
Grand Luxury Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola - Skip the Crowds!
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 9 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Grand Luxury Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola - Skip the Crowds! worth booking?
Grand Luxury Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola - Skip the Crowds! is a 4-hour experience in Venice, Italy, from $148 per person. It scores 62 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 9 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 62 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (9)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $148 per person
Exploring Venice does not get more intimate, comfortable, and luxurious than this! Take a private boat tour of Venice and explore the city by water, without the need to compete with the crowds or walk long distances. Learn about the city from your professional guide as you travel along Venice’s beautiful canals by water taxi and gondola, stopping to explore as and when you please.
What you get
About this experience
Exploring Venice does not get more intimate, comfortable, and luxurious than this! Take a private boat tour of Venice and explore the city by water, without the need to compete with the crowds or walk long distances. Learn about the city from your professional guide as you travel along Venice’s beautiful canals by water taxi and gondola, stopping to explore as and when you please.
What's included
Included
- Private gondola ride (if option selected)
- Hotel pick-up
- Private water taxi
- Private tour guide
Not included
- Hotel drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees (none required)
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
Your guide will pick you up at your hotel, or any other location of your choice in Venice, and a private water taxi will be docked as close as possible. Set off to explore highlights like the Frari Chapel, San Polo Square, and the Doge’s Palace.
60 minutes here
Palazzo Ducale
As you float through the city's dreamy canals and under charming bridges on a gondola ride, make sure you have your camera at the ready. Pass by the 15th-century San Rocco school and church, and stop at San Polo Square, where Venetians used to organize bullfights for Carneval.
45 minutes here · Admission not included
Mercati di Rialto
Next, make your way to the lively Rialto market where locals go for fresh fish and produce, admiring the grand Rialto Bridge as you approach it by boat. You’ll have the opportunity to buy a snack or drink at the market, browse the local delicacies, and go souvenir shopping.
45 minutes here
Piazza San Marco
The final stop will be at Piazza San Marco. Your guide will point out the mosaics adorning St Mark's Basilica, its clock tower and the Campanile.
45 minutes here
Basilica di San Marco
Admire views of Doge’s Palace, which for over 1000 years served as the government administration center for the region. You’ll end your tour with a relaxing gondola ride (if this option was selected). Please note that the guide will not accompany you during this part of the experience. Once your gondola ride is finished, you’ll have to make your way back to your hotel or your next destination independently.
45 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
1.5h Tour by Boat with Gondola
1h Tour by Boat + 25m Gondola: This tour includes a 1-hour private boat tour with a tour guide, followed by a private gondola ride Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: During this tour, you will pass by the main sights of Venice. Pickup included
Shared Tours
Pickup included
3.5h Tour by Boat & Gondola
3h Tour by Boat + 25m Gondola: This tour includes a 3-hour private boat tour with a tour guide, followed by a private gondola ride Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes: During this tour, you will pass by the main sights of Venice, and do several photo stops. This tour ends with a gondola ride. Pickup included
2.5h Tour by Boat with Gondola
2h Tour by Boat + 25m Gondola: This tour includes a 2-hour private boat tour with a tour guide, followed by a private gondola ride Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: During this tour, you will pass by the main sights of Venice, and do several photo stops. This tour ends with a gondola ride. Pickup included
4.5h Tour by Boat and Gondola
4h Tour by Boat + 25m Gondola : This tour includes a 4-hour private boat tour with walking stops with a tour guide, followed by a private gondola ride Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes: During this tour, you will see the main Venice sights, do several photo stops, and walk. This tour ends with a gondola ride. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Vexperio
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 9 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
9 verified traveler reviews for Grand Luxury Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola - Skip the Crowds!. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Annalisa was a wonderful...
Annalisa was a wonderful guide and provided an in depth review of the history of Venice. The combination of the boat tour and Gondola experience is at the top of our experiences in Italy. I highly recommend asking for Annalisa for this tour. 10 out of 10!
via Viator
Rich History
The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions. She did her job well!!
via Viator
Great experience
Adair was our tour guide. She was welcoming and knowledgeable. We had a very pleasant experience. Would definitely recommend.
via Tripadvisor
Must book tour!
Amazing tour that really gave us a feel for the city! Our guide took some amazing photos for us too - definitely book!
Response from the operator: Dear Mary, Thank you for such a wonderful review! Your kind words are truly appreciated. We’re so glad we had the opportunity to show you the beauty of Venice and be your travel partner in this enchanting city. Thank you once again, and we hope to welcome you on another tour with us in the future. Warm regards, Kinga Vexperio
via Viator
The best used hours in a beautiful city!
It has been a great experience and the short time we have had we enjoyed it to the full thanks to Silvia and her extensive knowledge and culture. Impeccable attention from the organizers, we are very grateful to them.
Response from the operator: Querido Amadeo, Ha sido un placer tenerte en Venecia y nos sentimos súper agradecidos de haber podido formar parte de tus últimos días del año. Te deseamos todo lo mejor para 2025 y esperamos volver a verte algún día. Un cordial saludo, Magdalena Vexperio
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $148 to $2,387
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Vexperio, who run 99 experiences we rank across 23 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 60.7 and 2 in the 90+ Club.
See everything Vexperio runsWhy this scores 62
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Grand Luxury Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola - Skip the Crowds!: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Venice.
How much does Grand Luxury Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola - Skip the Crowds! cost?
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Prices start at $148 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Venice usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Grand Luxury Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola - Skip the Crowds! take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Venice is not rushed.
Is Grand Luxury Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola - Skip the Crowds! worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 9 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Venice, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Grand Luxury Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola - Skip the Crowds!?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Grand Luxury Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola - Skip the Crowds! suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Grand Luxury Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola - Skip the Crowds!?
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Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Venice can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Venice and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Grand Luxury Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola - Skip the Crowds! start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Venice within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Venice?
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On Outty we rank every Venice experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Venice Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with wine by Cooking Italy, Eating Venice Small Group Food & Drinks Tour, Tour of The Real Hidden Venice. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Venice?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Venice?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Grand Luxury Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola - Skip the Crowds!?
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Included: Private gondola ride (if option selected); Hotel pick-up; Private water taxi; and Private tour guide. Not included: Hotel drop-off; Food and drinks; Entrance fees (none required); and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Grand Luxury Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola - Skip the Crowds! include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 317 listed pickup locations in and around Venice. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Grand Luxury Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola - Skip the Crowds! offered in?
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It is offered in German, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Grand Luxury Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola - Skip the Crowds!?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Grand Luxury Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola - Skip the Crowds! wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Grand Luxury Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola - Skip the Crowds! if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Venice. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Grand Luxury Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola - Skip the Crowds!?
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Across 9 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Grand Luxury Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola - Skip the Crowds!?
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There are 5 options to choose from, including 1.5h Tour by Boat with Gondola, Shared Tours, 3.5h Tour by Boat & Gondola, 2.5h Tour by Boat with Gondola. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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