
Private Venice City Tour and Gondola Ride
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September 2026
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4.4/5
Based on 9 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Private Venice City Tour and Gondola Ride worth booking?
Private Venice City Tour and Gondola Ride is a 2.5-hour experience in Venice, Italy, from $143 per person. It scores 43 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.4/5 rating across 9 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 43 / 100
- Rating
- 4.4/5 (9)
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- From
- $143 per person
Enjoy the ancient greatness of the Serenissima Republic by having an enchanting panoramic tour over the history of St. Mark’s square and its main monuments: St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. We have both options
What you get
About this experience
Enjoy the ancient greatness of the Serenissima Republic by having an enchanting panoramic tour over the history of St. Mark’s square and its main monuments: St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. We have both options: with private gondola ride at the end of the tour or without it, you can choose.
What's included
Included
- Entrance tickets to the Doge's Palace
- 30 minutes gondola tour included ONLY if you choose the option with the gondola included
- Private licensed guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance tickets to St. Mark's Basilica are on request, contact us to reserve your tickets
What you'll see and do
Piazza San Marco
Admire the power of Serenissima Republic. Have a stroll in this breathtaking square.
30 minutes here
Palazzo Ducale
Visit the Doge's Palace: a building full of history and treasures.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Basilica di San Marco
Enjoy a visit to this stunning basilica, full of precious mosaics and hidden treasures.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Please note this will be included ONLY choosing the option of the tour with the gondola ride included. If you choose the Venice City Tour there will be no gondola ride. If you book Privat Venice City Tour and Gondola ride, it will be included.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Venice
Meet our guide between the two columns in St. Mark's Square.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Meet our guide between the two columns in St. Mark's Square.
Options you can book
Private City tour - NO GONDOLA
2 hours walking tour: 2 hours walking tour with a licensed touristic guide
City Tour + Gondola
2h tour + 30' gondola ride
Before you book
- Cancellation
- If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 1 and 3 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 1 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Languages
- de, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Destination Venice
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Proper attire is required while visiting the Basilica.
- For security reasons bags, back-packs, etc. cannot be taken into the Basilica.
- A gondola can accommodate 5 people only.
- Choose the gondola option if you want to add it
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to St.Mark’s Basilica
- Basilica tickets official price is 12€ per person for Tour Operators
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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
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Small groups
4 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
9 verified traveler reviews for Private Venice City Tour and Gondola Ride. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Seamless
Alexandra, a Venetian native, was a knowledgeable, informed, articulate & thoughtful guide. Although we’d visited Venice years before, we had not seen St Mark’s, the Doge Palace or ridden a gondola. Such a treat & Alexandra made it seamless with no wait. Learned so much more than had we done on our own. Some confusion about meeting place. Would have been helpful if instead to address, the meeting point could have specified “between 2 columns”. We were at wrong spot. But Viator called us after 10 min & all was good. Would highly recommend this tour.
via Viator
Private tour of Venice highlights
Guide was knowledgeable, on time, and provided an exceptional tour. The gondola ride at the end was well organized and a great way to learn more about the canal system
via Viator
Very knowledgeable guide....
Very knowledgeable guide. Alessandra made the museum and the palace tours a valuable learning experience. It made our trip!!
via Viator
Our guide was very nice...
Our guide was very nice and knowledgeable. She did a great job telling us about the basilica and the palace. The gondola ride was only about 20 minutes not 30. It was relaxing until the end when another gondola came racing right up next to us and splashed us with water. Otherwise good
via Viator
Great guide!
Monica was a fantastic tour guide. Even though we didn't get to enter the palace due to it being a holiday, we still had a very interesting walking tour. In the end it felt like a fun stroll through Venice with a friend who offered not only historical facts but also interesting debate and friendly conversation. The church is magnificent. The Gondola ride ended off a really good experience which is something you can't miss when visiting Venice.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Price range
- $143 to $635
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 43
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Venice City Tour and Gondola Ride: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Venice.
How much does Private Venice City Tour and Gondola Ride cost?
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Prices start at $143 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 Private Venice City Tour and Gondola Ride take?
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Plan for about 2.5 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 Private Venice City Tour and Gondola Ride worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 43 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.4/5 across 9 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Venice, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Venice City Tour and Gondola Ride?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Private Venice City Tour and Gondola Ride suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Venice City Tour and Gondola Ride?
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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 2.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Venice City Tour and Gondola Ride 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 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?
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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.
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