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

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 in 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time
• This activity is not wheelchair accessible
• The tour might be suspended in case of bad weather. In such cases you are required to go to the departure point in order to know if the tour takes place and any alternative ways to use the service
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

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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

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Alex
Good experience on Gondola. 30 mins go by fast for the price paid, it is certainly an expensive ride. Our Gondolier is great, he was very skillfull, going around tight corners in the narrow river lanes. I'd highly recommend this for the beautiful views and experience.
5 days ago
Richard V.
Nice views and smooth ride, but I wish there had been some historical explanation or audio guide.
7 days ago
Maria B.
Fabulous experience. Wonderful route taken. Very relaxing and beautiful time had by everyone. Would definitely do this one again!!!
10 days ago
Alberto B.
Experience !!! Woe to missing such an excursion! Unique and very enjoyable experience! Impeccable service Highly recommended
12 days ago
Anna D.
What an amazing experience! Definitely worth it doing a private ride. I had my elderly mother (65), young son (8), teenage daughter (16), and myself and we all had a great time. Venice is GORGEOUS!!
15 days ago
Michael M.
Our gondola ride was perfetto! Primarily due to the excellent service and information we received from our gondolier!!
15 days ago
Sue S.
We loved watching the gondoliers interact — it added a real local flavor to the trip.
16 days ago
Lidia
We loved it, although Gitero Dimitri had a lot to do with it, which we found very enjoyable and friendly
16 days ago
Willie C.
A beautiful and peaceful experience — gliding past the old palaces felt like stepping into a painting.
23 days ago
James M.
A must-do in Venice. The movements of the gondola on the water are so calming.
24 days ago
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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.