Venice: Private Evening Stroll with Gondola Ride
San Marco, Venice, Venice
Explore Venice by land and water on a private 2.5-hour walking tour and gondola ride, and see the main higlights, from the Byzantine monuments of San Marco to the iconic Rialto Bridge and Doge's Palace. Marvel at St. Mark’s illuminations, and more.
This is a 2.5-hour guided evening walking tour in Venice, suitable for visitors who want a private experience of the city's landmarks and canals at sunset.
Highlights
- Experience Venice's grandeur at sunset
- See the illuminated Basilica of St. Mark's and Doge's Palace
- Private 30-minute gondola ride along the canals
- Admire elegant canal-side palaces
- Cross the Rialto Bridge over the Grand Canal
Description
Meet your private guide at Campo San Giacometto, near the Rialto Bridge and Grand Canal. Begin by admiring Venice’s oldest church, built in 421 AD by a craftsman devoted to Saint James to protect the city from fire.
Next, see the Rialto Bridge, constructed between 1588 and 1591 by Antonio da Ponte, a key example of Venetian architecture. Walk through canal-side streets to view historic palaces, monuments, and some of Venice’s well-known boutiques.
Continue to St. Mark’s Square, once the political and religious center of the Venetian Republic. Observe the evening illumination of the Byzantine façade of the Basilica, the Bell Tower, and the Doge’s Palace.
The tour concludes with a 30-minute gondola ride through Venice’s canals, passing elegant palaces as your gondolier skillfully navigates the waterways.
Includes
- Private guide
- 30-minute gondola ride
- Reservation and administration fees
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance and bring comfortable walking shoes. The tour is best experienced at sunset for optimal illumination of Venice's landmarks.
