Private Gondola Ride with Professional Photographer in Venice

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Venice, Italy

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1 hour (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Capture lasting memories of your trip to Venice with a private photoshoot with a professional photographer. Includes a gondola ride and your choice of one or more other locations, depending on the package selected. Pick a time that works for you and receive an online gallery of professionally edited digital photos within five days.

Upgrade your vacation photos with a professional photoshoot in Venice
Flexible shooting times make it easy to fit in your travel schedule
Choose from two to four other locations and 30 to 75 edited photos
Ideal for families and small groups; pay one price for up to four people

What's Included

Locations chosen based on your unique requirements
Personal photographer for your group
30 minutes private gondola ride (cost is included)
Remaining time will be at other Venice locations
Professionally edited photos in an online gallery within five working days of the shoot
Access to the online gallery where you can download your photos

Food and Drink

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Caffè Rialto
Campo S. Bortolomio, 5307, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
The meet point is for reference and may change based on where you wish to have your photos taken. The tour operator will contact you to discuss further once your booking is complete.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Grand Canal

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ponte di Rialto (Pass By)

Piazza San Marco

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
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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Reviews

4.7

based on 18 reviews

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Memories in Venice for a Lifetime

Sarah_S, May 2026

Our family traveled from California to Venice to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary, and booking a photoshoot with PicTrip was one of the best decisions we made for our trip. Our photographer, Mimoza, was absolutely incredible. From the moment we met her at a small coffee shop in Venice, she made us feel completely comfortable — like we were exploring the city with an old friend rather than doing a formal photoshoot. The entire experience felt natural, relaxed, and fun, never awkward or pressured. We started with a beautiful 30-minute gondola ride through Venice, passing under the Rialto Bridge and through smaller canals that were absolutely stunning. Mimoza grew up in Venice, so she shared so much history and local knowledge with us throughout the shoot. She also knew exactly where to go during a busy weekend to avoid crowds while still finding the most beautiful scenery. We brought a flying dress for the shoot, and she knew exactly how to work with it! She captured some amazing and fun photos of our daughter wearing the dress along with a carnival mask she had bought in Venice. We also took photos on a charming small bridge and around St. Mark’s Basilica, and she even shared recommendations for local restaurants and coffee shops. The photos themselves were beyond amazing. We received 111 gorgeous images from our one-hour session and had such a difficult time narrowing them down that we ended up purchasing over 60 photos because they were all so beautiful. This experience was the perfect way to begin our first trip to Venice and gave our family memories we will treasure forever. We highly recommend PicTrip and especially Mimoza to anyone wanting beautiful photos and an unforgettable experience in Venice!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words. We look forward to hearing from you on your future travels. the Pictrip team @pictripofficial

Photos that last a lifetime!

alexis_a, Sep 2025

The best experience ! So happy we took the time to do a photoshoot. Our photos came out so beautiful. I had a hard time just picking 30. Manjola was so friendly and so easy to work with. We got to ride on a gondala and take photos away from the crowds in hidden Venice spots.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words. We look forward to hearing from you on your future travels. the Pictrip team @pictripofficial

Magical Memories in the making

Bernadette_F, Aug 2025

Mimoza was a wonderful photographer and guide. Her positive energy and easy going manner put all of us instantly at ease. She took us to some beautiful spots for photos and organized a lovely gondola ride. A truly magical experience for our first family visit to Venice!

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words. We look forward to hearing from you on your future travels. the Pictrip team @pictripofficial

Scammed by Viator

Rob_H, Jul 2025

Viator scammed me and of course it was during a once in a life time opportunity, proposing. Do not trust. Paid for a 90 gondola proposal tour with professional pictures. Couldn’t get us a gondola. Finally got a 20 min ride that I had to rush proposal and no pictures. Do not trust viator with your special moment!

Magical Venetian experience

freddyfuel, Jul 2025

From the moment we met our photographer in Venice, we knew we were in for something special. It felt less like a photoshoot and more like a private tour with a local friend who knew all the hidden gems of the city. My wife and I were completely swept up in the charm and beauty of the winding alleys, canals, and historic backdrops. The gondola ride was a highlight — not only did we get stunning shots, but we also had so much fun just being in the moment. At times, we completely forgot we were even being photographed! That’s how natural and relaxed the entire experience felt. The photos turned out better than we could have imagined, but the real magic was how effortless and enjoyable the whole session was. If you’re in Venice and want more than just photos — if you want memories captured while living the moment

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words. We look forward to hearing from you on your future travels. the Pictrip team @pictripofficial

Terrific, accommodating experience.

Kelly_S, Mar 2025

We had a great experience. Mimosa was very accommodating and protectively reached out to change our time due to weather. When the weather lifted we were the first ones out on a gondola in the city. She was very helpful with tips for the city as well.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words. We look forward to hearing from you on your future travels. - the Pictrip team @pictripofficial

Mimoza is great!

JefferyLynn_V, Sep 2024

Mimoza took great photos! She knew the places to take the photos and the gondola ride was a bucket list to do. Very peaceful with a short trip on the bustling grand canal. A must do & ask for Mimoza