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Venice: Private After Dark Tour and Gondola Ride

4.8 Excellent 82 reviews
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2h
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German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Private tour Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

4.8
82 reviews
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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Guidekin's take

Private walk and gondola in our Gondola Rides comparison.

Trade-off: Choose the evening departure; minimum two.

Last checked: September 22, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

A private evening walk through the dark stories of Venice, past St Mark's Square, the Rialto and the house where Casanova died, finished with half an hour in a gondola under the Bridge of Sighs. Food, drinks and tips are extra, and the price is listed per person. 4.83 from 82 reviews for 2h.

From the guide

Explore the dark side of Venice on a private, 2 hour after dark tour, and hear stories from its bloody past. Keep a lookout for ghouls down gloomy alleys as you walk through the historic centre passing sites such as St Mark's Square, the Rialto Bridge, the location of Casanova's death and more! Finish your experience by sailing through the silent labyrinth of canals by gondola! Sail under the Bridge of Sighs, and view the charming lights of Venice.

Compared with other Gondola Rides

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #8 of 18€2502h4.83 (82)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 #8 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: 15:00, 18:30
Scheduled through March 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 15:00, 18:30. Scheduled through March 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 25, 2026.

What's Included

Campo San Giacometto
Private guide
Rialto Bridge, Bridge of Sighs, St Mark’s Square, Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo
Marco Polo’s house (outside)
30 minutes gondola ride

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Tips and gratuities

Itinerary

Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo Stop 1
Keep a lookout for the ghost of the Doge at the Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo as you enjoy a 1.5 hour private guided walking tour through Venice's eerie past. See sites such as Campo San Giacometto, Marco Polo’s house(outside)the location of Canova's death, Rialto bridge, the Bridge of Sighs, St Mark’s Square and more!
30 min
Ponte di Rialto Stop 2
See the iconic Rialto bridge while listening to your private guide.
30 min
Casa di Marco Polo Stop 3
See Marco Polo’s house(outside), the location of Canova's death.
Pass by
Ponte dei Sospiri Stop 4
Sail under the Bridge of Sighs, and glide along the silent canals by gondola to conclude your experience.
30 min
Admission included

Departure & Return

Start point

In front of Chiesa di San Giacomo in Rialto in Campo San Giacomo di Rialto. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.

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End point

In front of Chiesa di San Giacomo in Rialto in Campo San Giacomo di Rialto. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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 € 250 / person