Hidden Venice: Private 30-Minute Gondola Ride

Name: Hidden Venice: Private 30-Minute Gondola Ride
Start: 2026-01-12T11:00:00.000+03:00
End: 2026-01-12T11:00:00.000+03:00
Location: Venice

Uncover the city’s timeless charm on a private gondola ride through quiet canals known only to locals.

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.

Online Booking

What is not included

Food or drinks

Guide (the gondolier is only a driver)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Important Info

• This tour is not guided, although the gondolier may chat and give you some local history
• Please check in 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time
• This activity is not wheelchair accessible
• The tour might be suspended in case of bad weather. In such cases you are required to go to the departure point in order to know if the tour takes place and any alternative ways to use the service

30 min

Private tour, group size up to 5 persons

Mobile ticket

English

Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

River cruise ship

Change time

Please note that transport and route in different days subject to change.

Meeting point

15 minutes before at Campiello Traghetto, 30124 Venezia VE Santa Maria del Giglio Gondola station, Venice, next to the Hotel Gritti Palace.

Places you will see

• The Grand Canal
• Peggy Guggenheim
• Venetian Palazzi

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Reviews by travellers

4.7 out of 5

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Fabienne

The service and the contents of the gondola were wonderful. There was no waiting time.

2 days ago

Bertha M.

We booked a private Gondola which departed at St Mark's square. We arrived, queued a few minutes at the ticket desk andvthen went straight onto our gondola. Venice was really busy and I'm glad we prebooked as all other gondolas were sold out! There were others in Venice, nearer the station, however they went down the unknown little side canals, whereas we wanted to see the sights around St Mark's square. It was an unforgettable, albeit expensive, experience!

3 days ago

Veronica M.

A relaxing way to see the Grand Canal — no need to walk or worry about directions.

5 days ago

Jeffrey C.

Romantic and timeless. Perfect for couples or solo travelers who want to soak up the atmosphere.

6 days ago

Anna D.

What an amazing experience! Definitely worth it doing a private ride. I had my elderly mother (65), young son (8), teenage daughter (16), and myself and we all had a great time. Venice is GORGEOUS!!

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.

10 days ago

Catherine A.

It felt special and personal. Seeing the city from the water gave it a whole new perspective.

10 days ago

Andrea

Tour guide was knowledgeable and well spoken. Tour worth making reservations ahead for a sunset ride

12 days ago

Mary C.

Had a great 40 minute private gondola trip for just the 2 of us. Yes we could have done it cheaper if we had taken a shared gondola but we wanted a special romantic experience which it was. Our gondolier was superb talking us through the sites and buildings along the way. A special day.

12 days ago

James M.

A must-do in Venice. The movements of the gondola on the water are so calming.

13 days ago

Route details changed.

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Hidden Venice: Private 30-Minute Gondola Ride

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