--- title: Private Gondola Ride and Photoshoot lang: en type: tour city: Venice country: Italy price: 122 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 42 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 6 of 18 (Gondola Rides) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/private-gondola-ride-and-photoshoot/ --- # Private Gondola Ride and Photoshoot **Guidekin's take:** An hour of walking and shooting from St Mark's Square into residential corners, then half an hour in a private gondola with the photographer aboard, and sixty edited pictures arrive by file transfer a few days later. Listed per person, meeting in the square, not recommended for anyone with heart problems. 4.98 from 42 reviews at €122 per person. ## Overview Imagine a private gondola ride and photoshoot in the most romantic city in the world. We will walk and take unforgettable pictures in the most iconic but also less known corners of Venice. We will meet in St. Mark's Square, the iconic "piazza" of Venice which offers one among the most evocative views of Venice over the lagoon and some of its more famous sights, such as the Basilica and the Doge's Palace. After some pictures here, we will move and get deeper into a residential area of Venice, where locals still live their everyday life. We will have a stroll in the sestiere of Castello, rich of picturesque corners perfect for photo shooting. We Will then get on a personal gondola and have a 30 minute private gondola ride to enjoy Venice from the water. The tour includes 70 digital pictures will be professionally edited and sent via We Transfer within 3-4 days after the tour. ## Before you book - Meeting point: We will meet in St. - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 8 start times: between 06:30 and 17:00 - Strollers OK: infants accepted ## Key facts - Price: from €122 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.98/5 from 42 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Venice Photoshoot - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - The tour includes 60 digital pictures professionally edited & sent via WeTransfer by 4-5 days time - 30-minute private gondola ride - One hour walk-photoshooting in several corners of town ## Itinerary 1. **Piazza San Marco** (30m) - We wil meet in St. Mark's Square, the most iconic place of Venice. With its stunning view over the lagoon and Venice's symbols such as the Basilica and the Doge's Palace, it is a must do for pictures taking in Venice 2. **Ponte dei Sospiri** (15m) - Yes, It Is One of the most evocative bridges of Venice. You can not go back home without having a glimpse (and a picture) of this famous bridge as background 3. **Ponte di Rialto** (15m) - Can not leave Venice without some pictures at the iconic Rialto Bridge ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 06:30, 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 14:00, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - 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 We will meet in St. Mark's Square, at the feet of Todaro Column ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it ## Compared with other Gondola Rides | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #6 of 18** | €122 | 1h 30m | 4.98 (42) | private | | [Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice](/italy/venice/tours/gondola-ride-with-private-walking-tour-in-venice/?format=md) | €79 | 3h | 4.95 (325) | private | | [Romantic Venice Photoshooting (land + gondola)](/italy/venice/tours/romantic-venice-photoshooting-land-gondola/?format=md) | €297 per group | 1h 30m | 4.99 (95) | private | | [Private Gondola with Private Walking Tour In Heart of Venice](/italy/venice/tours/private-gondola-with-private-walking-tour-in-heart-of-venice/?format=md) | €131 | 2h 30m | 4.97 (97) | private | Ranked #6 of 18 in Gondola Rides by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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