30-Minute Traditional Shared Gondola Ride Near St Mark’s Square

Discover the charm of St. Mark’s Basin on a gondola ride showcasing Venice’s artistic and architectural heritage.
Grand Canal
Grand Canal
Santa Maria della Salute
Santa Maria della Salute
St. Mark's Square
St. Mark's Square
Punta della Dogana
Punta della Dogana
San Moisè Church
San Moisè Church
Meeting point: Calle larga de l'Ascension, 30124 Venezia, IT
30 min
English
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Take a shared gondola ride through St. Mark’s Basin, where you'll glide past stunning islands and majestic palaces. Experience the artistic treasures of the Republic of Venice as your expert gondolier navigates the calm waters.

Along the way, drift through picturesque canals framed by centuries-old architecture and graceful bridges. Watch local life unfold on the water’s edge—quiet calli (alleys), occasional water taxis, and resident families—offering an authentic glimpse into daily Venetian rhythm.

Please note that this is not a guided tour —no additional guide boards the gondola. However, your gondolier will ensure a smooth, enjoyable ride while subtly highlighting the timeless beauty of Venice. Perfect for anyone seeking a peaceful, genuinely Venetian experience.

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What is included in activity

Shared gondola ride (not guided)
Multilingual assistance when boarding

What is not included

The gondola ride is not a guided tour
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Food and drink
Optional gratuities

Important Info

  • The gondola is shared with other guests (maximum 5 people per gondola)
  • The tour might not operate or the itinerary may change in cases of wind or bad weather
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users
  • Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time.
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    Activity languages

    English

    Directions to meet your guide

    Calle larga de l'Ascension, 30124 Venezia, IT

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    Reviews by travellers

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    Cornelia
    The journey took just under half an hour.
    5 days ago
    Andrea
    Not sure what the lagoon city was about but think they just meant around the little canals. Well worth the money and saved us a lot of money than turning up on the day to book one with the gondola service :)
    13 days ago
    Laura
    Easy process to book and got long enough time to explore the canals as well - all we wanted!
    14 days ago
    Nicholas
    An activity to complete your experience in Venice. Not to be missed. You will not regret it.
    14 days ago
    Ashley
    It was very nice, but very short and we couldn't sit next to each other, which I found very unfortunate
    15 days ago
    Crystale
    Very good, welcoming, and very peaceful and calm gondola tour in the pretty streets of Venice Slightly short considering the price (almost 80€ for 2 people for 25min) but very good experience all the same
    16 days ago
    Anna
    Excellent, well organised and pleasant. Was a bit tricky finding the meeting place but otherwise all good.
    16 days ago
    Ellie
    Enjoyed the gondola ride. Beautiful views. Be wary that it is advertised for 30 mins but that also includes the walk from the meeting place to the gondola and then our gondola finished a few mins early so probably was only around 20 mins. Good experience though
    about 1 month ago
    Joanne
    Straight forward enough to find the meeting place and then a short walk to the gondola well organised in terms of splitting the large group into smaller groups for each gondola so the waiting time was minimal once we arrived at the departure point. The ride itself was great, loved the narrow canals and then the experience of entering the Grand Canal. It was wonderful to go past other gondolas, some with Italian singers on board. The trip definitely made our Venice day trip very special.
    about 1 month ago
    Nirmal
    Excellent experience. Went through the heart of Venice and took his time.
    about 2 months ago
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