Hidden Venice: Private 30-Minute Gondola Ride

Name: Hidden Venice: Private 30-Minute Gondola Ride
Start: 2025-08-22T10:00:00.000+03:00
End: 2025-08-22T10:00:00.000+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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Sue S.

We loved watching the gondoliers interact — it added a real local flavor to the trip.

4 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

6 days ago

Alberto B.

Experience !!! Woe to missing such an excursion! Unique and very enjoyable experience! Impeccable service Highly recommended

8 days ago

Richard V.

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

11 days ago

Arlene P.

Our gondolier did talk and give some information. Great way to see the city.

12 days ago

Andrea

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

13 days ago

Marjorie B.

It was enjoyable, though quite short for the price. Still, a classic Venice experience.

14 days ago

Willie C.

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

14 days ago

James M.

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

16 days ago

Janet C.

bit expensive for the time you get but it has to be done when in Venice! was a lovely experience all in all

17 days ago

Route details changed.

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