Hidden Venice: Private 30-Minute Gondola Ride

Name: Hidden Venice: Private 30-Minute Gondola Ride
Start: 2026-01-08T10:00:00.000+03:00
End: 2026-01-08T10:00:00.000+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

Photos by travellers

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Reviews by travellers

4.7 out of 5

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Victor R.

It is the first time that I take this kind of tours and I am delighted with the service. Arriving at the agency we asked for favor if they changed the schedule because it was raining and we did not want to lose the experience of getting on the gondola and the attention was immediate. When we were on our way to the gondola we were given a brief explanation of its origin and the tour was the best, the very friendly gondolier and all the staff, I highly recommend it

6 days ago

Marana

After finding the ticket office the lady checked us in then pointed out where to find the gondola. After asking around just a bit we found it and enjoyed the ride.

6 days ago

Clément

The view is incredible. Th gondola itself was nice. The gentleman maneuvering the gondola was nice but did not speak much besides telling us his name. Next time I would opt for a gondola ride that specifically states conversation or music or at least pointing things out is included.

11 days 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.

12 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.

13 days ago

Marie C.

Meeting point was easy to find, instructions were clear and the staff were friendly. Great experience.

13 days ago

Maria B.

Fabulous experience. Wonderful route taken. Very relaxing and beautiful time had by everyone. Would definitely do this one again!!!

13 days ago

Daniel A.

A gondola ride when in Venice is a MUST....everyone knows that. Our gondolier,Massimo, was very knowledgeable gave us all sort of info,the ride lasted 5 min. longer,which was nice,overall 10/10

14 days ago

Richard V.

Nice views and smooth ride, but I wish there had been some historical explanation or audio guide.

14 days ago

Willie C.

A beautiful and peaceful experience — gliding past the old palaces felt like stepping into a painting.

15 days ago

Route details changed.

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Hidden Venice: Private 30-Minute Gondola Ride

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