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.

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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 included in activity

Private gondola ride of approximately 30 minutes

What is not included

Serenade
Commentary
Guide
Private
30 min
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

Meeting point

Check in for your cruise at the Alilaguna ticket office in front of the Royal Gardens gate.

What places you will see

• The Grand Canal
• Peggy Guggenheim
• Venetian Palazzi

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Fabienne
The service and the contents of the gondola were wonderful. There was no waiting time.
5 days ago
Bonnie T.
Beautiful sights and gondola. Water traffic was busier than expected but I know that can’t be controlled
7 days ago
ENRIQUE
Great experience, totally worth it to pay for the private experience, fast service, skip-the-line and easy to find. We were 4 and had a great moment on the almost 30 minutes ride.
12 days ago
Alberto B.
Experience !!! Woe to missing such an excursion! Unique and very enjoyable experience! Impeccable service Highly recommended
13 days ago
Marie C.
Meeting point was easy to find, instructions were clear and the staff were friendly. Great experience.
14 days ago
William N.
We weren't sure about doing this ride but really pleased that we did. We booked and paid for it online earlier in the day (about £100), went to the travel office in Campo san Luca at the allotted time, where we were issued with a voucher which we took to Bacino Orseolo to give to any of the gondoliers there. Three of us enjoyed having a gondola to ourselves (although we probably could have arranged a ride for just 3 of us on the spot earlier in the day at one of the quieter gondola stations), and booked for 6pm so we enjoyed sunset on the Grand Canal. The gondolier hardly spoke to us but that was fine, we just enjoyed the sights from the water.
16 days ago
Bertha M.
We booked a private Gondola which departed at St Mark's square. We arrived, queued a few minutes at the ticket desk andvthen went straight onto our gondola. Venice was really busy and I'm glad we prebooked as all other gondolas were sold out! There were others in Venice, nearer the station, however they went down the unknown little side canals, whereas we wanted to see the sights around St Mark's square. It was an unforgettable, albeit expensive, experience!
17 days ago
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
18 days ago
Maria B.
Fabulous experience. Wonderful route taken. Very relaxing and beautiful time had by everyone. Would definitely do this one again!!!
18 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.
18 days ago
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Starting point of the tour
Check in for your cruise at the Alilaguna ticket office in front of the Royal Gardens gate.