The gondola hire itself is paid separately at the fixed city rate, and day visitors may owe the access fee. 4.99 from 95 reviews for 1h 30m.
Best for: For photos on land and by gondola: 1h 30m with a local photographer at €297 per group/vehicle; gondola hire is extra. 4.99, 95 reviews. Gondola Rides comparison
Trade-off: Gondola hire extra; photography, not a guided tour.
In our comparison: #2 of 17 in Gondola Rides, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €297 per group.
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 22 September 2026.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 95 of 95
Star breakdown of all 95 ratings
Reviewers praise the photos, posing guidance and prompt delivery; several recommend an early start to avoid crowds.
Written by Guidekin from the 79 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (22 October 2019 to 7 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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I'm one of the very few photographers born and raised in Venice. The photos you see on my profile were taken by me (avoid annoying foreign companies that send you a random novice photographer, advertising photos of other photographers).
Being born and raised in Venice (for generations), I will take you to discover the most beautiful and hidden corners of the most unique city in the world. After our hour of photography through the narrow streets and canals, Piazza San Marco, and the Rialto Bridge, we'll go on a gondola ride together (a private ride reserved just for you), where you can be photographed among the small canals and bridges that make this city unique.
My service is high-quality (I've been published three times in National Geographic and have exhibited my photos in Milan, New York, London, and Paris),
which is why I only work early in the morning, as the light is perfect and there are no tourists. You'll have a unique and unforgettable memory of your trip.
Please remember that gondola cost 90 euro (which you will pay to the driver in cash)
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #2 of 17 | €297 per group | 1h 30m | 4.99 (95) | private |
| Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice | €79 | 3h | 4.95 (325) | private |
| Private Gondola with Private Walking Tour In Heart of Venice | €128 | 2h 30m | 4.97 (97) | private |
| Best of Venice Private Tour: St. Mark's Doge Palace Gondola Ride | €450 | 4h 30m | 4.94 (130) | private |
Ranked #2 of 17 in Gondola Rides by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €59 to €580, median €101; typical length 3h. 9 of 17 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 17 Gondola Rides