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Hidden Venice: Private 30-Minute Gondola Ride

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.

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What is included in activity

Approx 25-30 minutes private gondola ride
Choose from morning, afternoon or evening departure times to suit your schedule

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 in15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time
• This activity is not wheelchair accessible
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

Your motor boat

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

Reviews by travellers

4.8 out of 5
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Michael M.
Our gondola ride was perfetto! Primarily due to the excellent service and information we received from our gondolier!!
4 days ago
Lidia
We loved it, although Gitero Dimitri had a lot to do with it, which we found very enjoyable and friendly
5 days ago
Catherine A.
It felt special and personal. Seeing the city from the water gave it a whole new perspective.
5 days ago
Marjorie B.
It was enjoyable, though quite short for the price. Still, a classic Venice experience.
7 days ago
Arantza
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.
12 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!!! :) :) :)
12 days ago
Arlene P.
Our gondolier did talk and give some information. Great way to see the city.
12 days ago
Richard V.
Nice views and smooth ride, but I wish there had been some historical explanation or audio guide.
13 days ago
Willie C.
A beautiful and peaceful experience — gliding past the old palaces felt like stepping into a painting.
14 days ago
Nicole T.
This ride made me feel like a true Venetian noble. Absolutely magical!
16 days ago
Route details changed.
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Starting point of the tour
15 minutes before at Campiello Traghetto, 30124 Venezia VE Santa Maria del Giglio Gondola station, Venice, next to the Hotel Gritti Palace.