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.
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- 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
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- Waterbus ticket
Otra información
- 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
Mapa y direcciones
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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Tripadvisor reviews
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
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
Good experience to have before you wonder alone in the city Well organized, on time, full of interesting details.
The group was pretty large but the guide was helpful and added lots... read moreWell organized, on time, full of interesting details.
The group was pretty large but the guide was helpful and added lots of interesting hidden or not treasures of the city 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
The Not-So-Unusual Venice Tour? Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and full of energy (which is extremely important on these types of tours). We... read moreOur tour guide was very knowledgeable and full of energy (which is extremely important on these types of tours). We signed up for the "Unusual Venice" tour, but wrapped up our walk feeling that it was more of a general tour of Venice. To us, there weren't many unusual things mentioned in the tour. We did, indeed, learn a lot about the important history of Venice, and we appreciated our guide's prowess in this subject. Also, the tour was offered in both English and Spanish. It was a little distracting to have our tour guide explain something in English, then stop down the tour to explain the exact same thing in Spanish. I think time would be much better spent by offering single-language tours only! 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
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
Nice gondola ride Interesting gondola ride. Interesting commentary and ambience. Organised. I would rebook again. I recommend.
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
Walking tour of Doge's Palace, Basilica and City We really enjoyed our guide who was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Walking through the narrow streets of Venice was... read moreWe really enjoyed our guide who was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Walking through the narrow streets of Venice was fascinating, and seeing the extravagant beauty of St. Mark's Cathedral was awe-inspiring. Would highly recommend. 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
Great tour Great tour of the local area along with a history lesson about the Gondola's. I would Highly recommend.
Decent and affordable Affordable way to enjoy the gondolas if u're ok sharing it with a few strangers. The extra info from the... read moreAffordable way to enjoy the gondolas if u're ok sharing it with a few strangers. The extra info from the tour b4 hopping on the gondola was nice. read less
Unusual Means Nicely Unique Venice is nuts, but in a good way. It's noisy, crowded, and made for tourists. The significance of... read moreVenice is nuts, but in a good way. It's noisy, crowded, and made for tourists. The significance of the unique history we learned on this specific tour was excellent and worth avoiding the typical long lines of the usual tourist stops. Don't be surprised or stressed if you can't hear the exceptional tour guide at all times. It's Venice! 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
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
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
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
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
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
Very lovely experience Really lovely experience but the commentary was done via a radio and the connection was poor. Otherwise a delightful trip.
Great and affordable experience Great and affordable way to experience the iconic gondola in Venice. You should definitely add it to your itinerary when... read moreGreat and affordable way to experience the iconic gondola in Venice. You should definitely add it to your itinerary when you visit. The guides are friendly and enthusiastic. 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
Reasonable price and neat activity to do while in Venezia 🙂 We had Charlotte as our guide. She was very sweet. We got to learn a bit more about the history... read moreWe had Charlotte as our guide. She was very sweet. We got to learn a bit more about the history of Venezia which was very neat and our Gondola guide was very nice as well! read less
Gondola Lovely, relaxing and comfortable gondola ride around Venice with a well informed guide. Good value for money and would recommend!
Excellent Excellent, because our guide, Elena, was K owledgeable, friendly, helpful. She made it a fascinating first class experience
A must do while in Venice Enjoyed the experience and would do it again. The guide was informative and the gondolier was good. I love Venice... read moreEnjoyed the experience and would do it again. The guide was informative and the gondolier was good. I love Venice and hope to return one day read less
Pleasant Stroll Katerina was very nice and knowledgable. She was a bit hated to understand. Pleasant walk, just not to... read moreKaterina was very nice and knowledgable. She was a bit hated to understand. Pleasant walk, just not to exciting. Worth the time spent. read less
Amazing guide Our guide, Valerina, is amazing. She knows her stuff well and is happy to respond to any questions!
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
Fantastic paintings and interesting info worth paying the extra to skip the line for. This is a worthwhile sight to see - stunning paintings and full of interesting info. There was a queue to... read moreThis is a worthwhile sight to see - stunning paintings and full of interesting info. There was a queue to get tickets so it was worth paying the small extra fee not to have to wait a long time to enter. You go over the Bridge of Sighs and see the old court houses and prisons! Teenagers enjoyed it 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
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
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
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
Really enjoyable experience!! Would highly recommend to anyone! Good information given whilst going on the tour Really interesting to go in the cells of the prison and see the weapons. The women giving the tour was... read moreReally interesting to go in the cells of the prison and see the weapons. The women giving the tour was lovely and made it more enjoyable 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
Perfect for having a good quick- explained history facts about venice and good route in the Gondola. Tour quick and very organized. Beautiful route in the Gondola and very good and quick explanation of the guided in... read moreTour quick and very organized. Beautiful route in the Gondola and very good and quick explanation of the guided in group history facts. The price is worth it. Very peaceful and relax. Perfect for couples (very romantic). 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
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
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
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
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
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
Lovely tour and gondola ride Really easy to find and everything explained easily. Felt like we got the ‘full’ gondola experience, definitely recommend
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
Amazing Really interesting & nice! I really learned a lot and had fun!! Alessandra was super nice & helpful!
Top very nice guided trip and boat excursion. Ricardo explained as many information about the history of veniziaand we enjoyed the... read morevery nice guided trip and boat excursion. Ricardo explained as many information about the history of veniziaand we enjoyed the slow boattrip. It was amazing with sunset skycolors. 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
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
Amazing food, easy to follow and very fun! Me and my boyfriend went to this cooking class in Venice as we wanted to learn to cook real Italian... read moreMe and my boyfriend went to this cooking class in Venice as we wanted to learn to cook real Italian food. Carolyn was very welcoming and very fun! We learnt how to make two different pasta dishes and a dessert as well as some appetisers. Everything was delicious and very easy to make. She makes sure to teach you a way that can be done at home, without special utensils or techniques. We will definitely make the dishes we learnt back at home! Doing it in her own kitchen makes you feel very welcome and comfortable and she will go the extra mile to give you all the tips she knows! Definitely a great experience if you are going to Venice 🙂 read less
Gondola tours are a must! Booked this before we left the UK as we like to plan, and were not disappointed. Its a bit like... read moreBooked this before we left the UK as we like to plan, and were not disappointed. Its a bit like an introduction to a gondola. Quick tour of the area between where you.meet and where you pick up the gondola and them onto your tour. It's quite an adventure! Watch the gondoliers action as they navigate tight corners by kicking off the walls and navigating who foes first. It's definitely a skilled job. Commentary only really worked before the ride, not during but it was still fun. 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
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
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
Beautiful short gondola ride with knowledgeable staff Gondola ride is a Must do in Venice. It was an impeccably authentic ride with knowledgeable staff…providing a great history... read moreGondola ride is a Must do in Venice. It was an impeccably authentic ride with knowledgeable staff…providing a great history lesson of the Venetian “merchants” read less
Was awesome experience See all marvelous painting at the all palace and enjoy the night life at San Marcos plazza also the ferry... read moreSee all marvelous painting at the all palace and enjoy the night life at San Marcos plazza also the ferry to the airport read less
Excellent! Great gondola ride! Tour guide gave a mini history lesson before the ride and the ride was long enough but... read moreGreat gondola ride! Tour guide gave a mini history lesson before the ride and the ride was long enough but short enough without being bored and passed thru great parts of the city. I went solo and felt safe as well as I was paired up with a lovely family who was also on vacation. FANTASTIC VIEWS! read less
Beautiful Venice Great tour guide! Interesting information. Recommend highly. Venice is a beautiful and welcoming city.
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 Calm, peace, serenity. In the centre of Venice in the spring? Impossible! Except on this outing, which took us through... read moreCalm, peace, serenity. In the centre of Venice in the spring? Impossible! Except on this outing, which took us through the quiet canals read less
Worth doing if you are a first time visitor Good little tour to see some of Venice’s major attractions and hear about some interesting history. Very enjoyable 2... read moreGood little tour to see some of Venice’s major attractions and hear about some interesting history. Very enjoyable 2 hours, would recommend. read less
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
Venice gondola tours We enjoyed the ride very much. The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. The gondolier was excellent at managing the gondola.
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
Gondola tour Great commentary tour by Nicole. The 30min gondola tour is a must. Peaceful and interesting to see the architecture from... read moreGreat commentary tour by Nicole. The 30min gondola tour is a must. Peaceful and interesting to see the architecture from the water. 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
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.
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
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
Combined tour and Gondola experience This is good combination tour of basic history and Gondola experience. You can then decide if you want a fuller... read moreThis is good combination tour of basic history and Gondola experience. You can then decide if you want a fuller journey.
Our guide Riccardo was happy, fun and experienced in his knowledge. read less
Lovely! Extremely interesting and fulfilling experience.
The assistants were kind and informative.
Very cool!
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
Bucket list item It was fun to ride the gondola in the canals. It was as expected as a bucket list item. The... read moreIt was fun to ride the gondola in the canals. It was as expected as a bucket list item. The walk was informative helping to understand the history of Venice read less
Amazing! Just loved this tour. Such a grand palace. I am so glad we pre bought tickets the queues to... read moreJust loved this tour. Such a grand palace. I am so glad we pre bought tickets the queues to get in were huge.
Our guide was very knowledgeable. Well worth it 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
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
Amazing experience Never been to Venice so I know the Gondola is a must, it was just to get the full expwirh... read moreNever been to Venice so I know the Gondola is a must, it was just to get the full expwirh my kids, what I loved it the relaxation wizzing through the lovely canel’s in Venice. read less
Very interesting tour - thank you Valentina Very interesting tour - Valentina was an excellent guide!
Lots of really useful information about Venice and it’s origins.
Highly recommend.
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
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
Incredible Venice We had an exceptional experience with Gina as our guide. She came with a background of history and was so... read moreWe had an exceptional experience with Gina as our guide. She came with a background of history and was so informative. She could relate the present to the past and the Venetian republic’s influence on present day government!. 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
Tour with the masses The tour provided a look into lace making and glass blowing but left little time to look around the islands... read moreThe tour provided a look into lace making and glass blowing but left little time to look around the islands and was a very big group. Guide was versatile in languages. 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
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 tour, the gondola ride was long and worth the money! Our tour guide Federica was great and friendly! It made our experience so pleasant and worth the money! Truly a... read moreOur tour guide Federica was great and friendly! It made our experience so pleasant and worth the money! Truly a great time on the gondola! read less
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
Excellent experience Excellent experience, tour guide was very good given some history and facts on the short walk before gondola trip, which... read moreExcellent experience, tour guide was very good given some history and facts on the short walk before gondola trip, which was very enjoyable 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
Once in a lifetime? This was a once in a lifetime experience (probably), expensive (yes) a bit short of the advertised time (yes). Gondola... read moreThis was a once in a lifetime experience (probably), expensive (yes) a bit short of the advertised time (yes). Gondola is certainly the way to see Venice from a different perspective and that was glorious, good weather and a skilled gondolier made the experience for us. 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
Great Great Tour! Thank you! Best experience eher made nice and Friends competent Tour guides and having Gin on the boat
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
Fun And Interesting Gondola Tour Check in was easy and the guides were very nice. Riccardo has great English and a great personality to be... read moreCheck in was easy and the guides were very nice. Riccardo has great English and a great personality to be a tour guide! He was extremely respectful and patient with us tourists. He also knew literally everything about the area and set us up for the ride perfectly. This gondola tour is a must do in Venice, the views were pretty and the ride was smooth. read less
Excellent tour, well worth joining. Full of interesting & unusual facts about Venice & it’s heritage. Our guide Francesco was enlightening & upbeat.
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
A must Really great learning about the architecture of this amazing city. Salt water and bricks -no! Valentina was a great... read moreReally great learning about the architecture of this amazing city. Salt water and bricks -no! Valentina was a great guide, thank you! read less
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
Great experience We had a great experience with the mask painting and now have a handmade souvenir from Venice. The shop owner... read moreWe had a great experience with the mask painting and now have a handmade souvenir from Venice. The shop owner was pleasant and helpful with instruction. 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
Basilica Venezia Nice tour. Helena is an excellent guide telling a lot of background info. Only thing was the interference on the audio.
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
Tour medievale We have been very statisfied of the tour and the reason why is the professional skills of out guide,.Valentina Petrelli... read moreWe have been very statisfied of the tour and the reason why is the professional skills of out guide,.Valentina Petrelli of Venice Tour. She has been very kind e ready to show the beauty of the storical building and the stories 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 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
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
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
First time visit to Venice Great experience for first time visitors to venice. Guide was experienced and helpful. Gondola ride could have been longer though..
Venice Walking Tour Valentina gave an interesting explanation of the city, we saw some of the famous land marks and other hidden gems... read moreValentina gave an interesting explanation of the city, we saw some of the famous land marks and other hidden gems of Venice. Still, you had to pay a lot of attention to her pronounciation, and we wish she could have just thrown a little joke here or there to keep the interest peaked. Nevertheless a very interesting tour. 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
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
A great experience if limited time to explore alone. We got to see some streets, churches, shops and squares that I’m sure we would have been unlikely to find... read moreWe got to see some streets, churches, shops and squares that I’m sure we would have been unlikely to find if we’d been wandering alone. Valentina was our guide and as there were only 3 of us we didn’t use the headsets, but I’m a bit hard of hearing and as she was very softly spoken, I did miss some of the things she said. Her English was however, excellent. She took us to a quaint local bar, which again was off the beaten track, a bakery and gave us some restaurant recommendations for lunch which were very much appreciated. A great experience if you have limited time but want to get to see and learn something about local life in Venice. read less
Great Experience Candola Ride through Venice canals. The experience was amazing with my daughter, we were lucky enough to get out own Condola. The commentary was great... read moreThe experience was amazing with my daughter, we were lucky enough to get out own Condola. The commentary was great to. Highly recommend this. 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
Awesome Our guide is awesome! we learned a lot ! Very relaxing & we can hear well even I’m all the... read moreOur guide is awesome! we learned a lot ! Very relaxing & we can hear well even I’m all the way back read less
Wonderful exhibition to explore ‘A World of Potential’ is a lovely exhibition to explore in Venice. Located in the Procuratie with access from St... read more‘A World of Potential’ is a lovely exhibition to explore in Venice. Located in the Procuratie with access from St Mark’s Square the exhibition used state of the art, interactive experiences to allow you to explore a little about yourself and get a glimpse of the work that The Human Safety Net does. It’s great to wonder through, with some really excellent interactive experiences - fun to do for couples and families with older children too. Well worth exploring!
The Procuratie itself has been beautifully restored and while the exhibition is not about the building, the views through windows and from the terrace are lovely. A good cafe too with well priced food and coffee. read less
Great Gondola Ride and Walking Tour Claudia, the guide, provided a great experience in both English and Spanish languages. And the gondola ride was perfect.
Gondala trip Amazing tour group and lovely gondola right. Worth the money, extremely friendly and approachable, would recommend!
Everything was just right Our guide was excellent, he was courteous and helpful and pointed out a few interesting things but otherwise was quiet,... read moreOur guide was excellent, he was courteous and helpful and pointed out a few interesting things but otherwise was quiet, which we preferred. The ride was smooth and took us to the beautiful Grand Canal as promised.. A worthwhile and memorable 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
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
A pleasant surprise. Our guide was Alessandra, very friendly and approachable. Loved the experience. The tour started on time and we actually got... read moreOur guide was Alessandra, very friendly and approachable. Loved the experience. The tour started on time and we actually got more than we expected 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
Lovely short tour Valentina was a lovely guide. We stopped at a bookshop and she knew the full history of so much of... read moreValentina was a lovely guide. We stopped at a bookshop and she knew the full history of so much of the city. Added bonus she waited to start the tour after I got a little bit lost wandering the city. read less
Wow! Fabulous!! This tour was awesome! Nico, our guide was so knowledgeable and pleasant…the tour was perfect. Nico speaks perfect English and... read moreThis tour was awesome! Nico, our guide was so knowledgeable and pleasant…the tour was perfect. Nico speaks perfect English and is a native of Venice, so he was able to give in depth answers to all of our questions. We passed by huge lines to enter the Doge’s Palace and the fantastic Basilica. He took us to the old prison area and was super informative along the entire tour-Nico pointed out small details and made the experience so interesting for our group of 6 adults and a toddler.
The gondola ride at the end was fun and great for photos.
Love, love, love Venice and this is the perfect tour to see the highlights. read less
Excellent! An excellent commentary alongside a relaxing gondola ride. A must have experience when in Venice!!!!
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
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
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
Fantastic tour! Valentino was a fabulous guide and very talented! This has made our holiday and would highly recommend. Thank you X
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
Great Experience! Really great experience. Would highly recommend for anyone interested in taking a gondola ride with a auick your attached at... read moreReally great experience. Would highly recommend for anyone interested in taking a gondola ride with a auick your attached at the beginning. 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
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
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
Must do experience Me and partner had the best experience with this activity! 100% recommend to anyone visiting Venice to go and have... read moreMe and partner had the best experience with this activity! 100% recommend to anyone visiting Venice to go and have a lesson here. Our teacher was really friendly and fun. Learned a lot about the history of glass and the chance to make a pendent each! 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
A great experience when in Venice Massimiliano is a skilled artisan and has great teaching skills. He has developed a lesson plan which firstly demonstrates... read moreMassimiliano is a skilled artisan and has great teaching skills. He has developed a lesson plan which firstly demonstrates some of his skills of the craft and then a more straightforward project for participants involving some of the easier to handle techniques to make a small glass pendant. He guides participants patiently and supportively through this by first providing a demonstration, then a dry run without heat and finally the melting and manipulation of the glass in the heat with Massimiliano aiding with the more complex part in twisting the hanging hook.
We can highly recommend this as an activity when visiting Venice as well as providing a personal souvenir of the visit. read less
Must see This is a must see when in Venice. Absolutely endless history and sites. My only complaint is it... read moreThis is a must see when in Venice. Absolutely endless history and sites. My only complaint is it was difficult to find the meeting place to pick up the tickets and not really sure why it has to work this way, but it all worked out. read less
Wonderful A wonderful experience. Tour guide was very knowledgable and friendly. Would highly recommend to couples looking for a tour on... read moreA wonderful experience. Tour guide was very knowledgable and friendly. Would highly recommend to couples looking for a tour on the canal. 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
Very nice tour. Very nice tour and very friendly personnel. Nice to hear some extra information about Venice as well.
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
Well worth it!! Well worth our time! Francesco was an excellent guide. He spoke clearly in English and told stories of things in... read moreWell worth our time! Francesco was an excellent guide. He spoke clearly in English and told stories of things in Venice that were very interesting and would be difficult to find out on your own. Our only suggestion is that the tour guide walk a bit more slowly between stops to allow time for photos. read less
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
Fantastic experience. Great food and fun class. This was one of our favorite experiences in Venice. Carolyn was very fun, friendly and informative and the food we... read moreThis was one of our favorite experiences in Venice. Carolyn was very fun, friendly and informative and the food we cooked was delicious! We had a three course meal, Prosecco, and wine and everything was fantastic. It’s also really cool to be able to see a Venetian house inside and eat lunch at the terrace! Carolyn Made us feel very welcome and comfortable, and we felt everything was clean and safe (particularly important for us during these COVID times). Would 100% recommend and will probably take again sometime in the future! read less
Great Fun! They were friendly, on time, and very knowledgeable about the islands. It was great fun!
The weather was great and... read moreThey were friendly, on time, and very knowledgeable about the islands. It was great fun!
The weather was great and we loved visiting Murano for the glass blowing experience. 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
Gondola trip Great guide who made the commentary fun and interactive with a large group, beautiful scenery, could have been a bit... read moreGreat guide who made the commentary fun and interactive with a large group, beautiful scenery, could have been a bit longer. The gondolas are well looked after. Is a bit of a pain having a different meeting point to where the gondola leaves. 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
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
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
Nice tour Interesting and enjoyable. Nice route around the back streets and fun details en route. Francesco was a good guide.Recommend
Brilliant start to finish Our guide from start to finish was amazing so entertaining I would highly recommend going on this tour. The gondola... read moreOur guide from start to finish was amazing so entertaining I would highly recommend going on this tour. The gondola boat ride it self was daunting to me as I am a bigger lady but was reassured by the person on the boat. In fact when I tried to shift my weight thinking it would tip me advised me the boat isn’t symmetrical and my weight had nothing to do with it read less
Great gondola ride Very nice experience!! A very well organised trip! I totally recommend it!
Could be a little longer though:)
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
Gondole Very very Good!! So Beautiful! I recommend, it's very relaxing. Tanks Ricardo! excellent guide for French, with nice explanations
Very good one slight negative Very informative and lovely gondola ride. My only negative thing is when the gondolas go on the grand canal the... read moreVery informative and lovely gondola ride. My only negative thing is when the gondolas go on the grand canal the guide stays on the shore and the commentary kept cutting out so I missed a lot of his very informative and interesting facts which was a massive shame. Would recommend this tour though. 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
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
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
Fantastic I was absolutely brilliant! It was nice with a little guided tour. Points of interests that you would not know... read moreI was absolutely brilliant! It was nice with a little guided tour. Points of interests that you would not know our even seen on foot 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
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
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
Great! Great experience! Even with small kid. Would recommend it. I think it’s a must do in Venice. Thanks!
Good information and quiq tour Old and original pices of punishment. Your gives good overview how was life of criminals back in the old times.
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
Fantastic Fantastic tour with Valentina. UT was really interesting and we learn a lot and had fun. Thank you very much.... read moreFantastic tour with Valentina. UT was really interesting and we learn a lot and had fun. Thank you very much. We will come back next time again 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
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
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
So good Good trip with good organizer snd excelent guide
I love this tour beautiful and good place
The gondola is so beautiful
Unique Unique experience, coming back home with something unusual and not the same old things. It was amazing
Worth doing Francesco was an excellent tour guide, and it was nice to have a different walk around Venice away from the crowds.
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
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
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
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
Excellent day Amazing activity!! Alessandra I was a excellent guide and very joyful! To do without hesitation! You can hear the city... read moreAmazing activity!! Alessandra I was a excellent guide and very joyful! To do without hesitation! You can hear the city stories well explained by the guide and enjoy a long enough gondola trip. 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 Short and sweet semi-private ride! Friendly staff, good route, and nice mix of host guided and self-guided tour. Decent price.
Great! A wonderful experience and so helpful and kind. Loved it! Would recommend for children and adults! Just have fun!
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
A great experience facilitated by an excellent guide A comprehensive tour of St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. Our guide spoke excellent English and provided insightful commentary
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
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
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
Peaceful Riccardo was a great guide! I would definitely recommend the Gondola ride, it was very nice and peaceful.
Great Good value for money compared to other gondolas. Guide was very good. Good information about Venice.
Incredible Doge’s Palace experience A beautifully laid out tour. Clear instructions given where to collect tickets and guidebook. Fantastic to learn the history of... read moreA beautifully laid out tour. Clear instructions given where to collect tickets and guidebook. Fantastic to learn the history of the Doges and those who ruled Venice. Not crowded at all. Clear descriptions given of each room. Amazing to walk over Bridge of Sighs and your the prisons. A must see. read less
Beautiful view Beautiful view- the only thing is that you don’t get to choose where to sit. If you want the double... read moreBeautiful view- the only thing is that you don’t get to choose where to sit. If you want the double seat with your partner, this won’t be guaranteed… so be vary if this… 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
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
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
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
One off the bucket list It was one off our bucket lists to go on a gondola . The experience is great and the skill... read moreIt was one off our bucket lists to go on a gondola . The experience is great and the skill of the gondola was pretty good, never knew they had to learn English language. Any way costs between 80 to 100 Euro depending on route, time of day etc. But worth every penny well euro 😁 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
A must do in Venice The gondola ride is something you absolutely have to do in Venice. The gondolier was lovely. Even without much English,... read moreThe gondola ride is something you absolutely have to do in Venice. The gondolier was lovely. Even without much English, he was able to tell us some history and Info about various unique aspects of the city along the way. 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
Lovely gondola ride Guide was informative. Gather point was easy to find and the gondola ride was lovely!! The gondolier starts from quiet... read moreGuide was informative. Gather point was easy to find and the gondola ride was lovely!! The gondolier starts from quiet small canals then to the grand canal. Me and my husband shared a gondola with two other person. It is way more economical than hiring a private one! read less
Classic Venice Experience It may be a cliche, but the Mr. and I couldn't come to Venice and not take a gondola ride.... read moreIt may be a cliche, but the Mr. and I couldn't come to Venice and not take a gondola ride.
It was amazing! Seeing the beautiful buildings from the canals, offers a different prospective from seeing them from the street.
We enjoyed our gondolier's jokes and the banter he had with other gondoliers, as they glided by our gondola.
This was a highlight of our trip to Venice! 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
Canal excursion It was short and sweet! It was in a very central location and enjoyed finding local places to eat from... read moreIt was short and sweet! It was in a very central location and enjoyed finding local places to eat from the experience! 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
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. 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
A memory to treasure from Venice This was a magical experience. It was everything we hoped it would be. We’ve got to make our own glass... read moreThis was a magical experience. It was everything we hoped it would be. We’ve got to make our own glass ornaments under supervision of a master who could not have been kinder, more patient or m more enthusiastic. 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
Beautiful Dusk gondola ride The guide was friendly and informative on our walk to the gondola. The boat ride itself was beautiful, when we... read moreThe guide was friendly and informative on our walk to the gondola. The boat ride itself was beautiful, when we started it was still daytime but 30 minutes later when we finished it was getting dark so we managed to experience both day and night on a gondola! I recommend the afternoon tour because of this. read less
Peaceful ride This was a very nice excursion. Staff was helpful. just be prepared for lots of walking and transferring to taxi boat.
Fantastic first time in Venice! Ricardo was a fantastic host, we learned a lot about the city and gondolas. Will definitely come again!
Small but lovely The facilitator knew his history but the could use more room. There was 2 couples and we could barely move.
veryyyy good it’s very excellent !! I would do it again. it was a very nice ride!! and I think that as... read moreit’s very excellent !! I would do it again. it was a very nice ride!! and I think that as a couple it must be great. read less
A great into to the City of Venice This tour was perfect for me since I had a limited amount of time and I wanted to do a... read moreThis tour was perfect for me since I had a limited amount of time and I wanted to do a gondola ride. The whole event was well organized and efficient. It took about an hour. Our guide (Ricky) was fantastic and knowledgeable about the history, culture and art of Venice. The audio narrative was excellent and early to understand. Highly recommend. 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
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
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
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
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
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
No queue but very basic guide book We didn’t read the paperwork properly and hadn’t picked up our tickets and guide book before going to the palace.... read moreWe didn’t read the paperwork properly and hadn’t picked up our tickets and guide book before going to the palace. No queuing as promised but the guide book was a generic guide to Venice with a small section on the palace. 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
Best experience of our trip to Venice! Chef Carolyn was amazing! This class was so much fun. Her love and excitement over cooking draws you in and... read moreChef Carolyn was amazing! This class was so much fun. Her love and excitement over cooking draws you in and makes you equally excited about it. She is friendly and welcoming, making you feel like you are in a friend's kitchen. We made three courses that we had no idea we were capable of making. Our daughter has already made fresh pesto at home and we've only been home for a day! Dining on the terrace was a wonderful experience. Aside from the cooking, Carolyn was full of tips and information about Venice, both in activities around the city as well as casual conversation about life and food in Venice. This was definitely the highlight of our trip to Venice and will be a lasting memorable experience for our family. read less
Fabulously exciting Definitely a must when in Venice. It’s a unique way to see the city from a different perspective with or... read moreDefinitely a must when in Venice. It’s a unique way to see the city from a different perspective with or without the narrative. I guess the narrative will make it far more interesting when you hear the stories about places you pass.
Nevertheless you get to appreciate the labyrinth of canals in Venice and how the city has been built over centuries. read less
Relaxing Very relaxing and informative!! Amazing tour guide by Ricardo. Defiantly would recommend if you visit Venice!!!!!!!
Good price/benefit If you're looking for a basic gondola ride, this is what you're looking for.
The intro, presented by out guide Alessandra... read moreIf you're looking for a basic gondola ride, this is what you're looking for.
The intro, presented by out guide Alessandra was informative and helped to "set the mood" for the ride.
There's an app that's included that gives additional information about the buildings you'll see along the way.
On my 4g connection, it took about 5 minutes to download and install. It would be nice if we had the possibility to do it in advance. 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
A fun cooking class! Although it was very hot outside, it was very comfortable in Carolyn’s kitchen. It was a very enjoyable class. Carolyn... read moreAlthough it was very hot outside, it was very comfortable in Carolyn’s kitchen. It was a very enjoyable class. Carolyn has great energy and great cooking tips. I am happy to have had the experience! 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
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
good experience nice experience, helpful guide. arrived in time even with the carnival crowds. looking forward to see all the places inside. recommended
Great but the stairs!! The history is incredible but a heads-up about the amount of stairs would’ve been good, anyone with mild limited mobility... read moreThe history is incredible but a heads-up about the amount of stairs would’ve been good, anyone with mild limited mobility this is not the tour for you. 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
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
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
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
Very good self guided tour Good self guided tour. Early entrance so crowds less of an issue. Decent price for self guided tour with written... read moreGood self guided tour. Early entrance so crowds less of an issue. Decent price for self guided tour with written guidebook received with tickets the morning of the tour. Interesting history and much better understood after tour read less
Silent gondola ride Our ride was lovely and lasted 30 minutes. It was nice and relaxing. Our gondolier was silent other than chatting... read moreOur ride was lovely and lasted 30 minutes. It was nice and relaxing. Our gondolier was silent other than chatting or yelling to other gondoliers passing by. There was nothing extra special to give more than a 4 for the review. read less
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
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
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
Very good value, enjoyable experience Really enjoyed Federica’s tour. Very interesting and 30
mins on gondola was perfect amount of time. Would recommend!
Excellent Amazing experience would highly recommend for the whole family. It was informative and fun. A must do experience for Venice
Early Morning Intro Tour We enjoyed the early morning tour of the city. Victoria was knowledgeable and shared wonderful bits of information. Highly recommend!
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
Magnificent Commentary was very clear, interesting and knowledgeable.the tour lady was very welcoming, polite and helpful. The gondula was very clean.
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
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
Great tour Elena was our tour guide and was great. Lots of stories and information as we went through the tour which... read moreElena was our tour guide and was great. Lots of stories and information as we went through the tour which made it really enjoyable. Thank you. read less
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
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
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
Aurora was terrific! Aurora was an excellent guide speaking both English and Spanish. She explained the sights to all of us very clearly.... read moreAurora was an excellent guide speaking both English and Spanish. She explained the sights to all of us very clearly. Our gondola seated up to six; there were five of us plus the gondolier. The gondola was driven expertly and safely. The trip was very enjoyable. I would highly recommend this tour, and Aurora. read less
A great introduction to Venice Valentina was a terrific guide. She led us to areas of Venice that we know we wouldn’t have found on... read moreValentina was a terrific guide. She led us to areas of Venice that we know we wouldn’t have found on our own, but also covered the more famous spots as well. Highly recommend, but wear your walking shoes! 🙂 read less
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
Amaizing Amaizing!!! They are very good tho to the office to find them with time. The tour guide was very... read moreAmaizing!!! They are very good tho to the office to find them with time. The tour guide was very informative and the gondola guy was great 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
Fun Family Activity Very fun and cute little workshop that gave us a break from chaos of the streets. My 6 year old... read moreVery fun and cute little workshop that gave us a break from chaos of the streets. My 6 year old loved getting to pick and paint his own mask. Learning about the history of mask making was also a treat. The owner was very patient and kind. I highly recommend this activity for families when visiting Venice. read less
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
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
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
Great experience Moise was a phenomenal tour guide. He was very intelligent and smart. My wife and I really enjoyed ourselves
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
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
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.
Venice Gondola ride Had a wonderful time on the grand canal and the canals of Venice at reasonable price would recommend definately this experience
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
Brilliant start to finish Our guide from start to finish was amazing so entertaining I would highly recommend going on this tour. The gondola... read moreOur guide from start to finish was amazing so entertaining I would highly recommend going on this tour. The gondola boat ride it self was daunting to me as I am a bigger lady but was reassured by the person on the boat. In fact when I tried to shift my weight thinking it would tip me advised me the boat isn’t symmetrical and my weight had nothing to do with it read less
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
Valentina great tour guide Took a tour with Valentina. Very informative and thorough. Valentina has a passion for the city and it’s history. Would... read moreTook a tour with Valentina. Very informative and thorough. Valentina has a passion for the city and it’s history. Would recommend to travelers. 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
Kind and perfect location It was a perfect place in terms of services and location. Nice complimentary water suttle Venive hotel/airport, and very kind... read moreIt was a perfect place in terms of services and location. Nice complimentary water suttle Venive hotel/airport, and very kind & professional receiptionists. The water bus station to venice is just front of the hotel. I will definitely come again with my family. 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
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
Worth the money Beautiful view over the venice canals. The guide Ricardo was absolutely legendary. Would definitely recommend - great price
Must-Do Venetian Experience! The views were absolutely breathtaking. This is a must-do iconic experience for all those traveling to Venice!
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
Great Experience Our guide, Valentina, was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We thoroughly enjoyed this experience and would recommend.
Venice Walking Tour Valentina gave an interesting explanation of the city, we saw some of the famous land marks and other hidden gems... read moreValentina gave an interesting explanation of the city, we saw some of the famous land marks and other hidden gems of Venice. Still, you had to pay a lot of attention to her pronounciation, and we wish she could have just thrown a little joke here or there to keep the interest peaked. Nevertheless a very interesting tour. 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
Exceptional Absolutely phenomenal your - I learned so much and he kept it exceptionally interesting. I highly recommend you make time... read moreAbsolutely phenomenal your - I learned so much and he kept it exceptionally interesting. I highly recommend you make time to experience this side of Venice read less
Passion for Venetian cooking while speed-running many other topics Great experience with an award winning chef, whose passion for Venetian and Italian food is overflowing! The chef shares so... read moreGreat experience with an award winning chef, whose passion for Venetian and Italian food is overflowing! The chef shares so much of hard earned experience, tips, and tricks, condensed into a fast class. Further, the chef is an environmentalist, reducing waste where possible. The recipes and cooking also are basic enough that they can actually be done at home, without specialized equipment and mostly without specialized ingredients. Sometimes the chef’s passion and expertise can be a little intimidating for guests as it may come off as a little pushy, but it’s necessary if students are to do cooking and if the dishes are to come out excellent. The chef talks very fast, so a strong understanding of English will be helpful to get as much of the teaching as possible. read less
Very interesting The tour is really interesting, and the guide very knowledgeble with excellent language. Tnank you!!
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
Walking tour of Venice A very beatiful walking tour of Venice, visiting unusual places.
The italian guide ( Francesco ) has explained a lot... read moreA very beatiful walking tour of Venice, visiting unusual places.
The italian guide ( Francesco ) has explained a lot of things about Venice, and its history 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
Skip the line tickets is the way to go! The skip the line tickets to as the way to go! The newsstand where you get the tickets was a... read moreThe skip the line tickets to as the way to go! The newsstand where you get the tickets was a bit hard for us to find but once we found it the rest was easy! read less
Tour of Venice Our guide, Ricardo, did a fabulous job giving us an overview of Venice, but the highlight of the trip, obviously,... read moreOur guide, Ricardo, did a fabulous job giving us an overview of Venice, but the highlight of the trip, obviously, was the gondola ride. 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
A great intro to the Venice less visited and general overview of the city We unfortunately missed our original booking because we struggled to find the office and hadn’t realised how long it would... read moreWe unfortunately missed our original booking because we struggled to find the office and hadn’t realised how long it would take us to cross the city having just arrived in Venice.
Although we had already done one guided walk (including a gondola ride) we decided to take up the offer of a rescheduled walk and we were glad we did. Both were excellent, however this walk took us into areas less visited and our guide was very informative. She took us to cat book shop and Museum of Fortuny, both places which sadly we didn’t have time to visit properly but would definitely do so next time. We would certainly recommend this walk as a great introduction to places to return to and to the history of Venice. read less
Doge’s palace tour great, landmarks tour just ok Doge’s palace part was excellent! Walking tour of city landmarks was just ok, a little too much focus on high... read moreDoge’s palace part was excellent! Walking tour of city landmarks was just ok, a little too much focus on high tide and COVID tourism. It lacked the “color” I was looking for, but I did get that in the second half of the tour with Doge’s palace. Worth it, if nothing else, than to skip the incredibly long line at the Doge’s palace. Recommend doing a 9am tour to beat the incredible crowds at San Marco and actually experience the magic of the place more intimately. read less
Good price quality rate We had an enjoyable experience once on the water. It is nice to float on the small canals of Venice... read moreWe had an enjoyable experience once on the water. It is nice to float on the small canals of Venice and the skills of the gondoliers are impressive. The price you pay here (appr. 40 dollars) is lower than other gondola tour operators.
However, if you want to book this activity please consider that you are indeed only 5 in a gondola, but for the rest you are part of a touristic mass organisation. It is not a relaxing or intimate activity. The introduction takes place with appr. 50 people, devided in 2 groups of appr. 25 people. In order to know in which boat you have to take place, you are asked to put a sticker on your coat with a number. For the introduction each of the 2 groups contain people speaking different languages, so you always have to wait until the explanation is done in your language. 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
A must in Venice Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The Gondola ride was beautiful. So far a major highlight!! A must when... read moreOur guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The Gondola ride was beautiful. So far a major highlight!! A must when in Venice. 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
Mask Making! Booked via Viatour, its a little tricky to find but hey its Venice! 🙂
Once we arrived we were asked... read moreBooked via Viatour, its a little tricky to find but hey its Venice! 🙂
Once we arrived we were asked to choose a mask and asked to choose colours, we got told the history of the Venetian masks which was very interesting.
Its nice to have a break and get away from the hustle of Venice in this small workshop, there are also some amazing masks you can purchase from the shop.
The shop was still open to the public which at times was a little irritating as we were trying to listen to the history and had to stop while customers came in, the workshop is small so can only really fit a few people inside so its a bit awkward when the public comes in and you are sitting there on a tour.
Overall this is a great place to visit and we were both really pleased with our masks, make sure to ask for glaze over the top for an extra 2 euros it makes all the difference! This is suitable for adults and children of all ages. 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
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