Overview
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.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private gondola ride (if option selected)
Private water taxi
Pick-up and drop-off
Private tour guide
Food and drinks
Entrance fees (none required)
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
1 hour
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.
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Doge's Palace
45 min
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.
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Mercati di Rialto
45 min
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.
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Piazza San Marco
45 min
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.
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Basilica di San Marco
45 min
Admire views of Doge’s Palace, which for over 1000 years served as the government administration center for the region. Finish your tour in the city center, or back at your hotel.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- 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
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Grand Luxury Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola - Skip the Crowds!
Can I cancel Grand Luxury Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola - Skip the Crowds! for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Private gondola ride (if option selected)
- Private water taxi
- Pick-up and drop-off
- Private tour guide
What's not included?
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees (none required)
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, Doge's Palace, Mercati di Rialto, Piazza San Marco, Basilica di San Marco.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, Russian, Portuguese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish.
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