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Venice Gondola Ride and Serenade

• 2,477 Reviews
• Experience Venice in the most Venetian way possible: via a 35-minute shared gondola ride while being serenaded. Choose between an afternoon or evening ride and then hop on the six-person gondola by a gondolier who is clad in traditional garb. Then begin the ride, as part of a group of eight different gondolas, with a singer aboard one of the boats. In addition to the song being sun to you, enjoy the sites of Venice's main landmarks, including the grand Canal and Palazzo Barberino.
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Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride

• 2,840 Reviews
• Explore the famous sites and hidden charms of Venice on this walking tour, followed by a ride through the city’s canals on an iconic gondola. Follow your local guide through a romantic maze of surrounding backstreets to discover some of Venice’s lesser-known gems. Learn the fascinating history of Venice as you wander through narrow alleys and over stone footbridges, and then hop aboard a Venetian gondola for a leisurely ride along the Grand Canal.
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Fall in Love in Venice: Romantic Gondola and Typical Venetian Savors

• 4 Reviews
• Treat your partner to a romantic evening in Venice with a private gondola ride followed by a traditional Italian meal at a charming Venetian restaurant. A private gondolier will guide you through the picturesque canals of Venice where you’ll take in such sights as the Barbarigo Palace and the Accademia Bridge. Then you'll enjoy a traditional, multi-course Italian meal at a lovely Venetian restaurant.
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Private Excursion by Typical Venetian Motorboat to Murano, Burano and Torcello

• 45 Reviews
• Discover three of the most beautiful islands in the Venetian Lagoon on a private, half-day tour aboard a typical Venetian motorboat. See where the world’s finest blown glass is made in Murano, visit the home of artisan lace makers and famous biscuits in Burano and set foot on Venice’s oldest settlements in serene Torcello. Enjoy a customizable itinerary and the personalized attention of a private boat captain.
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Venice Canal Cruise: 2-Hour Grand Canal and Secret Canals Small Group Tour by Boat

• 121 Reviews
• Discover Venice’s hidden gems on a 2-hour cruise through the city’s secret canals. Watch scenes of daily Venetian life as you glide through the lesser-known neighborhoods of Cannaregio, Dorsoduro and the Jewish Ghetto. A guide will share insight into the city’s history, architecture and local legends. For a grand finale, head out into the wider waters of the Grand Canal and float beneath the iconic Rialto Bridge. Numbers are limited to nine people on this small-group tour for a more intimate experience.
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Small Group Venice In a Day with Basilica San Marco and Doges Palace plus Gondola Ride

• 68 Reviews
• First time in Venice? Maximise your time in the city with a full-day itinerary that ticks off all the most memorable attractions. Stroll across the Rialto Bridge and browse the lively Rialto fish market, then hop aboard a traditional gondola for a romantic cruise along the Grand Canal. Next, access St. Mark’s Basilica and gaze down over the city from the cathedral’s rooftop terrace. Finally, enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the grandiose Doge’s Palace. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people ensuring a personalized experience.
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Murano Glass Experience plus Visit to a Burano lace island

• 40 Reviews
• Venice is famous for its UNESCO-listed lagoon, but the city’s islands are also renowned for their handicrafts. This 5-hour cruise by private boat stops at Murano Island to watch a thrilling glass-blowing demonstration and Burano Island to visit a lace-making factory.
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Private Gondola Ride

• 10 Reviews
• Enjoy a quintessentially Venetian experience with this 30-minute private gondola ride for up to 6 people. Travel through Venice's picturesque canals for great photo opportunities of palaces and a view of the city you can't get any other way.
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Private Tour: Murano Boat Tour

• 2 Reviews
• Journey across the Venetian Lagoon in a comfortable Bora cruiser on a private, 2-hour tour to Murano. Learn about the long history of this beautiful island known for producing the world’s finest decorative glass, and watch the mesmerizing art form in action during a live demonstration at a glassblowing factory. See other lesser-known highlights of Murano, such as the 12th-century San Donato Church, while enjoying the personalized attention and knowledge of a private guide.
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Private Photo Shoot in Venice with Gondola Ride

• 36 Reviews
• Make your romantic memories of the canal city last forever with a private gondola ride and photo shoot in Venice.
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Full-Day Venice to Padua Burchiello Brenta Riviera Boat Cruise

• 8 Reviews
• Take a scenic one-way cruise from Venice to Padua, stopping along the way to visit Venetian villas along the Brenta Riviera. Admire the views from the window of the Burchiello boat as you float along the river to three villas: Villa Pisani, Villa Widmann and Villa Foscari, aka ‘La Malcontenta.’ You’ll also stop in Oriago to buy lunch or explore on your own.
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Small Group Venice Grand Canal Panoramic Tour

• 5 Reviews
• It is a truth universally acknowledged that visiting Venice and not taking a boat ride down the Grand Canal is a travelling sin. Experience the Floating City in all of its glory on a 1-hour motorboat tour in a group limited to 12. Ideal for first-time visitors, you’ll pass beautiful palazzo and sail beneath famous bridges such as the Accademia Bridge and the Rialto Bridge.
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Skip the Line: Morning Venice Gondola Ride and Walking Tour with St Mark's Basilica

• 12 Reviews
• Enjoy two of the best experiences in Venice with this combined 3.5-hour tour of a morning gondola ride and a walking tour including St. Mark's Basilica. Explore the highlights of Venice on foot during a fascinating walking tour. Relax on a gondola ride through Venice's canals. Marvel at the golden mosaics inside St. Mark's. Do it all with this one combination tour.
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30-minute Private Gondola Ride in Venice

• 4 Reviews
• Reserve a classic Venetian experience with a private gondola ride through Venice’s romantic canals. Enjoy a beautifully crafted boat and professional gondolier just for your party as you glide down the Grand Canal and smaller waterways, passing historic palaces and landmarks like Mozart’s home and the Rialto Bridge. Book ahead to guarantee a private ride for you group and avoid the hassle of negotiating a price on the spot.
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Gondola Tour

• Sail through the romantic canals of Venice with this private gondola tour. See the city and its top landmarks from the water as a professional gondolier rows along the Grand Canal and minor canals. Experience this historic Venetian way of transportation while the gondola passes under bridges and alongside historic palazzos.
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BEST OF VENICE WALKING TOUR: SAINT MARK'S BASILICA, GRAND CANAL & GONDOLA RIDE

• This combo tour wraps up three essential Venetian experiences into in one convenient package for a stress-free way to see ‘The Floating City.’ Ride a traditional water taxi along the Grand Canal, hopping off at St. Mark’s Square for a guided walking tour around Venice’s most famous and history-rich area. Cap off the half-day of sightseeing with a classic gondola ride along romantic canals.
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Glorious Grand Canal Tour

• 15 Reviews
• Discover the romance and legends of Venice’s most famous waterway on a 1-hour Grand Canal tour. Travel aboard a motorized boat with a local guide, who will share tales of power and intrigue as you glide past glorious palaces, churches and mansions. Learn about the unique construction of Venice atop a watery marsh, and get acquainted with some of the city’s most famous former residents. Group size is limited to 10 adults for a more personalized experience.
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Gametour 'The Mask Collector' in Venice: Visit and Play!

• You will take on the role of an expert detective on a special and exclusive tour of Venice where you will have to follow hints and clues to help the police to unravel and prevent the intricate plan of a thief for his robbery.Each stage hides a secret to understand the thief's plane and a clue to reach the next goal. During this experience you will have also the opportunity to discover Venice in a completely new way, thanks to the brand new format of this guided tour!You will walk through Campo San Tomà, San Aponal, Campo San Giacometto, the Rialto Bridge and St Mark’s Square and you will feel part of an exciting race against time to stop the thief and prevent him from carrying out yet another theft. At the end of this original Venice interactive mystery tour you will know if you won the race!The tour will be structured as a straightforward investigation: the participants can work together to decipher the documents.
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Grand Canal by Gondola and Secret Venice Tour

• Already ticked off the main sights? Then get ready to explore Venice’s insider-only locations during this off-the-beaten-track guided walking tour, which also includes a thirty-minute gondola ride. Listen to exclusive commentary on unique locations, like the world-renowned Teatro La Fenice and the Scala del Bovolo, as you discover hidden shops and little-known canals.
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Full-Day Padua to Venice Burchiello Brenta Riviera Boat Cruise

• 6 Reviews
• Spend the day exploring the Brenta Riviera onboard the Burchiello on this cruise that travels from Padua to Venice. Along the way, stop for guided tours of the Villa Pisani, Villa Widmann or Villa Barchessa Valmarana, and Villa Foscari. Make a lunch stop at the famous Il Burchiello restaurant in Oriago. Listen to a guide's enlightening commentary in four languages as you travel.
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Afternoon Private Gondola Ride Tour

• It isn’t a trip to Venice without a gondola ride. Take all the hassle out of the experience—and enjoy an intimate way to explore the city’s waterways—when you book a private gondola tour. Choose your own afternoon departure time, and set off just around the corner from St. Mark’s Square. As you go, sit back and relax, and admire the city’s key landmarks from the water’s edge.
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Private Tour: Saint Mark's Square View from Saint George's Island

• See St. Mark's Square close up and then from the vantage point of San Giorgio Maggiore with this private 2-hour tour in Venice. Go on a walking tour of the piazza, followed by a boat trip across the canal to Saint George's Island to enjoy wonderful views of St. Mark's from the island church's bell tower.
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Venice: Guided Walking Tour & Private Gondola Ride

• Discover the best of Venice on a 2-hour guided tour. Walk by the Byzantine and Gothic monuments of the Venetian Empire, listen to the history of the Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica and Ponte di Rialto. Enjoy a romantic 20 minute gondola ride.
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Private Tour: Swimming in the Lagoon

• For a uniquely refreshing adventure in Venice, take a dip in the famous Venetian Lagoon! Climb aboard a private motorboat that will whisk you away to the lagoon’s best swimming spots, known only by locals. Jump right off the deck into water that’s clear and clean, thanks to the fresh flow of sea currents and freedom from major boat traffic. Along the journey, soak up a new perspective of Venice’s waterside highlights and surrounding islands.
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