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Private Venice Tours with Gondola - Tailor-Made: Choice of Guest!

4.8 Excellent 57 reviews
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1h 30m
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German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Private tour Live guide

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Overview

Guidekin summary

A private licensed guide builds the walk around what you want to see, St Mark's, the Rialto market or the Frari, and every tier ends with a short private gondola ride. Pickup comes only with the longer tiers; food, drinks and tips are extra, and a moderate fitness level is asked. 4.82 from 57 reviews at €89 per person.

From the guide

Discover the magic of Venice with our private guided tours, tailored to your preferences for an unforgettable experience. Whether you have just 1 hour or wish to immerse yourself for 2-3 hours, our expert guides will help you uncover the city’s most iconic sights and hidden gems. Explore the grandeur of St. Mark's Square, the historic Rialto Market, or the artistic treasures of the Frari Chapel and San Rocco. Every tour includes a private gondola ride, gliding through the city's serene canals, passing charming bridges and centuries-old palazzos.

Customize your journey by selecting the sights that matter most to you – our itineraries are flexible and designed to suit your interests. Our passionate guides share captivating stories of Venice’s history, culture, and legends, making every moment special and memorable.

Book your private tour now and experience the charm, history, and beauty of Venice like never before!

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 5 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Shared Tours

from €89 / person
Guide: English, Spanish, Italian, French, German

St Mark's Square with Gondola

from €251 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English, Spanish, Italian, French, German

1.5h Tour with Gondola: This tour option includes a 1-hour walking tour and a private gondola ride

What this option includes

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: Marvel at the iconic piazza, the bell tower, and the basilica. Conclude at Doge's Palace, admiring the Grand Canal's view

Starting point:

Colonna di San Marco, P.zt San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Rialto Bridge with Gondola

from €251 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English, Spanish, Italian, French, German

1.5h Tour with Gondola: This tour option includes a 1-hour walking tour and private gondola ride

What this option includes

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: Admire gondolas, colorful houses, the Rialto Bridge, and the Grand Canal. Learn about Venice's golden days and Marco Polo.

Starting point:

Hard Rock Cafe Rock Shop, Salizzada Pio X, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

2.5h Highlights Tour + Gondola

from €293 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English, Spanish, Italian, French, German

Tour with Gondola: This option includes an approx 25-min gondola ride at the end of the tour.

What this option includes

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: See the highlights of Venice during the 2-hour walking tour and finish with a private gondola ride.

Highlights of Venice in 2.5h: See the Rialto Bridge, Rialto Market, St. Mark's Square, Doge's Palace, and St. Mark's Basilica.

Pickup included

3.5h Highlights Tour + Gondola

from €370 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English, Spanish, Italian, French, German

Tour with Gondola: See the highlights of Venice during the walking tour and finish with a private gondola ride.

What this option includes

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes: This tour option includes a 3-hour walking tour and a private gondola ride

Highlights of Venice in 3.5h: See the Rialto Bridge, Rialto Market, St. Mark's Square, Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica, Frari Chapel and San Polo Square

Pickup included

Compared with other Gondola Rides

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #9 of 18€891h 30m4.82 (57)private
Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice€793h4.95 (325)private
Romantic Venice Photoshooting (land + gondola)€297 per group1h 30m4.99 (95)private
Private Gondola with Private Walking Tour In Heart of Venice€1312h 30m4.97 (97)private

Ranked #9 of 18 in Gondola Rides by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €59 to €580, median €101; typical length 2h 45m. 10 of 18 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 18 Gondola Rides

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 21 start times between 08:00 and 18:30
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, with 21 start times between 08:00 and 18:30 depending on the date. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 22, 2026.

What's Included

Pick-up at a location of your choice for the 2- and 3-hour tours
1-, 2-, 3-hour walking tour (depending on option selected)
Private gondola ride (approx 25 min)
Private licensed tour guide

What's Not Included

Hotel drop-offs
Hotel pick-ups for 1-hour tours
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Itinerary

Chiesa di San Rocco Stop 1
Get your camera ready for your stroll through one of the world's most romantic cities. Walk across the first bridge and pass by the 15th-century San Rocco school and church.
Pass by
Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari Stop 2
Go around the corner to see the Frari Chapel, a popular wedding location.
Pass by
San Polo Stop 3
Stop at San Polo Square, where Venetians used to organize bullfights for Carnival.
Pass by
Make your way to the lively Rialto market where locals go for fresh fish and ... Stop 4
Make your way to the lively Rialto market where locals go for fresh fish and produce. Have the opportunity to buy a snack or drink at the market, browse the local delicacies, and go souvenir shopping.
Pass by
Cross the grand Rialto Bridge and take in the views of the canal Stop 5
Learn about the lives of traders and merchants.
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Piazza San Marco Stop 6
Be awed by the grandeur of the central square of Venice, St Marks Piazza. Watch as your guide points out the mosaics adorning St Mark's Basilica and its clock tower and the Campinale (bell tower)
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Palazzo Ducale Stop 7
Admire views of Doge’s Palace which for over 1000 years served as the government administration center for the region. Hop aboard a gondola and step back in time on this mode of travel that was once regularly used by upper class Venetians. Take in views of the city from the water and pass under romantic bridges
Pass by
Piazza San Marco Stop 8
Finish your tour in St Mark's Square.
Pass by

Departure & Return

Pickup included

For the 2- and 3-hour tours you will be picked up by your guide on foot at your location of choice within Venice. For 1-hour tours you will meet your guide at the set meeting point.

Start point

This is meeting point for 1-hour Rialto Bridge & Market Tour, with or without Gondola ride, This is meeting point for 1-hour St Mark's Square Tour, with or without Gondola ride and 1-hour Canareggio - Jewish Ghetto Tour, without Gondola

End point

Please note that the tour ends at the final location on the itinerary — for example, at the gondola endpoint if the tour concludes with a gondola ride.

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 89 / person