Own boat and guide, short in our Gondola Rides comparison.
Trade-off: English only; minimum two; tickets not included.
Last checked: September 22, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
A private walk through the centre with a local guide and a flexible meeting point, then half an hour in a private gondola for your party only. Choose the shorter or the longer walk tier; no tickets or entrances are included, so museums stay outside the price. 4.97 from 97 reviews at €131 per person.
Experience the soul of Venice in an exclusive 2-hour journey, featuring a 90-minute private walking tour of iconic highlights and mysterious hidden gems, followed by a 30-minute private Gondola ride.
Want a deeper dive? You can also choose our extended option, which includes a full 2-hour private walking tour alongside the 30-minute private Gondola ride.
Discover how this floating masterpiece was built on wooden piles through stories you won’t find elsewhere. It’s a seamless, private immersion into the history and magic of the Floating City.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #6 of 22 | €131 | 2h 30m | 4.97 (97) | private |
| Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice | €79 | 3h | 4.95 (325) | private |
| Venice: Commissario Brunetti Walking Tour for Donna Leon Fans | €83 | 2h | 4.93 (178) | shared |
| Tour of The Real Hidden Venice | €39 | 2h | 4.85 (2274) | private |
Ranked #6 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
This tour runs daily, with 20 start times between 08:30 and 18:00 depending on the date. Scheduled through February 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 22, 2026.
See you in Campo San Luca, in front of H&M shop.
Open in Google MapsLast stop of the tour is in front of the handicraft factory of Masks for the Carnival of Venice.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |