Exclusive Gondola Ride with Guided Old Town Tour
Overview
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
- Historical facts and cultural anecdotes about Venice (2,5-hour option only)
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- 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 (in 1-hour option)
- Tips for local attractions, restaurants and cafes (in 1-hour option)
- 2-hour Old Town tour led by a 5-Star Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice ( 1H option)
Meeting Location
Campo San Giacomo di Rialto
30125 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Il Gobbo di Rialto
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Grand Canal
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Doge's Palace
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Rialto Bridge
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive your voucher and important information.
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled gondola ride to give yourself enough time to exchange your voucher and board a gondola.
- A private gondola can accommodate up to 5 people. The gondolier will choose your seats. Food or drinks are prohibited. Requests for serenades cost an additional fee. This activity may be canceled and refunded in case of exceptionally bad weather or high/low tides. The gondoliers speak English and Italian, there is also an audio guide available in Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, French and Hindi.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the option selected. The 2,5-hour option includes a 2-hour walking tour and tickets for a 30-min gondola ride. For the best experience, we allow 1-25 guests per guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Exclusive Gondola Ride with Guided Old Town Tour?
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Activity code: C-332537P549
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- 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.
- Historical facts and cultural anecdotes about Venice (2,5-hour option only).
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option).
- 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 (in 1-hour option).
- Tips for local attractions, restaurants and cafes (in 1-hour option).
- 2-hour Old Town tour led by a 5-Star Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice ( 1H option).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Exclusive Gondola Ride with Guided Old Town Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Exclusive Gondola Ride with Guided Old Town Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What'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
- Historical facts and cultural anecdotes about Venice (2,5-hour option only)
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- 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 (in 1-hour option)
- Tips for local attractions, restaurants and cafes (in 1-hour option)
- 2-hour Old Town tour led by a 5-Star Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice ( 1H option)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive your voucher and important information.
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled gondola ride to give yourself enough time to exchange your voucher and board a gondola.
- A private gondola can accommodate up to 5 people. The gondolier will choose your seats. Food or drinks are prohibited. Requests for serenades cost an additional fee. This activity may be canceled and refunded in case of exceptionally bad weather or high/low tides. The gondoliers speak English and Italian, there is also an audio guide available in Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, French and Hindi.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the option selected. The 2,5-hour option includes a 2-hour walking tour and tickets for a 30-min gondola ride. For the best experience, we allow 1-25 guests per guide.
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