Take a relaxing gondola ride through the tranquil canals of Venice. During your private 25 to 30-minute ride, you'll escape the hustle and bustle of tourist areas as you glide along the quieter canals in the city.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Duration 30 minutes: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Host or greeter: Italian, English
Private group

Highlights

Enjoy a private gondola ride
Get away from the main waterways and tourist sights
Immerse yourself in local culture with this traditional experience
Choose from morning, afternoon or evening departure times to suit your schedule

Full description

Feel like part of the ancient Venetian tradition, and experience the city as the locals have for more than a thousand years, on this private gondola ride. On your 25 to 30-minute journey, be taken away from the main waterways and tourist sights, as your gondolier navigates you with expertise and precision through some of the narrower, quieter canals of Venice. As you sit back and enjoy the scenery, you'll inevitably become involved in the friendly banter of the gondoliers and their particular Venetian dialect, which is as much a part of Venetian culture as the gondola itself. Pre-book your trip and avoid having to negotiate with the gondolier or stress about details.

Includes

Private gondola ride

Hotel pickup or drop-off
Additional food or drink
Guide (the gondolier is only a driver)

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Meet at the Gondola Station - Santa Maria del Giglio. The gondola station is next to the Hotel Gritti Palace. Please show your voucher directly to the gondolier.

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Important information

Not allowed

Oversize luggage
Baby strollers

Know before you go

In cases of exceptionally bad weather, the gondola ride will be canceled. If this happens, your departure time will be re-scheduled to the next available time
Please note that the ride could last less than 30 minutes depending on how busy the canals are. The length of the gondola ride is up to the discretion of the Gondolier
There are no refunds for late arrivals or no-shows
If you are late, the duration of the gondola ride will be less than 30 minutes
This tour is not guided, although the gondolier may chat and give you some local history
In case of high numbers of visitors, waiting times could be up to 20 minutes

Customer reviews

Overall rating

3.9 /5

based on 232 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.1/5
Transportation
3.9/5
Value for money
3.1/5
Safety
4.3/5

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A gondola ride in Venice is a quintessentially local experience that you must do. A way to see Venice from the water that belongs to this fantastic city. An unforgettable experience. Absolute value for money. A must that we did not use is a host who tells you everything about the city and where you pass. Nevertheless, our host did his best to tell something.

August 8, 2021

Great trip but overpriced

I booked in advance thinking it would be cheaper, the same trip was being charged at 80 euros at the Gondela station I paid £130 and as there were lots of other people waiting for a pre booked trip, the "guide" that was there 2 mins before really didn't warrant the extra money paid!!

September 8, 2019

I really enjoyed it!

At first I was kind of sceptical that this was going to be a flop, since not all the comments were totally positive. But I really enjoyed it! We went at 10 am in the morning without eating before hand and got two small bottles of champagne, so I guess that made it even more fun! :D The gondolier didn't talk with us, but I honestly didn't really care. It was nice to just sit there with my love and enjoy the ride. We were on the ride for 27 mins, so no need so complain on this matter. And of course it's a bit pricey, but all the gondola rides in Venice are.. So, since this is a once or twice kind of thing you do in a lifetime the price didn't bother me. All in all it was worth it!

May 29, 2018

Venice: Private Gondola Ride

Venice: Private Gondola Ride

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Great trip but overpriced

I really enjoyed it!