Grand Canal and Venices Old Town Private Tour and Gondola

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Discover the highlights of Venice’s Old Town and Grand Canal, from St. Mark’s Square to San Polo. See St. Mark’s Basilica, Rialto Bridge, and more. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: Grand Canal & Old Town Walking Tour Book a walking tour of the Grand Canal and Old Town and see the Rialto Bridge, Ponte dell'Accademia, St. Mark's Square, St. Mark's Basilica, and more. 2,5-hour: Grand Canal, Old Town & Gondola Book a 2-hour walking tour of the Grand Canal and Old Town led by a Private Guide. Includes tickets for a 30-minute shared gondola ride with live commentary in Italian and English or multilingual mobile app guide. 4,5-hour: Grand Canal, Old Town, Doge’s Palace & Gondola Book a 4-hour walking tour of the Grand Canal, Old Town and Doge’s Palace (skip-the-line tickets) led by a Private Guide. Includes tickets for a 30-minute shared gondola ride with live commentary in Italian and English or multilingual mobile app guide.
  • 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 4,5-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.
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Doge’s Palace grant you immediate entry at your booked time, without queueing at the ticket office. There are mandatory security checks. Headsets will be provided for groups larger than 10.
  • 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
  • Tickets for a 30-minute shared gondola ride on the Grand Canal (2,5 and 4,5-hour options only)
  • (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge’s Palace (4,5-hour option only)
  • 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
  • Private Walking Tour of the Grand Canal and Venice's Old Town with Gondola Ride and Doge’s Palace
  • Interesting history facts, cultural anecdotes and legends of Venice
  • Private Guide during the gondola ride
  • 30-minute shared gondola ride on the Grand Canal (in 2-hour option)
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge’s Palace (in 2 and 2,5-hour options)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.