Venetian Gondola Serenade

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

Gondola Ride Ricardo was a great guide. Very enthusiastic about knowledgeable. Would have liked a little commentary from the gondolier

Good overview of less public spaces The tour was well done. Half of the group had already been through the Doge’s Palace, but he went ahead... read moreThe tour was well done. Half of the group had already been through the Doge’s Palace, but he went ahead and gave the info anyway (as he should). He (Francisco) did a good job of telling interesting stories and waiting until we were all together so everyone could hear him. My only issue is that he tended to march ahead without looking back to see if we were following. In one case, he was at least 50 feet ahead of the closest guest and two others were far back. He needs to check more frequently to let the pokey people catch up. read less

Great Experience inside the Palace beware of all the stairs . Beautiful history , detail , and site. Make sure to pick up your tickets at the pick up place not the actual palace . It’s not a... read moreMake sure to pick up your tickets at the pick up place not the actual palace . It’s not a regular booth with sign per se it a staff with a table & no sign . I stood by a both which looked like it could be the stand but it was locked until I asked someone at another museum close by & he directed me to the table lol. Aside from that little adventure- inside the palace is beautiful. Beware if you have trouble with stairs because there are plenty ! Staff at the palace are helpful . If you don’t mind waiting in a line just go directly to palace to pay for your ticket however it can get lengthy so skipping the line may be the best way to go depending the season of tourism. read less

Gondola ride - decent Great way to visit Venice. Trip was shorter than advertised. Commentary was almost non existent. Worth... read moreGreat way to visit Venice. Trip was shorter than advertised. Commentary was almost non existent. Worth doing all the same. Just set your expectations. 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

Positive gondola experience, a short talk followed by gondola ride for approx 25mins through the grand canal. Ricardo was brilli A short talk from our guide Ricardo who was brilliant, very enthusiastic, friendly and informative. Followed by 25mins or so... read moreA short talk from our guide Ricardo who was brilliant, very enthusiastic, friendly and informative. Followed by 25mins or so on a shared gondola. There were 4 of us in total. Was lovely, relaxing to go through the grand canal. Our gondolier was OK, just glad he wasn't on his pone . Lovely going past other gondolas where there was also music and singing. Would recommend. We were not disappointed. 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

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

A nice Gondola trip A very nice private Gondola ride. Easy to find and was able to accommodate us early. Nice guy who shared... read moreA very nice private Gondola ride. Easy to find and was able to accommodate us early. Nice guy who shared some info with us on the trip. Would recommend as a must if you are visiting Venice. read less

Great This is a great tour if you are tight on time and really want to experience the gondola ride. The... read moreThis is a great tour if you are tight on time and really want to experience the gondola ride. The guides were great and super friendly. read less

Family mask decorating We had a great morning with our 6 and 8 year olds. You choose a mask to paint, paint it... read moreWe had a great morning with our 6 and 8 year olds. You choose a mask to paint, paint it with 2 colours then Giorgio decorated it for you expertly. Giorgio and his family have made masks for centuries. Great authentic experience and relaxing time out of busy Venice. Well worth money. read less

Gondola tour with Ricky Ricardo is an awesome and charismatic guide who manages to convey a lot information in a little time.

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

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

Must have ride I and my wife were not sure if we wanted to go for this gondola ride. But finally, we opted... read moreI and my wife were not sure if we wanted to go for this gondola ride. But finally, we opted for one, and I am glad we did. It is a different experience, particularly the commentary from gondolier makes the ride even more interesting. yes - it is expensive, but an experience worth paying for. In April, the price seems to have increased a bit, and it was pretty much 80E for 30 min ride. They say 30-35 min, but our ride was over in 25 min, which we did not exactly like. but still worth the money and time spent. read less

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

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 trip The trip was very well organised from the start. The historical information en route to the meeting point for the... read moreThe trip was very well organised from the start. The historical information en route to the meeting point for the gondolas was very interesting and helped you to understand how Venice worked originally. The gondola journey was very enjoyable, and felt relatively personal with only 5 of us onboard. There wasn't much commentary during this journey but we enjoyed the peacefulness and travelling up & down the canals.
Our guide was amusing, personable and very easy to understand. read less

Gondola tour Very nice people taking the tours. A short walking tour with was informative and the gondola ride which was beautiful.... read moreVery nice people taking the tours. A short walking tour with was informative and the gondola ride which was beautiful. Great experience read less

Gondola experience Our tour guide was sassy and hilarious! Can’t remember his name but he was great. He had brown hair and... read moreOur tour guide was sassy and hilarious! Can’t remember his name but he was great. He had brown hair and a braid. read less

Great Experience Our guide, Valentina, was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We thoroughly enjoyed this experience and would recommend.

WOW having Nicola as a teacher is an honor. I would do that again and again. I really suggest this experience

Romantic last minute booking! On a lark, we decided at the last minute to take a day trip from Florence to Venice. Frantically... read moreOn a lark, we decided at the last minute to take a day trip from Florence to Venice. Frantically we searched for a single couple only gondola that afternoon as our train arrived just before 1 pm. The link in TripAdvisor worked flawlessly, the booking and the alert was perfect, and given that we didn’t know where to meet up, we used the chat feature within the app and had a prompt response. Although our ride was scheduled at 2:30 pm, we were able to have a quite bite of delicious pasta, even dessert, and walk briskly to catch our romantic ride. It was truly special. We didn’t ask for singing or anything, we wanted to just enjoy the moment and the gondolier was perfect, knowing just when to say something of interest and when to let us just be. Certo che sì, perfetto! read less

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

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

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

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

Venice walking tour I had a fantastic tour with Valentina in Venice. She is warm personality and highly motivated guide & deserves... read moreI had a fantastic tour with Valentina in Venice. She is warm personality and highly motivated guide & deserves a special thanks. read less

Old world Gondola charm Before we had the trip I did think it was a little pricey and something you had to do... read moreBefore we had the trip I did think it was a little pricey and something you had to do but it was actually an amazing magical experience - excellently crewed by Luca. read less

Great tour Great tour of the local area along with a history lesson about the Gondola's. I would Highly recommend.

Gondola rides made accessible The tour was a great way to see the canals and experience a gondola ride - for the price you... read moreThe tour was a great way to see the canals and experience a gondola ride - for the price you can’t and won’t find better. Ricardo was very friendly, knowledgeable, and informative. Would happily recommend! read less

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

Tour guide Ricardo saved our day!! We had two incredible tour guides today when we ran into a situation where an elderly companion got lost.
Sara... read moreWe had two incredible tour guides today when we ran into a situation where an elderly companion got lost.
Sara leads a great tour in Spanish and English and was very helpful.
I cannot say enough good things about the young, mature knowledgeable and impressive tour guide Ricardo who went out of his way to make sure the tour and day were not ruined. He grew up here and it’s obvious how much he loves his beautiful city of Venice & wants to share as much of it with you as possible!
If you’re lucky enough to get either one of these two as your guide you will enjoy your experience, day & tour. read less

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

Walk and talk Venice Great information, good insight from a kind lifetime local. Take a stroll on the lessor known areas of the Venetian hoods.

Sexy Gondola Rene did a really good talk before we got on the gondolas, giving a brief history and tour of Venice.... read moreRene did a really good talk before we got on the gondolas, giving a brief history and tour of Venice. The Gondola ride itself was smooth and stunning :)) read less

Great for family with teenage boys. This was a really relaxing trip around the canal with my two teen boys and I. They are 14 and... read moreThis was a really relaxing trip around the canal with my two teen boys and I. They are 14 and 16 and enjoyed it. Might be worth paying a little more for the commentary, although our guide gave a little here and there. The canal was a bit congested at 1130 so you might want to go earlier or later. Thank you great time! read less

Fantastic 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

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

wonderful Lovely Tour guide! had a great time i recommend the tour guide and this tour for everyone who wants to... read moreLovely Tour guide! had a great time i recommend the tour guide and this tour for everyone who wants to visit venice read less

Worth the money Beautiful view over the venice canals. The guide Ricardo was absolutely legendary. Would definitely recommend - great price

Slightly disappointed A good guide but we were held up through bad organisation- she should have shown us the gold and jewel... read moreA good guide but we were held up through bad organisation- she should have shown us the gold and jewel screen behind the altar but didn’t mention it read less

Interesting Gondola Ride Though it was cold and raining, I did enjoy the gondola ride through the smaller side canals, then out to... read moreThough it was cold and raining, I did enjoy the gondola ride through the smaller side canals, then out to the main canal in front of St. Mark's Basilica. The 'commentary' was fairly interesting, but kind of short. I probably would have enjoyed the tour more in better weather and could have got some better photos, but I'm glad I did it ... probably won't be in Venice ever again, at least not any time soon. read less

Go glam in Venice - see Marco Polo and Mozart house A private gondola is quintessentially Venice! Their guides were educational, humorous and effective at navigating narrow water ways with... read moreA private gondola is quintessentially Venice! Their guides were educational, humorous and effective at navigating narrow water ways with a very long boat! The black lacquered craft had red leather cushion seats for a little glam and it was a perfect experience read less

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

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 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

Gondola ride on a high tide We followed our informative guide Ricardo from the meeting point kiosk north of San Marco to the gondola platform in... read moreWe followed our informative guide Ricardo from the meeting point kiosk north of San Marco to the gondola platform in Campo San Moisè. We then enjoyed a 25 minute circuit through back canals and a bit of the Grand Canal with our wonderful gondolier. He explained about the steps that building owners were taking to combat the high tides (Piazza San Marco was to be flooded today). A great visit. read less

Interesting tour with good guide. Great tour with Francesco, an excellent guide. He told us interesting stories about Venice which were easy and showed us... read moreGreat tour with Francesco, an excellent guide. He told us interesting stories about Venice which were easy and showed us some of the less well known places. We are a family with 2 small children and he accommodated all our needs. Thanks a lot Francesco! read less

Loved by teens Fantastic activity loved by our 2 teens. Just over an hour to choose and decorate their masks before returning... read moreFantastic activity loved by our 2 teens. Just over an hour to choose and decorate their masks before returning home with their masterpieces! Just outside there is a restaurant/bar where parents can sit and enjoy a drink whilst waiting. read less

Amazing experience! Great experience, Alessandra is a very good and expert guide ! The trip on an authentic gondola is a MUST... read moreGreat experience, Alessandra is a very good and expert guide ! The trip on an authentic gondola is a MUST if you come to Venice! Absolutely recommended! read less

Best hour spent This was an amazing experience. It was so relaxing to paint and spend time with my spouse. We learned so... read moreThis was an amazing experience. It was so relaxing to paint and spend time with my spouse. We learned so much history about each style of masks. Definitely recommend if you have an hour. read less

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

Absolutely great Great experience. Best thing to do while in Venice. Definitely recommend the experience. Great family experience

Must do if you’re in Venice! Our guide was fantastic!!! The gondola ride was so memorable, and his commentary was quite insightful. Highly recommend.

A Murano Island Tour with Viatour Do it. You learn so much about the Venetian islands, Murano, Burano, Torcello and many more. A visit to... read moreDo it. You learn so much about the Venetian islands, Murano, Burano, Torcello and many more. A visit to the glass blowing factory,
Is really interesting. Despite my initial misgivings, I attended and I was enchanted with the display .great attention and great tour guide . read less

Fantastic tour! Valentino was a fabulous guide and very talented! This has made our holiday and would highly recommend. Thank you X

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

An easy and unhurried introduction to Venice and the canals Our friendly guide Alessandra was funny and informative, while not overloading the experience with facts you’d soon forget.

Fab! I didn't expect such a great tour for the price! The guide was really knowledgeable and lovely, and knew tons... read moreI didn't expect such a great tour for the price! The guide was really knowledgeable and lovely, and knew tons of surprising facts, and the gondola tour lasted a good amount of time after a little walking tour - it was all beautiful! Overall, well planned and organised, and very worth it. 🙂 read less

Amazing I had the most wonderful experience. Carolyn is a very nice, passionate person. She knows and tells you everything you... read moreI had the most wonderful experience. Carolyn is a very nice, passionate person. She knows and tells you everything you need to know to up your pasta/ italian dish game. She speaks fluent english and is a natural teacher. I would defininately reccomend this class to anyone visiting venice. Also, try to book this class in the first days in venice: Carolyn has a lot of great tips for venice too! read less

Gondola trip Claudia looked after us very well and her commentary was informative and useful. The trip was memorable and quite... read moreClaudia looked after us very well and her commentary was informative and useful. The trip was memorable and quite made our holiday read less

Friendly guide and a fun experience The guide was friendly, knowledgeable and informative. The ride in the gondola itself was as is to be expected but... read moreThe guide was friendly, knowledgeable and informative. The ride in the gondola itself was as is to be expected but the experience ended up being slightly shorter than advertised - as the walking tour en route to the gondola was less than 30 minutes as was the gondola ride. But a great experience nonetheless! read less

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

Well worth it Well informed guide on the short walk to the gondolas which was really good. Worth doing this if you want... read moreWell informed guide on the short walk to the gondolas which was really good. Worth doing this if you want a gondola ride with a some Venitian history as well. read less

Great, fun experience in Venice This was a terrific experience for me and my daughter. It was fun and easy to do. We... read moreThis was a terrific experience for me and my daughter. It was fun and easy to do. We came home with the masks we made as a souvenir. The shop is small but it does have some air conditioning. The owner is nice and talented. I would 100% do this again and encourage anyone to do it. 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 little too pricy for what it was The commentary is given during a short walk through the city in Italian and English. It's mildly interesting and given... read moreThe commentary is given during a short walk through the city in Italian and English. It's mildly interesting and given to 30 people via radios. The ride takes half an hour afterwards. If you want the beautiful seats at the back of the gondola, you'll be better off just renting one on your own because you won't be able to pick your seat. read less

Excellent Excellent, because our guide, Elena, was K owledgeable, friendly, helpful. She made it a fascinating first class experience

Good experience but couldn’t hear commentary I loved the gondola ride - truly a bucket list item well checked off. I also enjoyed how we spent... read moreI loved the gondola ride - truly a bucket list item well checked off. I also enjoyed how we spent the majority of our time in the smaller side canals rather than the crowded Grand Canal. However, the audio devices did not have a long range and even though we were only two boats away from the guide we could not hear the commentary. read less

Great experience and reasonable priced Fantastic gondola experience led by a knowledgable and friendly guide. Met our guide, René, near St Mark’s and followed him... read moreFantastic gondola experience led by a knowledgable and friendly guide. Met our guide, René, near St Mark’s and followed him on a short walk to the gondolas. While on board he talked about various points of interest on the route, the home Mozart lived in when in Venice and the opera house etc.
Roughly a quarter the price of the standard gondola tariffs seen throughout the city, and a great way to experience something unique to Venice.
We’d definitely recommend and would book again when next in Venice. read less

Excellent historical tour! Great tour! Loved the experience and the info, Francesco was very informative and helpful. Thank you so much!

A great tour! Valentina was very informative and knowledgeable! She also was excellent at keeping us in the shade on a warm day.... read moreValentina was very informative and knowledgeable! She also was excellent at keeping us in the shade on a warm day. Would recommend! read less

Unusual walking tour of Venice. A good tour with Valentina. It was a pity it was both an Italian tour and English (instead of just... read moreA good tour with Valentina. It was a pity it was both an Italian tour and English (instead of just English). Headsets would improve the tour as Venice is very busy and sometimes it was hard to hear even though we were a fairly small group. read less

A must for first timers Private Gondola ride was amazing. It was a beautiful night and going on the grand canal was really smooth... read morePrivate Gondola ride was amazing. It was a beautiful night and going on the grand canal was really smooth and not choppy. We knew it was going to be expensive, but its a must for a first time to Venice. Too bad, they dont actually sing ;). read less

Good experience Overall the gondola experience and the gondola rower was good but the guy at the desk/manager was very rude with... read moreOverall the gondola experience and the gondola rower was good but the guy at the desk/manager was very rude with all the customers. 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

Great experience The skill of the gondolier was incredible. Never hit another gondola, never touched a building. Very impressed. Don’t miss the opportunity.

A Memorable Must Do I had difficulty pulling up my tickets for this reserved gondola ride, and though the operator was patient with me,... read moreI had difficulty pulling up my tickets for this reserved gondola ride, and though the operator was patient with me, he couldn't give me one bit of help as to how to get my tickets other than the typical suggestion to check my spam folder after I repeatedly assured him Viator did not email me. Even when I showed him my bank acct with the electronic deduction his biz made for my tix! Another couple waiting in line saved the day by sending me to the Viator website and within minutes of presenting my barcode we were in the boat. Smooth sailing from there. These gondoliers do no talking or singing and that was just right for us. We took photos and enjoyed a bit of serenity. The ride was a few minutes under 30 but all in all, a good one. Just get your barcode ready! read less

Amazing Gondola Ride Riccardo, the Tour guide was great and put us in a good mood.
We did a small tour around the... read moreRiccardo, the Tour guide was great and put us in a good mood.
We did a small tour around the museum and he told us about the history side of the surrounding area.
We then boarded onto the boat. read less

It was worth it Overall it was about an hour. You get a mini walking tour towards the gondola rides and then you get... read moreOverall it was about an hour. You get a mini walking tour towards the gondola rides and then you get assigned a gondola (no more your there) You are on the gondola ride for about 30 minutes. A gondola ride is a definite must do in Venice. 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.

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

Amazing experience Nice and friendly staff, we had a really good experience thanks to the kindness of Ricardo. Definitely recommend to do... read moreNice and friendly staff, we had a really good experience thanks to the kindness of Ricardo. Definitely recommend to do it for unforgettable time in Venice! 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

Must do In Venice, Interactive and magic experience Magic experience, the building itself is something stunning and the experience is so touching and interactive...It is a must in Venice

If only it wasn’t Easter week It would have been a perfect trip had there been fewer people on board, on the tour, in the shops... read moreIt would have been a perfect trip had there been fewer people on board, on the tour, in the shops and in the streets. From what I could hear of the tour, it must have been very interesting. It was a very windy day, making it quite uncomfortable sitting upstairs in the open. I would like to go back and spend more free time wandering around on my own. read less

Exceptional Highly recommend this tour. Our guide Francesco was very knowledgeable and interesting. He strated us off at St. Marco Square... read moreHighly recommend this tour. Our guide Francesco was very knowledgeable and interesting. He strated us off at St. Marco Square and took us to some less popular places all the while introducing us to Venice's history and providing interesting facts. Great way to fall in love with this beautiful city. read less

I loved it The gondola ride was very pleasant and I enjoyed so much. The little tour provided by guide was interesting and... read moreThe gondola ride was very pleasant and I enjoyed so much. The little tour provided by guide was interesting and I discovered a new place in Venice. read less

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

Very good value, enjoyable experience Really enjoyed Federica’s tour. Very interesting and 30
mins on gondola was perfect amount of time. Would recommend!

Gondola Grand Canal Fantastic guide Ricardo very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a wonderful experience. Thank you very much. Grazie.

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

Good little trip Nice little tour and ride on a gondola. Did not see any famous bridges but good experience and value... read moreNice little tour and ride on a gondola. Did not see any famous bridges but good experience and value for money read less

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.

Best Venice Intro and Gondola Ride What a perfect little introduction to the beautiful and storied city of Venice. The guide greets you at the meet... read moreWhat a perfect little introduction to the beautiful and storied city of Venice. The guide greets you at the meet up point, provides clear instruction and guidance, and then takes the group on a short walking tour with commentary en route to the Gondolas. Although this is a “group” tour, it is split up over several Gondolas so there are only between 2 and 5 people in each boat. Would highly recommend this trip, especially considering the actual amount of time spent in the Gondola, and the low price compared to most other trips! read less

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

Outstanding! Great experience,definitely worth the money! Funny gondolier, charming views, entertaining guide!Top

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

Lovely gondola tour Ezra was a great host! Definitely recommend it! Lovely little tour prior to the gondola ride. Followed by gondola ride... read moreEzra was a great host! Definitely recommend it! Lovely little tour prior to the gondola ride. Followed by gondola ride exploring the small canals and the Grand Canal read less

Anna Maria, great tour guide My guide, Anna Maria, was excellent!! I enjoyed the private tour with her around Venice immensely. The private boat out... read moreMy guide, Anna Maria, was excellent!! I enjoyed the private tour with her around Venice immensely. The private boat out to Murano was also a lovely way to see the city. The glassblowing tour itself was just ok. Had I not known a lot about glassblowing already / hadn’t known what questions to ask, I’m not sure it would have gone that well. Also be prepared to buy something, yes, because the pieces are beautiful, but also because that seems to be the main goal of the tour. read less

Good experience Was nicely organized
Friendly staff they welcomed us although we were 5 minutes late
Highly recommend
Good price for service

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

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

Amazing! Wonderful tour! Our guide Valentina showed us to the most beautiful places in Venice. She was so kind and was... read moreWonderful tour! Our guide Valentina showed us to the most beautiful places in Venice. She was so kind and was full of passion and love for Venice. Truly an amazing experience. She showed us places we never would have been able to find without her! 10/10 recommend:) read less

Great! Great experience! Even with small kid. Would recommend it. I think it’s a must do in Venice. Thanks!

We got peaceful ride We have read reviews so expected 30 min ride with friends. I think people should read better description of gondola... read moreWe have read reviews so expected 30 min ride with friends. I think people should read better description of gondola ride offer. Everything was smooth in our case and we enjoyed it very mmuch.We were lucky we got out right before the weather got storming. Ride was peaceful and relaxing, that's what we were looking for. read less

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

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

Amazing guide Valentina was a wonderful guide and knowledgeable. Visited many off the beaten track locations. 1h 30 flew by.

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

Burano ❤️ very good. I really liked the place, the food was fantastic, I enjoyed it to the fullest. Very good

Beautiful Venice Great tour guide! Interesting information. Recommend highly. Venice is a beautiful and welcoming city.

Recommending it, very nice experience Great trip. You get to see Venice and enjoy the view. The guide was very nice and friendly. Good for couples

Unforgettable experience Amazing experience, we enjoyed an incredibile exhibition where you can admire and interact with various art objects. Highly recommended!!

Family Gondola Ride We met at the place as instructed.
We were 1/2 hour early and they took a us.
The Guides name was Luka,... read moreWe met at the place as instructed.
We were 1/2 hour early and they took a us.
The Guides name was Luka, very fun, very chatty, enjoyed very much.
There were 5 of us in gondola. Being out on the grand canal was fantastic read less

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

Worth doing Francesco was an excellent tour guide, and it was nice to have a different walk around Venice away from the crowds.

Surreal and beautiful If you ever happen to find yourself in Venice this is a must. The history,the atmosphere and just floating down... read moreIf you ever happen to find yourself in Venice this is a must. The history,the atmosphere and just floating down the narrow canals is really surreal. The guide was excellent, you get a decent size walking tour as well to learn the history. Would do it again in a second! read less

Amazing amazing experience, touching and interactive. Unique I'd say. Everyone needs to go once in a lifetime

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 When in Venice Thanks Carolyn for a wonderful experience and day 1 in Venice. We had hands on training with lots of tips.... read moreThanks Carolyn for a wonderful experience and day 1 in Venice. We had hands on training with lots of tips. Plus you enjoy your meal on her balcony - delicious food and great view. I can't wait to try recreating the meals we did. Carolyn also provided a lot of places to see and restaurants and food to try while in Venice. Highly recommend! read less

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

Great fun for children and adults. Fabulous fun for young and old. I went with my little girl and we both had so much fun decorating... read moreFabulous fun for young and old. I went with my little girl and we both had so much fun decorating our own masks. Little cafe near by if you prefer to wait. The gentleman was so helpful and polite. read less

Awesome Very good tour ! A good time to see the main attractions by water in Venice! I recommend for everyone

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

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

A great tour A fantastic tour and highly recommend. The guide was excellent.
Did this before going to Doges Palace, best way to... read moreA fantastic tour and highly recommend. The guide was excellent.
Did this before going to Doges Palace, best way to do it. read less

Wonderful Venice gondola experience couldn't have asked for more x made trip so special What a wonderful experience ❤️ made my trip in Venice x Ricardo and the whole team were so friendly... read moreWhat a wonderful experience ❤️ made my trip in Venice x Ricardo and the whole team were so friendly and helpful x got some wonderful history about Venice, the gondola owners were so polite and informatove. Ricardo's narrative made the trip for me x was extra special thanks to booking this very reasonably priced trip x cannot rate highly enough 5+ stars read less

Beautiful Venice The host was very friendly, funny, and personable! I loved getting the authentic Venetian experience. Highly recommend this to anyone,... read moreThe host was very friendly, funny, and personable! I loved getting the authentic Venetian experience. Highly recommend this to anyone, it’s reasonably priced and a lovely time. read less

Amazing What a great idea, and he has it down to a science for you. However, some of the paints are... read moreWhat a great idea, and he has it down to a science for you. However, some of the paints are like water thin and hard to work with and did nothing but make streaks. When brought up he just showed you how to brush again. Other than that. Awesome. read less

Amazing Rene was so lovely and polite, the gondolier was nice and professional. It was really amazing, highly recommend !!

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

Venice Gondola Ride and Walking Tour Very knowledgable! The walking tour part didn’t go on for too long which was good! I would highly recommend if... read moreVery knowledgable! The walking tour part didn’t go on for too long which was good! I would highly recommend if you want to learn a little bit about Venice and have a gondola ride! read less

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

Surprisingly well organized and well worth the money spent. Doges Palace was quite the treat. But only after having read much about Venice history. I think that it... read moreDoges Palace was quite the treat. But only after having read much about Venice history. I think that it should be a prerequisite to understand the Venetian history before you go. My wife absolutely loved the gondola ride. read less

Unusual Walking Tour Venice with Francesco Francesco was a fantastic host for us and he showed us a side of Venice we would not have seen... read moreFrancesco was a fantastic host for us and he showed us a side of Venice we would not have seen otherwise. He was informative and patient. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gondola Ride - Private, no commentary Tour was great. The voucher gave me two addresses (one for public gondolas & one for private). It was a... read moreTour was great. The voucher gave me two addresses (one for public gondolas & one for private). It was a little confusing at first, but make sure you go to the correct address & you'll be food. We had Daniel & he was awesome! The gondola takes you out in the main "highway" of venice (not the canals), the ride was rockier than I expected. I wish it was it the canals, but still had a really good time! read less

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. Very enjoyable, make sure you book online as you will save a decent amount of money. Gondolas are all... read moreVery enjoyable, make sure you book online as you will save a decent amount of money. Gondolas are all kept in an immaculate condition. Enjoy. read less

Highly recommend Our favorite part of the trip was the glass blowing demonstration. It was amazing watching him make two pieces: a... read moreOur favorite part of the trip was the glass blowing demonstration. It was amazing watching him make two pieces: a vase and a horse. The islands were fantastic to visit. read less

Walking thru Venice The history and sightseeing. It’s always good to know a little about a place you’re traveling. You’ll appreciate and understand... read moreThe history and sightseeing. It’s always good to know a little about a place you’re traveling. You’ll appreciate and understand their way of living. May sure to wear comfortable shoes. 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

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

Lovely morning trip Thoroughly enjoyed our wee trip to the islands with Roma being an extremely knowledgeable guide.
Burano is by far the more... read moreThoroughly enjoyed our wee trip to the islands with Roma being an extremely knowledgeable guide.
Burano is by far the more picturesque however it would have been great to be able to spend more time on both islands. This could definitely be a full day trip with around 3 hours on each island read less

Worth it I like the option of having the brief history/ walking tour. Loved the scenic views. Other reviews are accurate that... read moreI like the option of having the brief history/ walking tour. Loved the scenic views. Other reviews are accurate that the gondola ride is beautiful but could be a much more fulfilling experience if they sang, provided a brief history or even engaged a bit more during the ride. There were some high traffic areas during the ride that kept us at a halt for a bit but can’t complain about that because it was still a good experience. It was a quick ride but still worth the price. Would give 5 stars if the gondolier was more engaging during the ride read less

Great 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

Fabulous Cooking Class! We had an amazing time with our chef and teacher Carolyn at this almost 5 hour cooking class.... read moreWe had an amazing time with our chef and teacher Carolyn at this almost 5 hour cooking class. We made cichetti (appetizers), pumpkin ravioli and browned butter and sage, tagliatelle in pumpkin and herb cream sauce, cream del Doge dessert, and butter cookies. We drank lots of Prosecco and Pinot Grigio, then ate our sumptuous lunch on her scenic balcony Carolyn is an excellent teacher, she demonstrated and gave us hands on experiences. She not taught us a lot about cooking, but also shared a great deal of information about Venice in general. My husband and I both loved and highly recommend this class! Grazie Carolyn 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

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

Great Great Tour! Thank you! Best experience eher made nice and Friends competent Tour guides and having Gin on the boat

Great experience Brief Venice introduction, 30 minute ride and much cheaper than if you pay it directly in gondola "stations". The only... read moreBrief Venice introduction, 30 minute ride and much cheaper than if you pay it directly in gondola "stations". The only thing to make it greater would be to go more minutes in the grand canal, other than that excellent! 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

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

Excellent tour, well worth joining. Full of interesting & unusual facts about Venice & it’s heritage. Our guide Francesco was enlightening & upbeat.

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

Worthwhile good value enjoyable We had a lovely Gondola ride with some interesting commentary beforehand from a lovely guide. The initial instructions we received... read moreWe had a lovely Gondola ride with some interesting commentary beforehand from a lovely guide. The initial instructions we received were incorrect as we were told to meet at the Gondola near the hotel. We wasted a bit of time looking for this however when I questioned they were quick to provide the correct details. I am just glad we started looking early or we would have missed the tour. Apart from this issue it was a great experience read less

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

Beautiful It was stunningly beautiful. Lots of pretty buildings, shops & restaurants.
It's like a maze over little bridges & down... read moreIt was stunningly beautiful. Lots of pretty buildings, shops & restaurants.
It's like a maze over little bridges & down alleyways through buildings. We went to Rome & Naples and in my opinion they weren't a patch on venice, I would definitely recommend venice to anyone going to Italy read less

Great tour Great tour. Learned about Venice and explored the grand canal by gondola. Our guide was knowledgeable and fun. ... read moreGreat tour. Learned about Venice and explored the grand canal by gondola. Our guide was knowledgeable and fun. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience read less

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

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

Humorous and historical tour Enjoyed history and side treks away from the crowds. Guide smartly dressed and had an enjoyable comical monologue throughout. Change... read moreEnjoyed history and side treks away from the crowds. Guide smartly dressed and had an enjoyable comical monologue throughout. Change of pace. I enjoyed his humor. read less

Romantic Private Gondola Ride A romantic trip around part of Venice. Peaceful and beautiful, we had a wonderful time and the Gondolier was excellent... read moreA romantic trip around part of Venice. Peaceful and beautiful, we had a wonderful time and the Gondolier was excellent and your us a little about the area read less

Peaceful and charming I booked a gondola trip at sunset and that’s what I received, i would agree with other reviews that it... read moreI booked a gondola trip at sunset and that’s what I received, i would agree with other reviews that it may be more cost effective to buy on the day from a reputable stall. As the price I paid was well above the €100 for an evening slot which was offered on the day.
I was also asked as soon as I got in the gondola, if I wanted to pay €50 more to go under the Rialto bridge, which we declined, obviously, as that is extortionate on top of the already paid price.
However, due to the weather and forecast thunder, our gondola ride was cut short about 25mins long in total. Because of this I requested a partial refund, of which I then received a few days later. Which made me feel a lot better about the experience.
This basically meant in the end I still paid over the nose for the experience, but unlike most I did obtain useful information about the surroundings from the gondolier, and he did seem more capable than many others on the canal. For example, no queuing, crashing or sharp turns, and due to the quieter route the boat didn’t rock as much as we saw others do on the grand canal.
All in all, if you want a quiet romantic ride down the small intimate canals and the grand canal, then this is for you. But this ride does not include any major tourist destinations, and is 30mins not 30-45 as described. read less

A must do while in Venice! We had such a good time at this class and it was one of the highlights of our trip to... read moreWe had such a good time at this class and it was one of the highlights of our trip to Venice! The class was the perfect amount of instruction/freedom to create and we can't wait to display our masks at home! The handmade masks in the shop were so beautiful we purchased two more. I can't recommend this experience enough read less

Great! A lovely ride among the narrow streets of Venice finishing along the Grand Canal. Our guide was great, it was... read moreA lovely ride among the narrow streets of Venice finishing along the Grand Canal. Our guide was great, it was well organised and some interesting Knowledge shared. read less

Gondola ride Charming gondola ride through venice. Lovely guides and well organised. A little bit of waiting but nothing unexpected.
Absolutely recommended.

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

Great experience Very peaceful. Beautiful city views.we really enjoyed it.
We did have a bit of a hard time trying... read moreVery peaceful. Beautiful city views.we really enjoyed it.
We did have a bit of a hard time trying to get the actual tickets, as they wouldn’t download to my phone, and the operator would not originally honor the email confirmation or look up our names. . . . But we were finally able to download the tickets to my Apple wallet. read less

Worth doing the Gondola ride needs to be longer as the the circuit is very short we spent a lot of time stationary Good experience, very busy, amazing skills the Gondoliers have in controlling the boats, tour guide was helpful .. headset commentary... read moreGood experience, very busy, amazing skills the Gondoliers have in controlling the boats, tour guide was helpful .. headset commentary equipment needs improving.. kept cutting out because of range wise .. 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

Highly recommend this tour! Great to learn about the ancient history of Venice from Valentina. I knew it took some innovation to build this... read moreGreat to learn about the ancient history of Venice from Valentina. I knew it took some innovation to build this phenomenon on water, but they were seriously ahead of their time to even incorporate optical illusions into the wall murals. read less

Superb experience State of the art exhibition, superb location and beautifully restored also in the inside. Great program both for adults and... read moreState of the art exhibition, superb location and beautifully restored also in the inside. Great program both for adults and children. I plan to go back. Friendly staff. My compliments, me and my family had a great time at Procuratie. Thank you very much. I will definitely recommend it. read less

Loved 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

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

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

Sexy Gondola Rene did a really good talk before we got on the gondolas, giving a brief history and tour of Venice.... read moreRene did a really good talk before we got on the gondolas, giving a brief history and tour of Venice. The Gondola ride itself was smooth and stunning :)) read less

Excellent Tour We had a 1/2 day walking tour of Venice through Flaminia Travels in Rome, Italy. Our private guide, who... read moreWe had a 1/2 day walking tour of Venice through Flaminia Travels in Rome, Italy. Our private guide, who was a native of Venice, was excellent. She spoke very good English, had a good sense of humor and was very good explaining the history of Venice. She showed us the “real” Venice where the citizens reside in addition to the tourist sites. She was also very good in providing recommendations for dining and shopping. An outstanding tour. read less

Lovely experience! Absolutely loved our gondola ride! It was super relaxing and such a fun way to see Venice. Rene was a... read moreAbsolutely loved our gondola ride! It was super relaxing and such a fun way to see Venice. Rene was a fantastic guide along the way. read less

Great gondola ride Very nice experience!! A very well organised trip! I totally recommend it!
Could be a little longer though:)

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

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

Picturesque historical charm clean beauty One of the most beautiful places Iv ever visited x very easy to commute x from the airport straight onto... read moreOne of the most beautiful places Iv ever visited x very easy to commute x from the airport straight onto the bus. Pop on a boat x the explore by foot x fabulous food x friendly helpful people x absolutely full of culture and tradition x Will definitely be going back x read less

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

Fascinating walking tour. While we got a great history of the important/well known landmarks of Venice, we also were taken down very interesting... read moreWhile we got a great history of the important/well known landmarks of Venice, we also were taken down very interesting side streets and given some great facts on those. This tour gave us an idea of places we want to go back to see for ourselves and spend a bit of time exploring.
We have visited St Marks basilica before, and the Doge’s palace too, but we both agreed that a walking tour like this before visiting the interiors would be ideal as you’d have a very good idea of the background of the buildings and their significance in the history of Venice. It was a morning well spent and our guide was amazing! read less

Old town and Jewish Quarter with Scott The tour with scott was the best I had so far. Very good english, interesting, not boring at all. Highly recommended!

Nice Way to See Doge Palace Nice way to get around the line in Doge Palace. Keep in mind you won’t have a guide; this wasn’t... read moreNice way to get around the line in Doge Palace. Keep in mind you won’t have a guide; this wasn’t a problem for us, but some will definitely need more input/help. read less

Extremely pleasant Loved the information given to us, was really interesting to know about this lovely city of Venice. The tour guide... read moreLoved the information given to us, was really interesting to know about this lovely city of Venice. The tour guide had a sense of humour too! read less

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

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

Great tour Great tour with a great guide. Really enjoyed experiencing venice with amazing wine and food. Would recommend. 5 stars

Beautiful views!! The driver was nice and informative. Everything was just as I imagined. The views was fantastic. All... read moreThe driver was nice and informative. Everything was just as I imagined. The views was fantastic. All of us aboard took pictures of each other while enjoying each other's company. read less

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

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

Very good tour very interesting tour with knowledgable guide. worth investing time on this tour. The histoiry behind Palacio Ducal and the... read morevery interesting tour with knowledgable guide. worth investing time on this tour. The histoiry behind Palacio Ducal and the magnificense of the Bassilica make it a excellent choice. read less

Venice is sublime Stayed in Hotel Marconi on Grand Canal next to Rialto Bridge. Venice is utterly stunning & loved it very much!!... read moreStayed in Hotel Marconi on Grand Canal next to Rialto Bridge. Venice is utterly stunning & loved it very much!! We took 2 Gondola outings with Elvis & Antonio... They were superb!! I thoroughly recommend Venice & going on a stunning Gondola tour!!
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Our first trip to Venice It was a very nice experiece. Claudia was an excelent guide. We learnt new stuff about Venice and we had... read moreIt was a very nice experiece. Claudia was an excelent guide. We learnt new stuff about Venice and we had a lot of fun during the gondola ride. read less

Good 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

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

A great tour and very informative guide. Valentina was awesome and it was an excellent way to start our visit to Venice An excellent tour of Venice and the perfect way to start our visit to the city. Valentina was a superb... read moreAn excellent tour of Venice and the perfect way to start our visit to the city. Valentina was a superb giude and helped us get a feel for this unique city and all its history. 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

Cheap and cozy gondola ride It was a great option for a gondola ride. For the price, I didn't expect anything else than what was... read moreIt was a great option for a gondola ride. For the price, I didn't expect anything else than what was promised and that's what we got. The only tricky part was the meeting point. I recommend you find the place with a good time beforehand and don't expect that it will be near a canal. The tour starts with a little guided walk and you will get to the gondolas later on. Everything else was great. read less

Family trip Our guide Sara was great and informative. We were a big group and we all would recommend the adventure.

Ricardo the tour guide Ricardo the tour guide was fantastic. Lovely to see a tour guide so passionate about the city he lives in... read moreRicardo the tour guide was fantastic. Lovely to see a tour guide so passionate about the city he lives in a true Venetian. Relaxing ride would highly recommend especially having Ricardo as your guide! read less

Great fast and well organised tour René is a great professional guide with cool sense of humour. The tour was organised perfectly and we had amazing... read moreRené is a great professional guide with cool sense of humour. The tour was organised perfectly and we had amazing impression of Venice. Thanks! read less

Amazing The host was very interactive and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended. Worth every penny. I ended up with a gondola by... read moreThe host was very interactive and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended. Worth every penny. I ended up with a gondola by myself with my girlfriend . read less

A lot of fun once there The meeting point was very difficult to locate, but the private Góndola ride was excellent. I would do it again... read moreThe meeting point was very difficult to locate, but the private Góndola ride was excellent. I would do it again without hesitation. read less

Early Morning Intro Tour We enjoyed the early morning tour of the city. Victoria was knowledgeable and shared wonderful bits of information. Highly recommend!

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

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

A pleasant tour The tour guide was very pleasant and answered all of our questions.
The tour included St Marks Square and also some... read moreThe tour guide was very pleasant and answered all of our questions.
The tour included St Marks Square and also some other prominent buildings. 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

A brilliant way to spend an hour in Venice An absolutely fantastic way to spend a couple of hours in Venice. The tutors are so helpful, and give... read moreAn absolutely fantastic way to spend a couple of hours in Venice. The tutors are so helpful, and give you lots of creative ideas for the mask you want to paint. It's also incredibly therapeutic! read less

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

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

Gondola tour Riccardo was awesome, gave a great tour and with interesting facts about Venice. Before popping us on the gondola.

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

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

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

Amazing experience and it’s FREE! This tour is a must! And, it’s also free. It gives you the overview of Venice and it’s surrounding areas.... read moreThis tour is a must! And, it’s also free. It gives you the overview of Venice and it’s surrounding areas. The guide was insightful and explained so much about Venice. Very glad we did this 2 hour walking tour. Be sure to tip well. That is how they can continue to offer it free of charge to the public! read less

Well worth it The only reason I marked this down is because there wasn’t any commentary. A massive plus was we were running... read moreThe only reason I marked this down is because there wasn’t any commentary. A massive plus was we were running late and I sent them a message and they held our place. 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

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

Lovely tour and gondola ride Really easy to find and everything explained easily. Felt like we got the ‘full’ gondola experience, definitely recommend

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

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

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

Gondola Venice Tour Took a tour in Venice with Claudia and she was great! The Gondola tour was so much fun! We will... read moreTook a tour in Venice with Claudia and she was great! The Gondola tour was so much fun! We will definitely be coming back! read less

Gondala trip Amazing tour group and lovely gondola right. Worth the money, extremely friendly and approachable, would recommend!

Interesting experience, good cost-benefit If you go to Venice you must have a gondola ride. The experience was interesting, but are some point to... read moreIf you go to Venice you must have a gondola ride. The experience was interesting, but are some point to improve.
Good cost-benefit. The guide was funny and friendly, but I think he could speak a little bit slower. We had some interesting commentaries about the gondoliers and other historic details through the walk. but no commentaries on the gondola. Sometimes we could not listen to him properly, as the radio cut off. The gondola ride was about 15-20 minutes and I think it could be a bit more, exploring a larger extension of the canals. read less

Great! A wonderful experience and so helpful and kind. Loved it! Would recommend for children and adults! Just have fun!

Fantastic very professional and truly unique experience, Valentina guide very prepared friendly and kind and ready to answer any question.

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

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

Nice orientation to city This was a nice way to orient our family to the city on our first and get away from some... read moreThis was a nice way to orient our family to the city on our first and get away from some of the crowds and tourist areas…especially appreciated on a busy Saturday. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and engaging. read less

Love Claudia Claudia was fantastic and super nice and attentive! She shared lots of info about Venice and you could tell she’s... read moreClaudia was fantastic and super nice and attentive! She shared lots of info about Venice and you could tell she’s very enriched in the history of her city. Would reccomend! read less

Excellent tour Our guide, Valentina, was brilliant and answered all our questions. Perfect introduction to Venice, you get your money’s worth and... read moreOur guide, Valentina, was brilliant and answered all our questions. Perfect introduction to Venice, you get your money’s worth and it’s just the right length. read less

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

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

Excellent walk. Vallentina was a very knowledgeable and engaging guide.
We discovered areas of hidden Venice.
Very enjoyable.

great ride, difficult check-in. The ride was beautiful and the guide was knowledgeable, pleasant, and helpful. The only complaint was the difficulty in finding... read moreThe ride was beautiful and the guide was knowledgeable, pleasant, and helpful. The only complaint was the difficulty in finding the right meeting spot and the process of check-in. read less

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

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

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

Great experience Very well organised by nice, professional people, it was a great experience, I am happy that we didn't miss it.

Great trip after a stressful start Initially easy to book and pay for on line and price is the going rate via most operators.
Challenging to... read moreInitially easy to book and pay for on line and price is the going rate via most operators.
Challenging to find the stand to redeem online vouchers for tickets, instructions appear clear however it is a busy place and the ‘stand’ was not obvious.
It’s also not clear who you are traveling with or the departure point.
I found the boat and depart point through luck or we would have missed the trip.
The itinerary for the tour is good and well worth the visit.
It would be beneficial however to have an itinerary to confirm how long the stay on each island is to allow time for refreshments/ lunch which would fit perfectly if we had been told before hand.
For added excitement thread passengers were left at the second island and had to catch up the tour by private water taxi.
The islands, are well worth the trip. Glass blowing demo on Murano interesting but as usual exit via the gift shop.
In sum good but could be improved with better communication and easier ticket collection. read less

Buy the skip the line ticket early. The ticket was purchased via the advert on the Trip advisor website. But I am sure it does not mean... read moreThe ticket was purchased via the advert on the Trip advisor website. But I am sure it does not mean TripAdvisor recommends it. When I went to exchange the receipt to the voucher, it was at a news paper stand which was difficult to find, with a rude man. He said that my ticket was 10Am entry, so would only issue the voucher at 10 am. Plan early, purchase the skip the line ticket directly from Doges Palace website. read less

Great ride! I am sorry I don’t remember the name of our guide, I think Alicia, but it was a great experience... read moreI am sorry I don’t remember the name of our guide, I think Alicia, but it was a great experience all the way around. Their audio sometimes cut out but it really didn’t detract from the experience. Worth it! 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

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

Excellent guide and tour Booked day before and turned up to meet Valentina at the easy to find start venue. There were only 3... read moreBooked day before and turned up to meet Valentina at the easy to find start venue. There were only 3 customers which was great (lovely to walk around feeling sorry for the groups following random guide carrying a flag) and Valentina was informative, enthusiastic and spoke perfect english. Lasted around 2 hours and covered some of the well know areas but also some more unique/interesting areas. Lots of informative facts which helped understand both the history and the current way of life. read less

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

Awesome time The father/son who run this family business are wonderful. True craftsmanship and very knowledgeable.

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

Great, easy tour Amazing tour! The guide was very informative and friendly! We went in January and it was a little colder on... read moreAmazing tour! The guide was very informative and friendly! We went in January and it was a little colder on the canal than in the town, so be prepared for that! read less

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

Awesome eperience Very good experience. These guys are actually not expensive compared to the overly expensive rides you see out there!

Nice 30 min gondola ride, mostly on the smaller canals Nice gondola and gondolier. You will travel on the smaller canals and have a short ride in the grand... read moreNice gondola and gondolier. You will travel on the smaller canals and have a short ride in the grand canal. The ride was ~30 minutes and not 50 minutes. Gondolier was friendly and talkative about the city. This was a fun trip. But not a trip to hear about history of Venice. Just keep this in mind when you book. read less

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

Commentator had amazing energy Ricardo was an amazing guide with great energy. Would reccomend a gondola experience with him. 10/10

Great attraction, instructions and communication could be better Easy to book on line, price point ok.
Again redeeming ticks is a challenge.
I am tech savvy so I worry for... read moreEasy to book on line, price point ok.
Again redeeming ticks is a challenge.
I am tech savvy so I worry for older or those with less patience or tech ability.
Go to the news stand in St Mark’s Square. There isn’t one it’s through the arch under the piazza at the far end and yes it’s between Fendi and Italian post office.
You can only redeem tickets on the day. So trying to be prepared doesn’t happen.
Arriving on the day, paperwork was available however redeeming the audio guide was a real faff. Hence my concern over those less tech able being able to benefit from this.
The guide is good but doesn’t follow the flow for the Palace trip.
The actual Doge Palace is very impressive and a most do Venice visit. read less

Venice Dream Our Gondolier was fantastic! Picture perfect views, smooth ride, and knowledgeable guide (you did have to ask questions). ... read moreOur Gondolier was fantastic! Picture perfect views, smooth ride, and knowledgeable guide (you did have to ask questions). I showed our ticket and we were whisked away! 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

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

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

Great! Excellent - me and my husband really enjoyed the tour and then the gondola ride at the end!! Must do activity.

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

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

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

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

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

Amazing Really interesting & nice! I really learned a lot and had fun!! Alessandra was super nice & helpful!

Great experience Me and my partner thoroughly enjoyed this experience on Monday. It was nice to have the short walking tour leading... read moreMe and my partner thoroughly enjoyed this experience on Monday. It was nice to have the short walking tour leading into the gondola experience. Ricardo was our tour guide and he was fantastic, so knowledgable and friendly and we felt very lucky to have him in our gondola. read less

Touching, funny and Interactive Museum in the main square of Venice I was there in April and it was fantastic, the old palace, the experience, the meaning. It is very interactive,... read moreI was there in April and it was fantastic, the old palace, the experience, the meaning. It is very interactive, for family, for friends, for single, for everyone. read less

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

Venice walking tour Valentina is very knowledgeable and the tour covered some decent ground. My only complaint is that the tour was... read moreValentina is very knowledgeable and the tour covered some decent ground. My only complaint is that the tour was half in English and half in Italian, so a portion of the tour was always waiting. Now Venice isn’t the worst place to have time to look around, but the 2 hr tour could have easily been 1-1.5 hrs. 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 way to see old Venice. The commentary was very interesting, it was carried out before getting on the gondola. Well organised. Nice Gondola, the gondola... read moreThe commentary was very interesting, it was carried out before getting on the gondola. Well organised. Nice Gondola, the gondola rower was also giving out information about the area and was informative.
However if you are in a budget it is quite easy to get a gondola when you are there, particularly if you are not interested in prior information, you can also get a singer on your boat on request, probably a lot more money to do so. read less

Overall we loved this experience. We had an amazing gondolier. Ride was through not so crowded canal, which we found amazing. Only bad thing was... read moreWe had an amazing gondolier. Ride was through not so crowded canal, which we found amazing. Only bad thing was that we have waited 20minutes after our selected time. 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

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

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

Family Tour Francisco was very good taking his time explaining the sights. He was very patient with my 3 yr... read moreFrancisco was very good taking his time explaining the sights. He was very patient with my 3 yr old grandson.!!!!!!!!!!!!! read less

Organised and informative Rene was our guide for the tour, he was bubbly and made the walk to the Gondola engaging and informative.... read moreRene was our guide for the tour, he was bubbly and made the walk to the Gondola engaging and informative. The experience was organised and easy to find. read less

Mr @ Mrs Ocampo Stunning!!!! Rene our guía so professional, friendly, well spoken. The itinerary very interesting we enjoy the experience

Exactly what you dreamed The gondola ride was picturesque! The driver was quiet but informational so that you could enjoy the ride but learn... read moreThe gondola ride was picturesque! The driver was quiet but informational so that you could enjoy the ride but learn about the city and the canals were like I always imagined! 100% you have to splurge or save whatever for however long to be able to travel to Venice and take a ride on the canals of Venice! 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

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

Venice Beautiful and skip the line was worth every penny. The line is otherwise very long. Honestly not the... read moreBeautiful and skip the line was worth every penny. The line is otherwise very long. Honestly not the most beautiful church to see in Italy. read less

Gondola Trip State controlled and plenty to choose from, fixed price of 80euro for 30min trip.
Pay on arrival not through an agent.... read moreState controlled and plenty to choose from, fixed price of 80euro for 30min trip.
Pay on arrival not through an agent.
Enjoyed the trip with family. read less

Informative 2 hour walking tour Valentina was a lovely, friendly and helpful guide. The 2 hour tour started promptly once we were given the... read moreValentina was a lovely, friendly and helpful guide. The 2 hour tour started promptly once we were given the audio equipment and headphones to listen to her via her microphone. We walked for 2 hours starting and finishing near St Mark's square and learned a lot about about Venice's history and key attractions. The walking pace was quite fast and included some bridges so not good for people with mobility issues but otherwise recommended when first arriving in Venice and well priced. read less