Best of · GONDOLA RIDES WITH A WALKING TOUR
Venice makes sense on foot and photographs from the water, which is why half the city’s tours end at a jetty. These 15 are compared on how far the walk goes, how long the ride lasts and whether the guide stays in the boat.
Review of Venice’s 2-hour walking tour and 30-minute gondola ride, with practical tips on guides, meeting points, value, and what to expect.
“Not worth the price spare yourself the aggravation with rude tour guides.You will have a better experience on your own.”
Explore Venice’s quiet lanes, Rialto Bridge, a local Spritz, gondola ride, and virtual reality history tour for $63.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with our excellent guide, Valentina. She took us to lots of places that we would not have seen on our own and gave us lots of interesting historical information. The gondala ride at the end of the walking tour was also very enjoyable. It was a very good tour and would definitely recommend.”
Review of Venice’s 2-hour walking tour and shared gondola ride, with backstreet sights, Rialto views, guide tips, costs, and practical advice.
“Every thing was great except meeting location wasn't clear”
Review of Venice’s walking tour and gondola combo, with canals, Marco Polo’s home, La Fenice, pricing, timing, and practical tips.
“Our tour guide Gina was amazing. She was funny yet informative. Would recommend.”
Explore Venice’s winter streets, Rialto Bridge, VR history, and add a shared gondola ride in this practical tour review.
“Our guide Anna was amazing, highly recommend. Gondola ride was lovely as well.”
Review of Venice’s Rialto walking tour and shared gondola ride, with practical advice on timing, guides, value, meeting point, and delays.
“We did not go on the tour. Too far of a walk to your office (especially in 90 deg heat or spend another £30 for a water taxi.”
See Venice on foot and by gondola with a 3-hour morning tour covering major sights, quiet lanes, local history, and practical tips.
“This was fine. Could hear the guide. Very knowledgeable. Walked at a pace where everyone could keep up. Ride could have been better because had to sit sideways and missed some of the sights. Difficulty when having the gondola.”
Review of Venice’s 3-hour walking tour and gondola ride, with Rialto, Casanova House, La Fenice, audio guides, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“The walking tour as excellent! We were introduced to really interesting sites as we negotiated through the winding streets into areas we would not otherwise have traveled. It was magical! The gondola ride was everything I had hoped for! Through the canals, out into the open water. Wonderful views of Venice from the water. Best of all, it was the best bargain!!”
Review of Venice’s private walking tour, with La Fenice, Bovolo Staircase, Rialto Bridge, local stories, and an optional gondola ride.
“Charming tour with an amazing guide who took us off the beaten track, so we got to experience the less touristy side of Venice!”
See Venice on foot and by gondola, from St. Mark’s Square to quiet Castello canals, with a local guide and flexible booking.
“learned so much. the guide had an amazing knowledge of the area, and was able to navigate us through horrendously busy streets with the carnivale on! she ensured we still got the best of our tour and saw a different part of Venice!”
Explore Venice by foot and gondola, then skip the line at St. Mark’s Basilica on this practical 4.5-hour combo tour.
“A must-do when you're in Venice. Very informative and hassle-free. We started early morning walking around Venice and finding places not normally mentioned in brochures. The gondola ride and entrance to St. Mark's Cathedral was hassle free. I would highly recommend booking this activity for people visiting this enchanting place.”
Review of Venice Highlights with Local, a private walking tour and gondola ride covering key sights, guide quality, timing, value, and practical tips.
“The gondola ride was very nice. The rest, not so much. Thought there could be more to share and show.”
Explore Venice on foot and by shared gondola, with local stories, quiet campi, La Fenice, Rialto, and practical tips for this two-hour tour.
“The only part I did not enjoy was the gondola ride. The gondolier was constantly smoking. Y couldn’t even take a picture of me and my grandson since he did not sit us at the back!”
Walk Venice from St. Mark’s Square to quiet canals, then share a 25-minute gondola ride on this well-priced two-hour tour.
“We booked this mostly because it was an affordable way to get a gondola ride. Imagine our surprise when the walking tour turned out to be an excellent private tour for just the two of us! Great to learn about the city from someone passionate about its history and architecture”
Explore Venice’s Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Square, Bridge of Sighs, and a 30-minute gondola ride on this small-group tour.
“Explanation of facade of Doge, Marco Polo house and history were strengths. Loved the drinks, snacks and gondola ride. Other people were challenging but can’t help that. Not really an art tour”
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