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Hidden Venice: Private 30-Minute Gondola Ride

Explore a quieter side of Venice on a private gondola ride through its historic canals. Pass beneath graceful bridges and alongside centuries-old buildings as you see the city in a way few ever do.
Private
30 min
Group size up to 5 persons
Mobile ticket
English
Children allowed

Details

Begin your journey along canals that have shaped Venice’s story for centuries—aboard a traditional private gondola. As your gondolier navigates the waterways, you'll pass elegant palaces, centuries-old bridges, and quiet corners of the city that reveal its unique charm.

Gondolas have been part of daily life in Venice for over a thousand years. This ride lets you connect with that history while enjoying the city’s iconic views from a unique perspective.

You’ll travel along smaller canals as well as stretches of the Grand Canal, passing places that many visitors never see. It’s a chance to slow down and discover a quieter, more intimate side of the city—only visible from the water.

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.
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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

• The Grand Canal
• Peggy Guggenheim
• Venetian Palazzi

Activity book period

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Languages in what activity is performed

English

Directions to meet your guide

S. Marco, Riva degli Schiavoni, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

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Eileen
I booked a gondola ride for Venice. It worked perfectly, presented the voucher by mobile phone the next day, got a ticket and got a great route description to the gondolas. It was beautiful and very easy.
about 11 hours ago
Alex
Good experience on Gondola. 30 mins go by fast for the price paid, it is certainly an expensive ride. Our Gondolier is great, he was very skillfull, going around tight corners in the narrow river lanes. I'd highly recommend this for the beautiful views and experience.
1 day ago
Marjorie B.
It was enjoyable, though quite short for the price. Still, a classic Venice experience.
2 days ago
Fabienne
The service and the contents of the gondola were wonderful. There was no waiting time.
2 days ago
Alessandra N.
We arrived late due to traffic and they let us ride 2 hours late.
7 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.
8 days ago
Veronica M.
A relaxing way to see the Grand Canal — no need to walk or worry about directions.
9 days ago
Lidia
We loved it, although Gitero Dimitri had a lot to do with it, which we found very enjoyable and friendly
9 days ago
ENRIQUE
Great experience, totally worth it to pay for the private experience, fast service, skip-the-line and easy to find. We were 4 and had a great moment on the almost 30 minutes ride.
10 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
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Starting point of the tour
Check in for your cruise at the Alilaguna ticket office in front of the Royal Gardens gate.