Venice: Gondola Cruise in the Grand Canal
Indulge in the ultimate romantic experience in Venice, and journey along the waterways on a gondola ride. Sit back and dream your way along the Grand Canal, looking at the stunning architecture and soaking up the unique atmosphere of the beautiful city.
Private
30 min
Group size up to 6 persons
Mobile ticket
Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
English
Details
This essential Venetian experience begins at the entrance to the Grand Canal. Embark from the stunning Church of Madonna della Salute and be taken along the canals of Venice by your friendly gondolier for 20-minutes. Relax and marvel at the Renaissance beauty of the city.
You will be drifting slowly along in a special canal boat, famous for their use throughout Venice, and your every comfort will be attended to throughout your journey.
A gondola ride along the canals of Venice represents the quintessence of fun and romance. Share this wonderful experience with the people closest to you, and discover what has brought people back to Venice time and again throughout the centuries.
Know before you go:
• This is not a private ride; the gondola can hold up to 6 people
• The gondolier is not a tour guide
• The ride could last less than 30 minutes depending on how busy the canals are. • The length of the gondola ride is up to the discretion of the gondolier
Show more
Online Booking
What is included in activity
Private gondola ride depending on the option booked
What is not included
Guided tour
What places you will see
• 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
P.za San Marco, 1241, 30124 Venezia VE
Photos
Still have a question? Contact guide
Reviews by travellers
Antimo M.
The time was 20 min only !!!! And it was supposed to be 30 minutes, taking into account that the gondolier decides whether to return earlier or not!!! But take away 10 min!!! I do not agree!!!! But the overall very cool experience!!!!
1 day ago
Aristotele F.
Nice ride. Sympathetic gondolier. Too bad the price out of the market. We paid € 130.00 for 4 people when they asked us around 60 max 80 euros.
5 days ago
Roberto F.
Our guide met us at the meeting point and was even there thirty minutes early! He had my name on an iPad and spun around to make sure I’d see him. Which made things super easy. We booked a private gondola ride and it was just my boyfriend and I. The ride did last the full thirty minutes. The gondola rower was excellent. A very charming man with a sense of humor. He pointed out things to us as we enjoyed the ride and also sang. He also told us to take pictures and allowed us to move around the boat in order to get good shots. He also had us kiss every time we went under a bridge. Overall the experience was amazing and we appreciated him allowing us to be touristy and take pictures and really enjoy the whole ride. I would recommend this 10/10. Very happy.
8 days ago
Giacinto T.
Finding the meeting point was a bit confusing. I thought I was supposed to meet a gondolier. Eventually, I got to the right place on my own and missed the 'Get you guide' contact that was waiting for me at the meeting point with a sign bearing my name.
10 days ago
Loreno D.
Very nice guide and everything was arranged well! We could find the gathering spot easily and the tour showed us a couple of the main spots!
12 days ago
Vunibaldo P.
Going to Venice and going through the experience of riding a gondola is something incredible, its canals, its culture, its houses and nice people. You must give yourself an incredible and unforgettable experience. The only thing the 30-minute route ends fast or sooner.
14 days ago
Giacinta S.
The person who received us was excellent, we were late and he contacted me when we were almost there, uff thanks
26 days ago
Filippo C.
Wife and I enjoyed the ride very much. English was spoken enough to understand each other
30 days ago
Amadeo C.
I took the cruise on the Grand Canal on a dreary July afternoon, around 5.30pm when the streets began to empty and the sun was no longer so aggressive. Thanks to these factors, the tour took place in a very suggestive and intimate atmosphere. We were immersed in silence and you could hear the waves crashing on the gondola. At one point the gondolier started whistling a melancholy tune ... that melody was the icing on the cake. Magical experience that I can't wait to do again. A plus also for the friendly and nice guy who helped us get on the boat. Everything really perfect.
about 1 month ago
Mauro D.
Brilliant, much cheaper than purchasing there. We headed to the meeting point which was a little hut and spoke to the guy working to confirm we were at the correct place. Once everyone had arrived we walked a short distance to the gondolas everyone got directed onto them. It lasted quite a while and we was happy with the time and route.
about 1 month ago
Sign up and get a 5% discount on any activity
By sending this form, i accept Terms of service and agree to the processing of my personal data in accordance with the Personal data processing policy.
Sign in
Sign up
Restore password
Please list e-mail or phone number linked to your account to receive restore password link.