Hidden Venice: Private 30-Minute Gondola Ride

Name: Hidden Venice: Private 30-Minute Gondola Ride
Start: 2025-09-12T10:00:00.000+03:00
End: 2025-09-12T10:00:00.000+03:00
Location: Venice

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

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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 not included

Explainations during the ride (no guide)

Important Info

• Please note that the price is intended for daily gondola ride
• No refund will be accepted for no shows or late comers. If you are late you need to contact us and can ask to do tour another day/time.
• The Gondola Ride will be provided rain or shine, only in case of very heavy rain it might be cancelled and the tour will be refunded (if not taken another day/time).
• Please be aware that starting from April 25th and on certain dates, registration and payment of an access contribution will be necessary to visit the city of Venice. We encourage you to check all the information and procedures for registration or payment on the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia.

30 min

Private tour, group size up to 5 persons

Mobile ticket

English

Full refund for cancellations up to 48 hours

Cancel up to 48 hours in advance to receive a full refund

Your motor boat

Change time

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

Meeting point

Directly at the Giglio Gondola Station in Campo Santa Maria del Giglio, near Hotel Gritti.

Places you will see

• The Grand Canal
• Peggy Guggenheim
• Venetian Palazzi

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Reviews by travellers

4.8 out of 5

2376 reviews

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Sarah S.

The gondoliers were so friendly! Their jokes and songs added real charm to the ride.

5 days ago

Catherine A.

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

7 days ago

Lidia

We loved it, although Gitero Dimitri had a lot to do with it, which we found very enjoyable and friendly

9 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!!! :) :) :)

11 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.

11 days ago

Veronica M.

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

12 days ago

Richard V.

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

12 days ago

Fabienne

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

12 days ago

Michael M.

Our gondola ride was perfetto! Primarily due to the excellent service and information we received from our gondolier!!

12 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

13 days ago

Route details changed.

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