Private Gondola with Private Walking Tour In Heart of Venice

About this experience

Experience the soul of Venice in an exclusive 2-hour journey, featuring a 90-minute private walking tour of iconic highlights and mysterious hidden gems, followed by a 30-minute private Gondola ride. Want a deeper dive? You can also choose our extended option, which includes a full 2-hour private walking tour alongside the 30-minute private Gondola ride. Discover how this floating masterpiece was built on wooden piles through stories you won’t find elsewhere. It’s a seamless, private immersion into the history and magic of the Floating City.

What to expect

1. Stop 1

   The Rialto Bridge: Venice's oldest & iconic stone span. See the Grand Canal's best view, bustling markets, and Renaissance architecture. A perfect spot for photos of gondolas passing by.

2. Stop 2

   St. Mark’s Square: The "Drawing Room of Europe." Admire the golden Basilica, Doge’s Palace, and the Clock Tower. Experience the grand heart of Venice where history, art, and pigeons meet.

3. Stop 3

   St. Mark’s Basilica: The "Church of Gold." Marvel at 8,000 sqm of glittering mosaics, Byzantine treasures, and eastern domes. A masterpiece of wealth and faith at Venice’s sacred heart.

4. Stop 4

   St. Mark’s Clock Tower: A Renaissance marvel showing time, moon phases, and zodiac signs. See the two bronze "Moors" strike the bell, crowning this iconic blue and gold masterpiece.

5. Stop 5

   Doge’s Palace: The pink marble seat of Venetian power. Explore Gothic staterooms, the world’s largest oil painting, and cross the Bridge of Sighs to the haunting prisons.

6. Stop 6

   Bridge of Sighs: A white limestone bridge with a dark past. See the last view of Venice through stone grates as prisoners crossed from the Palace to the haunting New Prisons.

7. Stop 7

   Vittorio Emanuele II: A grand bronze monument honoring Italy’s first King. Standing tall by the lagoon, it symbolizes Italian unity amidst Venice’s stunning waterfront views.

8. Stop 8

   Venetian Masks & Carnival handicraft factory: Discover the magic of mystery. Visit an authentic workshop to see the art that defined the world’s most famous 18th-century masquerade.

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• See you in Campo San Luca, in front of H&M shop.

End point

• Last stop of the tour is in front of the handicraft factory of Masks for the Carnival of Venice.

Hello! We’re thrilled to craft a personal experience just for you. Flexibility: Your itinerary and meeting point are tailor-made and customizable. Let us know if you'd like to adjust anything! Meeting Up: Your guide will contact you via WhatsApp/iMessage a day before the tour. Please be sure to check your phone and respond so we can coordinate your perfect experience.

Before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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