30-Minute Evening Gondola Ride with a Serenade

Serenaded by live musicians, this gondola ride offers a rare and memorable way to enjoy Venice’s timeless atmosphere.

What is included in activity

10-minute introduction to the gondola tradition before embarkation
30-minute shared gondola ride with serenade
Live Italian music

What is not included

Food and drinks
Commentary on board

Details

No trip to Venice is complete without a classic gondola ride—and this one comes with a special twist: live music and an Italian serenade. Glide along the iconic Grand Canal and through smaller, scenic waterways as a singer and musician fill the air with traditional melodies.

Admire the city’s historic palaces, charming bridges, and timeless architecture from the water, while enjoying the unique ambiance of Venice at a relaxed pace. The live performance adds a romantic, unforgettable layer to the experience—perfect for couples, families, or anyone looking to embrace the soul of the city.

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Important Info

• The gondola ride is NOT private but is shared with other participants.
• This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility.
• Each gondola can accommodate a maximum of 5 people.
• The itinerary may change in case of wind or bad weather.
Departure: Calle larga de l'Ascension, 30124 Venice, Venezia Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
40 min
Group size up to 5 persons
English
Mobile ticket
Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

Meeting point

Venice Tours Assistance (NEWSTAND IN SAN MARCO) Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1257, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy Calle larga de l'Ascension, 30124 Venezia, IT

Places you will see

• Canal Grande
• Chiesa di Santa Maria della Salute
• Smaller side Canals
• Baroque church from the 17th century

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Reviews by travellers

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Dana S.
The VR section at the beginning was great. The walk before the ride was very nice. The ride itself was magical. The singer and guitarist were awesome.
about 20 hours ago
John C.
Due to the forecast of rain, the office was nice enough to change my reservation to earlier but that caused me not to get a serenade. Unfortunately, they would not refund me the difference. The ride was nice but quiet. The guy didn’t talk at all, so rode around not really knowing what we were looking at
2 days ago
Eloise H.
It started 10 m-minutes late, but there were also 10 minutes longer, sometimes you say two, sometimes four and sometimes six people in one gondola, more than ten gondolas went from the main canal to a side canal and then it went back there, the singers and the instrument players you could hear the gondola took turns so that everyone could enjoy it) was far away of course you couldn't bike that much so 50 percent music guarantee
2 days ago
Vanessa W.
This was a great experience. The historical explanation was interesting. Our gondolier was very experienced. The music was beautiful. We were in a large group, so the musician and singer were in a separate gondola that was behind us. Just be aware when booking that this is not a single gondola/private ride. We enjoyed ourselves nevertheless.
5 days ago
Skylar G.
This was fantastic and totally worth the money! My husband and I traveled to Rome, Florence and Venice in July 2018. We were on a budget and didn't want to bust the budget, so went with the "shared" gondola option and then splurged to have the serenade option. The experience was unforgettable and easily the best part of our whole trip! The singer and the man with the accordion had great chemistry and were constantly interacting w/ my husband and I. I thought the 20 mins sounded kinda short, but it ended up being the perfect amount of time. Do it at sunset around 7:30 if possible. Highly recommend this to all my family members and friends, it was simply enchanting and something my husband and I will never forget!
6 days ago
Fernando S.
Petros P. is a great guide. Took the time to learn what we were interested in seeing. Very easy going and pleasant. He likes to laugh with his customers. Very enjoyable experience.
7 days ago
Allison C.
Lovely gondola ride with guitar and vocal from another boat. They were so talented! Disappointed the singer was not in our boat but still a great experience.
8 days ago
Romeo D.
I had seen a gondola with a singer a few days earlier and was very impressed with the performance. Now I was lucky that exactly this singer sang on our gondola ride. Thank you, it was beautiful
8 days ago
Irene F.
Doing the gondola in Venice is a must! just be aware that the serenade and music is spread out and it’s not in each individual gondola. But they did a wonderful job at but they did a wonderful job at projecting the voice and music. Would recommend and carnival mask that’s included is beautifully made.
8 days ago
Andrew L.
According to the ad we booked with this company as they offered 6 passengers. Fine only 5 but questioned.They were extremely rude and argued with us re our booking, paper vouchers and electronic proof of purchase. After an hour they realized we were not Leaving so put us in boats. 3 of us were with the musicians and had fun but the others couldn’t hear the music well as the gondolier was on his cell the whole time. Our gondolier was yelling at us when we were getting out. Take your chances
13 days ago
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