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Venice: Private Half Day Guided Tour and Gondola Experience

4.5

(2)

from $131

2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes

4.0

(3)

from $222

Cruise through the enchanting canals of Venice on a private gondola while enjoying a live musical performance. This 30-40 minute luxury experience features a professional singer and musician, creating an intimate atmosphere perfect for romantic moments or special celebrations. With personalized service, this tour offers a unique way to appreciate the rich traditions of Venice. - Enjoy a private 30-40 minute gondola ride through Venice’s canals - Experience a live performance by a professional musician and singer - Ideal for romantic occasions and special celebrations - Immerse in authentic Venetian tradition with premium service

Deluxe Gondola Ride With "Live Music" in Venice With Pick-Up

Deluxe Gondola Ride With "Live Music" in Venice With Pick-Up

30 minutes to 1 hourFree Cancellation

5.0

(2)

from $267

Venice is known as the “City of Water” and with this combination tour, you can enjoy a gondola ride and a guided walk to see key city landmarks up close. Stroll past St Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace, and St Mark’s Basilica, then enjoy a shared gondola ride along the Grand Canal. You’ll also receive an exclusive eBook with tips and insights about Venice’s history and treasures.

Walking Tour and Enchanting Gondola Journey in Venice + Ebook

Walking Tour and Enchanting Gondola Journey in Venice + Ebook

The Best of Venice: San Marco Highlights & Gondola Ride

(16)

from $146

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(28)

from $308

Venice's Best Seller: Basilica & Doge, Gondola + Casanova Lunch

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore three of Venice's top islands in one day on board a traditional "bragozzo" boat. Leave the crowds in central Venice behind and cruise across the lagoon with your local skipper and small group, taking in views of the Floating City along the way. Enjoy free time to explore the glass workshops on Murano, snap photos of the colorful houses on Burano, and delve into Venetian history on Torcello.

(416)

from $113

Traditional Bragozzo Boat Tour to Murano, Burano & Torcello

Traditional Bragozzo Boat Tour to Murano, Burano & Torcello

5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(80)

from $104

Venice Gondola ride with Skip the Line Doge's Palace tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

For centuries, Venice has been synonymous with its most iconic mode of transport, the water gondola. On this private, luxury-minded tour, you’ll cruise the city’s fabled lagoons in your own specialty boat, partaking in a time-honored tradition. Soak up the elegant atmosphere and discover Venice’s picturesque waterfront—including crumbling palaces and stone bridges—from new perspectives, unseen by pedestrians.

(13)

from $122

Enchanting Venice: Private Gondola Experience

25 to 30 minutesFree Cancellation

3.4

(39)

from $181

Per group

Gondola Ride with Audio Guide Introduction

Venice is a maze of picturesque streets, bridges, and canals—so it can be know how best to explore. Get your bearings with a relaxing 20-minute guided walk through the picturesque San Marco district. Go beyond the guidebooks as a local guide shares insight into Venetian life, both past and present. Then, explore the famous canals in style with a traditional gondola ride through the city's waterways. Glide past elegant palazzos, snap photos from a vantage point on the water, and unwind as you travel.

Gondola Ride with Audio Guide Introduction

50 minutesFree Cancellation

3.7

(7)

from $50

Treat your partner to a romantic gondola ride through the canals of Venice and experience an authentic Italian aperitivo hour in a Venetian Palace. With this tour, a private guide will lead you through San Marco’s Square providing insight into the rich history and culture of Venetian life. Then you’ll travel by gondola to a luxurious palace to enjoy an aperitif while enjoying views from the palace terrace.

Gondola Ride and Aperitif in a Venetian Palace

Venice is full of history, art and architecture, but it can be hard to know where to start. Take in all its highlights in one day with a small group walking tour, allowing you to explore famous sights including St Mark's Square, the Rialto bridge over the Grand Canal, and the Doge's Palace. Learn about Venice's art and history from your guide as you wander through cobbled streets, and enjoy an introduction to the local food and wine. Plus, for the ultimate Venetian experience, enjoy a gondola ride and see this beautiful city from a fresh perspective as you glide through canals and under bridges (optional extra).

4.6

(9)

from $718

Per group

Venice Art Walking Tour with Gondola Ride

Venice Art Walking Tour with Gondola Ride

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(24)

from $102

Best of Venice Private Tour: St. Mark's Doge Palace Gondola Ride

Venice Best in a Day: Private Tour with St. Mark's & Doge Palace

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(113)

from $525

Discover Venice’s highlights and hidden corners on this guided walking tour. Begin at Teatro La Fenice, the legendary opera house known as “The Phoenix” for its remarkable history of rebirth. Learn about its cultural importance and stunning architecture. Continue to the Palazzina Selva, an elegant pavilion that now hosts exhibitions and plays a key role during the Venice Biennale. Your guide will share insights into Venice’s artistic heritage as you explore the area. Then wander through the city’s winding alleyways to the Scala Contarini del Bovolo, a beautifully preserved spiral staircase tucked away in a quiet courtyard. Climb to the top for panoramic views of Venice’s rooftops and canals. After the walking tour, enjoy Venice from the water with a relaxing 30-minute gondola ride, gliding through some of the city’s most atmospheric canals. It’s the perfect way to complete your Venetian experience.

Walking Tour in Venice and Gondola Ride

1 to 2 hours

Ideally suited for first-time visitors, or anyone short on time, this action-packed sightseeing tour serves as the perfect Venice primer. Get an inside peek at the world-famous Byzantine mosaics in St. Mark’s Basilica, and cross the iconic Bridge of Sighs. Tours include pre-booked admission tickets to the Doge's Palace. Upgrade for an exclusive bonus at the end of the tour: a relaxing gondola ride through Venice’s most cherished lagoons.

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from $56

Private Venice City Tour and Gondola Ride

Private Venice City Tour and Gondola Ride

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

(9)

from $322

Experience Venice like a Venetian by gliding through its historic canals on a private gondola ride. Departing near the iconic Rialto Bridge, this magical route takes you through hidden inner canals and along the Grand Canal, offering unique views you’d miss on foot. With space for up to five people, it’s the perfect way to marvel at sights like the renowned Rialto Bridge while savoring the tranquility of Venice’s waterways.

45-Minute or 1-hour Private Gondola Ride from Rialto

45-Minute or 1-hour Private Gondola Ride from Rialto

45 minutesFree Cancellation

(86)

from $327

Per group

Tour Enchanting Venice Majestic City Walk and Gondola Ride

3.2

(9)

from $140

Venice Gondola Experience with Exclusive Ebook

30 minutesFree Cancellation

3.3

(8)

from $111

Private Venice Day Tour with Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola

Experience Venice on a private full-day tour that combines the city’s top highlights with the personal attention of a dedicated guide. Begin by crossing the iconic Rialto Bridge and exploring the lively market where Venetians have traded for centuries. Glide along the Grand Canal on a private gondola, and then enjoy skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica. Finally, step inside the Doge’s Palace to walk through grand halls once ruled by Venice’s powerful dukes. With flexible pacing and expert insights into the city’s history and art, this private experience captures the very best of Venice in just one day.

Private Venice Day Tour with Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola

6 hours

5.0

(30)

from $659

Enchanting Venice: City Walk & Majestic Gondola Ride + Ebook

One-Day Venice: Skip-the-Line St. Mark’s Basilica, Walk & Gondola

4.2

(25)

from $146

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Nothing says Venice like a visit to St. Mark’s Basilica, or a gondola ride on the canals. But most tours make people choose between one or the other. Get the best of both worlds during this express combo package—ideal for travelers with limited time to spare. Explore the gilded interior of St. Mark’s and the Doge's Palace with a guide, then simply show your voucher for a shared gondola ride down the lagoon.

(20)

from $135

Afternoon Tour: Basilica, Doge’s Palace & Gondola Ride in Venice

Afternoon Tour: Basilica, Doge’s Palace & Gondola Ride in Venice

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

The Magic of the Venetian Lagoon - Small Group Boat Experience

(16)

from $166

3 hoursFree Cancellation

3.2

(12)

from $100

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Fall in Love: Private Romantic Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal

Luke_N, Jul 2026

Romantic Gondola Cruise

Gliding through the quiet, narrow canals away from the crowded streets felt like stepping back in time. The atmosphere was incredibly intimate, especially as the sun began to set later in the day, and the water reflected the warm glow of the historic Venetian palaces. Our gondolier was professional, navigating the waterways with effortless grace while pointing out a few hidden landmarks along the way.

Venice In a Day St Mark's Doges Palace Gondola Ride and City Tour

Martin_C, Jul 2026

An Absolute Must-Do for First-Timers in Venice! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We did this tour last week and it was hands down the best decision we made for our trip. If you are visiting Venice for the first time, I honestly can't recommend this experience enough. We got to see so many of the city's absolute highlights in one go, from wandering through the bustling local markets and standing on the Rialto Bridge, to checking out the outside of Marco Polo’s old house. Of course, walking through St. Mark’s Square, seeing the gorgeous Basilica, and exploring the Doge’s Palace were incredible, and getting to top it all off with a classic gondola ride through the canals was just magical. What truly made the day unforgettable, though, was our tour guide, Alex. He was absolutely incredible. You can tell he is genuinely passionate about Venice, and his energy was infectious. Instead of just rattling off dry historical facts, he shared his deep knowledge in a way that really brought the stories of the city to life. He was easily the highlight of the whole experience. If you want a stress-free, deeply informative, and fun introduction to Venice, you need to book this tour.

Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice

Samantha_N, Jul 2026

Beautiful and Informative!

Rona was fantastic! Full of history, landmarks, gorgeous buildings and views. Gondola ride across the Grand Canal and through beautiful areas of homes and businesses was refreshing and peaceful. We stopped when we wanted and she took pictures of us throughout.

Venice Like a Local: Food, Wine & Spritz Tour with Traghetto Ride

Lisa_M, Jul 2026

Must do!!!

Wonderful food and wine tour!! Alessia was our guide and she was fabulous. She knows everything about Venice and the surrounding areas and gave great ideas for places to visit during our trip. During the tour we visited 5 places and each was great. The food and wine pairings were plentiful. We couldn’t believe how much food was involved. The gondola part is the trip from one side of the canal to the other, so very short. But it was the only gondola we booked so we can check it off the bucket list…lol Definitely a must do trip!

Venice's Best: Basilica, Doge's Palace, Gondola & History Gallery

Kylie_M, Jul 2026

Would highly recommend!

We had a wonderful day on the tour! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the Venetian history! Doge’s Palace was incredible! It ended up being one of our favorite tours of our entire Italian trip! The gondola ride will be shared with another couple but that was fine with us! We were able to get a better picture that way (and the gondola rides are very expensive if you don’t book it through this tour)!

St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Guided Tour with Gondola Ride

Craig_P, Jul 2026

Informative experience...

Informative experience with great venues and lots of walking. Tour guide Felipo was knowledgeable and courteous. Bluetooth earpieces were provided by the company and are very helpful. Doge Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica were both beautiful. Bring a portable fan because they’re hot in the summer. Gondola ride was a nice way to wrap up the outing.

Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride

Jacque_L, Jun 2026

Fantastic day in Venice

Fantastic tour. Marco was a great tour guide. This tour was very comprehensive but also did not feel rushed. We had plenty of time at lunch and felt like we saw all the sites we wanted to see that day. The family walked away very impressed and pleased at the end of the day.

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

Joe_B, May 2026

Venice tour with a personal touch!

Wow! Amazing experience with our unbelievable tour guide - Adair! Even before the actual tour began - she reached out to us several times keeping us updated. We immediately felt like Adair was more than a tour guide with her charismatic & magnetic personality! Would highly recommend this tour and ask for her by name!

Venice: Private After Dark Tour and Gondola Ride

BeccaRiding, Apr 2026

The only way to truly meet the Queen of the Adriatic…

Our time in Venice was very limited (two days) so we wanted to prioritize getting to know and understand the city and her stories. The tour guided by Lorenzo was the perfect choice for us—he quickly assessed our interests and proceeded to give us a 90 minute guided tour of the city, both the stories behind the well known sites (like the Rialto bridge) as well as taking us into tiny alleyways and passages to get a feel for the Venezia that few tourists ever see. After 90 minutes learning the history, the legends, and the present day realities of the city, we stepped into a gondola that took us so quietly through the canals as the sunset faded and the lights of Venice turned on around us. This tour was a splurge for us, but there is only one Queen in Venice and this is the perfect guide to introduce you. I would do do this again in a heartbeat and recommend it to anyone coming to visit who wants to step outside the main tourist routes and try being Venetian for an evening.

Private Gondola Serenade with Music

ELAINE_L, Sep 2025

Most beautiful thing in Venice

I would recommend this to every single person that comes to Venice, it’s really a once-in-a-lifetime experience no one should ever miss. It’s five of us so we have two gondolas, my husband and myself together with son on the gondola that has musicians and my mum and in-law on the other one, they can clearly hear the songs and took lots of wonderful video. The musicians are great player and singer, it’s one of our best if not the best-best memory of Italy! I would say it’s something you can really feel how wonderful and dreamy this city it!