Itineraries to live Venice and its islands
7 unique itineraries that will take you to the heart of the city. A wonderful experience to live the city walking peacefully through calli (streets) and campi (squares), discovering palaces and old taverns where you can stop for a "cicchetto" and a glass of wine. Discover the Grand Canal, slowly, by vaporetto. Venture among the islands of the lagoon, Murano, Burano and Torcello. By Venice Tours
- Discover Venice and its Islands (Murano, Burano and Torcello) with a self-guided tour
- Use your smartphone as audioguide
- 7 itineraries and 200 points of interest to find out stories and curiosities about Venice
Suggestive walking tour to visit all the city of Venice, corner by corner!
Download the app and discover both the main venetian attractions and the hidden places known only by true Venetians.The mobile guide will escort you in historical places such as Arsenale, where was built the powerful Venetian fleet; the 500 years old- Ghetto, which is the first ghetto in the world and eventually some ancient churches decorated by Tintoretto's and Tiziano's masterpieces. Thanks to the app you won’t get lost anymore! The mobile app map will guide you anytime, letting you decide the place you would like to visit with the automatic audio-narration of the city’s panoramic highlights. On the device will appear the text of description and the picture of the attraction.You will receive an incredibly useful tool: the digital map of Venice!
Our digital city map will guide you through the narrow streets and canals. You can use it as much as you want, looking for your hotel, a restaurant or simply to feel more confident in the city, as an insider.Discover the city and do it yourself!
Itineraries
- Panoramic tour of San Marco and Rialto areas.
- The most ancient ghetto of Europe and Cannaregio area.
- Arsenale and Castello area, where Venice’s fleet was built.
- From San Rocco and Frari Basilica to the world famous Ponte di Rialto.
- Accademia Bridge and Dorsoduro area.
- Discover the 3 islands: Murano, Burano and Torcello
- Price: € 15 p.p.
- Languages: English, Italian, French, German and Spanish
- Inclusion: Mobile app with commentary of almost 100 points of interest and digital map of the city.
- Duration: each route lasts about 2 hours, except for the islands which need at least 4 hours.
- Cancellation Policy: Bookings can be cancelled with no charge up to 24 hours before the service.
Included
- Digital audio guide with 200 described points of Venice, Murano, Burano, Torcello and Canal Grande (to download on your mobile phone)
- Digital map of the city
Not included
- Waterbus ticket
Other Info
- For Covid-19 precaution the use of the mask is MANDATORY. So, please bring your own.
- Collect the app at Venice Tours Assistance Point in St. Mark's Square, Calle Larga Ascensione #1257.The Assistance Point is the big grey newsstand between Fendi boutique and Poste Italiane (Post Office) with a sign "VENICE TOURS – ASSISTANCE POINT".
HOW TO REACH THE MEETING POINT
- With Piazza San Marco and the arches of Museo Correr at your back and the Poste Italiane (Post Office) in front of you, find on your left Venice Tours Assistance Point, the big grey newsstand (with many souvenir and newspapers).The newsstand is located between Fendi Boutique and Poste Italiane (Post Office) and has the sign "VENICE TOURS – ASSISTANCE POINT".
- On the gallery you can find the pictures with the itinerary of the Self-guided tour
- You can use the app anytime by night and by day how many times you want
- The Self-Guided tour includes 5 different itineraries: you can enjoy them in the same day or in different days This app won’t use up any data connection as it runs on GPS only
- You have to download the app on your mobile phone
- Please pay attention, our App is totally independent from your operator’s App.
- On your device will appear Pop Guide icon.
- The app is supported by the followed system: Apple: from IOS 8; iPhone, Ipad and Ipod TouchAndroid: from the 4.1 version system
Map and directions
Venice Tours Assistance (NEWSTAND IN SAN MARCO), Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1257, Venezia, VE, Italia
Calle larga de l‘Ascension, 1257 - In front of the post office (POSTE ITALIANE)
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The gondolier who accompanied us at the beginning of our gondola tour was both a knowledgeable and sincere guide. He fascinated us with interesting anecdotes and information as we made our way along the canals, sharing the history and culture of Venice. The information we heard during the tour gave us a deeper understanding of the city's rich history and mysterious atmosphere.
We had an experience full of photo opportunities as we floated on the calm waters among the historic buildings of the Grand Canal. The relaxed atmosphere of the gondola and the warmth of the guide's narration brought everyone who participated in the tour together and made this experience even more special. read less
Fantastic tour! Valentino was a fabulous guide and very talented! This has made our holiday and would highly recommend. Thank you X
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Great This is a great tour if you are tight on time and really want to experience the gondola ride. The... read moreThis is a great tour if you are tight on time and really want to experience the gondola ride. The guides were great and super friendly. read less
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Amazing Rachel is phenomenal! She was so courteous and knowledgeable! I highly recommend this tour. The gondola ride was incredible and... read moreRachel is phenomenal! She was so courteous and knowledgeable! I highly recommend this tour. The gondola ride was incredible and the driver made us laugh! This experience will be one I'll share when I get home! #thebest read less
Self paced tour around a special building The history that was made in the Doge's Palace is astonishing and impressive and is well worth knowing about.
There is... read moreThe history that was made in the Doge's Palace is astonishing and impressive and is well worth knowing about.
There is no physical guide. You download the commentary on to your cellphone and activate each audio when in the right place. The audios were not in a proper sequence so it took a while to know which to use. Once properly located they told a story the observer would be much the poorer for not knowing.
"Skip the queue" was an advantage because the queues were long.
As a bonus there was also a Venice panorama commentary which was useful while wondering this wonderful city.
The trip is appropriately priced for what you get. read less
Island hopping Very well organized tour, we were a very big group on the day but it was successful! Very nice views,... read moreVery well organized tour, we were a very big group on the day but it was successful! Very nice views, available in a few languages. Highly recommended tour for the 3 islands. read less
Great tour! Highly recommended The tour was great! The guide gave us some interesting details about the building and history of Venice in general.
Gloria! Gloria at Venice Tours was fabulous! She told the story of the Basilica with confidence and passion! She was a... read moreGloria at Venice Tours was fabulous! She told the story of the Basilica with confidence and passion! She was a most enjoyable guide and I highly recommend asking for her when you tour Venice. read less
A must do while in Venice! We had such a good time at this class and it was one of the highlights of our trip to... read moreWe had such a good time at this class and it was one of the highlights of our trip to Venice! The class was the perfect amount of instruction/freedom to create and we can't wait to display our masks at home! The handmade masks in the shop were so beautiful we purchased two more. I can't recommend this experience enough read less
Great experience A really fun short tour around the streets with some interesting facts and a very funny tour guide. A great... read moreA really fun short tour around the streets with some interesting facts and a very funny tour guide. A great gondola trip in the boat. read less
Fun and knowledgeable Tiziana, Gaia, and Nicole were really good guides! I learned a lot! I got to see a lot of cool... read moreTiziana, Gaia, and Nicole were really good guides! I learned a lot! I got to see a lot of cool places in Venice and hear about the history. read less
Interesting vast beautiful spaces Easy to get around and vast spaces to view. However all the rooms and areas looked very similar, would have... read moreEasy to get around and vast spaces to view. However all the rooms and areas looked very similar, would have been good to have seen other things in the rooms and more information on what actually happened in the rooms rather than calling most of the Chambers. Prison was very interesting and enjoyed the concept of walking over the Bridge of Sigh. read less
Must have ride I and my wife were not sure if we wanted to go for this gondola ride. But finally, we opted... read moreI and my wife were not sure if we wanted to go for this gondola ride. But finally, we opted for one, and I am glad we did. It is a different experience, particularly the commentary from gondolier makes the ride even more interesting. yes - it is expensive, but an experience worth paying for. In April, the price seems to have increased a bit, and it was pretty much 80E for 30 min ride. They say 30-35 min, but our ride was over in 25 min, which we did not exactly like. but still worth the money and time spent. read less
Beautiful day with city highlights…room for more information My friend and I had very limited time in Venice and this tour was perfect. Our tour guide was... read moreMy friend and I had very limited time in Venice and this tour was perfect. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and engaging with all on the tour! read less
An easy and unhurried introduction to Venice and the canals Our friendly guide Alessandra was funny and informative, while not overloading the experience with facts you’d soon forget.
Grand Canal Gondola - must do!! Taking a Gondola ride was a must while visiting Venice and we are happy we did it. I have a... read moreTaking a Gondola ride was a must while visiting Venice and we are happy we did it. I have a physical impairment and the guides throughout my trip were more than happy to assist with getting on and off the gondolas and boats. Thank you! read less
Excellent 30 minute gondola ride A gondola trip is definitely essential in Venice and this is great value if you're not with enough people ... read moreA gondola trip is definitely essential in Venice and this is great value if you're not with enough people to rent an entire gondola (~$100+ from the signs I saw).
The description should clarify that it is not a 50 minute gondola ride, rather it's about a 15 minute walk from the check in to the gondolas, during which your guide gives you an excellent overview of the history of the gondolas, then a 30 minute ride. The gondola ride itself is not narrated so you can just enjoy the sights and sounds of Venice. read less
Gondola rides made accessible The tour was a great way to see the canals and experience a gondola ride - for the price you... read moreThe tour was a great way to see the canals and experience a gondola ride - for the price you can’t and won’t find better. Ricardo was very friendly, knowledgeable, and informative. Would happily recommend! read less
Quick and easy Friendly staff that speak excellent English
Tour book was useless
If all you want is to skip the line and walk through... read moreFriendly staff that speak excellent English
Tour book was useless
If all you want is to skip the line and walk through at your own pace this is the tour for you
I went with my elderly mother so it was nice for her to not have to try keep up with a group.
If you want detail then get a tour with an English speaking guid and book months in advance read less
Gondola tour Very nice people taking the tours. A short walking tour with was informative and the gondola ride which was beautiful.... read moreVery nice people taking the tours. A short walking tour with was informative and the gondola ride which was beautiful. Great experience read less
Our first trip to Venice It was a very nice experiece. Claudia was an excelent guide. We learnt new stuff about Venice and we had... read moreIt was a very nice experiece. Claudia was an excelent guide. We learnt new stuff about Venice and we had a lot of fun during the gondola ride. read less
Tour the la Venice 5 pp on the boot felt a bit to much but overall a great experience. The explanation was good. The... read more5 pp on the boot felt a bit to much but overall a great experience. The explanation was good. The audio was okay. The boot was amazing. read less
a must do in Venice The audio guide provided with the ticket was incredibly informative and added a whole new layer of depth to my... read moreThe audio guide provided with the ticket was incredibly informative and added a whole new layer of depth to my visit. As I walked through the cathedral, I listened to fascinating historical facts, architectural details, and stories about the exquisite artworks that adorn the walls and ceilings. The audio guide was available in multiple languages, ensuring that everyone could fully appreciate the significance and beauty of this remarkable place.
The Golden Cathedral of San Marco itself is a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture read less
Anna Maria, great tour guide My guide, Anna Maria, was excellent!! I enjoyed the private tour with her around Venice immensely. The private boat out... read moreMy guide, Anna Maria, was excellent!! I enjoyed the private tour with her around Venice immensely. The private boat out to Murano was also a lovely way to see the city. The glassblowing tour itself was just ok. Had I not known a lot about glassblowing already / hadn’t known what questions to ask, I’m not sure it would have gone that well. Also be prepared to buy something, yes, because the pieces are beautiful, but also because that seems to be the main goal of the tour. read less
A fun day! My husband and I travel frequently and we often visit different casinos. We went to Live at Arundel Mills. The... read moreMy husband and I travel frequently and we often visit different casinos. We went to Live at Arundel Mills. The casino was crowded however the crowd was pleasant. They have a good variety of slot machines. I felt the slots were loose.
We walked away after winning on several different machines. I would sign up for a players card because they have great perks. Parking was easy. read less
Great Tour Short and sweet semi-private ride! Friendly staff, good route, and nice mix of host guided and self-guided tour. Decent price.
Good information and tour! The guide shared interesting information that we didn’t know before. We went a little off the beaten path which was... read moreThe guide shared interesting information that we didn’t know before. We went a little off the beaten path which was good. I wish we had not stayed around St Mark’s square as long as we did and instead seen a few other “unusual” things in Venice. Overall he did a great job and shared a lot of information about Venice. read less
Nice way to spend a morning! Francesco was a great host, a local of Venice and therefore very knowledgeable about its history as well as its... read moreFrancesco was a great host, a local of Venice and therefore very knowledgeable about its history as well as its people. He was a great story teller and has a fantastic speaking voice which was quite entertaining to listen to. He was able to answer our questions and provide recommendations for the rest of our stay. My only suggestion would be to pick the pace up a little bit, during a short tour like this you'd like to get around Venice and see as much as possible in a short time. Francesco liked to take his time and really elaborate on certain points that may not have been the most helpful. Overall a good tour and I recommend it if you're short on time. read less
Amazing experience! Great experience, Alessandra is a very good and expert guide ! The trip on an authentic gondola is a MUST... read moreGreat experience, Alessandra is a very good and expert guide ! The trip on an authentic gondola is a MUST if you come to Venice! Absolutely recommended! read less
Great experience and reasonable priced Fantastic gondola experience led by a knowledgable and friendly guide. Met our guide, René, near St Mark’s and followed him... read moreFantastic gondola experience led by a knowledgable and friendly guide. Met our guide, René, near St Mark’s and followed him on a short walk to the gondolas. While on board he talked about various points of interest on the route, the home Mozart lived in when in Venice and the opera house etc.
Roughly a quarter the price of the standard gondola tariffs seen throughout the city, and a great way to experience something unique to Venice.
We’d definitely recommend and would book again when next in Venice. read less
You won't regret it- a gem! V impressed by our guide "Robbie", from Walks Tours, who was both knowledgeable and had an engaging style. There is... read moreV impressed by our guide "Robbie", from Walks Tours, who was both knowledgeable and had an engaging style. There is so much to take in at the St Mark's Basilica and the Doge Palace that having an expert guide certainly means that you don't miss important details. I absolutely loved it. Please note this is a 3 hour tour, however there is a mid-way break.
Comfortable shoes are a must as you will be on your feet for 3 hours. read less
A fantastic experience and peaceful hour in the bustle of Venice We loved this activity! The store is authentic (it’s been in the same family family for decades) and charming and... read moreWe loved this activity! The store is authentic (it’s been in the same family family for decades) and charming and the owner hugely knowledgeable. It was such a relaxing break from the hustle of the city (and heat!) and the kids (9 & 12) also enjoyed it and we had a lovely souvenir to take home as well! My only complaint was that the decoration was pretty restrained- you could chose the colours but that was all. No glitter/ feathers. The instructor added some guilding which really finished them off to make them look professional but I would have loved to have been able to go off piste a little! All in all I would recommend read less
Great but had to sit out It was great but they counted my 1 year old as an adult and could not let six of us... read moreIt was great but they counted my 1 year old as an adult and could not let six of us on a gondola together. I did check with customer service on viator if I needed to buy a ticket for her and they said no. But when I went up the clerk told me she counted as an adult and there could not be 6 people to a gondola. So I would have to pay for another boat. But he said it was a common issue they were running into after coivd. So I sat out with the baby, it's all good though. The others said they really enjoyed the boat ride. It was so relaxing they fell asleep lol. read less
Excellent tour Our guide, Valentina, was brilliant and answered all our questions. Perfect introduction to Venice, you get your money’s worth and... read moreOur guide, Valentina, was brilliant and answered all our questions. Perfect introduction to Venice, you get your money’s worth and it’s just the right length. read less
Enjoyed our 3rd visit. The experience was grand. Trust the reviews. They are pretty spot on.
I would not eat anywhere under 4 stars.... read moreThe experience was grand. Trust the reviews. They are pretty spot on.
I would not eat anywhere under 4 stars. The areas around St Marks Sq are pricy and not worth the experience. If you want to listen to the live music then enjoy a togo beverage and stand. We spent the money and experienced mediocre food and non existent service. Overall, Venice is a beautiful city with a workable system. read less
Great!! Was a good gondola ride, scenic and pretty! Sad that we didn’t get to go on the canal because of... read moreWas a good gondola ride, scenic and pretty! Sad that we didn’t get to go on the canal because of bad weather. read less
Happy N easy to find The gondoliere was very friendly N told us a lot of interesting facts about gondolas N Venezia in the olden days.
Nice (quick) gondola ride The ride was too quick and I feel as if I wasn't even able to realize when we onboarded... read moreThe ride was too quick and I feel as if I wasn't even able to realize when we onboarded the gondola. Our guide was incredible!
The guy knew English perfectly and told us very intriguing things about Venice. Do you know that the gondolas are controlled in number? And all are painted black?
The gondola rider we had was really a nice dude! Joking, whistling, and definitely an expert in his job, he balanced the boat so I didn't even realized we're in water... read less
I had a good experience Our tour guide was very professional and informative. Good way to see the hidden gems. The walk was nice specially... read moreOur tour guide was very professional and informative. Good way to see the hidden gems. The walk was nice specially during this time of the year. read less
Very interesting and informative walking tour of Venice, followed by a Gondola ride. Valentina was a wonderful guide. She was very knowledgeable, engaging and easy to understand. We had a lot of fun... read moreValentina was a wonderful guide. She was very knowledgeable, engaging and easy to understand. We had a lot of fun and I feel like we learned a lot! This was probably my favorite walking tour while traveling Italy!
Valentina then took us to meet up with Riccardo, the guide who led us to the Gondola ride. Born and raised in Venice, he really knew his stuff. He was an incredibly intelligent young man who answered all of our questions! He also had a wonderful sense of humor. Thank you Valentina, Riccardo and our Gondolier for a great morning! read less
Good way to see old Venice. The commentary was very interesting, it was carried out before getting on the gondola. Well organised. Nice Gondola, the gondola... read moreThe commentary was very interesting, it was carried out before getting on the gondola. Well organised. Nice Gondola, the gondola rower was also giving out information about the area and was informative.
However if you are in a budget it is quite easy to get a gondola when you are there, particularly if you are not interested in prior information, you can also get a singer on your boat on request, probably a lot more money to do so. read less
Beautiful 😍 Expensive but worth it all
Watch out for high tide as some arrea flood
Best to travel out of season... read moreExpensive but worth it all
Watch out for high tide as some arrea flood
Best to travel out of season as can be very busy .I have travelled in September and again January. January was definitely better less crowds read less
Absolutely great Great experience. Best thing to do while in Venice. Definitely recommend the experience. Great family experience
Gondola Ride - Private, no commentary Tour was great. The voucher gave me two addresses (one for public gondolas & one for private). It was a... read moreTour was great. The voucher gave me two addresses (one for public gondolas & one for private). It was a little confusing at first, but make sure you go to the correct address & you'll be food. We had Daniel & he was awesome! The gondola takes you out in the main "highway" of venice (not the canals), the ride was rockier than I expected. I wish it was it the canals, but still had a really good time! read less
Scenic views Location for the meet-up point was really easy to find. The group seemed really big at the start so it... read moreLocation for the meet-up point was really easy to find. The group seemed really big at the start so it took a while for everyone to be checked off the list and sorted into smaller teams.
The mini tour lasted around 10 minutes and getting into the gondola with other people was quick and easy as the guides were professional and efficient.
It was a really memorable experience that is definitely worth the money. Would highly recommend! read less
Something different After initial confusion about where exactly to stand and wait we boarded our boat for this very extension and enjoyable... read moreAfter initial confusion about where exactly to stand and wait we boarded our boat for this very extension and enjoyable trip. If you are doing the afternoon visit, then you have to wait around near pier 1A until the boat can find somewhere to berth (which may or may not be here exactly!) The guide will then come out with the blue sign for 'Lagoon tours' so just be on the look out and ask around if in any doubt.
The first island was Murano where we were herded straight into a demonstration on glass blowing and the obligatory visit to the (expensive) gift shop. There wasn't time to walk about and discover the island unfortunately. After this we sailed to the tiny island of Torcello. Again just a quick visit really. By the time we walked to the church it was time to walk back to the boat again! Our third island visit was Burano and we wished we could have spent more time here on this colourful island.
Although good value for money, maybe it is too ambitious to squeeze in 3 islands into 4 hours duration and overall the trip felt rather rushed. Our guide was great and cleverly spoke in 4 different languages.. read less
Not to be missed Loved it! Ricardo shared insightful knowledge about Venice on our walk around the city. He was welcoming, friendly and fun.
Once... read moreLoved it! Ricardo shared insightful knowledge about Venice on our walk around the city. He was welcoming, friendly and fun.
Once on the gondola, we experienced the beauty of Venice up close and would recommend this tour to anyone. It was informative and the perfect opportunity for photos, great value for money read less
Excellent and interesting Our tour guide V was very good in explaining the nuances of the city. She was soft spoken, yet audible,... read moreOur tour guide V was very good in explaining the nuances of the city. She was soft spoken, yet audible, and took us around inner city at a gentle pace. read less
Highly recommend Our favorite part of the trip was the glass blowing demonstration. It was amazing watching him make two pieces: a... read moreOur favorite part of the trip was the glass blowing demonstration. It was amazing watching him make two pieces: a vase and a horse. The islands were fantastic to visit. read less
Beautiful Rene was the highlight. Amazing guide and beautiful human. Amazing and witty quick on his feet. WHEN I come back... read moreRene was the highlight. Amazing guide and beautiful human. Amazing and witty quick on his feet. WHEN I come back I will do this again with him. read less
Gondola ride with more! Excellent tour, didn’t even know we were getting a walking part before the Gondola ride, so that was fantastic. Rene... read moreExcellent tour, didn’t even know we were getting a walking part before the Gondola ride, so that was fantastic. Rene was superb and was really informative and funny, highly recommend. read less
Exceptional Highly recommend this tour. Our guide Francesco was very knowledgeable and interesting. He strated us off at St. Marco Square... read moreHighly recommend this tour. Our guide Francesco was very knowledgeable and interesting. He strated us off at St. Marco Square and took us to some less popular places all the while introducing us to Venice's history and providing interesting facts. Great way to fall in love with this beautiful city. read less
If only it wasn’t Easter week It would have been a perfect trip had there been fewer people on board, on the tour, in the shops... read moreIt would have been a perfect trip had there been fewer people on board, on the tour, in the shops and in the streets. From what I could hear of the tour, it must have been very interesting. It was a very windy day, making it quite uncomfortable sitting upstairs in the open. I would like to go back and spend more free time wandering around on my own. read less
Great hands on activity Wonderful for adults and children. Great hands on experience. Family business. Beautiful pieces for purchase. Thank you so much!
Fascinating walking tour. While we got a great history of the important/well known landmarks of Venice, we also were taken down very interesting... read moreWhile we got a great history of the important/well known landmarks of Venice, we also were taken down very interesting side streets and given some great facts on those. This tour gave us an idea of places we want to go back to see for ourselves and spend a bit of time exploring.
We have visited St Marks basilica before, and the Doge’s palace too, but we both agreed that a walking tour like this before visiting the interiors would be ideal as you’d have a very good idea of the background of the buildings and their significance in the history of Venice. It was a morning well spent and our guide was amazing! read less
Commentator had amazing energy Ricardo was an amazing guide with great energy. Would reccomend a gondola experience with him. 10/10
Helpful and nice tour guided The tourist guidede was very nice. The way he explained was very clear and friendly. He tried to show us... read moreThe tourist guidede was very nice. The way he explained was very clear and friendly. He tried to show us as much as possible to help us explore Venice. read less
Gondola ride in Venice A lovely experience, very peaceful as it was early in the morning. A 30 minute ride through the canals with... read moreA lovely experience, very peaceful as it was early in the morning. A 30 minute ride through the canals with commentary. Well worth the money and would recommend to others. read less
Cool experience but shorter than advertised It was a cool experience, one that I would highly reccomend in Venice, but it was very short. The tickets... read moreIt was a cool experience, one that I would highly reccomend in Venice, but it was very short. The tickets said a 30 minute ride, but we only got 22 minutes. read less
Great experience The skill of the gondolier was incredible. Never hit another gondola, never touched a building. Very impressed. Don’t miss the opportunity.
Fantastic Went on the shared gondola ride our guide Ricardo was great gave us fascinating information on Gondolas that I wasn't... read moreWent on the shared gondola ride our guide Ricardo was great gave us fascinating information on Gondolas that I wasn't expecting.
Really enjoyed the experience. read less
WOW having Nicola as a teacher is an honor. I would do that again and again. I really suggest this experience
It was ok It was short. You only see maybe six rooms. I was expecting more. I would’ve thought for a prison that... read moreIt was short. You only see maybe six rooms. I was expecting more. I would’ve thought for a prison that they would’ve shown more cells or common areas read less
Very knowledgeable Valentina was very knowledgeable and her English was quite good, she covered Venice’s history as well as current day living
Guided tour through Venice Small guided tour and gondola drive was very nice. Well organised and highly recommended. It is perfect for first impressions... read moreSmall guided tour and gondola drive was very nice. Well organised and highly recommended. It is perfect for first impressions of Venice. Thanks a lot. read less
Romantic Private Gondola Ride A romantic trip around part of Venice. Peaceful and beautiful, we had a wonderful time and the Gondolier was excellent... read moreA romantic trip around part of Venice. Peaceful and beautiful, we had a wonderful time and the Gondolier was excellent and your us a little about the area read less
Gondole’s time It s à cool and enjoy expérience,
Just it should less waiting before the start of gondole’s tour. If it... read moreIt s à cool and enjoy expérience,
Just it should less waiting before the start of gondole’s tour. If it s possible just by couple of family but don t by two group read less
Excellent! Walking Tour, just what we'd hoped for! We were taken around the St. Mark's area of Venice in a tour group by a lady (we think was... read moreWe were taken around the St. Mark's area of Venice in a tour group by a lady (we think was called Valentina?) who really seemed to know her stuff.
We explored all sorts of areas and secrets, and she went on to take some of the tour to the Gondola (although we didn't go on that - we just booked in for the walking tour).
Worth every penny, highly recommended! read less
Romantic last minute booking! On a lark, we decided at the last minute to take a day trip from Florence to Venice. Frantically... read moreOn a lark, we decided at the last minute to take a day trip from Florence to Venice. Frantically we searched for a single couple only gondola that afternoon as our train arrived just before 1 pm. The link in TripAdvisor worked flawlessly, the booking and the alert was perfect, and given that we didn’t know where to meet up, we used the chat feature within the app and had a prompt response. Although our ride was scheduled at 2:30 pm, we were able to have a quite bite of delicious pasta, even dessert, and walk briskly to catch our romantic ride. It was truly special. We didn’t ask for singing or anything, we wanted to just enjoy the moment and the gondolier was perfect, knowing just when to say something of interest and when to let us just be. Certo che sì, perfetto! read less
Gondola experience. A worthwhile experience and a great way to experience a gondola. So pleased we did it this way. ... read moreA worthwhile experience and a great way to experience a gondola. So pleased we did it this way. Great to be with others too. read less
Nice tour with information about Venice from a Venician guide It was a nice ride. But if you come as the 3rd person to sit on the gondola, you cannot... read moreIt was a nice ride. But if you come as the 3rd person to sit on the gondola, you cannot sit next to your partner, friend etc. but you might sit face to face (depending on gondola type). But still you can take better videos and pictures of the tip of the gondola in that case. Only thing is not the whole gondola tour is 50 minutes, some of it is walk tour. Gondola tour was about 20-30 minutes. But it was nice and peaceful. Dont be scared of the waves 🙂 The gondoliers know their business very well and dont drop you into the river 😀 read less
Amazing guide Valentina was a wonderful guide and knowledgeable. Visited many off the beaten track locations. 1h 30 flew by.
Rain drops keep falling on my head Raining (no fault of anyone). Too many gondola’s. Was always having to stop. Don’t remember being offered a singer to... read moreRaining (no fault of anyone). Too many gondola’s. Was always having to stop. Don’t remember being offered a singer to accompany us on the gondola read less
Very good experience There was some confusion in the beginning of the tour when people were separated into groups, but the tour was... read moreThere was some confusion in the beginning of the tour when people were separated into groups, but the tour was very smooth after this. The tour was informative and the guide was very knowledgeable. Queuing to get onto the gondola was fast and the gondola ride itself was lovely. read less
Enjoyable tour of some of Venice’s hidden sights A really interesting tour of parts of the city that might not necessarily be on everybody’s list of planned locations.... read moreA really interesting tour of parts of the city that might not necessarily be on everybody’s list of planned locations. Very informative and worthwhile. read less
Fabulous Venice Walking Tour & Gondola ride! Carlotta was a brilliant guide!! Highly recommend Venice Tours. We also did a walking tour during the day and Francesco... read moreCarlotta was a brilliant guide!! Highly recommend Venice Tours. We also did a walking tour during the day and Francesco was fab and super informative! X read less
Picturesque historical charm clean beauty One of the most beautiful places Iv ever visited x very easy to commute x from the airport straight onto... read moreOne of the most beautiful places Iv ever visited x very easy to commute x from the airport straight onto the bus. Pop on a boat x the explore by foot x fabulous food x friendly helpful people x absolutely full of culture and tradition x Will definitely be going back x read less
We will do it again. Everything was more than perfect. The information from the guide was very informative and interesting. The guide was professional and smiled.
Superb experience State of the art exhibition, superb location and beautifully restored also in the inside. Great program both for adults and... read moreState of the art exhibition, superb location and beautifully restored also in the inside. Great program both for adults and children. I plan to go back. Friendly staff. My compliments, me and my family had a great time at Procuratie. Thank you very much. I will definitely recommend it. read less
Loved by teens Fantastic activity loved by our 2 teens. Just over an hour to choose and decorate their masks before returning... read moreFantastic activity loved by our 2 teens. Just over an hour to choose and decorate their masks before returning home with their masterpieces! Just outside there is a restaurant/bar where parents can sit and enjoy a drink whilst waiting. read less
Awesome eperience Very good experience. These guys are actually not expensive compared to the overly expensive rides you see out there!
History, art and dozens of doges Self guided tour so had to just read all the information on the signs which was easy. Stunningly beautiful building... read moreSelf guided tour so had to just read all the information on the signs which was easy. Stunningly beautiful building with so much history and the famous bridge of sighs read less
Venice Gondola Ride Nice! Start of tour was easy to locate. Great for kids. Short walk to start the trip, then go onto... read moreNice! Start of tour was easy to locate. Great for kids. Short walk to start the trip, then go onto gondola for the short gondola ride which ends back at the starting point. read less
Gondola Very short trip with gondola, about 15 minutes. The tour guy was very good and prepared. The gondola man was... read moreVery short trip with gondola, about 15 minutes. The tour guy was very good and prepared. The gondola man was talking loud, non stop to other gondola drivers all the way and that was not pleasant. read less
So good Good trip with good organizer snd excelent guide
I love this tour beautiful and good place
The gondola is so beautiful
Nice My family enjoyed themselves. Sarah was a great guide. It is a very touristy experience, so you have to... read moreMy family enjoyed themselves. Sarah was a great guide. It is a very touristy experience, so you have to accept that and just enjoy it. read less
Basilica Venezia Nice tour. Helena is an excellent guide telling a lot of background info. Only thing was the interference on the audio.
Lovely way to see the canals We had a lovely tour with Dino, it was so nice to be able to walk straight up and sit... read moreWe had a lovely tour with Dino, it was so nice to be able to walk straight up and sit into our own boat. It's a great, calm, breezy way to see the canals, would recommend. read less
Would recommend the company but not during an unseasonable high tide It honestly wasn’t their fault at all. The water was really high and they were doing everything in their power... read moreIt honestly wasn’t their fault at all. The water was really high and they were doing everything in their power to get us out on a gondola. But the experience itself was not the best because of the high tide.
Also we were on a boat with another couple and I presumed we’d have a boat to ourselves. So that was a little awkward.
The water was so high that they couldn’t go into any of the canals so we were all clustered together with about 30 other gondolas in the grand canal. We went out did a small loop and came right back.
Again, not their fault. But in my opinion it should have either been cancelled or postponed due to the uncommon water conditions.
The guide who led us to the entrance was very nice but we also got led on about a mile walk to find a place that was low enough to get in the gondolas.
Al in all, I think they did the best they could with the circumstances and I would recommend the company to others! But do be aware you’ll be in the boat with strangers. read less
Shooting into hide Venetian areas... We had the tour on Feb 4 during the Carnival opening; our photographer tour leader was so good sharing tricks... read moreWe had the tour on Feb 4 during the Carnival opening; our photographer tour leader was so good sharing tricks and information on how to improve our photo skills that now we can go back home with much better shots from our vacation.
Thank you! read less
Not to be missed! Absolutely beautiful! The artwork was beyond description. This was our favourite place to visit in Venice! It... read moreAbsolutely beautiful! The artwork was beyond description. This was our favourite place to visit in Venice! It was so nice to be able to take our time going through so that we could appreciate it all. read less
Very peaceful Lovely experience. Found the meeting point easily, guides were well organised and gave clear instructions.
The gondola ride itself was... read moreLovely experience. Found the meeting point easily, guides were well organised and gave clear instructions.
The gondola ride itself was extremely peaceful. I could've floated about all day. The ride was not too short or too long either and came away feeling very relaxed. Highly recommended read less
Excellent views of Venice We booked this ride online the day before. Directions were clear and precise for departure location. The staff was very... read moreWe booked this ride online the day before. Directions were clear and precise for departure location. The staff was very friendly and explained everything thoroughly. We received an interesting and entertaining tour before boarding. The gondolier was very skilled and the views were well worth the time and cost. Don’t miss this when you visit Venice. read less
Gondola Lovely, relaxing and comfortable gondola ride around Venice with a well informed guide. Good value for money and would recommend!
Good experience but couldn’t hear commentary I loved the gondola ride - truly a bucket list item well checked off. I also enjoyed how we spent... read moreI loved the gondola ride - truly a bucket list item well checked off. I also enjoyed how we spent the majority of our time in the smaller side canals rather than the crowded Grand Canal. However, the audio devices did not have a long range and even though we were only two boats away from the guide we could not hear the commentary. read less
Organised and informative Rene was our guide for the tour, he was bubbly and made the walk to the Gondola engaging and informative.... read moreRene was our guide for the tour, he was bubbly and made the walk to the Gondola engaging and informative. The experience was organised and easy to find. read less
Lovely history tour with gondola ride Our guide was very nice and knowledgeable- impressive set of language skills (he spoke over 5 languages fluently!)
It was... read moreOur guide was very nice and knowledgeable- impressive set of language skills (he spoke over 5 languages fluently!)
It was about 15 minutes of walking with history of the canals, Venice and gondola boats followed by 15-25 minute gondola ride. We were about 4-5 per boat.
Considering that a regular gondola ride is anywhere between 80-150 euros cash, this was well worth the price to see a quaint part of Venice. read less
A brilliant way to spend an hour in Venice An absolutely fantastic way to spend a couple of hours in Venice. The tutors are so helpful, and give... read moreAn absolutely fantastic way to spend a couple of hours in Venice. The tutors are so helpful, and give you lots of creative ideas for the mask you want to paint. It's also incredibly therapeutic! read less
Just do it If you’re prevaricating about gondola trip - do it! Yes it is touristy but it’s an amazing experience. The sights... read moreIf you’re prevaricating about gondola trip - do it! Yes it is touristy but it’s an amazing experience. The sights you see and the calm you feel sitting at this level is really special. Truly a magical experience that I could do again and again.
The guide, Esra, is excellent - professional, warm, very human, and enthusiastic. The background info he gave on Venice as you’re walking to their gondola stop was fascinating and helped place a lot. Once you’re n gondola you switch off and quietly enjoy the noises of the city.
You see and notice so much that you’d otherwise miss out on.
I have wonky balance and everyone wS so helpful, kind and reassuring. read less
Great ride on grand canal and smaller canals Our gondola ride was just perfect. A little bit of walking tour and then a ride. ... read moreOur gondola ride was just perfect. A little bit of walking tour and then a ride. It was a beautiful way to experience the city. Highly recommend booking this tour based on price and experience. read less
Great Tour guide was really nice and informative. Just had a little trouble understanding her on the radio maybe it was... read moreTour guide was really nice and informative. Just had a little trouble understanding her on the radio maybe it was our headphones read less
Excellent Excellent, because our guide, Elena, was K owledgeable, friendly, helpful. She made it a fascinating first class experience
Family trip Our guide Sara was great and informative. We were a big group and we all would recommend the adventure.
Awesome Very good tour ! A good time to see the main attractions by water in Venice! I recommend for everyone
Fantastic Went on the shared gondola ride our guide Ricardo was great gave us fascinating information on Gondolas that I wasn't... read moreWent on the shared gondola ride our guide Ricardo was great gave us fascinating information on Gondolas that I wasn't expecting.
Really enjoyed the experience. read less
Excellent experience Lovely relaxing experience in an authentic and inspiring workshop. Great to keep the finished masks. Highly recommend !
Good starter tour Interesting tour. Would recommend this being the first tour that you do when in Venice as you go to multiple... read moreInteresting tour. Would recommend this being the first tour that you do when in Venice as you go to multiple places and learn facts about the history of the city which you can keep in mind when exploring on your own. read less
A nice Gondola trip A very nice private Gondola ride. Easy to find and was able to accommodate us early. Nice guy who shared... read moreA very nice private Gondola ride. Easy to find and was able to accommodate us early. Nice guy who shared some info with us on the trip. Would recommend as a must if you are visiting Venice. read less
Amazing Gondola Ride Riccardo, the Tour guide was great and put us in a good mood.
We did a small tour around the... read moreRiccardo, the Tour guide was great and put us in a good mood.
We did a small tour around the museum and he told us about the history side of the surrounding area.
We then boarded onto the boat. read less
Relaxing Very relaxing and informative!! Amazing tour guide by Ricardo. Defiantly would recommend if you visit Venice!!!!!!!
Good value for a gondola ride We enjoyed this group tour on a gondola with narration. Relatively inexpensive way to experience a gondola ride in... read moreWe enjoyed this group tour on a gondola with narration. Relatively inexpensive way to experience a gondola ride in Venice. The route was limited and along a very crowded canal route. The amount of exposure to the grand canal was short and the number of sites were few. read less
Humorous and historical tour Enjoyed history and side treks away from the crowds. Guide smartly dressed and had an enjoyable comical monologue throughout. Change... read moreEnjoyed history and side treks away from the crowds. Guide smartly dressed and had an enjoyable comical monologue throughout. Change of pace. I enjoyed his humor. read less
Venice history in 2 hours! Fantastic tour! Loads of information! If anything, the tour felt a little rushed however, in order to see everything, it... read moreFantastic tour! Loads of information! If anything, the tour felt a little rushed however, in order to see everything, it was the only way it could be done in the time frame. read less
Gondola ride through canals with guided pre tour Very nice ride. Initial guided tour before ride was very informative. Marta was a great knowledgeable tour guide. Would do... read moreVery nice ride. Initial guided tour before ride was very informative. Marta was a great knowledgeable tour guide. Would do this again. read less
I loved it The gondola ride was very pleasant and I enjoyed so much. The little tour provided by guide was interesting and... read moreThe gondola ride was very pleasant and I enjoyed so much. The little tour provided by guide was interesting and I discovered a new place in Venice. read less
Highly recommended 😀 Our guide Valentina did an amazing job, giving us lots of interesting information about the city, local knowledge, nice details,... read moreOur guide Valentina did an amazing job, giving us lots of interesting information about the city, local knowledge, nice details, answered all our questions. read less
Amazing mosaic workmanship The Basilica is amazing and well worth the visit. We took a guided tour which was very good and allows... read moreThe Basilica is amazing and well worth the visit. We took a guided tour which was very good and allows you to skip the line. The only negative thing is that once we were there, to access other areas within the basilica were extra costs. read less
Loved It! My husband and I had a fabulous gondola ride and felt it was worth all the hype and money. ... read moreMy husband and I had a fabulous gondola ride and felt it was worth all the hype and money. Our gondolier was friendly, knowledgable and took his time going through the canals. It was my husbands 60th birthday and the gondola ride made the celebration quite memorable. read less
Tour guide Ricardo saved our day!! We had two incredible tour guides today when we ran into a situation where an elderly companion got lost.
Sara... read moreWe had two incredible tour guides today when we ran into a situation where an elderly companion got lost.
Sara leads a great tour in Spanish and English and was very helpful.
I cannot say enough good things about the young, mature knowledgeable and impressive tour guide Ricardo who went out of his way to make sure the tour and day were not ruined. He grew up here and it’s obvious how much he loves his beautiful city of Venice & wants to share as much of it with you as possible!
If you’re lucky enough to get either one of these two as your guide you will enjoy your experience, day & tour. read less
Great gondola experience Fredrica was an awesome guide and the gondola ride was an amazing experience. Experiencing Venice on the water is a... read moreFredrica was an awesome guide and the gondola ride was an amazing experience. Experiencing Venice on the water is a must and they made it such a smooth experience! read less
Amazing tour Amazing tour; Francesco was engaging and extremely knowledgeable. Would recommend to everyone in Venice for a way to learn about... read moreAmazing tour; Francesco was engaging and extremely knowledgeable. Would recommend to everyone in Venice for a way to learn about the city read less
So good Good trip with good organizer snd excelent guide
I love this tour beautiful and good place
The gondola is so beautiful
perfect amazing experience! Nice comments while in the gondola. The personal was really nice. I recommend this activity
Must do in Venice Very good experience and a must do when in Venice! Friendly staff help guide the tour and the quick walking... read moreVery good experience and a must do when in Venice! Friendly staff help guide the tour and the quick walking tour on the way to the gondola was really interesting! read less
Lovely, peaceful gondola ride. The brief history/walking tour was interesting and the gondola ride was so beautiful and calm. Family of four all enjoyed.... read moreThe brief history/walking tour was interesting and the gondola ride was so beautiful and calm. Family of four all enjoyed. Just wish you got a little bit longer on the gondola! read less
Enjoyable Enjoyed the trip and information very much staff was helpful. Only issue was the time spent on the islands was... read moreEnjoyed the trip and information very much staff was helpful. Only issue was the time spent on the islands was shorter than expected from the description read less
A must for anyone with limited time Skipping the line and quality of the guide who was very knowledgeable. This is the way to go unless you... read moreSkipping the line and quality of the guide who was very knowledgeable. This is the way to go unless you like wasting time standing in line. read less
Wonderful way to begin your Venetian experience! Carolyn was amazing! She is a true master of her craft. The cicchetti, entree, and dessert she guided us through... read moreCarolyn was amazing! She is a true master of her craft. The cicchetti, entree, and dessert she guided us through were delicious and we got several tips on navigating Venice well. Highly recommend! read less
Riding gondola in Venice Francesco is a good guide, we had commentary from him during the gondola tour in Venice. The cannals were peaceful... read moreFrancesco is a good guide, we had commentary from him during the gondola tour in Venice. The cannals were peaceful and we could hear the serenade. Nice tour read less
Fabulous time on the Water The Gondolier was very chatty with the other Gondoliers and hammed it up in the photo taken by the other... read moreThe Gondolier was very chatty with the other Gondoliers and hammed it up in the photo taken by the other passengers. We really enjoyed our time on the water. read less
Great tour, great guide, and an experience you can’t get at just visiting the Doge’s palace A wonderful and insightful tour, our tour guide was really attentive and took the time to answer all our many... read moreA wonderful and insightful tour, our tour guide was really attentive and took the time to answer all our many questions despite the tour being bilingual. Would recommend to anyone interested in learning about Venice’s more gruesome history. read less
Wonderful afternoon Wonderful way to spend an afternoon. These smaller islands are a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of Venice... read moreWonderful way to spend an afternoon. These smaller islands are a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of Venice and display more of the “real” Italy. The boat trip also turned into a nice nap with healthy sea air. read less
Venice Gondola Ride Sarah our tour leader did a great job! Our gondola driver was excellent as well! Experiencing Venice via gondola was... read moreSarah our tour leader did a great job! Our gondola driver was excellent as well! Experiencing Venice via gondola was an awesome experience! read less
Great Tour by Elena! Our Guide Elena was fun & very informative & we had a very enjoyable tour about the history of Venice... read moreOur Guide Elena was fun & very informative & we had a very enjoyable tour about the history of Venice since it’s earliest days as a marshy refuge from conquering forces and we loved the tour of the cathedral. She showed us many interesting and unusual things we would’ve probably missed if we haven’t had the tour.
The only problem is that our online QR code Venice Tours ticket didn’t include clear enough instructions or details that we don’t meet her outside Cathedral but somewhere else!!
We had to come to the Venice tours office to meet the group which isn’t that easy to find! So we missed our tour slot, but they kindly let us go an hour later, which we are very grateful for. read less
Must do In Venice, Interactive and magic experience Magic experience, the building itself is something stunning and the experience is so touching and interactive...It is a must in Venice
Good Gondola Ride Well organized with a lot of groups assembling at the meeting point. I could do without the commentary on the... read moreWell organized with a lot of groups assembling at the meeting point. I could do without the commentary on the wall to the boat loading area. Overall it was worth the time and money. read less
Worth the money Beautiful view over the venice canals. The guide Ricardo was absolutely legendary. Would definitely recommend - great price
Great Experience Both commentator and gondol trip were great!
If you are looking gondol trip and good 15 mins of commentary about... read moreBoth commentator and gondol trip were great!
If you are looking gondol trip and good 15 mins of commentary about the city without paying fortune, this is the way to go read less
Relaxing Was a very good experience. Found it to be a relaxing way to see part of Venice. 5 people is... read moreWas a very good experience. Found it to be a relaxing way to see part of Venice. 5 people is the maximum allowed so not to crowded. read less
Would come back again! Really easy to book and clear instructions about meeting point. Pricing very afffordable! Tour also very good albeit, minimal... read moreReally easy to book and clear instructions about meeting point. Pricing very afffordable! Tour also very good albeit, minimal time in the larger canals! read less
Gondola The ride itself was pretty short and congested at first with a lot of other gondolas. Once we got... read moreThe ride itself was pretty short and congested at first with a lot of other gondolas. Once we got into the main canal it was much much better read less
Touching, funny and Interactive Museum in the main square of Venice I was there in April and it was fantastic, the old palace, the experience, the meaning. It is very interactive,... read moreI was there in April and it was fantastic, the old palace, the experience, the meaning. It is very interactive, for family, for friends, for single, for everyone. read less
Creative and amazing way to spend a few hours! The artist and his wife were engaging and shared not only their artistic expertise but also interesting historical knowledge... read moreThe artist and his wife were engaging and shared not only their artistic expertise but also interesting historical knowledge about the masks in Venice.
They were kind and patient. They made the artistic process simple and fun! It was a wonderful opportunity that I will suggest to every one of our friends who visit Venice!!! read less
Peaceful Riccardo was a great guide! I would definitely recommend the Gondola ride, it was very nice and peaceful.
Overall experience Rene was an excellent guide, funny and easy to understand! The whole experience was very good value for money. The... read moreRene was an excellent guide, funny and easy to understand! The whole experience was very good value for money. The gondola ride was smooth, safe and relaxing. read less
Ride of a lifetime The Gondola ride was amazing thanks to Frederico! And Carlotta was a great guide. The city is just awe inspiring
Amazing! This was an amazing experience! Must do while in Venice. Our gondolier sang Italian songs and made it even more... read moreThis was an amazing experience! Must do while in Venice. Our gondolier sang Italian songs and made it even more wonderful. Absolutely beautiful! For my motion sick brothers and sisters, it really didn’t make me motion sick until the very end and I get motion sick on swings read less
A great must-do experience! A great must-do experience! The guide gave us a bit of history about that surrounding areas and buildings around the... read moreA great must-do experience! The guide gave us a bit of history about that surrounding areas and buildings around the grand canal and we got on then gondolas. 6 people max or less. Great calming experience. The gondola ride it quite tranquil. read less
Highly recommended Fantastic, super enjoyed it, the guy is really nice a very relaxing and therapeutic hour, u also get to keep... read moreFantastic, super enjoyed it, the guy is really nice a very relaxing and therapeutic hour, u also get to keep your mask which is a bonus . read less
Gondola express experience Perfect short (30 minute) gondola experience to get the feel of Venice. Guide friendly and helpful. No need to spend... read morePerfect short (30 minute) gondola experience to get the feel of Venice. Guide friendly and helpful. No need to spend hours in a small boat. read less
A great tour A fantastic tour and highly recommend. The guide was excellent.
Did this before going to Doges Palace, best way to... read moreA fantastic tour and highly recommend. The guide was excellent.
Did this before going to Doges Palace, best way to do it. read less
Fantastic experience A fantastic and unusual experience that takes you back through history. A very interesting and worthwhile visit.
Memories not soon forgotten The commentator shared so much history of Venice and what being a gondolier entailed. She was well versed in... read moreThe commentator shared so much history of Venice and what being a gondolier entailed. She was well versed in her history and her English was excellent. Our gondolier was lively and we loved hearing him and all the gondoliers speaking to each other. It was truly an amazing experience and a memory that will not soon be forgotten. read less
Fantastic Ezra was our tour guide, he was fantastic, informative and made our experience great. We thoroughly enjoyed the ride on... read moreEzra was our tour guide, he was fantastic, informative and made our experience great. We thoroughly enjoyed the ride on the gondola and the commentary from Ezra! read less
Don’t miss this! Exceeded all expectations! This tour completely exceeded my expectations. The crowd was small and you were able to see everything at a... read moreThis tour completely exceeded my expectations. The crowd was small and you were able to see everything at a relaxed pace, and what a feast for the eyes. Amazing! read less
Bargain! Really good experience. Guided walk to the gondola then an optional commentary. Gondola ride was just brilliant. Added to this,... read moreReally good experience. Guided walk to the gondola then an optional commentary. Gondola ride was just brilliant. Added to this, we saw the Italian version of the Red Arrows flying over. (Red arrows not guaranteed!) read less
Gondola experience Our tour guide was sassy and hilarious! Can’t remember his name but he was great. He had brown hair and... read moreOur tour guide was sassy and hilarious! Can’t remember his name but he was great. He had brown hair and a braid. read less
great ride, difficult check-in. The ride was beautiful and the guide was knowledgeable, pleasant, and helpful. The only complaint was the difficulty in finding... read moreThe ride was beautiful and the guide was knowledgeable, pleasant, and helpful. The only complaint was the difficulty in finding the right meeting spot and the process of check-in. read less
Gondola experience We had a lovely time. It did begin to rain but it was a light rain and we were able... read moreWe had a lovely time. It did begin to rain but it was a light rain and we were able to take the gondola. Certainly an experience that every Venice tourist would enjoy. I read that it was difficult to find where the check in area is but I didn't find this at all. If you simply exit the St. Mark's square on the opposite side of the basilica there is a flag out that says gondola and representatives waiting to assign you a gondola. My only negative is that the commentary is only on the land. When you're on the boat there is no commentary so there was no one to point areas of interest. However, it was a a beautiful ride. read less
Fab Had such a lovely time! Full of knowledge now and the gondola ride was beautiful. Especially really liked the second... read moreHad such a lovely time! Full of knowledge now and the gondola ride was beautiful. Especially really liked the second tour guide, full of character! read less
Had a really great time, Marco was very friendly. Not a lot of space so it’s better for small groups. It was a lot of fun. Simple and not intimidating at all if you’re not an artist. Marco was really... read moreIt was a lot of fun. Simple and not intimidating at all if you’re not an artist. Marco was really nice and spoke great English. read less
wonderful Lovely Tour guide! had a great time i recommend the tour guide and this tour for everyone who wants to... read moreLovely Tour guide! had a great time i recommend the tour guide and this tour for everyone who wants to visit venice read less
Gondola tour Riccardo super guide in gondola tour, very good experience I suggest it to all, fine, easy to reach and to... read moreRiccardo super guide in gondola tour, very good experience I suggest it to all, fine, easy to reach and to book
Excellent read less
DO THIS Samuel was our guide and he was warm and friendly. The gondola your was SO nice, the gondoliers gave us... read moreSamuel was our guide and he was warm and friendly. The gondola your was SO nice, the gondoliers gave us a very smooth and relaxing ride on the canal; we didn't want it to end read less
Great experience Moise was a phenomenal tour guide. He was very intelligent and smart. My wife and I really enjoyed ourselves
We got peaceful ride We have read reviews so expected 30 min ride with friends. I think people should read better description of gondola... read moreWe have read reviews so expected 30 min ride with friends. I think people should read better description of gondola ride offer. Everything was smooth in our case and we enjoyed it very mmuch.We were lucky we got out right before the weather got storming. Ride was peaceful and relaxing, that's what we were looking for. read less
Small but lovely The facilitator knew his history but the could use more room. There was 2 couples and we could barely move.
Amazing Rene was so lovely and polite, the gondolier was nice and professional. It was really amazing, highly recommend !!
Excellent guide and tour Booked day before and turned up to meet Valentina at the easy to find start venue. There were only 3... read moreBooked day before and turned up to meet Valentina at the easy to find start venue. There were only 3 customers which was great (lovely to walk around feeling sorry for the groups following random guide carrying a flag) and Valentina was informative, enthusiastic and spoke perfect english. Lasted around 2 hours and covered some of the well know areas but also some more unique/interesting areas. Lots of informative facts which helped understand both the history and the current way of life. read less
Mask painting Great experience. We were shown how to paint a mask. The history of the mask in Venice. We also had... read moreGreat experience. We were shown how to paint a mask. The history of the mask in Venice. We also had an opportunity to try the masks on in the shop and have pictures taken. Most enjoyable experience read less
Very good walking tour Very good tour. Our guide was funny and very knowledgeable. He suggested places to visit during our stay in Venice... read moreVery good tour. Our guide was funny and very knowledgeable. He suggested places to visit during our stay in Venice - all of which were excellent. read less
Go glam in Venice - see Marco Polo and Mozart house A private gondola is quintessentially Venice! Their guides were educational, humorous and effective at navigating narrow water ways with... read moreA private gondola is quintessentially Venice! Their guides were educational, humorous and effective at navigating narrow water ways with a very long boat! The black lacquered craft had red leather cushion seats for a little glam and it was a perfect experience read less
Gondola Ride experience We have an amazing gondola ride. It’s very interesting to see how they maneuver it such tight spaces. It’s a... read moreWe have an amazing gondola ride. It’s very interesting to see how they maneuver it such tight spaces. It’s a must do when in Venice. read less
Interesting Tour We enjoyed our walk with Valentina. We saw a few of the main sights, in a non busy and uncrowded... read moreWe enjoyed our walk with Valentina. We saw a few of the main sights, in a non busy and uncrowded way. Then we branched off onto side streets & interesting small squares, introduced and commented on in an engaging way by Valentina, touching on many historical and current topics, anecdotes and fun facts. Such as the tidal change effects and the new system ‘Mose’ to avoid flooding. She was easily audible due to an earphone/portable radio system. Two hours was a good length for the tour. read less
Fun Experience This was a fun experience to do in the City of masks! Taught by Giorgio who has been creating... read moreThis was a fun experience to do in the City of masks! Taught by Giorgio who has been creating these pieces of art since being a young lad and has passed the skill onto his wife and children!
In a small workshop, surrounded by masks, you can start decorating and learning the process. Don’t go in with the illusion that you are going to coming out with a masterpiece (unless you are an artist!) But it was a fun thing to do and I would recommend if you have a couple of hours free! read less
Mr @ Mrs Ocampo Stunning!!!! Rene our guía so professional, friendly, well spoken. The itinerary very interesting we enjoy the experience
Passionate walking tour Our guide was Valentina, very smiley, explaining everything in detail (sometimes I had problem with the English- Italian accent... read moreOur guide was Valentina, very smiley, explaining everything in detail (sometimes I had problem with the English- Italian accent though). The group was small so we were able to see and hear clearly and she did not take us to very crowded places. Overall, a nice experience. The price was fine too! read less
Loved it. A very interesting tour. We had fun and saw beautiful places. Loved it. The gondolier was extremely proficient. It's insane... read moreA very interesting tour. We had fun and saw beautiful places. Loved it. The gondolier was extremely proficient. It's insane how close they can get to the other boats and buildings, never once touching anything but water. read less
Gondola Grand Canal Fantastic guide Ricardo very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a wonderful experience. Thank you very much. Grazie.
Perfect for families Great experience! The tour started off by meeting a guide, who explained the treasure hunt and accompanying app. The app... read moreGreat experience! The tour started off by meeting a guide, who explained the treasure hunt and accompanying app. The app gives you a map with points of interest along it with audio commentary. At the end of the tour, you were able to decorate a Venetian carnival mask in the Prison’s Palace. Really enjoyable! read less
Expensive but well worth a visit We visited in December. The Doge Palace definitely deserves a visit. We booked the skip-the-line tickets from Venice Tours including... read moreWe visited in December. The Doge Palace definitely deserves a visit. We booked the skip-the-line tickets from Venice Tours including a colorful guide.
Upon arrival, there was indeed a big queue but I think the additional fee we had to pay to skip the line was too high.
We had to wait in line for the booth to pick up our tickets. It stated on the website we would receive a brochure. The lady at the booth informed us we could either get a brochure or use an online app. Unfortunately, we didn't know we had this option so make sure you have phones for everyone including earphones (we didn't) plus a charger because the app drains your battery. Make sure you download the app immediately next to the booth in order to benefit from the wifi. The app itself offered quite interesting background information. In the palace there are signs but they only give limited information (different from the app).
We enjoyed visiting it on our own. read less
Must do if you’re in Venice! Our guide was fantastic!!! The gondola ride was so memorable, and his commentary was quite insightful. Highly recommend.
Very nice tour. Very nice tour and very friendly personnel. Nice to hear some extra information about Venice as well.
Special Birthday Gondola ride I booked this experience through Trip advisor for my husbands 60th Birthday.
I felt more confident to choose a... read moreI booked this experience through Trip advisor for my husbands 60th Birthday.
I felt more confident to choose a compamy recommended through Trip Advisor.
It was a little guided walking tour from the meeting point to the Gondolas .
Sara our Guide was very nice, joyfull and knowledgeable.
I wished and asked for the back seats, but wasn't possible. We had 2 lovely woman though in our Gondola.
We learned that no more than 5 are allowed in 1 Gondola and the route depends from where you literally getting on. As each company has its own restrict
Be aware where you book, and what you like to see. read less
Cheap and cozy gondola ride It was a great option for a gondola ride. For the price, I didn't expect anything else than what was... read moreIt was a great option for a gondola ride. For the price, I didn't expect anything else than what was promised and that's what we got. The only tricky part was the meeting point. I recommend you find the place with a good time beforehand and don't expect that it will be near a canal. The tour starts with a little guided walk and you will get to the gondolas later on. Everything else was great. read less
Great! Tour operators where very friendly and organised. You are given a headset so you can gear the operator speaking clearly... read moreTour operators where very friendly and organised. You are given a headset so you can gear the operator speaking clearly which worked well.
Gondola ride is mix groups no more than 4 - 5 people per gondola. The ride was lovely, the only draw back is I expected more time on the grand canal itself, it was in and out for about 10 minutes!
Worth the price to share vs 80 euros for private one though! Recommend! read less
Great attraction, instructions and communication could be better Easy to book on line, price point ok.
Again redeeming ticks is a challenge.
I am tech savvy so I worry for... read moreEasy to book on line, price point ok.
Again redeeming ticks is a challenge.
I am tech savvy so I worry for older or those with less patience or tech ability.
Go to the news stand in St Mark’s Square. There isn’t one it’s through the arch under the piazza at the far end and yes it’s between Fendi and Italian post office.
You can only redeem tickets on the day. So trying to be prepared doesn’t happen.
Arriving on the day, paperwork was available however redeeming the audio guide was a real faff. Hence my concern over those less tech able being able to benefit from this.
The guide is good but doesn’t follow the flow for the Palace trip.
The actual Doge Palace is very impressive and a most do Venice visit. read less
Lovely tour and gondola ride Really easy to find and everything explained easily. Felt like we got the ‘full’ gondola experience, definitely recommend
Very relaxed and fun. The walking tour guide was lovely. She handled the large crowd with great organizational skills. Very inclusive and informative.
Fantastic very professional and truly unique experience, Valentina guide very prepared friendly and kind and ready to answer any question.
Peaceful ride This was a very nice excursion. Staff was helpful. just be prepared for lots of walking and transferring to taxi boat.
Good experience Was nicely organized
Friendly staff they welcomed us although we were 5 minutes late
Highly recommend
Good price for service
Gondola ride in Venice. We missed our scheduled time for the ride. So we called, and they were able to reschedule us the next... read moreWe missed our scheduled time for the ride. So we called, and they were able to reschedule us the next day. It worked out well, and we were happy.
The ride was nice. It was a beautiful day and we were all very happy.
Thank you read less
Avoid the lines We were taken at our appointed time, and the ride provided amazing views . It was a crowded time... read moreWe were taken at our appointed time, and the ride provided amazing views . It was a crowded time on the canals and our gondolier maneuvered expertly through the crowds. We had a little bit of commentary provided along the way. read less
Interesting tour with good guide. Great tour with Francesco, an excellent guide. He told us interesting stories about Venice which were easy and showed us... read moreGreat tour with Francesco, an excellent guide. He told us interesting stories about Venice which were easy and showed us some of the less well known places. We are a family with 2 small children and he accommodated all our needs. Thanks a lot Francesco! read less
Exceptional experience This was a great experience! It was by far the best part of our trip and we can’t wait to... read moreThis was a great experience! It was by far the best part of our trip and we can’t wait to cook the recipes again! Carolyn was very friendly and it was easy to follow the steps. We also got lots of tips on Venice which was an added bonus. read less
Amazing I had the most wonderful experience. Carolyn is a very nice, passionate person. She knows and tells you everything you... read moreI had the most wonderful experience. Carolyn is a very nice, passionate person. She knows and tells you everything you need to know to up your pasta/ italian dish game. She speaks fluent english and is a natural teacher. I would defininately reccomend this class to anyone visiting venice. Also, try to book this class in the first days in venice: Carolyn has a lot of great tips for venice too! read less
Lovely evening tour! Carlotta was wonderful and so nice!! Great little tour for the price!!! Highly recommend! Easy to navigate to meeting place,... read moreCarlotta was wonderful and so nice!! Great little tour for the price!!! Highly recommend! Easy to navigate to meeting place, and easy to hear all the knowledge she had with the headset! read less
Boat Tour Around Venice Views were very nice to capture during this boat tour although it was hard to hear the guide talking during... read moreViews were very nice to capture during this boat tour although it was hard to hear the guide talking during the tour from the speakers. We were seated outside on the boat. There is an option to sit inside as well. read less
Gondala trip Amazing tour group and lovely gondola right. Worth the money, extremely friendly and approachable, would recommend!
Great Gondola ride! Very well organised & friendly guide. Happy to answer any questions and very easy to understand Ricardo. Memorable gondola ride... read moreVery well organised & friendly guide. Happy to answer any questions and very easy to understand Ricardo. Memorable gondola ride and great history lesson! read less
Worth doing Francesco was an excellent tour guide, and it was nice to have a different walk around Venice away from the crowds.
Nice chance to experience Venice from a gondola. 15 minutes guided walking tour, then about a 20 minute gondola ride (max 5 per boat, our group of 8... read more15 minutes guided walking tour, then about a 20 minute gondola ride (max 5 per boat, our group of 8 was split into 4 & 4). Tour guide was informative, with all guests listening by radio. Our tour group included guests for 4 boats, so ~18 persons. The guide spoke English but was hard to understand at times. Responsive to questions. Our group was very pleased with the experience. read less
Good gondola trip Short but Nice trip! Carlotta was very welcoming !
At hour time, we had the opportunity to enjoy the Venice Sunset... read moreShort but Nice trip! Carlotta was very welcoming !
At hour time, we had the opportunity to enjoy the Venice Sunset Over the grand canal read less
Fun Experience Excellent tour… very knowledgeable and friendly. Some great and different insights into the city which was quirky and enjoyable
Solid gondola ride. We appreciated the information that taught us more about the city, and the gondola ride was very fun.
Our Trip We had an excellent experience with this company. We have found many things can become confusing during our stay in... read moreWe had an excellent experience with this company. We have found many things can become confusing during our stay in Italy but this was operated perfectly; the staff were so friendly and professional. It is a fantastic experience and brilliant value for money. 100 percent recommend this. read less
Early Morning Intro Tour We enjoyed the early morning tour of the city. Victoria was knowledgeable and shared wonderful bits of information. Highly recommend!
Benvenuti Venezia The information was very interesting. The device kept crackling so it was difficult to understand the guide. The gondola recording... read moreThe information was very interesting. The device kept crackling so it was difficult to understand the guide. The gondola recording was not rushed, very relaxing... fascinating architecture. read less
Worth every penny ! Our guide was very friendly, it was better than I expected for the price we paid I would highly recommend... read moreOur guide was very friendly, it was better than I expected for the price we paid I would highly recommend this trip. It is a must when you visit Venice read less
Another must do tour if you are visiting Venice This was a last minute selection but we are so glad we went.
The English speaking tour guide was brilliant.... read moreThis was a last minute selection but we are so glad we went.
The English speaking tour guide was brilliant.
Very informative and really filled in some of the gaps that we had left from the other tours we’d been on.
The tour itself lasted an hour and we had time at the end to look around the museum unescorted.
The history was fascinating and we loved the story of Jacamo Casanova .
It’s was good value for money and we would highly recommend it .
Fabulous way to learn more about beautiful Venice. read less
Unusual walking tour of Venice. A good tour with Valentina. It was a pity it was both an Italian tour and English (instead of just... read moreA good tour with Valentina. It was a pity it was both an Italian tour and English (instead of just English). Headsets would improve the tour as Venice is very busy and sometimes it was hard to hear even though we were a fairly small group. read less
Sexy Gondola Rene did a really good talk before we got on the gondolas, giving a brief history and tour of Venice.... read moreRene did a really good talk before we got on the gondolas, giving a brief history and tour of Venice. The Gondola ride itself was smooth and stunning :)) read less
Gondola Trip State controlled and plenty to choose from, fixed price of 80euro for 30min trip.
Pay on arrival not through an agent.... read moreState controlled and plenty to choose from, fixed price of 80euro for 30min trip.
Pay on arrival not through an agent.
Enjoyed the trip with family. read less
Excellent historical tour! Great tour! Loved the experience and the info, Francesco was very informative and helpful. Thank you so much!
Bucket list checked! Bucket list checked off! And it was everything I wanted it to be. A bit short, but no less a... read moreBucket list checked off! And it was everything I wanted it to be. A bit short, but no less a great experience. read less
Nice gondola ride Interesting gondola ride. Interesting commentary and ambience. Organised. I would rebook again. I recommend.
Beautiful views!! The driver was nice and informative. Everything was just as I imagined. The views was fantastic. All... read moreThe driver was nice and informative. Everything was just as I imagined. The views was fantastic. All of us aboard took pictures of each other while enjoying each other's company. read less
A good trip When we eventually found the ticket “office” (a small stand outside a shop) we were accommodated very well. A short... read moreWhen we eventually found the ticket “office” (a small stand outside a shop) we were accommodated very well. A short walk with the guide to the canal with a good explanation of the various points of interest. Embarking the Gondala I was Ably assisted by the crew. The commentary from here was by personal earphones. A good tour round the narrow canals seeing the sights. We were looked after very well by the complete team read less
Brilliant Prison Tour Me and my boyfriend did a tour of the prison which is next to the Doge Palace - the bridge... read moreMe and my boyfriend did a tour of the prison which is next to the Doge Palace - the bridge of sigh connects them both.
It was very interesing learning about the old and new prison and about how Casanova escaped.
The tour guide was brilliant and explained everything in English in great deal. read less
Gondola ride a must for venice Locals are very friendly and willing to help. I learned that paying locals directly was beneficial that going through 3rd party
Gondola ride The tour guide was excellent she explained everything well in English and Italy. She was very personable had a lot... read moreThe tour guide was excellent she explained everything well in English and Italy. She was very personable had a lot of information. read less
Venice Day Trip The guide was so experienced and her English was excellent. We enjoyed ourselves immensely. She even took the time to... read moreThe guide was so experienced and her English was excellent. We enjoyed ourselves immensely. She even took the time to make sure we got into a legal taxi to ensure our safety at end of trip. We are a group of ladies. read less
Great value So easy to book and find and the commentary was excellent. A really nice start to our holiday and very... read moreSo easy to book and find and the commentary was excellent. A really nice start to our holiday and very good value. read less
Peaceful and charming I booked a gondola trip at sunset and that’s what I received, i would agree with other reviews that it... read moreI booked a gondola trip at sunset and that’s what I received, i would agree with other reviews that it may be more cost effective to buy on the day from a reputable stall. As the price I paid was well above the €100 for an evening slot which was offered on the day.
I was also asked as soon as I got in the gondola, if I wanted to pay €50 more to go under the Rialto bridge, which we declined, obviously, as that is extortionate on top of the already paid price.
However, due to the weather and forecast thunder, our gondola ride was cut short about 25mins long in total. Because of this I requested a partial refund, of which I then received a few days later. Which made me feel a lot better about the experience.
This basically meant in the end I still paid over the nose for the experience, but unlike most I did obtain useful information about the surroundings from the gondolier, and he did seem more capable than many others on the canal. For example, no queuing, crashing or sharp turns, and due to the quieter route the boat didn’t rock as much as we saw others do on the grand canal.
All in all, if you want a quiet romantic ride down the small intimate canals and the grand canal, then this is for you. But this ride does not include any major tourist destinations, and is 30mins not 30-45 as described. read less
Great experience! Meeting point was east to find. We arrived about 30 minutes early. They were very accommodating and we were able... read moreMeeting point was east to find. We arrived about 30 minutes early. They were very accommodating and we were able to take the gondola ride early. Started off going through small canals before getting onto the grand canal. A very good experience overall! read less
Do not miss. A once in a lifetime. Beautiful and long tour led by an incredible guide who has been working the same canals since the age of... read moreBeautiful and long tour led by an incredible guide who has been working the same canals since the age of 10. His knowledge was incredible but he also knew when to allow us quiet to soak up the beauty and enjoy time together. read less
Worth it I like the option of having the brief history/ walking tour. Loved the scenic views. Other reviews are accurate that... read moreI like the option of having the brief history/ walking tour. Loved the scenic views. Other reviews are accurate that the gondola ride is beautiful but could be a much more fulfilling experience if they sang, provided a brief history or even engaged a bit more during the ride. There were some high traffic areas during the ride that kept us at a halt for a bit but can’t complain about that because it was still a good experience. It was a quick ride but still worth the price. Would give 5 stars if the gondolier was more engaging during the ride read less
Great Experience Our guide, Valentina, was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We thoroughly enjoyed this experience and would recommend.
Traditional Gondola Ride This was a lovely trip along the narrow back street canals and a short stretch on the grand canal.... read moreThis was a lovely trip along the narrow back street canals and a short stretch on the grand canal. The Gondolier was really friendly and gave us some information as we passed by. The ride took around 20minutes which was shorter then expected. We took a bottle of fizz with us to enjoy. read less
The right price for a must “do” in Venice My wife and I would have preferred a private gondola ride but that’s very expensive so we opted to share... read moreMy wife and I would have preferred a private gondola ride but that’s very expensive so we opted to share the ride with several people. It’s a must thing to do when visiting Venice but to be honest it’s just a 20 min boat ride around the canal. The guide is someone who walks you to the gondola and gives you some perspective on the area and the gondolas and gondoliers. I’m giving it good ratings bc the price was right for an obligatory experience but you won’t be wowed. read less