Exclusive Gondola Ride with Guided Old Town Tour

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Experience the Floating City in the most authentic and romantic way on an exclusive Grand Canal gondola ride. Enjoy a 30-minute tour of Venice in a traditional gondola. Extended option: walking tour of the Old Town with a Private Guide.

2,5-hour: Private Gondola Ride & Walking Tour
Book a 2-hour walking tour of Venice's Old Town and a 30-minute ride in a private gondola with a Professional Gondolier (no live commentary).

The unique feature of Venice is its on-the-water location with hundreds of canals, bridges, lively piazzas and colorful water-front palaces. Book an exclusive gondola ride to see the highlights of the Canale Grande and feel the city’s romantic atmosphere. Gondola is more than a popular attraction, it's a Venetian way of life. Book a private ride and fall in love with the "City of Water"!

What's Included

Tips for local attractions, restaurants and cafes (2,5-hour option only)
Private Gondola Ride with an Optional Walking Tour of Venice's Old Town Highlights
Tickets for a 30-minute private gondola ride
2H tour led by a 5-Star Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice (2,5H option only)
Historical facts and cultural anecdotes about Venice (2,5-hour option only)
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
2-hour Old Town tour led by a 5-Star Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice ( 1H option)
Historical facts and cultural anecdotes about Venice (in 1-hour option)
Tips for local attractions, restaurants and cafes (in 1-hour option)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide next to Il Gobbo di Rialto statue behind the Church of San Giacomo di Rialto. The address is Gobbo di Rialto, Campo S. Giacomo di Rialto, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Meet your guide next to Il Gobbo di Rialto statue behind the Church of San Giacomo di Rialto. The address is Gobbo di Rialto, Campo S. Giacomo di Rialto, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Book a private gondola experience! Sit back and relax on a traditional, flat-bottomed Venetian rowing boat and cruise down the Grand Canal with a Professional Gondolier. The experience includes an introduction to the history of gondolas and a 30-minute gondola ride during which you will see the best of the Floating City and Grand Canal. The main waterway running through the heart of Venice is a part of the world heritage and offers amazing sights.

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    You will see the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica in San Marco, and pass the magnificent Santa Maria della Salute, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Ponte dell'Accademia, Ca’ Dario, Palazzo Grassi, and more. The on-board commentary will introduce you to local history and legends. The ride will end near the famous Rialto Bridge, which connects San Marco to San Polo.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Enjoy an exclusive 30-minute gondola experience with a Professional Gondolier (no live commentary), preceded by a 2-hour walking tour of The Old Town led by a Private Local Guide. Discover San Marco, one of Venice’s oldest neighborhoods and learn about the history, architecture and culture at your own pace. The tour will begin near the Rialto Bridge and take you through the winding streets of the Old Town to St. Mark's Square, passing by famous landmarks such as the Teatro Goldoni, Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo, St. Mark’s Basilica, and the Doge's Palace. It will be a fun and insightful experience to enjoy before your gondola ride.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Rosotravel - Italy City Tour

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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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