30-Minute Shared Gondola Ride across Smaller Canals

Glide through Venice’s lesser-known canals on a shared gondola ride, revealing the city's hidden charms.

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Step aboard a traditional gondola and glide through the peaceful canals that reveal a side of Venice many visitors never see. Pass quiet waterways, graceful bridges, and centuries-old facades while your gondolier shares stories about this timeless symbol of the city.

Sail by sights like the famous La Fenice Theatre and slip through the narrow canals near Campo San Moisè, where daily life unfolds away from the crowds. A glimpse of the Grand Canal and the striking Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute adds a final touch to this authentic Venetian experience—perfect by day or evening.

Important Info

• This is a shared gondola (up to 5 people for each one) so the gondola will be shared with other people
• This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility
• It is possible that someone would not be seated in the desired place next to their partner, due to organizational and weight distribution
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What is included in activity

25/30 minutes ride on the Gondola
Boarding assistance
Departure: Campo San Zaccaria, Venezia 30122, Veneto, IT
30 - 45 minutes
Group size up to 5 persons
English
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Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

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Please note that transport and route in different days subject to change.

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Places you will see

• Authentic canals of Campo San Moisè
• La Fenice Theatre
• Grand Canal
• Salute Church

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Reviews by travellers

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Walter d.
A gondola shared with a lovely couple, I was with my daughter, it was a great moment, and a great saving to share the gondola!
2 days ago
André M.
A great way to ride the famous Gondola with an affordable price, I don't think you lose anything from the experience. We had the best time
3 days ago
Terry d.
It was a lovely experience,!highly recommend
4 days ago
Ami O.
The gondola was amazing …. We met the guide who led us all the way to pick up the gondola … was very well organised … we went all down the side canals and ended up on the grand canal … which was amazing … would thoroughly recommend it … well worth the money.
8 days ago
Heather B.
We went as a group of 11 and had three different gondoliers. While ours did not offer many details he was friendly and whistled some throughout. The other two gondoliers offered plentiful information about the buildings the occupants were seeing.
13 days ago
Patricia
Very enjoyable gondola ride through narrow canals. This is a very popular activity and the whole area was full of queuing visitors and gondolas. Only 5 or 6 people per boat, but sharing with strangers in such a cramped area can be uncomfortable.
13 days ago
Ian f.
Well arranged simple to find and convenient! Would book again.
14 days ago
Laura
Defo worth the money. Lovely people too. A lot cheaper to book before that when you get there. We saved over 100£ x
16 days ago
Paulina B.
While being in Venice it would be a waste not to try gondola ride. It was nice experience, however too expensive.
28 days ago
Raymond
Visited Venice solely with the intention of a gondola ride. It was a solo trip so I was happy to find an option of a shared ride to make it much more affordable. The guide as great and we spent the majority of the ride down the smaller side canals off the grand canal. 100% would recommend.
about 1 month ago
Route details changed.
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