---
title: Private Gondola with Private Walking Tour In Heart of Venice
lang: en
type: tour
city: Venice
country: Italy
price: 128
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: 5 of 22 (Walking Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-22
data_updated: 2026-11-03
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 €128 per person.

In our comparison: #5 of 22 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## 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
- Children from €52: ages 5 to 10

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €128 per person for the 90M Private Tour + 30M Gondola option; other options up to €136
- Duration: 2h 30m
- Rating: 4.97/5 from 97 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Joyatrip
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 20 start times between 08:30 and 18:00
- Booking: mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-22

## Reviews

4.97 from 97 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 97 of 97.

- 5 stars: 94 (97%)
- 4 stars: 3 (3%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers value the knowledgeable guides and flexible walks; some find the gondola ride less satisfying

**Praised:**
- Friendly guides who explain Venice's history and answer questions clearly
- Routes and walking pace adapted to interests, children and mobility needs
- Quieter neighbourhoods and sights travellers would have missed alone
- Helpful restaurant recommendations and photos taken by the guide

**Complaints:**
- Some enjoy the gondola ride, while others find it less satisfying than the walk
- Some had difficulty finding the meeting point

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-03-29 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-04.

## 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 | €128 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Duration: 2 hours: 90 Minutes Private Walking Tour with 30 Minutes Private Gondola |
| 2 H Private Tour + 30M Gondola | €136 / 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

Ends: Last stop of the tour is in front of the handicraft factory of Masks for the Carnival of Venice.

## 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 | €256 | €128 |
| 4 | €424 | €106 |
| 6 | €588 | €98 |

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 · #5 of 22** | €128 | 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 |
| [Tour of The Real Hidden Venice](/italy/venice/tours/tour-of-the-real-hidden-venice/?format=md) | €39 | 2h | 4.86 (2299) | 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 |

Ranked #5 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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