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The cards below come from the current Venice inventory and are ordered by verified review count. Check the meeting point carefully: “Venice” may mean St Mark’s, another district, a lagoon island or the mainland edge. Walking time and the nearest vaporetto stop often matter more than the straight-line distance.

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Venice: Grand Canal Gondola Ride with App Commentary
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Venice: Grand Canal Gondola Ride with App Commentary

⏱ 30 minutes - 2 hours · 4.2 (26,667)

Experience a gondola ride along the most beautiful part of the Grand Canal in Venice and its hidden waterways. Listen to in-app commentary as you admire the views and visit the…

from €37 per person

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Grand Canal Gondola Ride with Storytelling & Gondola Gallery

Grand Canal Gondola Ride with Storytelling & Gondola Gallery

⏱ 1 - 3 hours · 4.2 (17,988)

Enjoy a gondola ride through Venice’s canals on a traditional black gondola with storytelling. Discover the history of gondolas and gondoliers at the Gondola Gallery with authen…

from €39 per person

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Venice: Shared Gondola Ride Across the Grand Canal
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Venice: Shared Gondola Ride Across the Grand Canal

⏱ 30 minutes · 3.9 (7,021)

Enjoy Venice from a privileged view of a Gondola accompanied by its gentle movement. Take a ride along Canal Grande and minor canals around San Marco Square and Rialto.

from €39 per person

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Venice: Private Gondola Cruise for up to 5 Passengers

Venice: Private Gondola Cruise for up to 5 Passengers

⏱ 30 minutes · 3.7 (5,331)

Soak up the romance of Venice on a private gondola ride. Journey down the Grand Canal and some of the smaller waterways of the city to see historic palaces and bridges from the…

from €140 per group up to 5

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Venice: Traditional Shared Gondola Ride

Venice: Traditional Shared Gondola Ride

⏱ 30 - 50 minutes · 4.1 (4,006)

Experience a half-hour gondola ride that takes you to the heart of Venice as you admire its historic sites as they were meant to be seen.

from €36 per person

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Venice: St Marco - Rialto Walking Tour & Spritz Like a Local

Venice: St Marco - Rialto Walking Tour & Spritz Like a Local

⏱ 1 - 3 hours · 4.2 (3,692)

Explore Venice’s icons from St. Mark’s to the Rialto, uncover hidden gems, sip a spritz in a local bacaro, and upgrade with a gondola ride or a visit to the blooming Fortuny Pal…

from €27 per person

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Venice: Crafted Gondola Under Breathtaking Bridge of Sighs™

Venice: Crafted Gondola Under Breathtaking Bridge of Sighs™

⏱ 45 minutes · 4.2 (2,486)

Embark on a journey that unlocks the essence of Venice’s charm. Glide through the St Mark Basin & the Bridge of Sighs on a gondola ride that captures the magic of the city & vis…

from €37 per person

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Venice: City Center Historical Guided Walking Tour

Venice: City Center Historical Guided Walking Tour

⏱ 1 - 2.5 hours · 4.4 (2,482)

Enjoy a walking tour through St. Mark's Square, Rialto and hidden gems of the city. For a unique perspective, add a gondola ride to see Venice from the water.

from €27 per person

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Venice Private Gondola Ride: Tour Hidden Canals and Sights

Venice Private Gondola Ride: Tour Hidden Canals and Sights

⏱ 30 minutes - 2 hours · 4.3 (1,177)

Experience Venice from the water on a private gondola ride. Glide through the picturesque canals, discover hidden corners, and marvel at iconic landmarks as you travel.

from €159 per group up to 5

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Venice: Bell Tower & St Mark's Square History Gallery Ticket

Venice: Bell Tower & St Mark's Square History Gallery Ticket

⏱ 1 hour · 4.2 (1,028)

Enjoy the breathtaking St. Mark's Bell Tower, the tallest structure in Venice. Explore the History Gallery to learn about Venice and its gondolas, and take a VR journey thro…

from €38 per person

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Venice: Gondola Tour under the Bridge of Sighs & Audio Guide

Venice: Gondola Tour under the Bridge of Sighs & Audio Guide

⏱ 30 minutes · 3.9 (797)

Take part in a shared tour of Venice in a traditional Gondola. Admire Venice from a different perspective, see iconic architectural landmarks like the Bridge of Sighs, and liste…

from €36 per person

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Venice: City Center Walking Tour with Gondola Ride Option

Venice: City Center Walking Tour with Gondola Ride Option

⏱ 1 - 3 hours · 4.4 (659)

Discover Venice’s historic center on a guided walking tour. Admire the Rialto Bridge, pause for a refreshing Spritz in a local bàcaro, and upgrade your experience with an unforg…

from €27 per person

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Venice: Grand Canal Private 30-Minute Gondola Ride

Venice: Grand Canal Private 30-Minute Gondola Ride

⏱ 30 minutes · 4.1 (621)

Cruise past the famous Palazzo Contarini Fasan and Punta Della Dogana on a private half-hour gondola ride on the Grand Canal. See Venice landmarks and float down small canals to…

from €139 per group up to 5

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Venice: Grand Canal Evening Gondola Ride

Venice: Grand Canal Evening Gondola Ride

⏱ 30 minutes - 1 hour · 3.9 (590)

Glide through the Grand Canal and Venice’s romantic waterways on an unforgettable evening gondola ride. Experience the timeless charm of Venice from the water.

from €43 per person

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Venice: Private Gondola Ride with Personal Photographer

Venice: Private Gondola Ride with Personal Photographer

⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.8 (579)

Capture the magic of Venice with this personal photo shoot in a private gondola. Receive 50 professional images of your once-in-a-lifetime experience on the canals of this encha…

from €291 per group up to 4

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Venice: St. Mark's, Doge's Palace, Rialto, and Gondola Tour

Venice: St. Mark's, Doge's Palace, Rialto, and Gondola Tour

⏱ 30 minutes - 6 hours · 4.7 (402)

Experience the best of Venice with timed entry and guided tours of St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, a scenic gondola ride, and a walking tour. Or, opt for just…

from €39 per person

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Venice: Doge's Palace Guided Tour with Optional Gondola Ride

Venice: Doge's Palace Guided Tour with Optional Gondola Ride

⏱ 2 - 2.5 hours · 4.6 (364)

Experience the Doge's Palace with skip-the-line tickets. Explore its highlights, the Bridge of Sighs, and the famous prisons. Add an optional gondola ride through the Grand…

from €69 per person

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Venice: Gondola Ride under the Bridge of Sighs with an audio guide app

Venice: Gondola Ride under the Bridge of Sighs with an audio guide app

⏱ 30 - 50 minutes · 4.0 (277)

Discover the magic of Venice! A unique journey that combines a pleasant introductory audio guide app with the timeless charm of a gondola ride along the city's most pictures…

from €31 per person

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Venice: Semi-Private Gondola Ride under the Bridge of Sighs

Venice: Semi-Private Gondola Ride under the Bridge of Sighs

⏱ 30 minutes · 4.1 (190)

Enjoy a semi-private gondola ride in Venice with a maximum of 2 other guests. Glide beneath the Bridge of Sighs and explore charming canals with an audio guide app.

from €39 per person

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Venice: City Pass 20+ sights, Gondola & St. Marks Basilica

Venice: City Pass 20+ sights, Gondola & St. Marks Basilica

· 3.8 (154)

Explore Venice your way: Doge’s Palace, gondola ride, island tour, museums, guided tours, add optional St. Mark’s skip-the-line guided tour & public transportation. 20+ highligh…

from €85 per person

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Grand Canal Private Gondola Tour with Chilled Prosecco

Grand Canal Private Gondola Tour with Chilled Prosecco

⏱ 40 minutes · 4.5 (149)

Discover Venice from the water on a private gondola ride. Cruise along the Grand Canal and hidden waterways, sip on a bottle of chilled Prosecco, and admire historic palaces and…

from €165 per group up to 5

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Artistic Photoshoot & Hidden Venice

Artistic Photoshoot & Hidden Venice

⏱ 30 minutes - 1.5 hours · 4.7 (139)

Enjoy a private artistic photoshoot in Venice. Choose among a gondola session or combine canals with hidden streets, or explore entirely on foot, with natural guidance!

from €67 per group up to 4

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Venice: Private Walking Tour with Optional Gondola Ride

Venice: Private Walking Tour with Optional Gondola Ride

⏱ 2 - 2.5 hours · 4.8 (89)

Take a guided walking tour through Venice with your private guide. Choose to add a gondola ride to your activity and relax as you go through the Venice canals.

from €133 per person

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Venice: 30-Minute Gondola Ride on Grand Canal & small Canals

Venice: 30-Minute Gondola Ride on Grand Canal & small Canals

⏱ 30 minutes · 4.2 (23)

Discover Venice from the water on a traditional gondola ride. Glide along the canals, passing iconic landmarks and hidden corners with a professional gondolier.

from €27 per person

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Venice in a Day: City Sightseeing Tour by Land & Water

Venice in a Day: City Sightseeing Tour by Land & Water

⏱ 4 - 4.5 hours · 4.2 (18)

Combine the best sights and activities in Venice. Go on a walking tour from St Mark's Square to Castello and St. Mark’s Basilica. Enjoy the Doge’s Palace with skip-the-line…

from €178 per person

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Venice Food Tour: 10 tastings with a 30 Minute Gondola Ride

Venice Food Tour: 10 tastings with a 30 Minute Gondola Ride

⏱ 2 hours · 5.0 (14)

Taste 10 traditional Venetian cicchetti as your guide shares the stories behind each bite. Cruise Venice’s canals on a 30-minute shared gondola ride past historic buildings and…

from €88 per person

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Private Gondola Ride plus Private Walking Tour in Venice

Private Gondola Ride plus Private Walking Tour in Venice

⏱ 2 hours - 140 minutes · 4.8 (8)

Experience the story of the Enchanting Venice, with a private gondola ride combined with walking by a live local guide.

from €129 per person

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Exclusive Semi-Private Venice Gondola Tour

Exclusive Semi-Private Venice Gondola Tour

⏱ 30 minutes - 1.5 hours · 4.2 (6)

Experience the magic of Venice on a semi-private gondola ride. Glide along the Grand Canal and hidden waterways while admiring elegant palaces, bridges, and timeless Venetian sc…

from €67 per person

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Venice Private Gondola: Grand Canal & Dorsoduro's Canals

Venice Private Gondola: Grand Canal & Dorsoduro's Canals

⏱ 30 minutes · 5.0 (3)

Enjoy an exclusive private gondola ride through Venice’s Grand Canal and the charming canals of Dorsoduro, discovering the city from a unique and peaceful perspective.

from €156 per group up to 5

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Venice: Private Gondola Ride through the Canals of St. Mark's Square

Venice: Private Gondola Ride through the Canals of St. Mark's Square

⏱ 30 minutes · 5.0 (1)

Enjoy a private gondola ride through the enchanting canals of Venice and pass under the iconic Bridge of Sighs. Experience 30 minutes of authentic Venetian atmosphere.

from €159 per group up to 5

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Self-guided tour Venice in one day (Self-guided tour)

Self-guided tour Venice in one day (Self-guided tour)

· 2.0 (1)

One of the most beautiful Italian art cities, Venice! With this Self-guided tour are included ticket entry to St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. In the afternoon private gond…

from €95 per person

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Venice: Private Walking Tour, Doges Palace and Gondola Ride

Venice: Private Walking Tour, Doges Palace and Gondola Ride

· 2.0 (1)

Enjoy a private guided walking tour in Venice and admire the beauty of the old town. Get a skip-the-line ticket to the Doge’s Palace and enjoy a gondola ride.

from €159 per person

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Venice: Private Walking Tour with Gondola Ride

Venice: Private Walking Tour with Gondola Ride

⏱ 3 hours 0

Experience the highlights of Venice on a private walking tour with a guide. Explore the Rialto area, Saint Mark’s Square, and enjoy a private gondola ride through the city’s ser…

from €290 per person

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Good to know: Shared rides cost less per person; private rides buy the boat, not necessarily a longer route. Routes vary with the boarding point and canal traffic, and not every circuit reaches the Grand Canal or Bridge of Sighs. Treat the gondola as a short experience, not transport across the city.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Venice have roads in the historic centre?

No. The historic centre is explored on foot and by water. Buses and road taxis end at Piazzale Roma; from there you walk, use an ACTV vaporetto or take a water taxi.

Is a gondola a practical way to get around?

Usually not. A gondola ride is sightseeing on a fixed circuit, not ordinary public transport. For point-to-point travel use the vaporetto network or walk.

Can Murano, Burano and Torcello be visited in one day?

Yes, but a half-day tour allows only short stops. Public boats give more control if glassmaking, Burano’s streets or Torcello matters more than seeing all three names.

Does Venice have a beach?

The historic centre has no city beach. The nearest well-known seaside area is on the Lido, reached by vaporetto; lagoon canals are not a substitute for a bathing beach.

How do I travel from Marco Polo Airport?

Road buses run to Piazzale Roma, while Alilaguna services and private water taxis connect the airport dock with Venice and several islands. Check the final walk to your accommodation.

Should tickets be booked in advance?

Popular time slots for the Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s area can sell out. Compare exact inclusions: some products cover entry only, others bundle monuments or a guide.

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