Private
2 hrs 30 mins
Venice is made for wandering, especially when you have the time to notice what sits between the famous sights. On this private Venice walking tour and gondola ride, cross the Rialto Bridge, follow smaller streets and bridges toward St. Mark’s Square, and let your guide bring the city into focus as you go. Then the final 30 minutes belong to the canals: when the changing light gives them a magical quality as you drift though.
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Begin in the Rialto neighborhood
Meet your private guide in Campo San Giacometto, near the Rialto Market and the Grand Canal. This is Venice in its everyday rhythm, where trade and city life have met for centuries. From here, you set off on foot, with someone beside you who can give the beautiful things a little context and point out the details you might otherwise walk straight past.
Across the Grand Canal
Cross the Rialto Bridge and stop at the top for one of those views that explains, very quickly, why Venice has had such a hold on travelers for so long. Boats move below, palaces line the Grand Canal, and then you leave the bridge behind and continue into the city.
Into Venice’s smaller streets
Beyond Rialto, the route winds through smaller streets, bridges, and piazzas. Along the way, the tour takes in Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Palazzo Querini Stampalia from outside, and Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo. Your guide connects these quieter corners to the larger story of Venice rather than simply moving from landmark to landmark.
St. Mark’s from the square
Continue to St. Mark’s Square, the political and religious heart of Venice. From the square, admire St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace from outside while your guide gives you the context behind the buildings around you and the city they helped shape.
Golden hour from the water
Then Venice does what Venice does rather well. Your guide settles you into a private gondola, takes a few photos, and waves you off for 30 minutes on the canals at golden hour. After two hours of walking the city, you can simply sit back and watch its bridges, facades, and reflections drift past. A very Venetian ending, and yes, a romantic one.
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When you book a LivTours Private Tour or Experience, you are guaranteed a dedicated, expert guide that allows you the flexibility to start your tour at a time which is convenient for you, making planning easy. Our private tours ensure that you will get a tailored experience to meet all your needs so we go at your pace, perfect for families with younger children, elderly, or individuals with accessibility needs. Please be advised that all private tours begin at a base price starting at two people*. Prices are inclusive of entry tickets where applicable. *Some Ferrari private experiences are inclusive of one person only.
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