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

9 Reviews 4.78 out of 5 stars Based on 9 reviews collected by Key West Private Charters and TripAdvisor | Venice, Italy
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4 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish

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.

What's Included

  • Private gondola ride (if option selected)
  • Hotel pick-up
  • Private water taxi
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees (none required)
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Meeting and Pickup

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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.

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Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari

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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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mercati di Rialto

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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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piazza San Marco

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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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di San Marco

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.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: Will I get seasick on Grand Luxury Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola – Skip the Crowds!?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-63772P101

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Private gondola ride (if option selected)
  • Hotel pick-up
  • Private water taxi
  • Private tour guide
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees (none required)
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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

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