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30-Minute Shared Gondola Ride across Smaller Canals

Glide through Venice’s lesser-known canals on a shared gondola ride, revealing the city's hidden charms.

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Step aboard a traditional gondola and glide through the peaceful canals that reveal a side of Venice many visitors never see. Pass quiet waterways, graceful bridges, and centuries-old facades while your gondolier shares stories about this timeless symbol of the city.

Sail by sights like the famous La Fenice Theatre and slip through the narrow canals near Campo San Moisè, where daily life unfolds away from the crowds. A glimpse of the Grand Canal and the striking Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute adds a final touch to this authentic Venetian experience—perfect by day or evening.

I think a gondola ride is a must whilst in Venice! You see the city from a different perspective. The gondolier was very skilled and smooth in manoeuvring the gondola. A very enjoyable and unforgettable experience.
Lia
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What is included in activity

15-minute introductory walking tour to the gondola experience, live commentary in English
30-minute shared gondola ride
Skip-the-line service
Gondola Gallery: 3D-VR journey across the centuries. Discover how Gondolas are built and see a sectioned one yourself
EasyGuide free mobile App

What is not included

Live commentary on board the gondola
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Important Info

• The gondola ride is NOT private but is shared with other participants.
• This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility.
• Each gondola can accommodate a maximum of 5 people.
• The guide will be on one gondola only, the participants on the other gondolas will listen to him/her via audio devices.
• The itinerary may change in case of wind or bad weather.
• Pets are not allowed on board the gondola.
Departure: Venice Tours Srl Close to St.Mark’s Square, Calle
30 - 45 minutes
Group size up to 5 persons
English
Mobile ticket
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

Venice Tours Assistance Point is in St. Mark's Square, Calle Larga dell' Ascension #1257

Places you will see

• Authentic canals of Campo San Moisè
• La Fenice Theatre
• Grand Canal
• Salute Church

Reviews by travellers

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André M.
A great way to ride the famous Gondola with an affordable price, I don't think you lose anything from the experience. We had the best time
5 days ago
Raymond
Visited Venice solely with the intention of a gondola ride. It was a solo trip so I was happy to find an option of a shared ride to make it much more affordable. The guide as great and we spent the majority of the ride down the smaller side canals off the grand canal. 100% would recommend.
10 days ago
Divo R.
Very nice ride although, it is quite short
11 days ago
Dionisio C.
Very good value for money. You get around 30 minutes on the gondola and go through the side streets and then into the main canal.
13 days ago
Ian f.
Well arranged simple to find and convenient! Would book again.
15 days ago
Patricia
Very enjoyable gondola ride through narrow canals. This is a very popular activity and the whole area was full of queuing visitors and gondolas. Only 5 or 6 people per boat, but sharing with strangers in such a cramped area can be uncomfortable.
15 days ago
Milena
Sehr freundlich und sehr pünktlich. Hat alles geklappt ! Super !
15 days ago
Jessica
Too many people
16 days ago
Philippe M.
Gift for my in-laws who loved it, everything was perfect Thank you
18 days ago
Ami O.
The gondola was amazing …. We met the guide who led us all the way to pick up the gondola … was very well organised … we went all down the side canals and ended up on the grand canal … which was amazing … would thoroughly recommend it … well worth the money.
21 days ago
Route details changed.
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Starting point of the tour
Venice Tours Assistance Point is in St. Mark's Square, Calle Larga dell' Ascension #1257