--- title: Private Venice Tours with Gondola - Tailor-Made: Choice of Guest! lang: en type: tour city: Venice country: Italy price: 89 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.82 reviews: 57 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [de, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 9 of 18 (Gondola Rides) schedule_checked: 2026-09-22 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/private-venice-tours-with-gondola-tailor-made-choice-of-guest/ --- # Private Venice Tours with Gondola - Tailor-Made: Choice of Guest! **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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! ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - 21 start times: between 08:00 and 18:30 - Food not included: bring or buy your own ## Key facts - Price: from €89 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.82/5 from 57 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 93% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Vexperio ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Shared Tours | €89 / person | English, Spanish, Italian, French, German | - | | St Mark's Square with Gondola | €251 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish, Italian, French, German | 1.5h Tour with Gondola: This tour option includes a 1-hour walking tour and a private gondola ride Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: Marvel at the iconic piazza, the bell tower, and the basilica. Conclude at Doge's... | | Rialto Bridge with Gondola | €251 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish, Italian, French, German | 1.5h Tour with Gondola: This tour option includes a 1-hour walking tour and private gondola ride Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: Admire gondolas, colorful houses, the Rialto Bridge, and the Grand Canal. Learn about... | | 2.5h Highlights Tour + Gondola | €293 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish, Italian, French, German | Tour with Gondola: This option includes an approx 25-min gondola ride at the end of the tour. Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: See the highlights of Venice during the 2-hour walking tour and finish with a private... | | 3.5h Highlights Tour + Gondola | €370 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish, Italian, French, German | Tour with Gondola: See the highlights of Venice during the walking tour and finish with a private gondola ride. Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes: This tour option includes a 3-hour walking tour and a private gondola ride... | ## 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 ## Not included - Hotel drop-offs - Hotel pick-ups for 1-hour tours - Food and drinks - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Chiesa di San Rocco** (pass by, no stop) - 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. 2. **Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari** (pass by, no stop) - Go around the corner to see the Frari Chapel, a popular wedding location. 3. **San Polo** (pass by, no stop) - Stop at San Polo Square, where Venetians used to organize bullfights for Carnival. 4. **Make your way to the lively Rialto market where locals go for fresh fish and ...** (pass by, no stop) - 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. 5. **Cross the grand Rialto Bridge and take in the views of the canal** (pass by, no stop) - Learn about the lives of traders and merchants. 6. **Piazza San Marco** (pass by, no stop) - 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) 7. **Palazzo Ducale** (pass by, no stop) - 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... 8. **Piazza San Marco** (pass by, no stop) - Finish your tour in St Mark's Square. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 21 start times between 08:00 and 18:30 - 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 This is meeting point for 1-hour Rialto Bridge & Market Tour, with or without Gondola ride ## Good to know - 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 ## Compared with other Gondola Rides | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #9 of 18** | €89 | 1h 30m | 4.82 (57) | 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 #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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/gondola-rides-venice/?format=md ## More in Venice - All Venice tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/private-venice-tours-with-gondola-tailor-made-choice-of-guest/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. 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