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Grand Luxury Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola - Skip the Crowds!

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About this activity

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.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Private gondola ride (if option selected)
    • Hotel pick-up
    • Private water taxi
    • Private tour guide

    Not included

    • Hotel drop-off
    • Food and drinks
    • Entrance fees (none required)
    • Gratuities

    Itinerary

    1. Frari Church

      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.

      1 hourAdmission freeSee on map

    2. Doge's Palace

      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.

      45 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    3. Rialto Fish Market

      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.

      45 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    4. St. Mark's Square

      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.

      45 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    5. St. Mark's Basilica

      Admire views of Doge’s Palace, which for over 1000 years served as the government administration center for the region. You’ll end your tour with a relaxing gondola ride (if this option was selected). Please note that the guide will not accompany you during this part of the experience. Once your gondola ride is finished, you’ll have to make your way back to your hotel or your next destination independently.

      45 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    Meeting point

    The operator confirms the exact meeting point on your voucher.

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    Pickup

    • Everyone is picked up
    • 316 hotels are served
    • You can request another pickup address
    • The operator contacts you to arrange pickup

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • 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
    • One per booking
    • If you need any assistance, please contact our office at +1 331 388 0003, via WhatsApp at +1 555-945-5863, or by email at [email protected].

    Cancellation and refunds

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

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
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    Vexperio
    Product code
    63772P101

    Customer reviews

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