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.
Private
30 min
Group size up to 5 persons
Meeting point: Riva degli Schiavoni, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Children allowed
English
Mobile ticket
Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours
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Details
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.
Arantza
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.
Online Booking
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
You can see all dates available at this moment in the calendar. Book now! The number of tickets is limited.
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
Lidia
We loved it, although Gitero Dimitri had a lot to do with it, which we found very enjoyable and friendly
4 days ago
Muhammad A.
Very smooth system. They also kept our baby strollers at safe place and returned us back at the end of the ride.
7 days ago
Michael M.
Our gondola ride was perfetto! Primarily due to the excellent service and information we received from our gondolier!!
8 days ago
Fynn
It’s not worth it to pay online, you find loads of gondoliers that are free to take you on the spot. We paid more than £100 for an evening ride and after we booked it we were walking and as the gondoliers are trying to attract you, we found one and his price was 80€ on the board but he said he can make a 20€ discount cause that was his last ride. That would have been half of what we paid online, but I couldn’t cancel anymore the reservation unfortunately…
8 days ago
Giustiniano F.
It was very nice that we were able to schedule a ride in advance but if you are traveling to Venice at a slower time, I would just recommend finding a gondolier while you are walking around
10 days ago
Zelda
Did not feel it was worth the money. Gondolier talked on his mobile phone for almost the whole trip.
12 days ago
Helga –.
Very nice tour.
14 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
Arantza
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.
16 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.
16 days ago
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