Enjoy a romantic gondola ride on the Grand Canal and explore the city on foot with a Private Guide. See St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Rialto Bridge, and more. Extended option: see also Chiesa di San Zaccaria, Campo Santo Stefano, and more.

Highlights
  • Explore Venice’s Old Town on foot with a 5-Star Private Guide
  • Admire St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Rialto Bridge, and more
  • Discover the history and legends of Venice
  • Enjoy a 30-minute shared gondola ride on the Grand Canal
  • Visit Chiesa di San Zaccaria and see more highlights (3,5-hour tour only)
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Activity details

Facilities
  • 2.5 - 3.5 hours
  • Private TourOnly your group - no strangers
  • Roso PromiseTop expert guide · Tailor-made plan · Flexible stops
  • Top expert guide Hand-picked by our local team
  • Walking Tour
  • Languages Language of your choice
Full description
A gondola ride in Venice is on every traveler’s bucket list. On this original tour you will explore the Floating City on foot with a Private Local Guide, then sail through the Grand Canal on a 30-minute gondola ride with a Professional Gondolier. This combined experience is the best way to discover local history, culture and architecture in and out of the water. Experience the magic of Venice!

Choose the 2,5-hour option to enjoy a 2-hour private walking tour of Venice’s Old Town followed by a 30-minute shared gondola ride on the Grand Canal. Our Expert Guide will provide fascinating insights into the city's history, art, and culture to give you a new appreciation of this romantic and enchanting city. The walking tour will start at the Riva degli Schiavoni promenade and continue to St. Mark’s Square, where you will admire St. Mark’s Basilica, St. Mark’s Bell Tower, the Doge’s Palace and the unique Astrological Clock of Torre dell'Orologio. You will discover Venice’s highlights and hidden gems, such as the renowned Teatro La Fenice and Othello’s Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo, and end your walking tour at the iconic Rialto Bridge.

Here, you will say goodbye to your Private Guide and join other passengers on a 30-minute shared gondola ride on the Grand Canal. We provide pre-booked tickets for this magical experience. During the gondola ride, a Professional Gonoldier will provide live commentary in Italian and English and you can also use the mobile app guide available in 7 languages to learn about the gondolas and amazing sights along the way. It is a must-do in Venice, the Floating City!

Choose the 3,5-hour option to enjoy a 3-hour private walking tour of Venice’s Old Town followed by a 30-minute shared gondola ride on the Grand Canal. This extended walking tour is a chance to discover the Church of San Zaccaria, a hidden gem of Venice that houses beautiful Gothic-Renaissance artworks, including a famous altarpiece by Bellini. You will also see the monuments of Campo Santo Stefano and Campo Sant'Angelo, and learn more about the local history and culture.

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Includes

    Private Walking Tour of Venice's Old Town Highlights with a Shared Gondola Ride (number of attractions depends on the option selected )

  • 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
  • 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)
  • Extended walking route with free entry to the Church of San Zaccaria (in 2-hour option)
Meeting point

2,5-hour: Short Walking Tour of the Old Town & Gondola Ride: Colonna di San Todaro, P.za San Marco, 30124 Venice, 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). Open in Google Maps

3,5-hour: Extended Walking Tour of the Old Town & Gondola Ride: Colonna di San Todaro, P.za San Marco, 30124 Venice, 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). Open in Google Maps

Important information

What you should know

  • Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
  • All options include tickets for a 30-minute gondola ride. This is a shared experience, separate from the walking tour, and your Private Guide will not join.
  • Gondoliers speak English and Italian; audio guide available in Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, French, and Hindi.
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  • Gondolas seat 4–6 people. Seating is assigned by the gondolier. Food and drinks are not allowed. Serenade requests cost extra.
  • In case of bad weather or high/low tides, the gondola ride may be canceled and refunded.
  • The Church of San Zaccaria is open daily from 10 AM–12 PM and 4 PM–6 PM. Entry to the chapels and crypts costs 1.5 EUR. Access may be limited during mass or events.
  • Group size is limited to 10 guests per guide per local regulations. Extra guides are arranged for larger groups.
  • Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance!