Discover a more authentic side of Venice, far from the crowds that overwhelm the city’s major landmarks, on this secret Venice private tour with gondola ride. Designed to take you deep into the heart of  the city's colorful past this experience provides excellent insight into the real Venice. With a carefully-crafted itinerary combining the iconic sights of Venice with its off the beaten path areas and a few unexpected surprises, our Venice private tour with gondola ride offers you an opportunity to get a true taste of the Floating City.

Your expert guide will take you to the lesser-visited secret alleys and bridges away from the crowded tourist spots with insider stories that unveil the true Venice. First, you will see and learn about St. Mark's Square then head through the narrow streets, over tiny hump-backed bridges and through secluded courtyards to the exquisitely elaborate Rialto Bridge, the best place to take photos of the Grand Canal.

Once you've seen the part of Venice that belongs to the tourists, let your Venetian guide show you the city that belongs to the natives. Stroll down side streets, alongside narrow canals, over the enchanting bridges you've seen in movies, through the spacious campi where the velvety echo of Venetian dialect replaces the chattering crowds of tourists. This is the Venice that lies just out of reach of most visitors.

For the quintessential Venetian experience, we’ve pre-booked your 30-minute private gondola ride. At the conclusion of your walking tour, your guide will leave you in the expert hands of a professional gondolier. As if in a dream, glide through the city's most secluded waterways, slipping under small bridges as you appreciate how totally unique this Floating City is.