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

About this activity

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.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

2,5-hour: Short Walking Tour of the Old Town & Gondola Ride

See St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Rialto Bridge, and more on a 2-hour walking tour of the Old Town led by a Private Guide. Includes tickets for a 30-minute shared gondola ride with live commentary by Gondolier or mobile app guide.

3,5-hour: Extended Walking Tour of the Old Town & Gondola Ride

Visit the Church of San Zaccaria and see St. Mark's Basilica and Rialto Bridge on a 3-hour walking tour of the Old Town led by a Private Guide. Includes tickets for a 30-minute shared gondola ride with live commentary by Gondolier or mobile app guide.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Russian, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish
Operated by: Rosotravel - Italy City Tour

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Extended walking route that covers Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo (3-hour options only)

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

Meet your guide in front of Hotel Londra Palace (opposite Monument to Victor Emmanuel II), Riva degli Schiavoni, 30100 Venezia VE, Italy. Please do not enter the building, as the staff are not informed about the tour.
Stop 2

25 min

Your Private Guide will show you the best selected highlights of Venice and share the city’s fascinating history and heritage. You will wander around St. Mark’s Square and admire its beautiful Venetian Gothic architecture, featuring the iconic St. Mark’s Basilica, St. Mark’s Bell Tower, the Doge’s Palace and the unique Astrological Clock of Torre dell'Orologio.
Stop 3

25 min

At every turn, Venice will surprise you with its unique atmosphere, culture and traditions.

The walking tour will end at the Rialto Bridge, which connects San Marco to San Polo.
Stop 4

2 hours Admission included

Here, you will say goodbye to your Private Guide and meet your Italian-English speaking gondolier who will tell you the history of gondolas (also available via multilingual audio guide). They will take you on a shared 30-minute gondola ride, showing you the highlights of the Grand Canal. It is a must-do in Venice, the Floating City!
Teatro La Fenice

one hour

You will see the beautiful Venetian Baroque facade of the Church of Santa Maria del Giglio, the popular Teatro la Fenice, the iconic 15th century Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo, and more.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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

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).

Using your ticket

Know Before You Go:

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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
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

Options

3,5H: Extended Walking&Gondola

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes: Visit the Church of San Zaccaria and see St. Mark's Basilica and Rialto Bridge on a 3-hour walking tour of the Old Town.

,: Includes tickets for a 30-minute shared gondola ride with live commentary by Gondolier or mobile app guide.

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ITVE013
2,5H:WalkingTour &Gondola Ride

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: See St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Rialto Bridge, and more on a 2-hour walking tour of the Old Town.

,: Includes tickets for a 30-minute shared gondola ride with live commentary by Gondolier or mobile app guide.

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ITVE013