--- title: Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice lang: en type: tour city: Venice country: Italy price: 79 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 325 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Your own gondola? rank_in_category: 1 of 22 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-22 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/gondola-ride-with-private-walking-tour-in-venice/ --- # Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice **Guidekin's take:** 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. **Your own gondola?:** 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) ## 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: See you in Campo San Rocco in front of… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 20 start times: between 08:00 and 17:30 - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available ## Key facts - Price: from €79 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.95/5 from 325 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 99% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Joyatrip - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | 2h-Private Guided Tour Only | €79 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Walking tour Excluding Gondola: 2 hours Walking tour. Perfect for those skipping the boat ride. | | 2 Hour Guided Walk & Gondola | €127 / person (for 2+ people) | 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 | €159 / person (for 2+ people) | 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. | ## 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 ## Not included - Tickets and entrances ## Itinerary 1. **Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari** (pass by, no stop) - 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, no stop) - 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, no stop) - 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, no stop) - : 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) - : 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, no stop) - : 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) - 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, no stop) - : 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, no stop) - 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, no stop) - 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, no stop) - 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, no stop) - 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, no stop) - 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, no stop) - 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, no stop) - : 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 20 start times between 08:00 and 17:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point See you in Campo San Rocco in front of Scuola Grande di San Rocco ## Good to know - 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 ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €158 | €79 | | 4 | €236 | €59 | | 6 | €252 | €42 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Walking Tours start at €14 per person. ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 22** | €79 | 3h | 4.95 (325) | private | | [Venice: Commissario Brunetti Walking Tour for Donna Leon Fans](/italy/venice/tours/venice-commissario-brunetti-walking-tour-for-donna-leon-fans/?format=md) | €83 | 2h | 4.93 (178) | shared | | [Tour of The Real Hidden Venice](/italy/venice/tours/tour-of-the-real-hidden-venice/?format=md) | €39 | 2h | 4.85 (2274) | private | | [Best of Venice Private Tour: St. Mark's Doge Palace Gondola Ride](/italy/venice/tours/best-of-venice-private-tour-st-mark-s-doge-palace-gondola-ride/?format=md) | €450 | 4h 30m | 4.94 (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. 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