--- title: Venice: Private After Dark Tour and Gondola Ride lang: en type: tour city: Venice country: Italy price: 250 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 82 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [de, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Private walk and gondola rank_in_category: 8 of 18 (Gondola Rides) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/venice-private-after-dark-tour-and-gondola-ride/ --- # Venice: Private After Dark Tour and Gondola Ride **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: In front of Chiesa di San Giacomo in… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 15:00, 18:30: 2 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own ## Key facts - Price: from €250 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.83/5 from 82 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 95% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: LivTours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## 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 ## Not included - Food and drinks - Tips and gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo** (30m) - 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... 2. **Ponte di Rialto** (30m) - See the iconic Rialto bridge while listening to your private guide. 3. **Casa di Marco Polo** (pass by, no stop) - See Marco Polo’s house(outside), the location of Canova's death. 4. **Ponte dei Sospiri** (30m; admission included) - Sail under the Bridge of Sighs, and glide along the silent canals by gondola to conclude your experience. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 15:00, 18:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - 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 In front of Chiesa di San Giacomo in Rialto in Campo San Giacomo di Rialto. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJE-gXt9uxfkcRjSyeJkS95lk ## Good to know - 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 ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €500 | €250 | | 4 | €916 | €229 | | 6 | €1254 | €209 | 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 Gondola Rides start at €59 per person. ## Compared with other Gondola Rides | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #8 of 18** | €250 | 2h | 4.83 (82) | 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 #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. 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