Venice After Dark Tour: Gondola Ride Private Evening Walk

Two hours through Venice's shadowed streets and silent waterways

A private 2-hour after-dark walking tour of Venice with a live guide, followed by a 30-minute gondola ride under the Bridge of Sighs. You walk through the historic centre past St Mark's Square, the Rialto Bridge, Marco Polo's house and the location of Canova's death, hearing stories from Venice's past, then sail the canal labyrinth by gondola as the city lights reflect off the water. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening walking tour and gondola ride

• Private guided walking tour in Venice
• See Rialto Bridge
• View Marco Polo’s house and Canova's death site
• Gondola ride under Bridge of Sighs

The Experience

The walking portion runs 90 minutes through Venice's centre after dark, moving through narrow alleys and past landmarks tied to the city's history. You pass Campo San Giacometto, Marco Polo's house (viewed from outside), the Rialto Bridge, St Mark's Square, and the Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo—where the guide points out the ghost of the Doge. The route also takes in the location where Canova died. A private guide leads the whole walk, so the pace and the stories stay with your group alone.

After the walking tour, you board a gondola for 30 minutes and sail under the Bridge of Sighs, gliding through the silent canals while the city's lights play across the water. This is the quieter side of Venice—fewer crowds, the sound of the oar in the water, the architecture lit from below.

The tour runs in the evening after dark, which is when the atmosphere shifts. Public transportation is available nearby if you're staying outside the historic centre. Note that on certain dates, day-visitors from outside Venice may be required to pay a €5 access fee; check the operator's website for which dates apply and any exemptions.

What’s included

• Private guide in your choice of language.
• 90-minute walking tour through the historic centre including St Mark's Square, Rialto Bridge, Bridge of Sighs, Marco Polo's house and other landmarks.
• 30-minute gondola ride through the canals under the Bridge of Sighs.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by LivTours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying outside Venice's centre or without a car—the guide meets you, handles the route and the timing, and the gondola is included, so you move through the city and its canals as a single experience without arranging transport between stops.

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Top questions

How long is the walking part of this Venice after-dark tour?

The walking tour lasts 90 minutes, covering the historic centre on foot before you move to the gondola.

What happens during the gondola ride at the end?

You sail for 30 minutes through Venice's canals, passing under the Bridge of Sighs and seeing the city's lights reflected in the water.

Which landmarks do you pass on the walking tour?

The route includes St Mark's Square, the Rialto Bridge, Marco Polo's house (exterior view), the Bridge of Sighs, Campo San Giacometto, and the Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo, along with the location where Canova died.

What languages does the guide speak?

The guide is available in English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language.

Is there a dress code or fitness requirement for this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels; wear comfortable walking shoes since you'll be on foot for 90 minutes through Venice's streets and bridges.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the tour start?

Public transportation options are available nearby the meeting point; if you're staying outside Venice, note that a €5 access fee may apply on certain dates.