Doge’s Palace skip the line tickets with audio-guide
Skip the line and enter in the breathtaking Palazzo Ducale! Visit the center of Doge's power and the wonderful Piazza San Marco. Your digital audio will narrate their history, secrets and legends! By Venice Tours
- Visit the wonderful Palazzo Ducale
- Admire the historical Piazza San Marco
- Avoid the long queue with skip the line tickets
- Digital audio guide is included
Collect your skip the line tickets and digital audio guide and discover Palazzo Ducale and Piazza San Marco, in all its splendor. With its incredible thousand-year history and hundreds of masterpieces, Palazzo Ducale will welcome you among its inner yards and spectacular saloons.The palace was also mentioned by John Ruskins as ‘the central building of the world’. In fact, it is located right in the heart of the city of Venice. Wander in the marvelous halls and corridors at your own pace.
Admire Tiepolo and Tiziano works and let yourself be stunned in front of Tintoretto's artwork "The Last Judgment" which is one of the greatest and largest painting in the world. The magnificent staircase Scala dei Giganti will leave you speechless with its purely white marbles and refined lines, an ancient technique exclusively made in Italy. Cross the Bridge of Sighs from the inside to reach the prisons where criminals were kept, including the eighteenth-century poet Giacomo Casanova!
Discover the historic facts about the most fascinating Venetian heart-breaker and his escape from prison by gondola.In your Venetian vacation you cannot miss one of the most majestic cathedrals in the world: Saint Mark’s Basilica!
Find out the golden masterpiece of byzantine art and incredible gold mosaics (the Basilica has 43,000 square feet of mosaic alone!) and marble inlays of the floors.Basilica’s mosaics are composed by small golden tesserae. These were not all the same size, they were not placed in a regular pattern, and it was all made intentionally, creating a shiny vibrant effect.
This golden, shining and noble view will leave you speechless! Discover Palazzo Ducale and Basilica with the professional audio - commentary created for you by a Venetian storyteller who is an expert in Venetian history, linguistics and theatre, but most of all he vividly loves his city. Trust his knowledge and passion to find the hidden pearls of Venice. He will let you fall in love with the city, letting you see it bright colors through his curious eyes.Let you delight with the impressive and majestic buildings of Piazza San Marco and its hidden jewels.
Included
- Skip the line ticket for Doge's Palace, Museo Correr, Biblioteca Marciana and National Archeological Museum
- Commentary by audio guide with digital map for Doge's Palace, Basilica and the area from Piazza San Marco to Rialto.
Not included
- Tickets for the Basilica
Other Info
- For Covid-19 precaution the use of the mask is MANDATORY. So, please bring your own.
- Comfortable shoes suggested
- For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside the Doges’ Palace (Free deposit inside)
- All museums could be visited in different days. The combined museums have different time of visiting
- Tickets have to be collected at Venice Tours Assistance Point - St. Mark's Square - Calle Larga Ascensione, 1257, 30124 - The Assistance Point is the big grey newsstand between Fendi boutique and Poste Italiane (Post Office). You'll see a sign "VENICE TOURS - ASSISTANCE POINT". At 10:00 AM
- DOGES PALACE OPENING HOURS: From 09:00 am to 6:00 pm (last admission 5:00 pm)
Map and directions
Venice Tours Assistance (NEWSTAND IN SAN MARCO), Calle larga de l'Ascension, Venezia, VE, Italia
Venice Tours Assistance Point - St. Mark's Square - Calle Larga Ascensione, 1257, 30124
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Great tour! Valentina was... read moreIf you are the two Australians we met, we wanna come and meet your joeys! (@lnt.mhr)
Great tour! Valentina was really nice and had a lot of knowledge. She knew a lot of interesting things. We stayed at San Marco Square for a little too long and did not see a lot of unusual things. Also the group was divided into Italians and English people, hence the waiting was really long because she explained it twice, once for the Italians and once for the others. read less
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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
Informative 2 hour walking tour Valentina was a lovely, friendly and helpful guide. The 2 hour tour started promptly once we were given the... read moreValentina was a lovely, friendly and helpful guide. The 2 hour tour started promptly once we were given the audio equipment and headphones to listen to her via her microphone. We walked for 2 hours starting and finishing near St Mark's square and learned a lot about about Venice's history and key attractions. The walking pace was quite fast and included some bridges so not good for people with mobility issues but otherwise recommended when first arriving in Venice and well priced. read less
A bit more in depth visit to Venice As always Venice was amazing. I had bought my ticket in advance for San Marco and was able... read moreAs always Venice was amazing. I had bought my ticket in advance for San Marco and was able to really see and enjoy each mosaic, the Loggia, the altar, and the museum, and the amazing view from the bell tower. I took a round trip in the linea 1 vaporetto to see all of the Canale Grande and Lido late afternoon, certainly more economic than a tour and fascinating. Also to Torcello to see the medieval church with its amazing Byzantine inspired last judgement. The other days I visited a variety of the palazzi, Grimini, Ca’ d’oro, the Peggy Guggenheim (definitely over rated), the Byzantine icon Museum, the Correr, the exhibit on Carpaccio, the secreti tour of the Palazzo ducale, the Academia, plus a few churches…. read less
Surprisingly well organized and well worth the money spent. Doges Palace was quite the treat. But only after having read much about Venice history. I think that it... read moreDoges Palace was quite the treat. But only after having read much about Venice history. I think that it should be a prerequisite to understand the Venetian history before you go. My wife absolutely loved the gondola ride. read less
Your and gondola ride. Aurora was wonderful at greeting and coordinating the event. She made sure everyone was comfortable. The gondola ride was fun,... read moreAurora was wonderful at greeting and coordinating the event. She made sure everyone was comfortable. The gondola ride was fun, although the gondolier had no personality. read less
Fabolous Beautiful experience and the guide was really funny.. the ride was very smooth and at first we were scared but... read moreBeautiful experience and the guide was really funny.. the ride was very smooth and at first we were scared but once we got it all was okay read less
Very nice Very nice explainations regarding Venice. Could be somehow more interesting if there were some other infos during the actual gondole tour
Bucket list visit If you have never been to Venice, you must ! If you have visited Venice and not had a gondola... read moreIf you have never been to Venice, you must ! If you have visited Venice and not had a gondola trip you have missed an awesome experience. Although expensive , 80 euros for 30 mins , it's one of lifes must do moments.my advice is to stay just outside of Venice itself and get the tram and watertaxi , both of which are relatively cheap.Had a wonderful weekend , which my wife ,sister in law ,and niece throughly enjoyed . read less
Friendly guide and a fun experience The guide was friendly, knowledgeable and informative. The ride in the gondola itself was as is to be expected but... read moreThe guide was friendly, knowledgeable and informative. The ride in the gondola itself was as is to be expected but the experience ended up being slightly shorter than advertised - as the walking tour en route to the gondola was less than 30 minutes as was the gondola ride. But a great experience nonetheless! read less
Venice Gondola ride Had a wonderful time on the grand canal and the canals of Venice at reasonable price would recommend definately this experience
A Memorable Must Do I had difficulty pulling up my tickets for this reserved gondola ride, and though the operator was patient with me,... read moreI had difficulty pulling up my tickets for this reserved gondola ride, and though the operator was patient with me, he couldn't give me one bit of help as to how to get my tickets other than the typical suggestion to check my spam folder after I repeatedly assured him Viator did not email me. Even when I showed him my bank acct with the electronic deduction his biz made for my tix! Another couple waiting in line saved the day by sending me to the Viator website and within minutes of presenting my barcode we were in the boat. Smooth sailing from there. These gondoliers do no talking or singing and that was just right for us. We took photos and enjoyed a bit of serenity. The ride was a few minutes under 30 but all in all, a good one. Just get your barcode ready! read less
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
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
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
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
Good little trip Nice little tour and ride on a gondola. Did not see any famous bridges but good experience and value... read moreNice little tour and ride on a gondola. Did not see any famous bridges but good experience and value for money read less
Excellent historical tour! Great tour! Loved the experience and the info, Francesco was very informative and helpful. Thank you so much!
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 recommend Well worth the time and cost of this experience. My wife and I only had 24 hours in Venice, and... read moreWell worth the time and cost of this experience. My wife and I only had 24 hours in Venice, and this was one of the best ways to spend it. We got the classic Venice gondola experience at a fraction of the cost (in-person it costs ~80 euros, we paid 32 euros per person through Trip Advisor).
Sara the tour guide (a Venetian native) did an incredible job - she was extremely kind and educated. She provided the the first half of the tour (a walking guided tour that gave a brief history of Venice and the historical significance of gondolas). Not only did she share a lot of information, but she did it fluently in 2 different languages (English and Spanish).
The gondola ride was a nice and leisurely, and just the right amount of time you'd want to spend in a boat (I think any longer than 30 minutes starts to be a bit too much). Awesome experience, highly recommend. read less
Excellent price and gondola ride Gondola ride booked through trip advisor was almost 1/2 the price they were asking on the day and without the... read moreGondola ride booked through trip advisor was almost 1/2 the price they were asking on the day and without the walking tour read less
Great tour Lovely tour and very informative! We really enjoy it. Great price and our tour guide had a lot of information... read moreLovely tour and very informative! We really enjoy it. Great price and our tour guide had a lot of information on the city 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
Romantic gondola ride Our first visit to Venice for our 1st anniversary so had to go on a gondola. And we were not... read moreOur first visit to Venice for our 1st anniversary so had to go on a gondola. And we were not disappointed at all. Firstly our guide was brilliant and friendly explained everything as we were going round. Then he just started sing just one cornetto song which made our ride even more special. He was excellent and wish we got his name to give him a shout out. To top it off as he was singing he just said excuse me my mama ringing. And it was his mum on phone which was another highlight of our ride. We got on boat at the rialto bridge which cost us 80 euros. Some people say to expensive but for us personally it was money well spent for the experience. read less
Great experience. Very good indeed. Ticket pickup was no issue and got a nice guide book for Venice. Palace was... read moreVery good indeed. Ticket pickup was no issue and got a nice guide book for Venice. Palace was sumptuous as expected. An additional bonus was the exhibition by Ansel Kiefer. Impactful. read less
Ricardo the tour guide Ricardo the tour guide was fantastic. Lovely to see a tour guide so passionate about the city he lives in... read moreRicardo the tour guide was fantastic. Lovely to see a tour guide so passionate about the city he lives in a true Venetian. Relaxing ride would highly recommend especially having Ricardo as your guide! read less
Highly recommend This gondola tour was great! We had a lovely guy called Ricardo who was amazing, so bubbly and friendly! Ricardo... read moreThis gondola tour was great! We had a lovely guy called Ricardo who was amazing, so bubbly and friendly! Ricardo told us abit about the history which was really interesting. Highly recommend. read less
Great, easy tour Amazing tour! The guide was very informative and friendly! We went in January and it was a little colder on... read moreAmazing tour! The guide was very informative and friendly! We went in January and it was a little colder on the canal than in the town, so be prepared for that! read less
Beautiful Beautiful time beautiful place beautiful service very nice view everything was 5star excellent thanks
Fantastic experience A fantastic and unusual experience that takes you back through history. A very interesting and worthwhile visit.
Wonderful Family Experience Our family was traveling in Venice in January, and we had the opportunity to make our own masks during this... read moreOur family was traveling in Venice in January, and we had the opportunity to make our own masks during this course.
There are four of us -- two adults, and two tween/teen girls (ages 12 and 14). I wasn't sure how the girls would feel about basically a craft project, but they loved it. Even moreso, my partner who was skeptical walked away really thrilled with the experience and our final results. (As he just said, "Write in the review that the dad even loved this!")
This family-owned shop has amazing masks on display. We had a ton of blank mask options to choose from, and then our instructor offered suggestions on how to decide where to add our colors. After a couple of rounds of painting, all while learning more about Venice and mask-making, he added amazing accents to each mask.
Our masks look like works of art thanks to his finishing touches, and they are proudly on display at home now that we've returned.
This is an experience we would definitely recommend! read less
Family Tour Francisco was very good taking his time explaining the sights. He was very patient with my 3 yr... read moreFrancisco was very good taking his time explaining the sights. He was very patient with my 3 yr old grandson.!!!!!!!!!!!!! read less
Such fun I would give a 10. This was a blast and so easy to do. Teacher was very helpful. The teenagers... read moreI would give a 10. This was a blast and so easy to do. Teacher was very helpful. The teenagers in group really enjoyed this class read less
Outstanding! Great experience,definitely worth the money! Funny gondolier, charming views, entertaining guide!Top
Islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello. We visited the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello in September, the trip was well worth every penny. Murano... read moreWe visited the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello in September, the trip was well worth every penny. Murano with its beautiful glassmaking industry and small cafes was a delight, we then went on to Burano with its brightly coloured houses and lace manufacturing which was fascinating, and where we had a light lunch overlooking the lagoon enjoying a glass of rose. Then on to Torcello to visit the old cathedral which was interesting, and another glass of rose! A lovely day trip in glorious weather. 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
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
Peaceful Riccardo was a great guide! I would definitely recommend the Gondola ride, it was very nice and peaceful.
Great guide Our guide was very informative and spoke more than 5 languages fluently. Good history experience of the gondola and the city.
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
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
Interesting Gondola Ride A well organised and interesting trip on our first day in Venice. Our guide was excellent and very knowledgable, giving... read moreA well organised and interesting trip on our first day in Venice. Our guide was excellent and very knowledgable, giving just the right amount of information. The gondola trip provided a different view of Venice, from the peaceful back canals to the busy Grand Canal. read less
A very memorable experience We did combined walking tour & gondola ride & enjoyed both very much. The walking tour guide gave a short... read moreWe did combined walking tour & gondola ride & enjoyed both very much. The walking tour guide gave a short but very informative tour & we learned things hadn’t come across elsewhere. read less
Excelente Excelente servicio! Servicio en español e ingles.Si te toca con papalone lo vas a pasar brutal!
They have a... read moreExcelente servicio! Servicio en español e ingles.Si te toca con papalone lo vas a pasar brutal!
They have a guide in spanish and ENGLISH. The experience was very nice. 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
A nice tour. Good gondola trip. Walking tour wasn’t much! Get there early to have your name ticked off the list. Lots of people queuing for several tours all in... read moreGet there early to have your name ticked off the list. Lots of people queuing for several tours all in the one line. Walking tour was ok. Gondola ride was pleasant with another couple who were luckily very nice. Commentary disappeared while on Gondola as there was too much distance between us and tour guide. Recommend but there are better tours in Venice. 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.
An Unforgettable Venice Experience! I'm sure we will never forget this amazing day we spent in Venice! The Grand Canal by Gondola with Commentary... read moreI'm sure we will never forget this amazing day we spent in Venice! The Grand Canal by Gondola with Commentary tour is a unique way to explore Venice's historic and elegant canals.
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
Awesome walking tour guide: Valentina Valentina was out walking tour guide and is such a wonderful guide! She provides loads of very interesting information! Highly... read moreValentina was out walking tour guide and is such a wonderful guide! She provides loads of very interesting information! Highly recommend if you can book your tour with her read less
Recommend The excursion was well organized, it met the program and it is a good opportunity to get to know the... read moreThe excursion was well organized, it met the program and it is a good opportunity to get to know the 3 islands if you only have one day in Venice, although 45 minutes at each stop is a bit short to see them properly, especially Murano where you can see process of making glass things, we have seen little horse-great!. They recommend you to visit some monuments inside, but there is not really enough time for it. It's all a bit rushed. Burano the most colourful island, Torecello tbh not that exciting, we had drinks there. 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.
Fun and unusual tour guide Really interesting and unusual facts about some buildings that we had no idea about their history.
Our guide Francesco was... read moreReally interesting and unusual facts about some buildings that we had no idea about their history.
Our guide Francesco was born in Venice so had great stories of when he was growing up. He was warm and generous with his time and was funny to. read less
Slightly disappointed A good guide but we were held up through bad organisation- she should have shown us the gold and jewel... read moreA good guide but we were held up through bad organisation- she should have shown us the gold and jewel screen behind the altar but didn’t mention it read less
Excellent experience Lovely relaxing experience in an authentic and inspiring workshop. Great to keep the finished masks. Highly recommend !
Gondola plus tour Was a really interesting tour which included a tour guide and the boat ride was enjoyable. Would definitely recommend it... read moreWas a really interesting tour which included a tour guide and the boat ride was enjoyable. Would definitely recommend it to others. read less
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
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
Very interesting The tour is really interesting, and the guide very knowledgeble with excellent language. Tnank you!!
Highly recommend, worth every penny! Such a fun experience! Get hands on instruction from an authentic Venetian carnival mask creator. Plus, a very unique memento... read moreSuch a fun experience! Get hands on instruction from an authentic Venetian carnival mask creator. Plus, a very unique memento of your visit! 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.
Great skip the very long que ticket Great experience of San Marco, well worth buying the skip the line ticket as the que was so long, I... read moreGreat experience of San Marco, well worth buying the skip the line ticket as the que was so long, I wouldn't have wanted to wait in such a long que, would have been good if viewing of San Marcos tomb was also included in the price of the ticket, which was extra but we were able to gain acess to the top of San Marco and on a warm sunny day we could see views of the whole squatre which was great. read less
Worth the money Beautiful view over the venice canals. The guide Ricardo was absolutely legendary. Would definitely recommend - great price
Family Gondola Ride We met at the place as instructed.
We were 1/2 hour early and they took a us.
The Guides name was Luka,... read moreWe met at the place as instructed.
We were 1/2 hour early and they took a us.
The Guides name was Luka, very fun, very chatty, enjoyed very much.
There were 5 of us in gondola. Being out on the grand canal was fantastic read less
very well organized tour The tour was very well organized. The moment we showed up, we were each given the number the gondola we... read moreThe tour was very well organized. The moment we showed up, we were each given the number the gondola we were supposed to go on and in 5 minutes the tour started. We had a short walk when our guide told us some information about Venice. We boarded the gondolas in groups of five and had a very pleasant ride along the small canals and a little bit in Canale Grande. 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
A nice gondola ride, but some wait Overall this was a lot of fun! Our first time in a gondola in Venice! We are a... read moreOverall this was a lot of fun! Our first time in a gondola in Venice! We are a Dad and two couples (my two kids and their spouses).
We met at the start, and a big group of people were there and they divided us into 10 groups of five, we walked a few blocks to the canal, waited to load the gondolas and off we went. The ride was about 15 minutes through some canals inside the city. It was nice. I probably would have done our gondola experience more spontaneously had I known instead of this big tour feeling experience buying tickets in advance - we didn’t need to. There are gondoliers all over the city available all day and evening. 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
Venice Walking Doge & Basilica Tour It was informative and we are glad we did it. I would recommend for your first trip to Venice.... read moreIt was informative and we are glad we did it. I would recommend for your first trip to Venice. It wasn’t as engaging as some of the tours we have done elsewhere. read less
Price and service The tour guide explanation was very good. The time, on the Gondola was around 24 minutes.
The information was excellent.
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
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
Great! A wonderful experience and so helpful and kind. Loved it! Would recommend for children and adults! Just have fun!
Solid gondola ride. We appreciated the information that taught us more about the city, and the gondola ride was very fun.
Venice walking tour I had a fantastic tour with Valentina in Venice. She is warm personality and highly motivated guide & deserves... read moreI had a fantastic tour with Valentina in Venice. She is warm personality and highly motivated guide & deserves a special thanks. 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
amazing We got to make everything ourselves. It was an awesome experience. We tried to sign up to do it a... read moreWe got to make everything ourselves. It was an awesome experience. We tried to sign up to do it a second time . But that did not work. read less
Worthwhile good value enjoyable We had a lovely Gondola ride with some interesting commentary beforehand from a lovely guide. The initial instructions we received... read moreWe had a lovely Gondola ride with some interesting commentary beforehand from a lovely guide. The initial instructions we received were incorrect as we were told to meet at the Gondola near the hotel. We wasted a bit of time looking for this however when I questioned they were quick to provide the correct details. I am just glad we started looking early or we would have missed the tour. Apart from this issue it was a great experience read less
Lovely experience! Absolutely loved our gondola ride! It was super relaxing and such a fun way to see Venice. Rene was a... read moreAbsolutely loved our gondola ride! It was super relaxing and such a fun way to see Venice. Rene was a fantastic guide along the way. 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
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
Best shared gondola trip with facts Such a great tour. The guide was so charismatic and interesting. Gondola was so relaxing and learnt a lot.
Great tour, highly recommend Tour guide was excellent. Gave us just enough detail to understand and appreciate the history of the basilica. Tour company... read moreTour guide was excellent. Gave us just enough detail to understand and appreciate the history of the basilica. Tour company was a bit disorganized, but they took care to get us where we needed to be. 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 experience Great experience, explaining about the gondola history was interesting. View was spectacular, absolutely it worth iy
Excellent would do again We got lucky and had the tour guide on our boat and it was the best experience. We also chose... read moreWe got lucky and had the tour guide on our boat and it was the best experience. We also chose the shared gondola option and we were glad we did, met two American girls who were also traveling in Europe. read less
Extremely pleasant Loved the information given to us, was really interesting to know about this lovely city of Venice. The tour guide... read moreLoved the information given to us, was really interesting to know about this lovely city of Venice. The tour guide had a sense of humour too! 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
Great walking tour with Valentina Valentina is very knowledgeable and led a great tour through the great city of Venice. She gave us lots... read moreValentina is very knowledgeable and led a great tour through the great city of Venice. She gave us lots of interesting info. 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 Ride Ricardo was a great guide. Very enthusiastic about knowledgeable. Would have liked a little commentary from the gondolier
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
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
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
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
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
Fantastic gondola ride Excellent tour and Gondola ride. All staff friendly knowledgeable & helpful.Spoke excellent English. Lovely seeing Venice from a gondola. Highly recommend
Would recommend for brief tour and gondola ride Quick walking tour from the meeting point to where you board the gondolas. Once on the gondolas the tour ends.... read moreQuick walking tour from the meeting point to where you board the gondolas. Once on the gondolas the tour ends. Was a nice little gondola ride, great view of the basilica whilst in the grand canal. We enjoyed it and felt it was a perfect introduction to Venice on our first evening in the city. Would recommend if you want a brief overview and a gondola ride. 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
Great tour Our guide Valentina was gracious and informative when talking to us about the basilica and the palace. Even the teenagers... read moreOur guide Valentina was gracious and informative when talking to us about the basilica and the palace. Even the teenagers stayed interested. Great afternoon in Venice. read less
Great experience Very well organised by nice, professional people, it was a great experience, I am happy that we didn't miss it.
Amazing Tour Aurora did a great job speaking in 3 languages and making sure we all had a great informative experience. Everyone... read moreAurora did a great job speaking in 3 languages and making sure we all had a great informative experience. Everyone was able to understand what was said and gain some historical knowledge. read less
Great trip after a stressful start Initially easy to book and pay for on line and price is the going rate via most operators.
Challenging to... read moreInitially easy to book and pay for on line and price is the going rate via most operators.
Challenging to find the stand to redeem online vouchers for tickets, instructions appear clear however it is a busy place and the ‘stand’ was not obvious.
It’s also not clear who you are traveling with or the departure point.
I found the boat and depart point through luck or we would have missed the trip.
The itinerary for the tour is good and well worth the visit.
It would be beneficial however to have an itinerary to confirm how long the stay on each island is to allow time for refreshments/ lunch which would fit perfectly if we had been told before hand.
For added excitement thread passengers were left at the second island and had to catch up the tour by private water taxi.
The islands, are well worth the trip. Glass blowing demo on Murano interesting but as usual exit via the gift shop.
In sum good but could be improved with better communication and easier ticket collection. read less
Stars and lights We chose to take our gondola rides at dusk , it was beautiful and as we turned onto the grand... read moreWe chose to take our gondola rides at dusk , it was beautiful and as we turned onto the grand canal the lights and stars were magical 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
Great Gondola Ride The meeting point was easy to find. people from the company where there to guide me. The walking... read moreThe meeting point was easy to find. people from the company where there to guide me. The walking tour on the way to the gondola boat dock was brief but interesting. The gondola ride itself was pleasant and what I expected. it was my mothers 77th birthday and she wanted to be on a gondola on her birthday so we made it happen. read less
Gondola ride Our commentator for the walk over was great. She really knew her stuff and had a background in art history... read moreOur commentator for the walk over was great. She really knew her stuff and had a background in art history so was able to give great facts about the architecture and culture and even answered some of our questions while we waited for our gondola. The gondola was a bit late and there was a “traffic jam” at one point but all in all was a fun experience that you have to do while in Venice. 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
Great option to take a Gondola Everything is very well organized and streamlined. The tour directors are easy to find with their directions and clear signage.... read moreEverything is very well organized and streamlined. The tour directors are easy to find with their directions and clear signage. Guide was informative, funny, and friendly (forgot his name but he's a native Venetian with braided pony tail).
Would recommend this tour for a sample of what a Gondola ride can be. read less
A must visit trip with a fantastic experience! Amazing experience with a friendly tour guide! Such a lovely gondola trip that allows the visitors understanding the value of... read moreAmazing experience with a friendly tour guide! Such a lovely gondola trip that allows the visitors understanding the value of Venice historical city 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.
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
Basic and concise The brief intro provided by the tour guide was good and the gondola ride was pleasant. Each gondola fits up... read moreThe brief intro provided by the tour guide was good and the gondola ride was pleasant. Each gondola fits up to 5 people so you may be grouped with strangers. 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
Venice tour The gondola was really good! The secret tour was really interesting. You could tell she knew the area well! The... read moreThe gondola was really good! The secret tour was really interesting. You could tell she knew the area well! The scenery is...to die for! It's well worth doing both in one! Highly recommend both read less
Very fun gondel tour It was a very fun and informatieve tour thanks to Ricardo. First we went a bit through the streets were... read moreIt was a very fun and informatieve tour thanks to Ricardo. First we went a bit through the streets were Ricardo told something about Venice. Then we got to go in the Gondel over the beautiful waters. read less
Excellent! An excellent commentary alongside a relaxing gondola ride. A must have experience when in Venice!!!!
A fascinating walk through San Marco We enjoyed this tour because of the history that we heard fo Venetian origins and San Marco Piazza and the... read moreWe enjoyed this tour because of the history that we heard fo Venetian origins and San Marco Piazza and the many places that we visited off the square helped build a picture of everyday life in Venice. Francesco was an excellent communicator. 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
Too short of a ride Doing a Gondola ride in Venice is a must. Our Gondolier was friendly and informative. The reason I gave it... read moreDoing a Gondola ride in Venice is a must. Our Gondolier was friendly and informative. The reason I gave it a 4 star instead of a 5 is because it was too short..maybe 15-20 minutes. This tour is also in a busy section of Venice. The company did what was advertised and they were on time and nice. read less
Wonderful Venice gondola experience couldn't have asked for more x made trip so special What a wonderful experience ❤️ made my trip in Venice x Ricardo and the whole team were so friendly... read moreWhat a wonderful experience ❤️ made my trip in Venice x Ricardo and the whole team were so friendly and helpful x got some wonderful history about Venice, the gondola owners were so polite and informatove. Ricardo's narrative made the trip for me x was extra special thanks to booking this very reasonably priced trip x cannot rate highly enough 5+ stars read less
Fun and Inexpensive If you are looking for a fun and relatively inexpensive gondola ride look no further. We booked this last minute... read moreIf you are looking for a fun and relatively inexpensive gondola ride look no further. We booked this last minute and it absolutely checked the "gondola ride/informative tour" box while we were in Venice. Starting in the smaller canals and then spilling our into the Grand Canal, we were so happy we did this. We did have to share a gondola with another couple but they were fun and it didn't take away from the experience at all. 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
Excellent Valentina was very knowledgeable and kind! Great experience on this day! Would recommend you take the tour! Definitely wear comfy... read moreValentina was very knowledgeable and kind! Great experience on this day! Would recommend you take the tour! Definitely wear comfy shoes and take water w/ you if you go on a sunny day! read less
Session on 17/06/2022 Great experience with Massimiliano who enjoys sharing about his craft and passion. It was fun, interesting and challenging ! And... read moreGreat experience with Massimiliano who enjoys sharing about his craft and passion. It was fun, interesting and challenging ! And after the craft, you end up with a lovely nice souvenir from Venice. You can also support the artist by buying in his shop. 90 min very well spent and worth every penny. Grazie mille da Giulia e Alex ! 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
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
Highlight of our trip Massimiliano was awesome! He made a beautiful dancer with such ease. He was jolly in his explanations and patient with... read moreMassimiliano was awesome! He made a beautiful dancer with such ease. He was jolly in his explanations and patient with us. We made a couple of beautiful pendants. read less
Great for family with teenage boys. This was a really relaxing trip around the canal with my two teen boys and I. They are 14 and... read moreThis was a really relaxing trip around the canal with my two teen boys and I. They are 14 and 16 and enjoyed it. Might be worth paying a little more for the commentary, although our guide gave a little here and there. The canal was a bit congested at 1130 so you might want to go earlier or later. Thank you great time! read less
Fantastic The tour went well without a guide. You could read everything and explore all places included in the palace. It... read moreThe tour went well without a guide. You could read everything and explore all places included in the palace. It was satisfying to seel all those work of art and the history behind every court room is so rich. The structures and sculptures are simply amazing. read less
Must do I do recommend it. Francesco is a great gondola guide 😉 we really enjoyed it. The perspective is totally different... read moreI do recommend it. Francesco is a great gondola guide 😉 we really enjoyed it. The perspective is totally different from the canals. read less
Very good value, enjoyable experience Really enjoyed Federica’s tour. Very interesting and 30
mins on gondola was perfect amount of time. Would recommend!
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
Must do activity Everything from start to finish was excellent. Ezra was our Guide , he was engaging and informative.
We met by... read moreEverything from start to finish was excellent. Ezra was our Guide , he was engaging and informative.
We met by St Marco Sq and were handed our headsets and as we walked through the alleys towards our gondola, Ezra shared his knowledge of Venice with us with humour and interest. The gondola ride itself was a unique, bucket list experience, riding the smaller waterways as well as the Grand Canal. You do not wear your headsets when in the gondola itself , you just enjoy the experience. We would 100% recommend thistrip , we could find no fault with it from start to finish read less
Loved Venice! Venice was even better than I thought! So much to see and delicious Venetian cuisine. I spent five days. I... read moreVenice was even better than I thought! So much to see and delicious Venetian cuisine. I spent five days. I would definitely go back! read less
Best hour spent This was an amazing experience. It was so relaxing to paint and spend time with my spouse. We learned so... read moreThis was an amazing experience. It was so relaxing to paint and spend time with my spouse. We learned so much history about each style of masks. Definitely recommend if you have an hour. read less
Buy the skip the line ticket early. The ticket was purchased via the advert on the Trip advisor website. But I am sure it does not mean... read moreThe ticket was purchased via the advert on the Trip advisor website. But I am sure it does not mean TripAdvisor recommends it. When I went to exchange the receipt to the voucher, it was at a news paper stand which was difficult to find, with a rude man. He said that my ticket was 10Am entry, so would only issue the voucher at 10 am. Plan early, purchase the skip the line ticket directly from Doges Palace website. read less
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
An amazing experience The gondola ride was by far my favorite part of Venice. The commentators were very nice and the ride went... read moreThe gondola ride was by far my favorite part of Venice. The commentators were very nice and the ride went smoothly. I highly suggest a gondola ride when on Venice. Such an amazing experience. read less
Great experience Very interesting exhibition in a beautiful palace near San Marco; the experience was very nice and the staff was kind.
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
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
interesting, informative walk around the history of venice Great route going both through the main streets but also some very quiet alleys delivered with rich information about the... read moreGreat route going both through the main streets but also some very quiet alleys delivered with rich information about the city and its past from a local. 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
Awesome experience, highly recommended Carlota was great & very informative. I booked this last minute & so so glad I did. Alot cheaper than... read moreCarlota was great & very informative. I booked this last minute & so so glad I did. Alot cheaper than booking along the canal (€80)
Thanks for helping to fulfil a childhood dream!
Highly recommended! read less
A Must When in Venice Thanks Carolyn for a wonderful experience and day 1 in Venice. We had hands on training with lots of tips.... read moreThanks Carolyn for a wonderful experience and day 1 in Venice. We had hands on training with lots of tips. Plus you enjoy your meal on her balcony - delicious food and great view. I can't wait to try recreating the meals we did. Carolyn also provided a lot of places to see and restaurants and food to try while in Venice. Highly recommend! read less
Good tour The experience was very interesting. We got to learn much about Venice that would not normally be shared in... read moreThe experience was very interesting. We got to learn much about Venice that would not normally be shared in a standard tour. Short but instructive. Our tour guide Valencia was very knowledgeable and friendly. read less
Gondola in Venice Excellent experience! Our driver was very friendly and the views were beautiful of the small and large canals.
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
Worth it The ride was very nice! The departure location was hard to locate and we were not able to get there... read moreThe ride was very nice! The departure location was hard to locate and we were not able to get there in time but luckily the gondola people were able to help us. Didn’t get any headphones for the commentary but honestly it was peaceful without. We did a shared one and it was just with two other people so it wasn’t too bad. I would recommend this because if you buy at the gate it’s a high up-charge. read less
Definitely worth doing Pleasant and informative, and a much cheaper way of having a gondola ride! There were a lot of people booked... read morePleasant and informative, and a much cheaper way of having a gondola ride! There were a lot of people booked in and I initially thought this would be an issue, but we were divided up into smaller groups for the tour, and we were with one other couple on the gondola ride. read less
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
Couples Gondola Trip This is a must when visiting the floating city of Venice. Great route through the back canals, and finally leading... read moreThis is a must when visiting the floating city of Venice. Great route through the back canals, and finally leading to Grand Canal. Great value for money, and a lot cheaper than the €80+ for a private ride. 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
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
A Murano Island Tour with Viatour Do it. You learn so much about the Venetian islands, Murano, Burano, Torcello and many more. A visit to... read moreDo it. You learn so much about the Venetian islands, Murano, Burano, Torcello and many more. A visit to the glass blowing factory,
Is really interesting. Despite my initial misgivings, I attended and I was enchanted with the display .great attention and great tour guide . read less
Old town and Jewish Quarter with Scott The tour with scott was the best I had so far. Very good english, interesting, not boring at all. Highly recommended!
Gondola Ride Beautiful tour on a gondola of Venice. Did not go under the Rialto bridge and the tour was a little... read moreBeautiful tour on a gondola of Venice. Did not go under the Rialto bridge and the tour was a little quick but it was beautiful. Staff were knowledgeable and kind and our departure was on-time. read less
Commentary first, gondola ride last. Great experience for an affordable price. Just an FYI. The commentary (guided tour) comes first and then you board the gondola. While you’re on the gondola,... read moreJust an FYI. The commentary (guided tour) comes first and then you board the gondola. While you’re on the gondola, the commentary continues which talks about how Venice was founded, culture, etc. Overall, you spend much less for the same gondola experience (and then some) that you would typically get the day of. You still go through the smaller canals while also visiting the grand canals before you leave the gondola. read less
Worth it for the money The gondola ride was good and the gondolier was really chatty and friendly. The radio connection was rubbish and caused... read moreThe gondola ride was good and the gondolier was really chatty and friendly. The radio connection was rubbish and caused two members to get losted. Very hard to follow the guide cause of how the busy the streets are. read less
Awesome Gondola Experience The tour started out with some information was pretty cool to know, especially with how old Venice is. Then the... read moreThe tour started out with some information was pretty cool to know, especially with how old Venice is. Then the ride was soooo peaceful and nice- the Gondola crew are very experienced and everything went super smoothly...SHOUTOUT TO CLAUDIA our tour guide she was speaking in 2 languages and giving us all the great info navigating the city. Thank you so much! read less
Fantastic tour! Valentino was a fabulous guide and very talented! This has made our holiday and would highly recommend. Thank you X
Great tour operation This was a fantastic way to understand Venetian history and architecture. Tour guide was extremely informative. Groups we’re not too big.
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
Great fast and well organised tour René is a great professional guide with cool sense of humour. The tour was organised perfectly and we had amazing... read moreRené is a great professional guide with cool sense of humour. The tour was organised perfectly and we had amazing impression of Venice. Thanks! read less
A lovely walk and gondola ride We booked online the day before the trip. The meeting point was easy to find - I think the kiosk... read moreWe booked online the day before the trip. The meeting point was easy to find - I think the kiosk lady has the patience of a saint!!!
We had a short walking tour of the streets and then hopped onto a gondola. The lady that walked us around was excellent, we learnt quite a lot and the gondola ride was lovely. We couldn’t do the grand canal as the wind had picked up quite a bit. Lady was very apologetic but it was no bother at all. The quieter canals were much better.
Only downside was we sat apart because of the odd number of people onboard. This was definitely worth the price. 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
Excellent Tour We had a 1/2 day walking tour of Venice through Flaminia Travels in Rome, Italy. Our private guide, who... read moreWe had a 1/2 day walking tour of Venice through Flaminia Travels in Rome, Italy. Our private guide, who was a native of Venice, was excellent. She spoke very good English, had a good sense of humor and was very good explaining the history of Venice. She showed us the “real” Venice where the citizens reside in addition to the tourist sites. She was also very good in providing recommendations for dining and shopping. An outstanding tour. read less
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
Absolutely Breathtaking Breathtaking experience and very worth it. Absolutely amazing staff and great service. This ride was so worth the money... read moreBreathtaking experience and very worth it. Absolutely amazing staff and great service. This ride was so worth the money and a must do activiy when in Venice read less
Interesting walking tour of Venice. Very good walking tour given by Francesco. We started off by San Marco, where we were given a brief overview... read moreVery good walking tour given by Francesco. We started off by San Marco, where we were given a brief overview and then taken around to see some more unusual sights but which also gave us a glimpse of Venetian life in the past. Walked past the Bridge of Sighs as well where Francesco gave us details to how the bridge came of that name. He was patient and answered our questions as well as giving us some fascinating insights to Venice. Would definitely recommend! read less
Venice gondola tours We enjoyed the ride very much. The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. The gondolier was excellent at managing the gondola.
EXCELLENT Excellent. I recommend in every people that you come. It’s a big trip with the best guy that drive the... read moreExcellent. I recommend in every people that you come. It’s a big trip with the best guy that drive the gondola. The tour guide is also the best read less
A great authentic Venice experience We enjoyed our Gondola experience & the guided tour. The young guide Riccardo was very knowledgeable of the whole area... read moreWe enjoyed our Gondola experience & the guided tour. The young guide Riccardo was very knowledgeable of the whole area being a local who was born there & still lives there today. He also had a great sense of humour & was just a little but cute to look at. The Gondola ride itself was pleasant, our gondolier didn’t say too much but he had good control of the Gondola & it was a comfortable ride. It was great to go past the scene from Casino Royal in the grand canal. We got some great sunset photos doing the Gondola ride at 5pm. read less
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
Absolutely great Great experience. Best thing to do while in Venice. Definitely recommend the experience. Great family experience
Fun Gondola Experience Good value. Our guide was friendly and provided some history of Venice before the Gondola ride. The ride was a... read moreGood value. Our guide was friendly and provided some history of Venice before the Gondola ride. The ride was a pleasant ~30 minute ride. Would recommend. read less
Too short It was good but the ride was too short and the guy in the gondola didn’t talk or comment anything... read moreIt was good but the ride was too short and the guy in the gondola didn’t talk or comment anything about the experience to let the group feel welcome 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
Amazing experience and it’s FREE! This tour is a must! And, it’s also free. It gives you the overview of Venice and it’s surrounding areas.... read moreThis tour is a must! And, it’s also free. It gives you the overview of Venice and it’s surrounding areas. The guide was insightful and explained so much about Venice. Very glad we did this 2 hour walking tour. Be sure to tip well. That is how they can continue to offer it free of charge to the public! read less
Worth it Exactly as ticket says. No need to show up before 10am, everything is closed then. No like to enter Doge’s... read moreExactly as ticket says. No need to show up before 10am, everything is closed then. No like to enter Doge’s Palace at 10 in the morning either. Worth the visit 100%, especially if you like art. Take some time to read the guide as well. read less
Very relaxed and fun. The walking tour guide was lovely. She handled the large crowd with great organizational skills. Very inclusive and informative.
Gondola Venice Tour Took a tour in Venice with Claudia and she was great! The Gondola tour was so much fun! We will... read moreTook a tour in Venice with Claudia and she was great! The Gondola tour was so much fun! We will definitely be coming back! read less
Gondala trip Amazing tour group and lovely gondola right. Worth the money, extremely friendly and approachable, would recommend!
6pm night condola The company was very acvomodating letting us change our booking last minute to a later time due to some problems... read moreThe company was very acvomodating letting us change our booking last minute to a later time due to some problems we'd had at our hotel. They were friendly and efficient at the meet and greet. The commentary wasn't what we expected as it was just for the 5 minute walk between pick up assembly and boarding area. Had expected to learn more about the history of the buildings etc. But still very enjoyable. Very romantic with a star lit night even if in the boat with others . It have a different take to the canals. read less
Gondola and Tour Walking tour interesting, gondola ride very beautiful.
Tour guide was friendly and shared useful information.
Great tour Great tour. Learned about Venice and explored the grand canal by gondola. Our guide was knowledgeable and fun. ... read moreGreat tour. Learned about Venice and explored the grand canal by gondola. Our guide was knowledgeable and fun. We thoroughly enjoyed the 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
Good overview of less public spaces The tour was well done. Half of the group had already been through the Doge’s Palace, but he went ahead... read moreThe tour was well done. Half of the group had already been through the Doge’s Palace, but he went ahead and gave the info anyway (as he should). He (Francisco) did a good job of telling interesting stories and waiting until we were all together so everyone could hear him. My only issue is that he tended to march ahead without looking back to see if we were following. In one case, he was at least 50 feet ahead of the closest guest and two others were far back. He needs to check more frequently to let the pokey people catch up. read less
Excellent experience working with glass What a wonderful experience! Max is very careful about your safety. His instructions are clear and you practice several times... read moreWhat a wonderful experience! Max is very careful about your safety. His instructions are clear and you practice several times before working on a small pendant that you get to keep. This was one of the highlights of my trip! read less
perfect amazing experience! Nice comments while in the gondola. The personal was really nice. I recommend this activity
Great fun. Very enjoyable, make sure you book online as you will save a decent amount of money. Gondolas are all... read moreVery enjoyable, make sure you book online as you will save a decent amount of money. Gondolas are all kept in an immaculate condition. Enjoy. read less
Creative talents Three of us put our creative talents to work (or lack thereof) and came out with something to take home... read moreThree of us put our creative talents to work (or lack thereof) and came out with something to take home as a keepsake. Quaint little shop for cozy experience. Owner would answer questions and in the end made our mistakes disappear! 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
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
Definitely something to do! Great experience in beautiful Venice. The Gondola ride was so peaceful and Ricardo’s knowledge was excellent! Money well spent 🙂
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
Highly recommend this tour! Great to learn about the ancient history of Venice from Valentina. I knew it took some innovation to build this... read moreGreat to learn about the ancient history of Venice from Valentina. I knew it took some innovation to build this phenomenon on water, but they were seriously ahead of their time to even incorporate optical illusions into the wall murals. read less
Canal Adventure Very cool trip around the canals. A little short, guide was great. Had some good info but needs to be... read moreVery cool trip around the canals. A little short, guide was great. Had some good info but needs to be a little more polished. Biggest issue was the cost m, 100 euros per person. read less
Totally worth it! Roberta was our tour guide. She was fantastic, a Venetian native too. She moved us along at the right... read moreRoberta was our tour guide. She was fantastic, a Venetian native too. She moved us along at the right pace, knew the city history, provided pertinent facts & made the whole tour interesting & fun. Highly recommend doing this - skipping the line is worth it! Try to get Roberta! read less
A must do in Venice This was a beautiful evening ride. So glad that we did it. Photos and... read moreThis was a beautiful evening ride. So glad that we did it. Photos and memories to last a lifetime ❤️ read less
Gondola Grand Canal Fantastic guide Ricardo very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a wonderful experience. Thank you very much. Grazie.
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
Beautiful day in Venice Our guide was super friendly. The gondola ride was relaxing and beautiful 😍 🍇 ☀️ The photo opportunites were... read moreOur guide was super friendly. The gondola ride was relaxing and beautiful 😍 🍇 ☀️ The photo opportunites were amazing. So happy we did it. read less
Great experience Very peaceful. Beautiful city views.we really enjoyed it.
We did have a bit of a hard time trying... read moreVery peaceful. Beautiful city views.we really enjoyed it.
We did have a bit of a hard time trying to get the actual tickets, as they wouldn’t download to my phone, and the operator would not originally honor the email confirmation or look up our names. . . . But we were finally able to download the tickets to my Apple wallet. read less
Venice Gondola Ride and Walking Tour Very knowledgable! The walking tour part didn’t go on for too long which was good! I would highly recommend if... read moreVery knowledgable! The walking tour part didn’t go on for too long which was good! I would highly recommend if you want to learn a little bit about Venice and have a gondola ride! read less
Gondole Very very Good!! So Beautiful! I recommend, it's very relaxing. Tanks Ricardo! excellent guide for French, with nice explanations
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
St Mark Basilica My wife and I had a private tour guided by Elaine. She did a magnificent job of enlightening us on... read moreMy wife and I had a private tour guided by Elaine. She did a magnificent job of enlightening us on history and relevance. Job well done. 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
Great! Excellent - me and my husband really enjoyed the tour and then the gondola ride at the end!! Must do activity.
Lovely morning trip Thoroughly enjoyed our wee trip to the islands with Roma being an extremely knowledgeable guide.
Burano is by far the more... read moreThoroughly enjoyed our wee trip to the islands with Roma being an extremely knowledgeable guide.
Burano is by far the more picturesque however it would have been great to be able to spend more time on both islands. This could definitely be a full day trip with around 3 hours on each island read less
Fantastic tour, one or two issues beyond the tour guides control. The guide was great, loads of local knowledge and very cheerful. However read the description as the tour involves a... read moreThe guide was great, loads of local knowledge and very cheerful. However read the description as the tour involves a lot of stairs, some people were unable to complete the tour, as a result.
One issue that I can't fault the tour guide for was people having conversation and missing key points of information, then asking questions that had already been answered.
A number a people attempted to listen in on the tour, which was aggravating, as the tour wasn't cheap. But the guide politely informed them it was a private tour, once she spotted them.
Excellent overall. 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
Awesome experience Saved loads of time with beat the queue. Tickets ready for collection at kiosk a few metres from St Mark’s... read moreSaved loads of time with beat the queue. Tickets ready for collection at kiosk a few metres from St Mark’s square. Highly recommended. read less
Shared Gondola Ride Good value for money. Guide Luca was very helpful. Recommended. Not much more to say to fill the... read moreGood value for money. Guide Luca was very helpful. Recommended. Not much more to say to fill the mandatory 100 character requirement. 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
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