Venice: Shared Gondola Ride Across the Grand Canal

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3.8388379 out of 5 stars
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Activity provider:Bucintoro Viaggi
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Venice: Shared Gondola Ride Across the Grand Canal
3.8388379 out of 5 stars
3.8
3.8388379 out of 5 stars
5783 reviews
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Enjoy Venice from a privileged view of a Gondola accompanied by its gentle movement. Take a ride along Canal Grande and minor canals around San Marco Square and Rialto.

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Duration 30 minutes
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Italian, English, German, French, Spanish
Small group
Limited to 5 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Ursula – Ireland

There was a great buzz around the meeting area. We shared our ride which was perfectly fine. It was lovely to float around the sidestreets as opposed to the grand canal which was very crowded making the waters choppy. We loved this!

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Deandra – Italy

I do not have anything bad to say. The glass maker experience was cool. I went on a beautiful day, nice weather, not to crowded, Mid may time frame was a great choice.

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Itinerary

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    3 starting location options:

    Alilaguna & Bucintoro Viaggi -Ticket Office San Marco Giardinetti, Bucintoro Viaggi, Alilaguna & Bucintoro Viaggi

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    Grand Canal

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    Campo San Luca

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    Rialto Bridge

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    Teatro La Fenice

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    Campo Manin

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    Grand Canal

  • 3 drop-off locations:

    Alilaguna & Bucintoro Viaggi, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Giglio, Bacino Orseolo, 30124 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

Main sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a shared gondola ride through the canals of Venice
  • Glide down small canals and into the larger Grand Canal
  • Experience sightseeing in a unique way

Full description

Share a gondola ride with up to 5 other people and a master gondolier through the canals of Venice. Glide gracefully through the mysterious canals of Venice on a peaceful 30-minute ride.

Discover the quaint and charming canals of Venice that have different charms and appeals, which you'll experience on this tour. Float down the iconic Grand Canal, ride down minor waterways, and pass by the famous theater, La Fenice, to soak up the atmosphere.

Includes

  • Shared gondola ride of approximately 30-minutes
  • Master gondolier
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Meet at the Alilaguna ticket office, in front of the Royal Gardens gate. The ticket office is located at the Alilaguna Grandinetti pier, at the far end of the row of souvenir stalls.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Pets (assistance dogs allowed)

Know before you go

  • Please note this tour does not include any serenades or music.
  • Please note that the ride could last less than 30 minutes depending on how busy the canals are.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

3.8 /5

based on 5783 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    3.8/5
  • Transportation
    3.8/5
  • Value for money
    3.5/5

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Ursula – IrelandMay 27, 2025 – Verified booking
There was a great buzz around the meeting area. We shared our ride which was perfectly fine. It was lovely to float around the sidestreets as opposed to the grand canal which was very crowded making the waters choppy. We loved this!
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Deandra – ItalyMay 24, 2025 – Verified booking
I do not have anything bad to say. The glass maker experience was cool. I went on a beautiful day, nice weather, not to crowded, Mid may time frame was a great choice.
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Lee – United KingdomMay 22, 2025 – Verified booking
Exactly as expected. The meeting point was easy to find, we were greeted warmly and taken to the queue point. The experience was fantastic. A good 30 minutes on the gondola. Headed up the grand canal and then through some smaller canals which allowed us to see some hidden gems. Loved every minute of it.

Product ID: 27331

Activity provider:Bucintoro Viaggi

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