our guide. She was extremely personable, punctual, well experienced, very knowledgeable, engaging, understanding, a pleasure to experience Venice with. Enjoyed the walking tour and various opportunities to see what the city has to offer. Sherry made the experience worth while and provided an awesome set of memories.
This tour proved to be an exceptional experience. Over approximately 3.5 hours, participants gained extensive insights into Venice and its rich history. Our guide, Reza, demonstrated remarkable knowledge and a personable demeanor, significantly enhancing our inaugural visit to Venice.
Fari was excellent - v knowledgeable, patient, answering all questions, being flexible with her time and our needs. Overall - a great experience. Highly recommend her
We had a lovely informative tour with Soroush. It was a very hot day and some of the spots were closed but he was able to show us a lot of interesting behind the scene sites!
The tour guide was very understanding
Rona was a great tour guide. So passionate about history and letting us know the famous paintings in the churches and the history of the buildings. I really enjoyed her. She was flexible and did not rush us at any point. She gave us her suggested restaurants and we tried one after the tour and it was really good (Dolphin). She even stopped for a much needed drink to refresh us in the 90+ degree heatwave here in August. The gondola ride was really nice but kinda short only 20 minutes. Don’t expect them to sing to you, they say that only really happens in Las Vegas.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear how much you enjoyed Rona’s passion for Venice’s history, art, and architecture. We’ll definitely share your lovely comments with her! We’re also sorry that the gondola ride was shorter than expected. The gondola service is provided independently by a local operator, and we simply arrange the service as part of the tour. Unfortunately, the duration of the ride is determined by the gondola operator and is therefore beyond our control. We completely understand your disappointment and truly appreciate your understanding. Thank you again for choosing us and for sharing your experience. We hope to welcome you back to Italy soon!
We booked gondala ride with private walking tour in Venice and our tour guide Soroush was AMAZING!! He went above and beyond. I had asked to change our pick up / meeting location to our hotel and he was happy to do so. He provided so much information and is very knowledgable. There were a few places I wanted to stop in and he encouraged that which was so nice. He was so thoughtful and went at a great pace! If you can get him as your tour guide you will not be disappointed. The gondala ride was nice however it was suppose to be 30 minutes and it ended up being just shy of 20 minutes, HOWEVER it was not Soroush who gave this tour, so don’t let this deter you. We will be back again in the future and will request Soroush!
