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 might be shared with other people
• No refund will be accepted for no shows or late comers
• It is possible that someone would be not 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: Calle Larga Ascensione, in front of the Post Office next to the entrance of the Correr Museum
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.

Meeting point

15 min before the starting time in Calle Larga Ascensione, in front of the Post Office next to the entrance of the Correr Museum

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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Aaron
A worker from the company was waiting for us at the meeting point and kindly accompanied us to the starting point of the gondola ride. We shared it with a couple, in total we were 5 people. We liked it so much that we decided to take a second gondola ride. Venice is beautiful, spectacular from the Grand Canal.
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
4 days ago
Philippe M.
Gift for my in-laws who loved it, everything was perfect Thank you
6 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
7 days ago
Sandra
Lovely ride on a beautiful boat in a beautiful city shame that the gondala man talked the whole time on his mobile phone it just seemed like yer get in my boat then get next sad as with out tourists they would have no income
11 days ago
Georges N.
Great value for the price
15 days ago
Divo R.
Very nice ride although, it is quite short
17 days ago
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!
21 days ago
Dionisio C.
Very good value for money. You get around 30 minutes on the gondola and go through the side streets and then into the main canal.
21 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.
24 days ago
Route details changed.
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