30-Minute Evening Gondola Ride with a Serenade

Serenaded by live musicians, this gondola ride offers a rare and memorable way to enjoy Venice’s timeless atmosphere.

What is included in activity

10-minute introduction to the gondola tradition before embarkation
30-minute shared gondola ride with serenade
Live Italian music

What is not included

Food and drinks
Commentary on board

Details

No trip to Venice is complete without a classic gondola ride—and this one comes with a special twist: live music and an Italian serenade. Glide along the iconic Grand Canal and through smaller, scenic waterways as a singer and musician fill the air with traditional melodies.

Admire the city’s historic palaces, charming bridges, and timeless architecture from the water, while enjoying the unique ambiance of Venice at a relaxed pace. The live performance adds a romantic, unforgettable layer to the experience—perfect for couples, families, or anyone looking to embrace the soul of the city.

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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 itinerary may change in case of wind or bad weather.
Departure: Calle larga de l'Ascension, 30124 Venice, Venezia Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
40 min
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

Meeting point

Venice Tours Assistance (NEWSTAND IN SAN MARCO) Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1257, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy Calle larga de l'Ascension, 30124 Venezia, IT

Places you will see

• Canal Grande
• Chiesa di Santa Maria della Salute
• Smaller side Canals
• Baroque church from the 17th century

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Ariella H.
Luckily we were in the same boat as the musicians and it was the best part of our Italy trip
2 days ago
Daniella H.
Thoroughly enjoyed the experience . Especially the serenade . He had an amazing voice , we were very impressed with him . Shane he didn’t stop , we wanted to speak to him . But managed to tip him
3 days ago
Walter W.
Fun time. Great music, short and fun. VR intro was awesome. We all had fun. Pick up at the hotel would have been cool.
10 days ago
Vanessa W.
This was a great experience. The historical explanation was interesting. Our gondolier was very experienced. The music was beautiful. We were in a large group, so the musician and singer were in a separate gondola that was behind us. Just be aware when booking that this is not a single gondola/private ride. We enjoyed ourselves nevertheless.
10 days ago
Ela C.
it's great with the serenade. the ride itself is extremely short. Roughly 20-25mins with a quick round from where you launch.
13 days ago
Edwin T.
We learned so much about the inception of Venice and the history of the gondolas! The VR info at the beginning was such a great addition. So romantic and fun.
13 days ago
Skylar G.
This was fantastic and totally worth the money! My husband and I traveled to Rome, Florence and Venice in July 2018. We were on a budget and didn't want to bust the budget, so went with the "shared" gondola option and then splurged to have the serenade option. The experience was unforgettable and easily the best part of our whole trip! The singer and the man with the accordion had great chemistry and were constantly interacting w/ my husband and I. I thought the 20 mins sounded kinda short, but it ended up being the perfect amount of time. Do it at sunset around 7:30 if possible. Highly recommend this to all my family members and friends, it was simply enchanting and something my husband and I will never forget!
14 days ago
John C.
Due to the forecast of rain, the office was nice enough to change my reservation to earlier but that caused me not to get a serenade. Unfortunately, they would not refund me the difference. The ride was nice but quiet. The guy didn’t talk at all, so rode around not really knowing what we were looking at
14 days ago
Dana S.
The VR section at the beginning was great. The walk before the ride was very nice. The ride itself was magical. The singer and guitarist were awesome.
15 days ago
Eloise H.
It started 10 m-minutes late, but there were also 10 minutes longer, sometimes you say two, sometimes four and sometimes six people in one gondola, more than ten gondolas went from the main canal to a side canal and then it went back there, the singers and the instrument players you could hear the gondola took turns so that everyone could enjoy it) was far away of course you couldn't bike that much so 50 percent music guarantee
16 days ago
Route details changed.
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