Exploring Grand Canal by Private Gondola Ride
Take a private ride in a gondola to experience the romance of Venice. See historic palaces and bridges from the water as you travel down the Grand Canal and some of the city's smaller waterways. On a traditional gondola for up to six people, you can experience the romance of Venice in a more intimate setting that is only for your group. Pick a time that works best for you to leave the Campo San Luca. Gondola rides are available both during the day and at night, when you can admire the illuminated monuments. To get a look at some of the historic buildings from the water, take a trip along the renowned Grand Canal.
Meeting point: Riva degli Schiavoni, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Private
30 min
Group size up to 15 persons
Children allowed
English
Mobile ticket
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You can experience the romance of Venice being carried on a traditional gondola for up to six people, in a more intimate setting that is only for your group.
Pick a time that works best for you to leave the Campo San Luca. Gondola rides are available both during the day and at night, when you can admire the illuminated monuments. To get a look at some of the historic buildings from the water, take a trip along the renowned Grand Canal.
You can get away from the crowds of tourists by going down some of the smaller canals. Your gondolier will gently guide you through the city's historic center aboard the city's most traditional mode of transportation as you pass the Gothic façades of palazzos. Your amazing gondola ride will come to an end as you glide back to the starting point.
Important to know
- The duration of the gondola ride depends on the discretion of the Gondolier
- The ride might last less than 30 minutes, it depends on how busy the canals are
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We enjoyed the gondol ride through Venice with our gondolier who was Nice to tell us about the history and tips on where to eat, which was a great Italian restaurant.
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This is
individual
excursion
individual
excursion
Only your group
Only you, your friends or family will be on the tour. Time on this excursion is time spent with loved ones.
Personal guide
Always at your disposal, your guide will tailor your program and suggest places of interest for children, where to eat and what to see.
Economical
The cost of an individual excursion is comparable to the cost of a group excursion if you are going with someone else.
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What is included in activity
Private gondola ride of approximately 30 minutes
What is not included
Serenade
Commentary
Guide
What places you will see
Campo San Luca, Grand Canal
Activity book period
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Languages in what activity is performed
English
Directions to meet your guide
Riva degli Schiavoni, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
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Reviews by travellers
Andrea
Tour guide was knowledgeable and well spoken. Tour worth making reservations ahead for a sunset ride
5 days ago
Clément
The view is incredible. Th gondola itself was nice. The gentleman maneuvering the gondola was nice but did not speak much besides telling us his name. Next time I would opt for a gondola ride that specifically states conversation or music or at least pointing things out is included.
5 days ago
Daniel A.
A gondola ride when in Venice is a MUST....everyone knows that. Our gondolier,Massimo, was very knowledgeable gave us all sort of info,the ride lasted 5 min. longer,which was nice,overall 10/10
5 days ago
Zelda
Did not feel it was worth the money. Gondolier talked on his mobile phone for almost the whole trip.
6 days ago
Tobias
Although it was a bit difficult for us to get to the meeting point, there was a guide who later took us to the starting point. The gondolier was very friendly and entertained us with anecdotes and comments about Venice since the gondola was exclusively for the four of us.
7 days ago
Victor R.
It is the first time that I take this kind of tours and I am delighted with the service. Arriving at the agency we asked for favor if they changed the schedule because it was raining and we did not want to lose the experience of getting on the gondola and the attention was immediate. When we were on our way to the gondola we were given a brief explanation of its origin and the tour was the best, the very friendly gondolier and all the staff, I highly recommend it
11 days ago
Aubrey J.
The gondola ride itself was fine.. good value for the money. However the gondola ‘driver’ didn’t say a thing.. was on his phone the entire ride and when asked a question he snapped an answer and went back to his phone. We stopped trying to making convo and just chatted with each other. Our friends in another gondola had a very pleasant driver from the same company. So it really depends on who you get. Overall I would recommend.
13 days ago
Alessandra N.
We arrived late due to traffic and they let us ride 2 hours late.
15 days ago
Irene
We had booked a gondola ride at 7.30pm only for the two of us. Since we had read in the reviews that the office is not so easy to find, we left earlier. With Googel Maps that was no problem at all. Since it was our turn earlier, the employee asked us if we wanted to drive earlier and where we were we said yes. She wrote a new time on the slip of paper we went to the stop at the Hard Rock Cafe where there was a long line but we were led straight to the next arriving gondola and off we went. It was a special experience from time to time we saw or heard the gondola with musicians. So I enjoyed it very much, I enjoyed it and it would not have occurred to me to look at the watch for how long we were on the road.
15 days ago
William N.
We weren't sure about doing this ride but really pleased that we did. We booked and paid for it online earlier in the day (about £100), went to the travel office in Campo san Luca at the allotted time, where we were issued with a voucher which we took to Bacino Orseolo to give to any of the gondoliers there. Three of us enjoyed having a gondola to ourselves (although we probably could have arranged a ride for just 3 of us on the spot earlier in the day at one of the quieter gondola stations), and booked for 6pm so we enjoyed sunset on the Grand Canal. The gondolier hardly spoke to us but that was fine, we just enjoyed the sights from the water.
15 days ago
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