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
Duration: 30 minutes
Group size up to 5 persons
Meeting point: Riva degli Schiavoni, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Children allowed
English
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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
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
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.
from €119
per group
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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
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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...
2 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),...
11 days ago
Mark
This was worth the money paid. We got thirty minutes of tranquil boating through the canals and onto the Grand Canal. A wonderful experience, which would be even better if the price was cheaper!!! :) :) :)
11 days ago
Edoardo
The phenomenal treatment, giving explanations of the most relevant Palaces, coll no or la fenice.
12 days ago
Steinfadt
Nice, but our gondolier seemed to be bothered by the fact that he was working and spent most of his time trying to look at his cell phone. Any attempt to try and ask him questions was met with blank stares. Glad I did it, but knowing what I know now wouldn’t be sorry if I missed it. Venice was a dream city to tour for me and what I envisioned was what you see on TV and movies. Reality is not so pretty or attractive up close with all the tourist, crowds, sanitation issues, etc.
12 days ago
Michael M.
Our gondola ride was perfetto! Primarily due to the excellent service and information we received from our gondolier!!
13 days ago
Elizabeth f.
Brilliant Gondola ride had by all, beautiful place would highly recommend while in Venice. Thanks
13 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.
13 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.
14 days ago
Lidia
We loved it, although Gitero Dimitri had a lot to do with it, which we found very enjoyable and friendly
14 days ago
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