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Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice

5.0 Excellent 325 reviews
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3h
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Private tour Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Guidekin's take

Your own gondola? in our Gondola Rides comparison. Choose a gondola tier for a private boat and walk; €79 per person buys the walk only, English only, minimum two; tickets extra. 4.95, 325 reviews.

Trade-off: Base price is the walk alone; minimum two.

Last checked: September 22, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

A private half hour gondola for your party only, wrapped into a guided walk with a flexible route and meeting point. Entrances and tickets are not included, and shorter tiers drop the gondola or the second hour of walking. 4.95 from 325 reviews for 3h.

From the guide

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.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 3 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

2h-Private Guided Tour Only

from €79 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English

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

2 Hour Guided Walk & Gondola

from €127 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English

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

Half day Venice & Gondola Ride

from €159 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English

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.

Compared with other Walking Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #1 of 22€793h4.95 (325)private
Venice: Commissario Brunetti Walking Tour for Donna Leon Fans€832h4.93 (178)shared
Tour of The Real Hidden Venice€392h4.85 (2274)private
Best of Venice Private Tour: St. Mark's Doge Palace Gondola Ride€4504h 30m4.94 (128)private

Ranked #1 of 22 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €14 to €450, median €90; typical length 2h 30m. 9 of 22 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 22 Walking Tours

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 20 start times between 08:00 and 17:30
Scheduled through October 2027

This tour runs daily, with 20 start times between 08:00 and 17:30 depending on the date. Scheduled through October 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 22, 2026.

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

What's Not Included

Tickets and entrances

Itinerary

Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari Stop 1
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.
Pass by
Scuola Grande Di San Rocco Stop 2
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.
Pass by
Church of San Pantalon Stop 3
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.
Pass by
Campo Santa Margherita Stop 4
: 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.
Pass by
Ponte dei Pugni Stop 5
: 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.
10 min
Campo San Barnaba Stop 6
: 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.
Pass by
Ponte dell'Accademia Stop 7
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.
10 min
Campo Santo Stefano Stop 8
: 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.
Pass by
Piazza San Marco Stop 9
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.
Pass by
Basilica di San Marco Stop 10
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.
Pass by
Torre dell'Orologio Stop 11
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.
Pass by
Palazzo Ducale Stop 12
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.
Pass by
Ponte dei Sospiri Stop 13
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.
Pass by
Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II Stop 14
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.
Pass by
Ca' del Sol Stop 15
: 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.
Pass by

Departure & Return

Start 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.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 79 / person