Book Venice Boat Tours

Your gondola, your company, an intimate ride through Venice’s canals with no strangers onboard.

• Everything you get: A private gondola for up to 5 guests, reserved just for you. Drift along the Grand Canal and secret side waterways often missed by shared tours, passing palaces, churches, and hidden gardens. Set the mood your way: keep it quiet and romantic, celebrate a milestone, or capture memories against Venice’s timeless backdrop.
• Why choose this: Venice’s most iconic experience, shared only with your chosen company — partner, family, or friends. Combines must-see landmarks with hidden corners, offering privacy, flexibility, and a setting ready for romance or special occasions.
• Upgrades: Add a serenade for live Italian music and romance, or a professional photographer to capture your perfect Venetian moment.

Inclusions

• Gondola ride through Grand Canal and off-beat canals
• Private group of up to 5 guests per gondola
• Personal photographer and 50 high quality photos (as per options selected)
• Serenade from a local artist (as per options selected)

• Tip: Look out for the impressive external spiral staircase at Contarini del Bovolo Palace, near St. Mark's Square.
• Please note that the ride could last less than 30 minutes depending on weather and canal traffic.
• The ride will only be canceled in case of extreme weather conditions or a gondolier strike.
• This experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

A gondola ride turned into a floating concert, with live Italian music and song from local artists.

• Everything you get: Enjoy a 40-minute gondola ride through the beautiful Grand Canal and hidden canals with a live serenade by a singer and musician. Skip long boarding lines with a personal escort, and ride in a shared 5-seater gondola. Perfect for couples, proposals, anniversaries, or anyone seeking the “Venice moment.”
• Options: Pass through Teatro La Fenice, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Santa Maria della Salute, and Punta della Dogana.
• A refined, elegant route through Ponte dell’Accademia, along the Grand Canal, and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection.
• Why choose this: It’s Venice at its most atmospheric, an iconic gondola ride elevated with live Italian music echoing across the canals. More than a tour, it’s a memory: intimate, cultural, and timeless.
• Upgrade: Private tour for complete privacy and romance, with no sharing.

Inclusions

• Shared gondola ride
• Live singer aboard the gondola
• Ride along the Grand Canal and La Fenice route (as per option selected)
• Ride along the Grand Canal and Accademia route (as per option selected)
• Private gondola ride (as per option selected)

What’s not allowed

• Smoking

Accessibility

• Not fully accessible for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues

Additional information

• Tour may be postponed or refunded in case of bad weather, tides, or gondolier strike
• Route may change due to weather, canal maintenance, or tides
• Ride may last slightly under 30 minutes depending on canal traffic
• Shared experience: up to 5 people per gondola, with seating assigned for balance — you may not sit next to your travel partner
• Serenade performers are on a central gondola so everyone can hear; musicians may not be present on every gondola
• Children under 2 join free if seated on an adult’s lap

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Two Venice perspectives in one — explore historic squares on foot with a guide, then glide along the canals by gondola.

• Walking tour highlights: Begin with a guided stroll through St. Mark’s Square and the Castello district. Visit Santa Maria Formosa, Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Marco Polo’s former residence, and the Malibran Theatre while uncovering stories of politics, daily life, and Venice’s merchant past. Headsets ensure you catch every detail.
• Gondola ride highlights: From Campo San Moisè, continue with a gondola ride along the Grand Canal and quiet side canals. Admire elegant palaces, bridges, and hidden entrances in a relaxed, atmospheric setting.
• Why choose this: The most efficient way to see Venice by land and water in one seamless tour. You’ll not only admire landmarks from your gondola but also understand their history from your guide. Perfect for first-time visitors, day-trippers, or anyone short on time who wants context and bucket-list moments in a single experience.

Inclusions

• 2-hour walking tour of Venice across St. Mark's Square and Castello
• Expert English, Italian, Spanish, German or French-speaking guide
• 30-minute shared gondola ride

What to bring

• Passport or ID card for children (required for free entry)

What’s not allowed

• Oversized luggage

Accessibility

• Not wheelchair accessible

Additional information

• Check-in is 15 minutes before the tour start time
• Walking tour doesn't cover admission to the sites
• Shared gondola with a maximum of 6 people per gondola
• Children up to 5 years ride free (with ID); from age 6, full ticket price applies
• The gondola ride may be canceled or rescheduled in case of bad weather, high tide, or gondolier strikes

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

This all-in-one Venice tour ticks off the golden-domed cathedral, the palace of power, a gondola ride & hidden gems.

• Everything you get: Your day begins at St. Mark’s Square, with skip-the-line access to the basilica and Doge’s Palace. Stroll through Rialto Bridge, the market, and quieter backstreets, then enjoy a 30-minute gondola ride. With an expert guide, you’ll uncover both icons and secret corners of Venice.
• Why choose: From cobbled alleys to quiet canals, explore Venice by land and water with a guide who makes navigating the city effortless. What's more, you get a comprehensive insight into Venice's unique landscape, history and culture, all with the convenience of a single ticket.
• Upgrades: Extend your day with a private water taxi trip to Murano and Burano. Watch authentic glassblowing in Murano and a rare lacemaking demo in Burano, alongside time to explore their colorful streets.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica with skip-the-line entry
• Guided tour of Doge's Palace with skip-the-line entry
• Expert English-speaking guide
• Shared gondola ride for 30 minutes
• Round-trip transfers to/from Murano & Burano Islands (as per option selected)

Exclusions

• Meals

Half-day tour

• St Marks Basilica
• Doge's Palace
• 30-minute gondola ride

Full-day tour

• St Marks Basilica
• Doge's Palace
• 30-minute gondola ride
• Glass-blowing demonstration at Murano Island
• Lace-making demonstration at Burano Island

What to bring

• Valid ID
• Comfortable walking shoes

What's not allowed

St. Mark's Basilica

• Photography of any kind
• Pets
• Large bags and backpacks

Doge's Palace

• Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, and any type of commercial photography

Accessibility

• St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace are both wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• The gondola ride is not accessible for wheelchair users.

Additional information

• Seating arrangements within a gondola may vary for balance and safety reasons, it may not be possible to sit next to your partner.
• Please note that the tour may not operate under exceptional high tide conditions or during religious functions at the basilica. In the event of cancellation, your tour will either be rescheduled or refunded for your convenience.
• Strict dress code: All guests must wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees to enter the basilica.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Embark on a 3-hour Venetian lagoon cruise, visiting Murano, Burano, and Torcello. Enjoy dinner onboard while exploring these iconic islands.
• Indulge in an exquisite 5-course menu curated by our onboard Chef, enhancing your Galleon Dinner Cruise with refined flavors.
• Delight in a 5-course gourmet menu aboard the Galleon Dinner Cruise, perfectly paired with exquisite Veneto wines and prosecco.
• Choose your preferred seating area wisely. Enjoy panoramic views of the lagoon from the central deck or opt for the private prow/stern area for a more intimate setting.

Inclusions

• Navigation in the Venetian lagoon
• Refined 5 courses menu
• Aperitif with Prosecco DOC extra dry
• Bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay ‘Podere dei Nidran’
• Coffee
• Central deck seating (optional)
• Private prow/stern area seating (optional)

Exclusions

• Spirits and cocktails
• Wines not mentioned in the menu

• Tip: If you're prone to motion sickness, consider taking necessary precautions beforehand, such as taking motion sickness medication or opting for a seat towards the center of the boat, where the motion is generally less noticeable.
• Click here to view vegetarian menu. Click here to view meat menu. Click here to view fish menu. Click here to view children menu.
• Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Relish the sights of Venice along the Grand Canal along with a knowledgeable local guide.
• Admire exquisite Venetian buildings from your motorboat, like Santa Maria Della Salute, Ca’ Venier Dei Leoni, Palazzo Grassi, Ca’Rezonnico, and more.
• Spend an hour on the busiest canal in Venice with the bobbing Gondolas and witness the unique Venetian way of life.

Inclusions

• 1-hr motorboat tour
• English-speaking guide

• The tour will be conducted in English.

• Free cancellation anytime before the start of your experience

The best of the floating city in two quintessential Venetian ways – a guided walking tour and a shared gondola tour.

• Dive into Venice's rich history and culture with an expert multilingual guide by your side; choose between 5 tour languages.
• See Teatro La Fenice (“The Phoenix”), one of Europe's most renowned opera houses, among other landmarks like Marco Polo's house and the Rialto Bridge.
• Hop on the shared 30-minute gondola ride. Weave through the Grand Canal passing under the Bridge of Sighs listening to an insightful audio guide.
• Visit the Gondola Gallery to see how a gondola is made and take a 3D trip through centuries!

Inclusions

• 2-hr guided walking tour of Venice
• 20-minute introductory tour to gondola ride
• 30-minute shared gondola ride
• Audio guide for gondola ride
• Visit to Gondola Gallery: how gondolas are made, with tools and a cross-section
• English, Italian, Spanish, French, and German-speaking guide (as per option selected)

• Tip: Take advantage of spectacular photo ops as you get remarkable views of Doge's Palace and St. Marks’ Bell Tower.
• The Gondola can host a maximum of 5 people. The seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier depending on the guest’s weight.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Enjoy this 2-in-1 combo experience that shows you the serene canals of Venice and one of Europe's most recognizable buildings, the Doge's Palace, in the same ticket!
• Walk through the palace with a handy guidebook in hand (available in multiple languages) to better understand the palace's history.
• At St. Mark's Square Museums, you'll get a better sense of Venetian culture, its roots, history, and significance.
• Embark upon a traditional gondola ride, allowing you to kick back and take in the serene sights of Venice around you.
• Catch glimpses of the Rialto Bridge, Bridge of Sighs, New Prisons, Arch of Paradise, Marco Polo’s house, Church of San Zulian and Church of Miracles, and more.

Inclusions

• 30-minute shared gondola ride
• Skip-the-line entry to the Doge's Palace
• Handy guide book with stories and facts about Doge’s Palace, Basilica, Saint Mark’s square
• Access to St Mark's Square Museums
• Detailed map with public boat transportation information

Exclusions

• Guided tour of Doge's Palace and Palaces of Saint Mark' Square

• Tip: Don't miss the Map Room in the Doge's Palace, featuring huge format maps and globes of the world as known to cartographers of the Serenissimo Principe (Serene Prince).
• Please note that the ride could last less than 30 mins depending on weather and canal traffic.
• Seating arrangements inside the gondola may vary for balance. This means you might not be able to sit next to your travel partner(s).
• This experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Take a guided tour of one of the most famous landmarks in Venice & enjoy a gondola ride after.

• Get priority access to St. Mark’s Basilica and marvel at its rich history and architectural beauty during a 1.5-hour guided tour.
• Admire intricate Byzantine mosaics, domes, and marble columns as your expert guide enthralls you with fascinating stories of this cultural icon.
• Enjoy a classic Venetian gondola ride and glide along canals to experience the city from its famous waterways.

Inclusions

• Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica
• Guide tour of St. Mark’s Basilica
• Gondola ride along Venice’s canals and waterways
• Expert English-speaking local guide

Exclusions

• Transportation
• Meals
• Gratuities

• Your tickets guarantee priority access to St. Mark's Basilica but there might be a short wait at security.
• Wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees when you visit the basilica as it is a religious site.
• Seating arrangements within a gondola may vary for balance and safety reasons. Therefore, it may not be possible to sit next to your partner(s).
• Please note that the tour may not operate under exceptional high tide conditions or during religious functions at the basilica. In the event of cancellation, your tour will either be rescheduled or refunded for your convenience.
• Failure to provide a valid ID may deny your access to this experience.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.