
Grand Luxury Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola - Skip the Crowds!
Pick your date
Highlighted days have spots open. Grey days are sold out or not running.
September 2026
Loading live availability
Who is going?
Adults
Age 13 and over
Children
Age 12 and under
Select a highlighted day to see live departure times and the exact price for your group.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Same price on Viator, Outty earns a commission.
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 $125 per person. It scores 60 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, 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
- 60 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (9)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $125 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. Lea
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 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
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 60
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
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?
+
Prices start at $125 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?
+
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?
+
It holds an Outty Ranking of 60 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". 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!?
+
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?
+
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!?
+
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?
+
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?
+
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?
+
On Outty we rank every Venice experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine in Venice, Eating Venice Small Group Food & Drinks Tour, Venice Bacaro Food Tour: Eat and Drink like a Venetian. 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?
+
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?
+
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?
+
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.
Ready to lock in your spot?
Pick a date, choose your group, and see the exact price for Grand Luxury Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola - Skip the Crowds!.
Pick your date




