• Hotel Savoia & Jolanda - Meet your guide in front of the entrance to Hotel Savoia & Jolanda, Riva degli Schiavoni, 4187, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

• Tickets for a 30-minute shared gondola ride on the Grand Canal
• Lots of interesting facts about the history and culture of Venice
• Extended walking route with free entry to the Church of San Zaccaria (3,5-hour option only)
• Private Walking Tour of Venice’s Old Town Highlights
• Variety of attractions to explore (number varies by selected option)
• 5-Star Licensed Guide fluent in your preferred language

• Extended walking route that covers Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo (3-hour options only)

Take a dreamy gondola ride along the Grand Canal and traverse the city with a dedicated Private Guide. Visit landmarks like St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Rialto Bridge, and more. Additional option: also includes visits to Chiesa di San Zaccaria, Campo Santo Stefano, and other locations.

Select from our premium tour choices designed to cater to your preferences and tastes:

2.5-hour: Brief Walking Tour of the Old Town & Gondola Sail
Explore St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Rialto Bridge, and other places during a 2-hour walk through the Old Town under the guidance of a Private Guide. This also includes passes for a 30-minute communal gondola voyage with a commentary by the Gondolier or a mobile app guide.

3.5-hour: Comprehensive Walking Tour of the Old Town & Gondola Ride
See the Church of San Zaccaria, St. Mark’s Basilica, and Rialto Bridge featured in a 3-hour tour through the Old Town, guided by a Private Guide. This also includes tickets for a 30-minute shared gondola cruise with live explanation by the Gondolier or provided by a mobile app guide.

• Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
• For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 people during the walking tour.
• The 2,5- and 3,5-hour options include tickets for a 30-minute shared gondola ride. You should reserve 1 hour for this experience as it includes a short introduction to the history of gondolas in Venice.
• The gondola ride is a separate attraction from the walking tour and your Private Guide will not participate in it. They will escort you to the gondola and provide all necessary information. It is not a private ride, so other people will join you. Each gondola can host a maximum of 6 people. Random seating will be arranged by the gondolier.
• Live commentary during the gondola ride will be provided in English and Italian. Audio guide is available in 7 languages: Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, French and Hindi via a mobile app. Please bring your phone and headphones.
• Gondoliers do not approve of visitors eating or drinking in their gondolas. It is also not advisable to ask them to perform a serenade without a prior agreement and an additional fee.
• We recommend bringing an umbrella for your gondola ride to hide from the rain or strong sunshine.
• Guided tours inside the churches during mass and special events (such as scheduled concerts) are limited, therefore the guide may provide all information outside.
• 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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.