Top Veneto Gondola Cruises

This is a private  6-hour guided walking tour of Venice and includes a trip on one of the city’s iconic gondolas. The tour includes skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doges Palace. You see many of Venice’s famous landmarks including the Rialto Bridge and what better way  to end the tour than a leisurely trip along Venice’s canals on a gondola!  Entrance fees are included.

A private 2-day tour to fully experience the City of Bridges, discovering its secrets and exploring it from every corner with a professional local guide, who will tell you about history, art, culture and architecture. With the skip-the-line access to Doge’s Palace and Basilic, you will not waste precious time to admire the beauties of these two majestic symbols of Venice. The first day, a 4.5 hour tour, includes the main highlights of the City as the Rialto Bridge, Doge's palace, Basilic and much more.... What a better way to end your first day in Venice with a romantic gondola ride through the Grand Canal! On your second day, you will have the privilege to admire Venice by sea with its three major islands of the Lagoon in a 6-hour boat tour: Murano, Burano and Torcello! Sailing with a private boat through the islands, it’s a unique emotion!

A romantic video created and edited in Venice, to document the most romantic day of your life: your engagement. You will be able to surprise your partner with a stunning proposal, and keep the memory of this magical moment forever. We will decide together all details, before we meet. If you already know what you want to see in Venice, or where you want to propose, you can let me know and I will adjust the schedule to fit your ideas. I will suggest some hidden locations, and some places you can't miss, based on where you are staying and where we start. We will walk the narrow streets, see the squares, the canals, the bridges and use all the beauty we find as a photo background. I will tell you how to interact with the camera in the most natural way and I will try and catch those special natural moments between you two. The result will be a romantic video of about 3/4 minutes that will capture your love in the beautiful scenery of Venice, and a selection of about 60 edited photos.

Explore Venice on your own exclusive gondola ride. Avoid long lines, and board your private gondola complete with a traditional musician along for the ride to serenade you and your group (maximum 6 people). Glide down the Grand Canal and see the baroque architecture reflected in the water. Get your camera ready as you pass by some of Venice’s top sights like Santa Maria della Salute church, Accademia Bridge, and Mozart’s house.

A private gondola tour on the Grand Canal is a quintessential experience for your small group in Venice. Only your group of up to six people will board a gondola to glide through the major waterway, as well as some smaller passages, with a gondolier. Enjoy a flute of prosecco or Champagne as you pass by Italian architecture and under romantic bridges. Departure times take place throughout the day to best suit your vacation schedule.

See where the world’s most famous glass is made on a private tour and workshop on the island of Murano. Ride a private water taxi from your hotel across the Venetian Lagoon to the pretty, colorful island, where you’ll visit a renowned glass-making factory. Learn how the candy-colored glass is blown using traditional methods, and create your own one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry using authentic Murano glass beads.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Stroll down the narrow alleys of Venice and encounter enchanting squares • Take a classic gondola ride along the Grand Canal and smaller canals • Embark on a 2.5-hour tour with a professional experienced guide - See Venice from the land and water on a 2-hour combined stroll through the fabled quarters of “La Serenissima”, and a gondola ride along the quiet canals. See the unusual façade of La Fenice, and hear curious stories about the Venetian Republic.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Walk in the footsteps of Marco Polo and discover where the great explorer lived and worked • Discover the city and its picturesque as you glide down small canals and into the larger Grand Canal • Embark on a 2.5-hour tour with a professional experienced guide - When you’re visiting Venice don’t miss the opportunity to take an enchanting gondola ride along the city’s Grand Canal and its inner canals. On this special tour, you’ll also visit the interior of St. Mark’s Basilica to admire its priceless treasures.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Learn the history of the Doge's Palace at the heart of the Venetian Republic • Discover the city and its picturesque as you glide down small canals and into the larger Grand Canal • Embark on a 2-hour tour with a professional experienced guide - Explore the interiors of the Doge’s Palace with skip-the-line access. See the Bridge of Sighs, the sights of St. Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge. Enjoy an enchanting gondola ride along the Grand Canal and the inner canals of Venice.

Enjoy a fantastic tour of Venice! Let yourself be transported into the magical world of the most romantic lagoon in the world, through history, architecture and legends and, if you're lucky, admiration of the carnival's stroll through the city.

The traditional Gondola Tour has a unique itinerary for each boarding point From the Basilica of Saint Mark to the Grand Canal, or passing along small canals behind the Fenice Theatre or between San Marco and Rialto, the historical gondola ride is the ideal way to appreciate some of the finest views of Venice, aboard its most distinctive vessel, the Gondola

There is no more memorable way to take in the romance of Venice than by gondola, and with this tour you can take the guesswork out of hiring a boat and gondolier. Choose the departure point your prefer and set off along the picturesque canals to take in highlights like the Rialto Bridge, Grand Canal, and St. Mark’s Square as you float past on this iconic Venetian boat.

With its wealth of architecture and maze of winding lanes, Venice can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. With this guided walking tour, take in the highlights of the city without the hassle of a map, ending with a scenic gondola ride. Admire sights like the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark’s Square while learning about their history, then cap off your visit by floating beneath the Bridge of Sighs on a traditional gondola.

We guarantee our clients a 30 minute Gondola ride through out the year including during the busiest months of June and July. Our Gondolas are owned by a local Venetian family who have been carrying forward the iconic tradition of gondola rides in Venice for over 3 decades. The Gondoliers have been passed down their profession from one generation to the next, keeping traditions alive and offering all visitors an authentic experience of Venetian history.

Experience the best travel stories for yourself! Join a local expert and uncover hidden gems on this Lonely Planet Experience powered by Urban Adventures. Join us for a tasty initiation into Venetian culture and discover some of the city’s top highlights, alongside a few hidden spots that only the locals know about! Learn the secrets of the Italian aperitivo, try some of the best wines from the Veneto and taste traditional local dishes on a private Italian adventure you’ll never forget. This tour is priced for a minimum group size of two travellers. A solo traveller may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travellers.

Taste your way through the backstreet bars of Venice on this delicious food and wine tour. Follow your local guide to different ‘enotecas’ (wine bars) to discover where local Venetians go to drink and mingle. At each stop, sample regional wines and Prosecco served alongside plates of the popular Venetian appetizers called ‘cicchetti.’ Group size is limited to 12 to ensure a personalized experience.

Getting the right photos is a crucial part of any vacation. Leave the selfie stick at home and book a session with a professional photographer who will create beautiful images of you in some of Venice's most beautiful locations.

Enjoy a private gondola ride to see some of the most suggestive scenes of Venice. Starting one step away from Piazza San Marco, you'll ride along some of the oldest canals of the city and reach the world-famous Bridge of Sighs!

This combination walking and gondola tour provides a comprehensive overview of Venice, especially for first-time visitors. Spend two hours strolling labyrinth-like streets with an expert guide who will explain the republic’s origins and modern life. Visit St. Mark's Square, Rialto Bridge, Doge's Palace, and more. Then take a 20-minute gondola ride through the city canals.

Experience the tranquil beauty of Venice from the water on a private gondola ride that takes you through the city's less-traveled canals. Relax onboard a traditional Venetian boat as a professional gondolier navigates past historic palaces, churches, and landmarks that most tourists miss. Booking in advance guarantees your party’s seats and saves you the hassle of payment on the spot, so you can sit back and enjoy the ride.

Partake in one of the city’s most cherished and time-honored traditions with an evening-lit gondola ride down the canals of Venice. Simplify your excursion with pre-booked tickets, and enjoy an atmospheric cruise for two. Settle back and admire waterfront views of centuries-old landmarks as you drift past attractions, and listen to enriching history and background on the iconic fleet of Venetian water vessels.

Discover why Venice is called the most romantic city in the world with a private gondola ride through the canals of Venice. Surprise your significant other by booking a gondola ride ahead of time and save time in lines at the canal. With this tour, you’ll step into a traditional Venetian gondola and travel along the Grand Canal to the Rialto Bridge before setting out to explore the scenic side canals with your private gondolier.

Reserve a classic Venetian experience with a private gondola ride through Venice’s romantic canals. Enjoy a beautifully crafted boat and professional gondolier just for your party as you glide down the Grand Canal and smaller waterways, passing historic palaces and landmarks like Mozart’s home and the Rialto Bridge. Book ahead to guarantee a private ride for you group and avoid the hassle of negotiating a price on the spot.

Staying away from the beaten tracks, experience an unusual and romantic 30-minute private gondola ride by night through the canals of Venice. Discover the city from the water, as it was meant to be seen, with its hidden gems and picturesque architecture.