Private Walking Tour of Venice's Old Town with Gondola Ride

Venice, Italy

3 to 4 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore Venice beyond the guidebook with your own exclusive tour experience. Learn about the history of the city and the story behind its landmarks as you pass by the Rialto Bridge, Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica. As you wander, you’ll also discover spots you might otherwise have missed. As you say goodbye to your guide, you’ll board a shared gondola ride to finish up this memorable experience.

Enjoy the exclusivity of a private, crowd-free guided tour
Discover Venice’s Old Town highlights and hidden gems in greater detail
Experience a gondola without any extra booking: your ticket’s included
Explore more places with the option to extend the walking part of your tour

What's Included

Private Walking Tour of Venice's Old Town Highlights with a Shared Gondola Ride
(number of attractions depends on the option selected )
Lots of interesting facts about the history and culture of Venice
Tickets for a 30-minute shared gondola ride on the Grand Canal
Extended walking route with free entry to the Church of San Zaccaria (3,5-hour option only)
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice

Extended walking route that covers Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo (3-hour options only)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Colonna di San Todaro
P.za San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Meet your guide in front of Colonna di San Todaro, P.za San Marco 3, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy (next to Caffè Gelateria Al Todaro Dal 1948).

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Hotel Londra Palace

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Mark's Square

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rialto Bridge

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gondola

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Teatro La Fenice

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.

For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 people during the walking tour.
The 2,5- and 3,5-hour options include tickets for a 30-minute shared gondola ride. You should reserve 1 hour for this experience as it includes a short introduction to the history of gondolas in Venice.
The gondola ride is a separate attraction from the walking tour and your Private Guide will not participate in it. They will escort you to the gondola and provide all necessary information. It is not a private ride, so other people will join you. Each gondola can host a maximum of 6 people. Random seating will be arranged by the gondolier.
Live commentary during the gondola ride will be provided in English and Italian. Audio guide is available in 7 languages: Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, French and Hindi via a mobile app. Please bring your phone and headphones.
Gondoliers do not approve of visitors eating or drinking in their gondolas. It is also not advisable to ask them to perform a serenade without a prior agreement and an additional fee.
We recommend bringing an umbrella for your gondola ride to hide from the rain or strong sunshine.
Guided tours inside the churches during mass and special events (such as scheduled concerts) are limited, therefore the guide may provide all information outside.
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
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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The BEST Venice Walking Tour - 2025

Sean_O, Apr 2025

AMAZING! To walk the REAL Venice with a true Venetian was amazing! Kiki was the absolute best! At first, when she messaged on WhatsApp and suggested we pivot from the agreed upon itinerary, I was a bit skeptical. We were in Venezia Easter Weekend, the the place was already crushed with people/tourists. But we are a "go with the flow" family unit. When we met with Kiki we immediately clicked. Her and my wife instantly vibed. She brought a gift for my 11 year old son and she honestly couldn't have been nicer to him - and it was genuine. Her history and knowledge is truly unmatched. Kiki made us fall more in love with Venice. At one point she took us on the way to the Jewish Ghetto, all along orating the history all around us.. and at one point we stopped, I looked around with chills and said "I can't believe we're in Venice".. the crowds of people and tourists walking in every direction, smoking vapes and whatever else, gone. It was peaceful and beautiful. Kiki took us to places that aren't on any tour guide, and we LOVED it. Kiki also knows EVERYONE, so when it came time to our wonderful Gondola ride (I recommend first this in the morning or dusk) she was a master.. THANK YOU, Kiki! "Could there ever be a more wonderful story than your own?" - Nichiren Daishonin

Response from Host, May 2025

Dear Sean, thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are very happy to hear, that you enjoyed our tour, and that our guide exceeded your expectations. We hope that you will use our services again in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back on another tour! Best regards. Rosotravel Team