Private Family Tour of Venice with Fun Activities for Kids
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Venice, Italy
2 to 4 hours (approx.)
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Overview
Search for the famous Lions of Venice, hear amazing stories about Marco Polo's adventures, and see highlights such as St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Rialto Bridge and more. Extended option: Leonardo da Vinci Museum and gondola ride.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Old Town Walking Tour
Choose this family-friendly tour to visit San Zaccaria and see the highlights of Venice's Old Town, such as St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Rialto Bridge, and more.
3-hour: Old Town & Leonardo da Vinci Museum
Choose this family-friendly tour to visit the Leonardo da Vinci Museum and San Zaccaria, and see the highlights of Venice's Old Town, such as St. Mark's Basilica and Rialto Bridge.
4-hour: Old Town, Leonardo da Vinci Museum & Gondola Ride
Choose this tour to visit the Leonardo da Vinci Museum and San Zaccaria, and see the best of Venice's Old Town. Includes tickets for a shared 30-minute gondola ride (without guide).
What's Included
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum (3 and 4-hour options only)
- Private Family-Friendly Tour of Venice's Highlights with Leonardo Da Vinci Museum and Gondola Ride
- Free admission to the Church of San Zaccaria (all options)
- Tickets for a gondola ride with an Italian-English speaking -
- - gondolier or multilingual audio guide (4-hour option only)
- 5-Star Private Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Entry to paid parts of the Church of San Zaccaria
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum (in 2-hour option)
- Tickets for a gondola ride with an Italian-English speaking gondolier or multilingual -
- Private guide for the gondola ride (audio guide only)
- - audio guide(2 & 3-hour options)
Meeting Location
Meeting point
Riva degli Schiavoni
30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Hotel Savoia & Jolanda
Meet your guide in front of the entrance to Hotel Savoia & Jolanda, Riva degli Schiavoni, 4187, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
San Zaccaria
Book a 2-hour tour to see the best highlights of Venice’s Old Town, from San Marco to San Polo. Your passionate Private Guide will show you the magical side of this world heritage city with hidden gems that you would miss on your own. One of the highlights will be a visit to San Zaccaria, the pearl of the Venetian Renaissance.
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Mark's Square
You will also explore the lively St. Mark’s Square, where you can learn about the Mask Carnival, St. Theodore, St. Mark, and the Doge’s who for centuries lived in the luxurious Doge’s Palace. Admire the breathtaking St. Mark’s Basilica (outside only) and find out how the old Astronomical Clock works!
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Rialto Bridge
Many surprising things await you as you stroll along Venice's narrow, winding streets and canals. Enjoy scenic views of the Grand Canal and learn about the history of gondolas as you cross the historic Rialto Bridge to get to one of the oldest parts of the city. You will pass the site of the Rialto Market, Campo San Polo, and many colorful mechant houses from the Venetian Golden Age. Book a 3-hour tour to enhance your experience with a visit to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum in Campo S. Rosso. Hear the inspiring story of the greatest Renaissance Man and enjoy interactive exhibits that will amaze both adults and children! The museum displays reproductions of da Vinci's works, not only paintings but also working military and hydraulic machines. Come and learn about Leonardo's many talents!
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Da Vinci Interactive Museum Venezia - Scoletta di San Rocco
Book a 3-hour tour to enhance your experience with a visit to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum in Campo S. Rosso. Hear the inspiring story of the greatest Renaissance Man and enjoy interactive exhibits that will amaze both adults and children! The museum displays reproductions of da Vinci's works, not only paintings but also working military and hydraulic machines. Come and learn about Leonardo's many talents!
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Grand Canal
Choose the 4-hour option to finish your guided tour with a magical gondola ride! You can experience this only in Venice and the memories will last a lifetime. A Italian and English speaking gondolier (or multilingual audio guide) will tell you the history of Venetian gondolas and take you on a 30-minute gondola ride on the Grand Canal. Embark on a real Venetian adventure!
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 and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please arrive strictly on time, as there are time slots for entering some attractions.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Tickets to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum and Gondola Ride not included on the basic 2-hour tour.
- The Church of San Zaccaria is open for visitors every day from 10 AM to 12 PM, and then from 4PM to 6PM. Tickets to the chapels and crypts can be purchased for an additional fee of 1.5 EUR.
- Church tours during scheduled events (such as the daily, Sunday and holiday masses) are limited, so the entire or parts of the church may be closed on the day of your visit. At such times, you will see the church only from the outside, or the church will be replaced with another attraction.
- It is advised to cover your shoulders and knees when visiting churches in Venice.
- The 4-hour option includes tickets for a 30-minute gondola ride, which is preceded by a short introduction about the history gondolas told by a gondolier. This attraction is separate from the walking tour and your Private Guide will not participate in it. They will escort you to the boarding point and provide all the necessary information.
- Live commentary for the gondola ride is available in English and Italian.
- Audio guide for the gondola ride is available in 7 languages: Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, French and Hindi.
- A gondola can accommodate 4-6 people. Other people may join your shared gondola ride. Larger groups will be split or we will book a traghetto ride for you. The gondolier will choose a seat for every passenger.
- 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.
- Gondola rides will be canceled in case of exceptionally bad weather or exceptionally high/low tide. In such a case, your ride will be postponed to the next day or refunded.
- For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Family Tour of Venice with Fun Activities for Kids?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-332537P577
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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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Q:
What is the cancellation policy for the Private Family Tour of Venice with Fun Activities for Kids?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- 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).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option).
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum (3 and 4-hour options only).
- Private Family-Friendly Tour of Venice's Highlights with Leonardo Da Vinci Museum and Gondola Ride.
- Free admission to the Church of San Zaccaria (all options).
- Tickets for a gondola ride with an Italian-English speaking -.
- - gondolier or multilingual audio guide (4-hour option only).
- 5-Star Private Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice.
The following is NOT included:
- Entry to paid parts of the Church of San Zaccaria.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum (in 2-hour option).
- Tickets for a gondola ride with an Italian-English speaking gondolier or multilingual -.
- Private guide for the gondola ride (audio guide only).
- - audio guide(2 & 3-hour options).
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If 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 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Private Family Tour of Venice with Fun Activities for Kids 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
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Family Tour of Venice with Fun Activities for Kids 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
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum (3 and 4-hour options only)
- Private Family-Friendly Tour of Venice's Highlights with Leonardo Da Vinci Museum and Gondola Ride
- Free admission to the Church of San Zaccaria (all options)
- Tickets for a gondola ride with an Italian-English speaking -
- - gondolier or multilingual audio guide (4-hour option only)
- 5-Star Private Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Entry to paid parts of the Church of San Zaccaria
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum (in 2-hour option)
- Tickets for a gondola ride with an Italian-English speaking gondolier or multilingual -
- Private guide for the gondola ride (audio guide only)
- - audio guide(2 & 3-hour options)
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 and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please arrive strictly on time, as there are time slots for entering some attractions.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Tickets to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum and Gondola Ride not included on the basic 2-hour tour.
- The Church of San Zaccaria is open for visitors every day from 10 AM to 12 PM, and then from 4PM to 6PM. Tickets to the chapels and crypts can be purchased for an additional fee of 1.5 EUR.
- Church tours during scheduled events (such as the daily, Sunday and holiday masses) are limited, so the entire or parts of the church may be closed on the day of your visit. At such times, you will see the church only from the outside, or the church will be replaced with another attraction.
- It is advised to cover your shoulders and knees when visiting churches in Venice.
- The 4-hour option includes tickets for a 30-minute gondola ride, which is preceded by a short introduction about the history gondolas told by a gondolier. This attraction is separate from the walking tour and your Private Guide will not participate in it. They will escort you to the boarding point and provide all the necessary information.
- Live commentary for the gondola ride is available in English and Italian.
- Audio guide for the gondola ride is available in 7 languages: Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, French and Hindi.
- A gondola can accommodate 4-6 people. Other people may join your shared gondola ride. Larger groups will be split or we will book a traghetto ride for you. The gondolier will choose a seat for every passenger.
- 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.
- Gondola rides will be canceled in case of exceptionally bad weather or exceptionally high/low tide. In such a case, your ride will be postponed to the next day or refunded.
- For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
- 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
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