Itineraries to live Venice and its islands
7 unique itineraries that will take you to the heart of the city. A wonderful experience to live the city walking peacefully through calli (streets) and campi (squares), discovering palaces and old taverns where you can stop for a "cicchetto" and a glass of wine. Discover the Grand Canal, slowly, by vaporetto. Venture among the islands of the lagoon, Murano, Burano and Torcello. By Venice Tours
- Discover Venice and its Islands (Murano, Burano and Torcello) with a self-guided tour
- Use your smartphone as audioguide
- 7 itineraries and 200 points of interest to find out stories and curiosities about Venice
Suggestive walking tour to visit all the city of Venice, corner by corner!
Download the app and discover both the main venetian attractions and the hidden places known only by true Venetians.The mobile guide will escort you in historical places such as Arsenale, where was built the powerful Venetian fleet; the 500 years old- Ghetto, which is the first ghetto in the world and eventually some ancient churches decorated by Tintoretto's and Tiziano's masterpieces. Thanks to the app you won’t get lost anymore! The mobile app map will guide you anytime, letting you decide the place you would like to visit with the automatic audio-narration of the city’s panoramic highlights. On the device will appear the text of description and the picture of the attraction.You will receive an incredibly useful tool: the digital map of Venice!
Our digital city map will guide you through the narrow streets and canals. You can use it as much as you want, looking for your hotel, a restaurant or simply to feel more confident in the city, as an insider.Discover the city and do it yourself!
Itineraries
- Panoramic tour of San Marco and Rialto areas.
- The most ancient ghetto of Europe and Cannaregio area.
- Arsenale and Castello area, where Venice’s fleet was built.
- From San Rocco and Frari Basilica to the world famous Ponte di Rialto.
- Accademia Bridge and Dorsoduro area.
- Discover the 3 islands: Murano, Burano and Torcello
- Price: € 15 p.p.
- Languages: English, Italian, French, German and Spanish
- Inclusion: Mobile app with commentary of almost 100 points of interest and digital map of the city.
- Duration: each route lasts about 2 hours, except for the islands which need at least 4 hours.
- Cancellation Policy: Bookings can be cancelled with no charge up to 24 hours before the service.
Inclus
- Digital audio guide with 200 described points of Venice, Murano, Burano, Torcello and Canal Grande (to download on your mobile phone)
- Digital map of the city
Non inclus
- Waterbus ticket
Autres infos
- For Covid-19 precaution the use of the mask is MANDATORY. So, please bring your own.
- Collect the app at Venice Tours Assistance Point in St. Mark's Square, Calle Larga Ascensione #1257.The Assistance Point is the big grey newsstand between Fendi boutique and Poste Italiane (Post Office) with a sign "VENICE TOURS – ASSISTANCE POINT".
HOW TO REACH THE MEETING POINT
- With Piazza San Marco and the arches of Museo Correr at your back and the Poste Italiane (Post Office) in front of you, find on your left Venice Tours Assistance Point, the big grey newsstand (with many souvenir and newspapers).The newsstand is located between Fendi Boutique and Poste Italiane (Post Office) and has the sign "VENICE TOURS – ASSISTANCE POINT".
- On the gallery you can find the pictures with the itinerary of the Self-guided tour
- You can use the app anytime by night and by day how many times you want
- The Self-Guided tour includes 5 different itineraries: you can enjoy them in the same day or in different days This app won’t use up any data connection as it runs on GPS only
- You have to download the app on your mobile phone
- Please pay attention, our App is totally independent from your operator’s App.
- On your device will appear Pop Guide icon.
- The app is supported by the followed system: Apple: from IOS 8; iPhone, Ipad and Ipod TouchAndroid: from the 4.1 version system
Carte et indications
Venice Tours Assistance (NEWSTAND IN SAN MARCO), Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1257, Venezia, VE, Italia
Calle larga de l‘Ascension, 1257 - In front of the post office (POSTE ITALIANE)
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If you want detail then get a tour with an English speaking guid and book months in advance read less
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Best to travel out of season... read moreExpensive but worth it all
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Buy tickets there - it's cheaper Obviously the Doges Palace was spectacular.
I would however get your tickets when you get there as they will be cheaper.
Buying... read moreObviously the Doges Palace was spectacular.
I would however get your tickets when you get there as they will be cheaper.
Buying tickets here on line only gives you a booking confirmation.
You then have to go to a ticket office in Venice about ten minutes away from the palace to get the actual tickets (plus the free guide book)
So you might as well get them when you get there - cheaper.
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The Not-So-Unusual Venice Tour? Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and full of energy (which is extremely important on these types of tours). We... read moreOur tour guide was very knowledgeable and full of energy (which is extremely important on these types of tours). We signed up for the "Unusual Venice" tour, but wrapped up our walk feeling that it was more of a general tour of Venice. To us, there weren't many unusual things mentioned in the tour. We did, indeed, learn a lot about the important history of Venice, and we appreciated our guide's prowess in this subject. Also, the tour was offered in both English and Spanish. It was a little distracting to have our tour guide explain something in English, then stop down the tour to explain the exact same thing in Spanish. I think time would be much better spent by offering single-language tours only! read less
Gondola Ride - 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
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
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Fantastic experience A fantastic and unusual experience that takes you back through history. A very interesting and worthwhile visit.
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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.
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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
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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
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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 We got to make everything ourselves. It was an awesome experience. We tried to sign up to do it a... read moreWe got to make everything ourselves. It was an awesome experience. We tried to sign up to do it a second time . But that did not work. read less
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
Aurora was terrific! Aurora was an excellent guide speaking both English and Spanish. She explained the sights to all of us very clearly.... read moreAurora was an excellent guide speaking both English and Spanish. She explained the sights to all of us very clearly. Our gondola seated up to six; there were five of us plus the gondolier. The gondola was driven expertly and safely. The trip was very enjoyable. I would highly recommend this tour, and Aurora. read less
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
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
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
Fantastic very professional and truly unique experience, Valentina guide very prepared friendly and kind and ready to answer any question.
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
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
Excellent! Walking Tour, just what we'd hoped for! We were taken around the St. Mark's area of Venice in a tour group by a lady (we think was... read moreWe were taken around the St. Mark's area of Venice in a tour group by a lady (we think was called Valentina?) who really seemed to know her stuff.
We explored all sorts of areas and secrets, and she went on to take some of the tour to the Gondola (although we didn't go on that - we just booked in for the walking tour).
Worth every penny, highly recommended! read less
Commentary first, gondola ride last. Great experience for an affordable price. Just an FYI. The commentary (guided tour) comes first and then you board the gondola. While you’re on the gondola,... read moreJust an FYI. The commentary (guided tour) comes first and then you board the gondola. While you’re on the gondola, the commentary continues which talks about how Venice was founded, culture, etc. Overall, you spend much less for the same gondola experience (and then some) that you would typically get the day of. You still go through the smaller canals while also visiting the grand canals before you leave the gondola. read less
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
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
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
Beautiful day with city highlights…room for more information My friend and I had very limited time in Venice and this tour was perfect. Our tour guide was... read moreMy friend and I had very limited time in Venice and this tour was perfect. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and engaging with all on the tour! read less
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
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
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
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
Creative and amazing way to spend a few hours! The artist and his wife were engaging and shared not only their artistic expertise but also interesting historical knowledge... read moreThe artist and his wife were engaging and shared not only their artistic expertise but also interesting historical knowledge about the masks in Venice.
They were kind and patient. They made the artistic process simple and fun! It was a wonderful opportunity that I will suggest to every one of our friends who visit Venice!!! read less
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
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
A must for anyone with limited time Skipping the line and quality of the guide who was very knowledgeable. This is the way to go unless you... read moreSkipping the line and quality of the guide who was very knowledgeable. This is the way to go unless you like wasting time standing in line. read less
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
Beautiful view Beautiful view- the only thing is that you don’t get to choose where to sit. If you want the double... read moreBeautiful view- the only thing is that you don’t get to choose where to sit. If you want the double seat with your partner, this won’t be guaranteed… so be vary if this… read less
Great 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
I had a good experience Our tour guide was very professional and informative. Good way to see the hidden gems. The walk was nice specially... read moreOur tour guide was very professional and informative. Good way to see the hidden gems. The walk was nice specially during this time of the year. read less
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
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
Gondola ride Charming gondola ride through venice. Lovely guides and well organised. A little bit of waiting but nothing unexpected.
Absolutely recommended.
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
Commentator had amazing energy Ricardo was an amazing guide with great energy. Would reccomend a gondola experience with him. 10/10
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
St Mark Basilica My wife and I had a private tour guided by Elaine. She did a magnificent job of enlightening us on... read moreMy wife and I had a private tour guided by Elaine. She did a magnificent job of enlightening us on history and relevance. Job well done. read less
Self paced tour around a special building The history that was made in the Doge's Palace is astonishing and impressive and is well worth knowing about.
There is... read moreThe history that was made in the Doge's Palace is astonishing and impressive and is well worth knowing about.
There is no physical guide. You download the commentary on to your cellphone and activate each audio when in the right place. The audios were not in a proper sequence so it took a while to know which to use. Once properly located they told a story the observer would be much the poorer for not knowing.
"Skip the queue" was an advantage because the queues were long.
As a bonus there was also a Venice panorama commentary which was useful while wondering this wonderful city.
The trip is appropriately priced for what you get. read less
Not to be missed! Absolutely beautiful! The artwork was beyond description. This was our favourite place to visit in Venice! It... read moreAbsolutely beautiful! The artwork was beyond description. This was our favourite place to visit in Venice! It was so nice to be able to take our time going through so that we could appreciate it all. read less
A 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
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
Nice ride with brief walking tour Enjoyable short walking tour before the ride with a fun guide. The ride itself was uneventful and quiet. Shorter than... read moreEnjoyable short walking tour before the ride with a fun guide. The ride itself was uneventful and quiet. Shorter than expected (was supposed to be 50 minutes). read less
Shooting into hide Venetian areas... We had the tour on Feb 4 during the Carnival opening; our photographer tour leader was so good sharing tricks... read moreWe had the tour on Feb 4 during the Carnival opening; our photographer tour leader was so good sharing tricks and information on how to improve our photo skills that now we can go back home with much better shots from our vacation.
Thank you! read less
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
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
Lovely history tour with gondola ride Our guide was very nice and knowledgeable- impressive set of language skills (he spoke over 5 languages fluently!)
It was... read moreOur guide was very nice and knowledgeable- impressive set of language skills (he spoke over 5 languages fluently!)
It was about 15 minutes of walking with history of the canals, Venice and gondola boats followed by 15-25 minute gondola ride. We were about 4-5 per boat.
Considering that a regular gondola ride is anywhere between 80-150 euros cash, this was well worth the price to see a quaint part of Venice. read less
Amazing amazing experience, touching and interactive. Unique I'd say. Everyone needs to go once in a lifetime
Easy self guided tour Easy self guided tour. Entrance into cathedral was easy. Ticket help and downloading app was no issue. Not as in... read moreEasy self guided tour. Entrance into cathedral was easy. Ticket help and downloading app was no issue. Not as in depth as I would have liked, but for the price it was adequate. 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
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
Quick gondola ride and tour! There are so many gondola operators in Venice. I really enjoyed this one. It's about 30 minutes and prior to... read moreThere are so many gondola operators in Venice. I really enjoyed this one. It's about 30 minutes and prior to the ride, we got a 20 minute walking tour (from the meeting place to the gondolas). That was a treat. When we arrived, the groups and numbering system were organized and we boarded our gondola within five minutes. While walking, the tour guide's microphone didn't properly work and therefore I couldn't hear the entire commentary. I loved this quick tour because it allowed us to do more in our day. It was a nice time to unwind for 30 minutes and take lots of pictures on the canal! Our gondola operator was very skilled but didn't talk as much. Overall, totally worth it! read less
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
Venice gondola tours We enjoyed the ride very much. The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. The gondolier was excellent at managing the gondola.
Excellent! 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
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
Venice tour The gondola was really good! The secret tour was really interesting. You could tell she knew the area well! The... read moreThe gondola was really good! The secret tour was really interesting. You could tell she knew the area well! The scenery is...to die for! It's well worth doing both in one! Highly recommend both read less
Fantastic The tour went well without a guide. You could read everything and explore all places included in the palace. It... read moreThe tour went well without a guide. You could read everything and explore all places included in the palace. It was satisfying to seel all those work of art and the history behind every court room is so rich. The structures and sculptures are simply amazing. read less
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
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
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
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
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
Private tour of Doge's Palace & Bridge of Sighs with Valentina was fantastic! So glad we did it. We had a great tour with our guide Valentina of Doge's Palace and the surrounding area. At the time of... read moreWe had a great tour with our guide Valentina of Doge's Palace and the surrounding area. At the time of our tour start, other guests decided not to join us and we therefore ended up having a private tour. She was very knowledgeable, answered any questions we had and adjusted based on our pace and interest. Highly recommend Valentina & this tour! read less
A must do Excellent tour and gondola ride. Federica gave a wonderful tour in both English and Spanish. Very well organised.
A great must-do experience! A great must-do experience! The guide gave us a bit of history about that surrounding areas and buildings around the... read moreA great must-do experience! The guide gave us a bit of history about that surrounding areas and buildings around the grand canal and we got on then gondolas. 6 people max or less. Great calming experience. The gondola ride it quite tranquil. read less
Walking through Venice. Nikola was an amazing, knowledgeable and friendly guide. She took us past the crowds and showed us the gems of... read moreNikola was an amazing, knowledgeable and friendly guide. She took us past the crowds and showed us the gems of Venice. I would recommend this tour to friends. 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
Venice Gondola ride Had a wonderful time on the grand canal and the canals of Venice at reasonable price would recommend definately this experience
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
Worth advance reservation A relaxing must-do Venice excursion. Very entertained by the operators and the guide was informative and accommodating despite the... read moreA relaxing must-do Venice excursion. Very entertained by the operators and the guide was informative and accommodating despite the generally unhelpful staff member who was responsible for checking in. Be sure to leave ample time arrive at your checkin point. The winding streets of Venice can delay you. read less
Best trip in Venice Staff at the meeting point very polite. The promenade along the Grand Canal was stunning. Thank you guys.
Great experience A really fun short tour around the streets with some interesting facts and a very funny tour guide. A great... read moreA really fun short tour around the streets with some interesting facts and a very funny tour guide. A great gondola trip in the boat. read less
Family trip Our guide Sara was great and informative. We were a big group and we all would recommend the adventure.
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
Great experience Very interesting exhibition in a beautiful palace near San Marco; the experience was very nice and the staff was kind.
Great tour, highly recommend Tour guide was excellent. Gave us just enough detail to understand and appreciate the history of the basilica. Tour company... read moreTour guide was excellent. Gave us just enough detail to understand and appreciate the history of the basilica. Tour company was a bit disorganized, but they took care to get us where we needed to be. read less
A fantastic experience and peaceful hour in the bustle of Venice We loved this activity! The store is authentic (it’s been in the same family family for decades) and charming and... read moreWe loved this activity! The store is authentic (it’s been in the same family family for decades) and charming and the owner hugely knowledgeable. It was such a relaxing break from the hustle of the city (and heat!) and the kids (9 & 12) also enjoyed it and we had a lovely souvenir to take home as well! My only complaint was that the decoration was pretty restrained- you could chose the colours but that was all. No glitter/ feathers. The instructor added some guilding which really finished them off to make them look professional but I would have loved to have been able to go off piste a little! All in all I would recommend read less
Basic and concise The brief intro provided by the tour guide was good and the gondola ride was pleasant. Each gondola fits up... read moreThe brief intro provided by the tour guide was good and the gondola ride was pleasant. Each gondola fits up to 5 people so you may be grouped with strangers. read less
Amazing Art and not too crowded inside if you go at earlier times. Great museum with some amazing artwork! Museum is nicely structured and there is no confusion when moving from room to... read moreGreat museum with some amazing artwork! Museum is nicely structured and there is no confusion when moving from room to room.
Getting to the right line was a bit of a challenge however. There are lots of various lines and other tourist everywhere. Unfortunately the sign for our line was blocked by lots of people so we walked past it
Luckily, museum staff was very friendly and was able to point us in the correct direction read less
Great! A wonderful experience and so helpful and kind. Loved it! Would recommend for children and adults! Just have fun!
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
Worthwhile good value enjoyable We had a lovely Gondola ride with some interesting commentary beforehand from a lovely guide. The initial instructions we received... read moreWe had a lovely Gondola ride with some interesting commentary beforehand from a lovely guide. The initial instructions we received were incorrect as we were told to meet at the Gondola near the hotel. We wasted a bit of time looking for this however when I questioned they were quick to provide the correct details. I am just glad we started looking early or we would have missed the tour. Apart from this issue it was a great experience read less
Lovely 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
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
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
Tour the la Venice 5 pp on the boot felt a bit to much but overall a great experience. The explanation was good. The... read more5 pp on the boot felt a bit to much but overall a great experience. The explanation was good. The audio was okay. The boot was amazing. read less
Gondola experience We had a lovely time. It did begin to rain but it was a light rain and we were able... read moreWe had a lovely time. It did begin to rain but it was a light rain and we were able to take the gondola. Certainly an experience that every Venice tourist would enjoy. I read that it was difficult to find where the check in area is but I didn't find this at all. If you simply exit the St. Mark's square on the opposite side of the basilica there is a flag out that says gondola and representatives waiting to assign you a gondola. My only negative is that the commentary is only on the land. When you're on the boat there is no commentary so there was no one to point areas of interest. However, it was a a beautiful ride. read less
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
No queue but very basic guide book We didn’t read the paperwork properly and hadn’t picked up our tickets and guide book before going to the palace.... read moreWe didn’t read the paperwork properly and hadn’t picked up our tickets and guide book before going to the palace. No queuing as promised but the guide book was a generic guide to Venice with a small section on the palace. read less
Must do in Venice Very good experience and a must do when in Venice! Friendly staff help guide the tour and the quick walking... read moreVery good experience and a must do when in Venice! Friendly staff help guide the tour and the quick walking tour on the way to the gondola was really interesting! read less
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
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
Unusual walking tour of Venice Really enjoyable. Great guide - very knowledgeable. Would recommend.
Venice is beautiful - great way to see it
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
Too short of a ride Doing a Gondola ride in Venice is a must. Our Gondolier was friendly and informative. The reason I gave it... read moreDoing a Gondola ride in Venice is a must. Our Gondolier was friendly and informative. The reason I gave it a 4 star instead of a 5 is because it was too short..maybe 15-20 minutes. This tour is also in a busy section of Venice. The company did what was advertised and they were on time and nice. read less
Incredible Tour Guide What a fabulous tour! Our guide Nicolo Merlo gave us great detail of historical neighborhoods & the context of... read moreWhat a fabulous tour! Our guide Nicolo Merlo gave us great detail of historical neighborhoods & the context of changes throughout the ages. He was born and raised in Venice, so he knew of which he spoke. His humor was delight & we would have stayed the whole day with him if possible. The pace was very comfortable & the information provided used a great launch for our stay in Venice. Grazi! read less
Good experience Was nicely organized
Friendly staff they welcomed us although we were 5 minutes late
Highly recommend
Good price for service
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
Skip the line tickets is the way to go! The skip the line tickets to as the way to go! The newsstand where you get the tickets was a... read moreThe skip the line tickets to as the way to go! The newsstand where you get the tickets was a bit hard for us to find but once we found it the rest was easy! read less
Silent gondola ride Our ride was lovely and lasted 30 minutes. It was nice and relaxing. Our gondolier was silent other than chatting... read moreOur ride was lovely and lasted 30 minutes. It was nice and relaxing. Our gondolier was silent other than chatting or yelling to other gondoliers passing by. There was nothing extra special to give more than a 4 for the review. read less
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
Amazing Rene was so lovely and polite, the gondolier was nice and professional. It was really amazing, highly recommend !!
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
EXCELLENT Excellent. I recommend in every people that you come. It’s a big trip with the best guy that drive the... read moreExcellent. I recommend in every people that you come. It’s a big trip with the best guy that drive the gondola. The tour guide is also the best read less
Great Great Tour! Thank you! Best experience eher made nice and Friends competent Tour guides and having Gin on the boat
Gondola ride through canals with guided pre tour Very nice ride. Initial guided tour before ride was very informative. Marta was a great knowledgeable tour guide. Would do... read moreVery nice ride. Initial guided tour before ride was very informative. Marta was a great knowledgeable tour guide. Would do this again. read less
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
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.
Definitely worth doing. Very helpful knowledgeable tour guide - and and excellent experience enjoyed by us all. We'll worth exploring the waterways as... read moreVery helpful knowledgeable tour guide - and and excellent experience enjoyed by us all. We'll worth exploring the waterways as you don't see it all on foot. read less
Burano ❤️ very good. I really liked the place, the food was fantastic, I enjoyed it to the fullest. Very good
Islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello. We visited the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello in September, the trip was well worth every penny. Murano... read moreWe visited the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello in September, the trip was well worth every penny. Murano with its beautiful glassmaking industry and small cafes was a delight, we then went on to Burano with its brightly coloured houses and lace manufacturing which was fascinating, and where we had a light lunch overlooking the lagoon enjoying a glass of rose. Then on to Torcello to visit the old cathedral which was interesting, and another glass of rose! A lovely day trip in glorious weather. read less
Great Tour guide was really nice and informative. Just had a little trouble understanding her on the radio maybe it was... read moreTour guide was really nice and informative. Just had a little trouble understanding her on the radio maybe it was our headphones read less
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
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
Venice Walking Tour Valentina gave an interesting explanation of the city, we saw some of the famous land marks and other hidden gems... read moreValentina gave an interesting explanation of the city, we saw some of the famous land marks and other hidden gems of Venice. Still, you had to pay a lot of attention to her pronounciation, and we wish she could have just thrown a little joke here or there to keep the interest peaked. Nevertheless a very interesting tour. read less
Great experience We had a great experience with the mask painting and now have a handmade souvenir from Venice. The shop owner... read moreWe had a great experience with the mask painting and now have a handmade souvenir from Venice. The shop owner was pleasant and helpful with instruction. read less
Lovely tour and gondola ride Really easy to find and everything explained easily. Felt like we got the ‘full’ gondola experience, definitely recommend
A must in Venice Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The Gondola ride was beautiful. So far a major highlight!! A must when... read moreOur guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The Gondola ride was beautiful. So far a major highlight!! A must when in Venice. read less
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
Relaxing Very relaxing and informative!! Amazing tour guide by Ricardo. Defiantly would recommend if you visit Venice!!!!!!!
Good price/benefit If you're looking for a basic gondola ride, this is what you're looking for.
The intro, presented by out guide Alessandra... read moreIf you're looking for a basic gondola ride, this is what you're looking for.
The intro, presented by out guide Alessandra was informative and helped to "set the mood" for the ride.
There's an app that's included that gives additional information about the buildings you'll see along the way.
On my 4g connection, it took about 5 minutes to download and install. It would be nice if we had the possibility to do it in advance. read less
Everything was just right Our guide was excellent, he was courteous and helpful and pointed out a few interesting things but otherwise was quiet,... read moreOur guide was excellent, he was courteous and helpful and pointed out a few interesting things but otherwise was quiet, which we preferred. The ride was smooth and took us to the beautiful Grand Canal as promised.. A worthwhile and memorable experience! read less
Self guiding is possible with reading the English captions The doge palace was magnificent. It is worth the effort to tour. The architecture, the paintings, and displays are... read moreThe doge palace was magnificent. It is worth the effort to tour. The architecture, the paintings, and displays are fabulous. However, I had two complaints. When we arrived at the palace, the audio devices were sold out and would not be available for another hour and a half. We did the tour without, and it was doable, but not perfect.
And, in finding the newsstand to redeem our tickets was an adventure. The directions should only say go to the post office at Saint Marks Square and the newstand is to the left. Go early to make sure you find where you redeem your ticket. read less
Must do In Venice, Interactive and magic experience Magic experience, the building itself is something stunning and the experience is so touching and interactive...It is a must in Venice
Outstanding! Great experience,definitely worth the money! Funny gondolier, charming views, entertaining guide!Top
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
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
Worth doing Francesco was an excellent tour guide, and it was nice to have a different walk around Venice away from the crowds.
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
Perfect choice for trusted gondola service Great care and lang support, smooth and easy. Recommended for solo or couple or larger groups. Good price.
Amazing guide Valentina was a wonderful guide and knowledgeable. Visited many off the beaten track locations. 1h 30 flew by.
A pleasant surprise. Our guide was Alessandra, very friendly and approachable. Loved the experience. The tour started on time and we actually got... read moreOur guide was Alessandra, very friendly and approachable. Loved the experience. The tour started on time and we actually got more than we expected read less
Great tour Elena was our tour guide and was great. Lots of stories and information as we went through the tour which... read moreElena was our tour guide and was great. Lots of stories and information as we went through the tour which made it really enjoyable. Thank you. read less
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
Great Gondola Ride The meeting point was easy to find. people from the company where there to guide me. The walking... read moreThe meeting point was easy to find. people from the company where there to guide me. The walking tour on the way to the gondola boat dock was brief but interesting. The gondola ride itself was pleasant and what I expected. it was my mothers 77th birthday and she wanted to be on a gondola on her birthday so we made it happen. read less
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
Amaizing Amaizing!!! They are very good tho to the office to find them with time. The tour guide was very... read moreAmaizing!!! They are very good tho to the office to find them with time. The tour guide was very informative and the gondola guy was great read less
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
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
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
Absolutely Breathtaking Breathtaking experience and very worth it. Absolutely amazing staff and great service. This ride was so worth the money... read moreBreathtaking experience and very worth it. Absolutely amazing staff and great service. This ride was so worth the money and a must do activiy when in Venice read less
Ride of a lifetime The Gondola ride was amazing thanks to Frederico! And Carlotta was a great guide. The city is just awe inspiring
Very nice Very nice explainations regarding Venice. Could be somehow more interesting if there were some other infos during the actual gondole tour
Best shared gondola trip with facts Such a great tour. The guide was so charismatic and interesting. Gondola was so relaxing and learnt a lot.
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
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
Amazing mosaic workmanship The Basilica is amazing and well worth the visit. We took a guided tour which was very good and allows... read moreThe Basilica is amazing and well worth the visit. We took a guided tour which was very good and allows you to skip the line. The only negative thing is that once we were there, to access other areas within the basilica were extra costs. read less
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
Canal excursion It was short and sweet! It was in a very central location and enjoyed finding local places to eat from... read moreIt was short and sweet! It was in a very central location and enjoyed finding local places to eat from the experience! read less
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
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
Fun Experience This was a fun experience to do in the City of masks! Taught by Giorgio who has been creating... read moreThis was a fun experience to do in the City of masks! Taught by Giorgio who has been creating these pieces of art since being a young lad and has passed the skill onto his wife and children!
In a small workshop, surrounded by masks, you can start decorating and learning the process. Don’t go in with the illusion that you are going to coming out with a masterpiece (unless you are an artist!) But it was a fun thing to do and I would recommend if you have a couple of hours free! read less
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
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
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
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
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
Highly recommend This gondola tour was great! We had a lovely guy called Ricardo who was amazing, so bubbly and friendly! Ricardo... read moreThis gondola tour was great! We had a lovely guy called Ricardo who was amazing, so bubbly and friendly! Ricardo told us abit about the history which was really interesting. Highly recommend. read less
Made my mother’s dream come true It was perfection. This is a dream trip for my mother & she’s been wanting to ride a gondola since... read moreIt was perfection. This is a dream trip for my mother & she’s been wanting to ride a gondola since she was a child. However, I was really worried if she could since she’s handicap & walks with a cane (she’s 74 yrs young) but two gentlemen from the company helped her get on. One kept the boat steady and held her and the other was on the boat holding her as she was getting on. They made sure she was steady and was able to sit comfortably. I cannot be appreciative enough because they literally made my mother’s dream come true!! Thank you so much!! The ride was smooth… he pointed out key points along the ride. We rode through small canals and the grand. When my mother had to get off, again they were there to make sure she was good!! Thank you again!! read less
Amazing food, easy to follow and very fun! Me and my boyfriend went to this cooking class in Venice as we wanted to learn to cook real Italian... read moreMe and my boyfriend went to this cooking class in Venice as we wanted to learn to cook real Italian food. Carolyn was very welcoming and very fun! We learnt how to make two different pasta dishes and a dessert as well as some appetisers. Everything was delicious and very easy to make. She makes sure to teach you a way that can be done at home, without special utensils or techniques. We will definitely make the dishes we learnt back at home! Doing it in her own kitchen makes you feel very welcome and comfortable and she will go the extra mile to give you all the tips she knows! Definitely a great experience if you are going to Venice 🙂 read less
Fantastic paintings and interesting info worth paying the extra to skip the line for. This is a worthwhile sight to see - stunning paintings and full of interesting info. There was a queue to... read moreThis is a worthwhile sight to see - stunning paintings and full of interesting info. There was a queue to get tickets so it was worth paying the small extra fee not to have to wait a long time to enter. You go over the Bridge of Sighs and see the old court houses and prisons! Teenagers enjoyed it too. read less
Beautiful Beautiful time beautiful place beautiful service very nice view everything was 5star excellent thanks
Do not miss. A once in a lifetime. Beautiful and long tour led by an incredible guide who has been working the same canals since the age of... read moreBeautiful and long tour led by an incredible guide who has been working the same canals since the age of 10. His knowledge was incredible but he also knew when to allow us quiet to soak up the beauty and enjoy time together. read less
Highly recommend! This was an extremely fun experience in Venice. Lasted a little over an hour that went by super fast. Even... read moreThis was an extremely fun experience in Venice. Lasted a little over an hour that went by super fast. Even for someone not artistically gifted, the process was surprisingly easy and relaxing! And I am in love with my final product:) highly recommend! 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
a must do The master artist is really kind and understanding. the activity is amazing. we really enjoyed it. my advice would be... read moreThe master artist is really kind and understanding. the activity is amazing. we really enjoyed it. my advice would be to take care of the time and have a plan ahead of what design you want to have. read less
Very good experience There was some confusion in the beginning of the tour when people were separated into groups, but the tour was... read moreThere was some confusion in the beginning of the tour when people were separated into groups, but the tour was very smooth after this. The tour was informative and the guide was very knowledgeable. Queuing to get onto the gondola was fast and the gondola ride itself was lovely. read less
Would recommend the company but not during an unseasonable high tide It honestly wasn’t their fault at all. The water was really high and they were doing everything in their power... read moreIt honestly wasn’t their fault at all. The water was really high and they were doing everything in their power to get us out on a gondola. But the experience itself was not the best because of the high tide.
Also we were on a boat with another couple and I presumed we’d have a boat to ourselves. So that was a little awkward.
The water was so high that they couldn’t go into any of the canals so we were all clustered together with about 30 other gondolas in the grand canal. We went out did a small loop and came right back.
Again, not their fault. But in my opinion it should have either been cancelled or postponed due to the uncommon water conditions.
The guide who led us to the entrance was very nice but we also got led on about a mile walk to find a place that was low enough to get in the gondolas.
Al in all, I think they did the best they could with the circumstances and I would recommend the company to others! But do be aware you’ll be in the boat with strangers. read less
Wonderful experience Ricardo was awesome...actually every one was. I will be back next year with my husband and hope to be... read moreRicardo was awesome...actually every one was. I will be back next year with my husband and hope to be able to do this again. read less
Your and gondola ride. Aurora was wonderful at greeting and coordinating the event. She made sure everyone was comfortable. The gondola ride was fun,... read moreAurora was wonderful at greeting and coordinating the event. She made sure everyone was comfortable. The gondola ride was fun, although the gondolier had no personality. read less
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
Amazing Tour Aurora did a great job speaking in 3 languages and making sure we all had a great informative experience. Everyone... read moreAurora did a great job speaking in 3 languages and making sure we all had a great informative experience. Everyone was able to understand what was said and gain some historical knowledge. read less
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
Nice gondola ride Interesting gondola ride. Interesting commentary and ambience. Organised. I would rebook again. I recommend.
Very good walking tour Very good tour. Our guide was funny and very knowledgeable. He suggested places to visit during our stay in Venice... read moreVery good tour. Our guide was funny and very knowledgeable. He suggested places to visit during our stay in Venice - all of which were excellent. read less
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
A must visit trip with a fantastic experience! Amazing experience with a friendly tour guide! Such a lovely gondola trip that allows the visitors understanding the value of... read moreAmazing experience with a friendly tour guide! Such a lovely gondola trip that allows the visitors understanding the value of Venice historical city read less
Awesome Very good tour ! A good time to see the main attractions by water in Venice! I recommend for everyone
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
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
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
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
Gondola Ride experience We have an amazing gondola ride. It’s very interesting to see how they maneuver it such tight spaces. It’s a... read moreWe have an amazing gondola ride. It’s very interesting to see how they maneuver it such tight spaces. It’s a must do when in Venice. read less
Solid gondola ride. We appreciated the information that taught us more about the city, and the gondola ride was very fun.
Mask painting Great experience. We were shown how to paint a mask. The history of the mask in Venice. We also had... read moreGreat experience. We were shown how to paint a mask. The history of the mask in Venice. We also had an opportunity to try the masks on in the shop and have pictures taken. Most enjoyable experience read less
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
Awesome Our guide is awesome! we learned a lot ! Very relaxing & we can hear well even I’m all the... read moreOur guide is awesome! we learned a lot ! Very relaxing & we can hear well even I’m all the way back read less
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 Both commentator and gondol trip were great!
If you are looking gondol trip and good 15 mins of commentary about... read moreBoth commentator and gondol trip were great!
If you are looking gondol trip and good 15 mins of commentary about the city without paying fortune, this is the way to go read less
Pleasure away from the crowds ! Early morning tour. Appreciated few crowds and being off the beaten path ..Valentina was gracious whilst navigating two languages... read moreEarly morning tour. Appreciated few crowds and being off the beaten path ..Valentina was gracious whilst navigating two languages and keeping the pace going. Spied spots of interest we returned to after the tour! Currently hitting the pause button and enjoying a spiced chocolate. read less
Unique Unique experience, coming back home with something unusual and not the same old things. It was amazing
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
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
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
Gondola ride The tour guide was excellent she explained everything well in English and Italy. She was very personable had a lot... read moreThe tour guide was excellent she explained everything well in English and Italy. She was very personable had a lot of information. read less
Excellent Excellent, because our guide, Elena, was K owledgeable, friendly, helpful. She made it a fascinating first class experience
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
Gondola trip Really enjoyable celery. Your guide on way to gondola very interesting disappointing as thought we were going under Bridge of... read moreReally enjoyable celery. Your guide on way to gondola very interesting disappointing as thought we were going under Bridge of Sigh! and we didn’t read less
Cool experience but shorter than advertised It was a cool experience, one that I would highly reccomend in Venice, but it was very short. The tickets... read moreIt was a cool experience, one that I would highly reccomend in Venice, but it was very short. The tickets said a 30 minute ride, but we only got 22 minutes. read less
Gondola Ride Ricardo was a great guide. Very enthusiastic about knowledgeable. Would have liked a little commentary from the gondolier
Excellent experience Excellent experience, tour guide was very good given some history and facts on the short walk before gondola trip, which... read moreExcellent experience, tour guide was very good given some history and facts on the short walk before gondola trip, which was very enjoyable read less
Great tour Lovely tour and very informative! We really enjoy it. Great price and our tour guide had a lot of information... read moreLovely tour and very informative! We really enjoy it. Great price and our tour guide had a lot of information on the city read less
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
An Unforgettable Venice Experience! I'm sure we will never forget this amazing day we spent in Venice! The Grand Canal by Gondola with Commentary... read moreI'm sure we will never forget this amazing day we spent in Venice! The Grand Canal by Gondola with Commentary tour is a unique way to explore Venice's historic and elegant canals.
The gondolier who accompanied us at the beginning of our gondola tour was both a knowledgeable and sincere guide. He fascinated us with interesting anecdotes and information as we made our way along the canals, sharing the history and culture of Venice. The information we heard during the tour gave us a deeper understanding of the city's rich history and mysterious atmosphere.
We had an experience full of photo opportunities as we floated on the calm waters among the historic buildings of the Grand Canal. The relaxed atmosphere of the gondola and the warmth of the guide's narration brought everyone who participated in the tour together and made this experience even more special. read less
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
Gondola ride in Venice. We missed our scheduled time for the ride. So we called, and they were able to reschedule us the next... read moreWe missed our scheduled time for the ride. So we called, and they were able to reschedule us the next day. It worked out well, and we were happy.
The ride was nice. It was a beautiful day and we were all very happy.
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The right price for a must “do” in Venice My wife and I would have preferred a private gondola ride but that’s very expensive so we opted to share... read moreMy wife and I would have preferred a private gondola ride but that’s very expensive so we opted to share the ride with several people. It’s a must thing to do when visiting Venice but to be honest it’s just a 20 min boat ride around the canal. The guide is someone who walks you to the gondola and gives you some perspective on the area and the gondolas and gondoliers. I’m giving it good ratings bc the price was right for an obligatory experience but you won’t be wowed. read less
Good price quality rate We had an enjoyable experience once on the water. It is nice to float on the small canals of Venice... read moreWe had an enjoyable experience once on the water. It is nice to float on the small canals of Venice and the skills of the gondoliers are impressive. The price you pay here (appr. 40 dollars) is lower than other gondola tour operators.
However, if you want to book this activity please consider that you are indeed only 5 in a gondola, but for the rest you are part of a touristic mass organisation. It is not a relaxing or intimate activity. The introduction takes place with appr. 50 people, devided in 2 groups of appr. 25 people. In order to know in which boat you have to take place, you are asked to put a sticker on your coat with a number. For the introduction each of the 2 groups contain people speaking different languages, so you always have to wait until the explanation is done in your language. read less
Gondole Very very Good!! So Beautiful! I recommend, it's very relaxing. Tanks Ricardo! excellent guide for French, with nice explanations
No wait visit to San Marco Loved going to front of line.
Good audio tour info.
Nice book
The Basilica is an amazing display of Byzantine mosaics.
I’m glad... read moreLoved going to front of line.
Good audio tour info.
Nice book
The Basilica is an amazing display of Byzantine mosaics.
I’m glad it was so convenient.
It was not too crowded.
The gold ceilings are amazing. The floors are also beautiful - loved the peacocks . read less
Superb experience State of the art exhibition, superb location and beautifully restored also in the inside. Great program both for adults and... read moreState of the art exhibition, superb location and beautifully restored also in the inside. Great program both for adults and children. I plan to go back. Friendly staff. My compliments, me and my family had a great time at Procuratie. Thank you very much. I will definitely recommend it. read less
A 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
Excellent and interesting Our tour guide V was very good in explaining the nuances of the city. She was soft spoken, yet audible,... read moreOur tour guide V was very good in explaining the nuances of the city. She was soft spoken, yet audible, and took us around inner city at a gentle pace. read less
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
A great experience if limited time to explore alone. We got to see some streets, churches, shops and squares that I’m sure we would have been unlikely to find... read moreWe got to see some streets, churches, shops and squares that I’m sure we would have been unlikely to find if we’d been wandering alone. Valentina was our guide and as there were only 3 of us we didn’t use the headsets, but I’m a bit hard of hearing and as she was very softly spoken, I did miss some of the things she said. Her English was however, excellent. She took us to a quaint local bar, which again was off the beaten track, a bakery and gave us some restaurant recommendations for lunch which were very much appreciated. A great experience if you have limited time but want to get to see and learn something about local life in Venice. read less
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
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
Excellent! An excellent commentary alongside a relaxing gondola ride. A must have experience when in Venice!!!!
Very knowledgeable Valentina was very knowledgeable and her English was quite good, she covered Venice’s history as well as current day living