Grand Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola- Skip Crowds & Walking

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Duration (1-4h) Check availability to see starting times
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Free Cancellation up to 48h in advance

Highlights

  • Experience Venice without the crowds and long walks with a private boat tour.
  • Explore the city at your leisure and take a stroll whenever you please.
  • View St. Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge from the water on your private boat
  • Learn about the history of Venice from a local, knowledgeable guide
  • Opt for a world-famous gondola ride, if you like.

Overview

Discover the beauty of Venice in comfort and luxury with a private boat tour. Avoid the crowds and lengthy walks, and explore the city's stunning canals from the comfort of a water taxi and gondola. Your expert guide will provide fascinating insights into the city's history and culture as you take in its most famous landmarks.

Your tour begins with a pick-up from your hotel or any other location of your choice in Venice. Your private water taxi will be waiting nearby for a seamless start to your experience. From there, you'll embark on an unforgettable journey through the city's canals, taking in highlights such as the Frari Chapel, San Polo Square, and the Doge's Palace.

As you glide under charming bridges and along dreamy canals on your gondola ride, keep your camera at the ready to capture the 15th-century San Rocco school and church, and make a stop at San Polo Square, where Venetians used to organize bullfights for Carnevale.

Next, head to the lively Rialto market, where locals shop for fresh fish and produce, and admire the grand Rialto Bridge as you approach it by boat. Take some time to browse the local delicacies, grab a snack or drink, and do some souvenir shopping.

The tour's final stop is Piazza San Marco, where you'll marvel at the mosaics of St Mark's Basilica, its clock tower, and the Campanile. Take in stunning views of Doge's Palace, which served as the government administration center for the region for over 1000 years.

Your tour ends in the city center, or back at your hotel, leaving you with lasting memories of your intimate and luxurious exploration of Venice by water.

What’s Included?

  • Pick-up and drop-off
  • Private water taxi
  • Private gondola ride depending on selected option
  • Private tour guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees (none required)
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Your guide will pick you up at your hotel, or any other location of your choice in Venice,
and a private water taxi will be docked as close as possible.

At the end of the tour you will be dropped off at your hotel or a prearranged drop-off point.

Itinerary

1-4h

1. Basilica di Santa Maria

Your guide will pick you up at your hotel, or any other location of your choice in Venice, and a private water taxi will be docked as close as possible. Set off to explore highlights like the Frari Chapel, San Polo Square, and the Doge’s Palace. 

2. Doge's Palace

As you float through the city's dreamy canals and under charming bridges on a gondola ride, make sure you have your camera at the ready. Pass by the 15th-century San Rocco school and church, and stop at San Polo Square, where Venetians used to organize bullfights for Carneval. 

3. Mercati di Rialto

Next, make your way to the lively Rialto market where locals go for fresh fish and produce, admiring the grand Rialto Bridge as you approach it by boat. You’ll have the opportunity to buy a snack or drink at the market, browse the local delicacies, and go souvenir shopping.

4. Piazza San Marco

The final stop will be at Piazza San Marco. Your guide will point out the mosaics adorning St Mark's Basilica, its clock tower and the Campanile.

5. Basilica di San Marco

Admire views of Doge’s Palace, which for over 1000 years served as the government administration center for the region. Finish your tour in the city center, or back at your hotel.

Cancellation Policy

- For groups of 1-6 people: free cancellation up to 48 hours in advance.

- For groups of 7+ people: free cancellation up to up to 7 days ahead. From 6 days in advance to 48 hours in advance, a 50% fee will apply.

- Cancellations less than 48 hours ahead or no-shows result in no refund.

Weather Forecast

Today in Venice

Monday, 8 February

12°C
Precipitation 80%
Humidity 80%
Wind 80 km/h

Tue, 9 Feb

13° 5°

Wed, 10 Feb

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Thu, 11 Feb

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Fri, 12 Feb

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Sat, 13 Feb

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Sun, 14 Feb

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Important Information

Please note we can arrange for a water taxi accessible for wheelchairs upon request, but scooters cannot be accommodated due to the weight. Gondola experiences in Venice are not wheelchair accessible.

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from €439.00
Free Cancellation up to 48h in advance