--- title: Private Gondola with Private Walking Tour In Heart of Venice lang: en type: tour city: Venice country: Italy price: 131 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 97 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Own boat and guide, short rank_in_category: 6 of 22 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-22 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/private-gondola-with-private-walking-tour-in-heart-of-venice/ --- # Private Gondola with Private Walking Tour In Heart of Venice **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: See you in Campo San Luca, - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 20 start times: between 08:30 and 18:00 - Strollers OK: infants accepted ## Key facts - Price: from €131 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.97/5 from 97 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% 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 | |---|---|---|---| | 90M Private Tour + 30M Gondola | €131 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Duration: 2 hours: 90 Minutes Private Walking Tour with 30 Minutes Private Gondola | | 2 H Private Tour + 30M Gondola | €139 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: 2 H Private Walking Tour With 30 Minutes of Gondola Ride | ## What's included - Flexible Itinerary (Your Tour, Your way) - Flexible Meeting Point - Private Tour Guided By A Local - 24/7 assistance during your stay in Venice - Private Gondola Ride for Half an Hour ## Not included - No Tickets and entrances ## Itinerary 1. **Ponte di Rialto** (pass by, no stop) - The Rialto Bridge: Venice's oldest & iconic stone span. See the Grand Canal's best view, bustling markets, and Renaissance architecture. A perfect spot for photos of gondolas passing by. 2. **Piazza San Marco** (pass by, no stop) - St. Mark’s Square: The "Drawing Room of Europe." Admire the golden Basilica, Doge’s Palace, and the Clock Tower. Experience the grand heart of Venice where history, art, and pigeons meet. 3. **Basilica di San Marco** (pass by, no stop) - St. Mark’s Basilica: The "Church of Gold." Marvel at 8,000 sqm of glittering mosaics, Byzantine treasures, and eastern domes. A masterpiece of wealth and faith at Venice’s sacred heart. 4. **Torre dell'Orologio** (pass by, no stop) - St. Mark’s Clock Tower: A Renaissance marvel showing time, moon phases, and zodiac signs. See the two bronze "Moors" strike the bell, crowning this iconic blue and gold masterpiece. 5. **Palazzo Ducale** (pass by, no stop) - Doge’s Palace: The pink marble seat of Venetian power. Explore Gothic staterooms, the world’s largest oil painting, and cross the Bridge of Sighs to the haunting prisons. 6. **Ponte dei Sospiri** (pass by, no stop) - Bridge of Sighs: A white limestone bridge with a dark past. See the last view of Venice through stone grates as prisoners crossed from the Palace to the haunting New Prisons. 7. **Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II** (pass by, no stop) - Vittorio Emanuele II: A grand bronze monument honoring Italy’s first King. Standing tall by the lagoon, it symbolizes Italian unity amidst Venice’s stunning waterfront views. 8. **Ca' del Sol** (pass by, no stop) - Venetian Masks & Carnival handicraft factory: Discover the magic of mystery. Visit an authentic workshop to see the art that defined the world’s most famous 18th-century masquerade. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 20 start times between 08:30 and 18:00 - 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 Luca, in front of H&M shop. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EiZDYW1wbyBTLiBMdWNhLCAzMDEyNCBWZW5lemlhIFZFLCBJdGFseSIuKiwKFAoSCU9oFxPasX5HEfyDjy-Jsy3REhQKEgmJPdbx2rF-RxEvEJK98Majew ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €262 | €131 | | 4 | €436 | €109 | | 6 | €606 | €101 | 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 · #6 of 22** | €131 | 2h 30m | 4.97 (97) | 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 | | [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 | 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. 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