Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice

Overview

A private experience, combining an exclusive private gondola ride with a personalized guided walking tour. Perfect for couples, families, or small groups.. 3-hour private tour: A comprehensive journey combining a serene private gondola ride for half an hour (exclusive to your group) and expert-led exploration. The Ultimate Venice Highlights: This itinerary is designed to cover almost all the major landmarks and Hidden Gems of Venice. 10-minute "Venetian Break": A short scheduled rest to relax, recharge, and soak in the local atmosphere. Personalized & Expert-led: Enjoy the full attention of a local expert guide with a flexible pace tailored to your needs. Small Group Exclusivity: Ideal for those seeking privacy; maximum of 10 guests per booking.

Itinerary

1. Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari

   Frari Basilica: A Gothic titan housing Titian’s "Assumption." Marvel at grand tombs, Donatello’s wood carvings, and centuries of Venetian history inside this red-brick masterpiece.

   · Non-stop passage

2. Scuola Grande Di San Rocco

   Scuola di San Rocco: Admire the "Sistine Chapel of Venice" from outside. A white marble jewel of the Renaissance, built to honor the saint of plagues with its stunning, intricate facade.

   · Non-stop passage

3. Église de San Pantalòn

   San Pantalon: Look up! Marvel at the world’s largest oil canvas—over 400sqm of 3D-like Baroque drama. A breathtaking masterpiece by Fumiani that turns the ceiling into a golden gateway to heaven.

   · Non-stop passage

4. Campo Santa Margherita

   Campo Santa Margherita: The heart of Venetian social life. A vibrant, sun-drenched square where locals meet for coffee or Spritz amidst student buzz and historic red-brick houses.

   · Non-stop passage

5. Ponte dei Pugni

   Ponte dei Pugni: The Bridge of Fists! Spot the marble footprints where rival clans fought for glory. Legend says losers were tossed into the canal—no railings, just raw Venetian pride.

   · 10 min· Admission not included

6. Campo San Barnaba

   Campo San Barnaba: A movie star square! See the iconic floating fruit boat and visit the church transformed into the Leonardo da Vinci Museum, where his wooden inventions come to life.

   · Non-stop passage

7. Ponte dell'Accademia

   Accademia Bridge: The Grand Canal’s only wooden bridge! A romantic spot for the city's most breathtaking photos. Capture the perfect Venice skyline from this unique wooden masterpiece.

   · 10 min· Admission not included

8. Campo Santo Stefano

   Campo Santo Stefano: A grand square featuring the "Book-Pooping" statue! See the monument of Niccolò Tommaseo, cheekily nicknamed by locals for the books piled oddly behind his legs.

   · Non-stop passage

9. Place Saint Marc

   St. Mark’s Square: Napoleon’s "Drawing Room of Europe." Marvel at the golden Basilica and the clock tower in Venice’s grandest stage, where history meets the heart of the sea.

   · Non-stop passage

10. Basilique Saint-Marc

    St. Mark’s Basilica: The "Church of Gold." Behold 8,000sqm of glittering mosaics and the majestic Pala d'Oro. A golden treasure chest of Venice’s imperial power and divine beauty.

    · Non-stop passage

11. Torre dell'Orologio

    St. Mark’s Clock Tower: A Renaissance marvel! Watch the "Moors" strike the bell and see the golden lion above the zodiac dial. Venice’s grand timekeeper since 1499.

    · Non-stop passage

12. Palais des Doges

    Doge’s Palace: The pink marble heart of Venice. Walk through grand halls and cross the Bridge of Sighs to the prison. A gothic masterpiece where laws were made and secrets kept.

    · Non-stop passage

13. Pont des Soupirs

    Bridge of Sighs: Venice’s most romantic yet tragic icon. Imagine the final sighs of prisoners seeing the lagoon for the last time before entering the dark cells. A white limestone bridge of myth.

    · Non-stop passage

14. Victor Emmanuel II Statue: A giant bronze roar by the lagoon! Meet the "Father of the Fatherland" on horseback, guarding the grand entrance to Venice since 1887.

    · Non-stop passage

15. Ca' del Sol: Step into a world of magic! See master artisans create authentic papier-mâché masks and stunning costumes. A colorful hidden gem where Venice’s Carnival spirit lives all year.

    · Non-stop passage

How to use your ticket

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 make sure to check your phone and respond so we can coordinate your perfect experience.

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• 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
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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