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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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.
1 day 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.
9 days ago
Stephanie G.
It was a very enjoyable tour with a knowledgeable and pleasant guide who gave us a memorable experience
9 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!
9 days ago
Macie T.
I thought the trip was very good... it was quite bouncy and there was a long wait in the queue before boarding but the guys were brilliant at getting everyone on and off the boats. The trip itself wasn't very long, but the singer and the accordion were audible across all the gondolas and the journey through the grand canal followed by a number of smaller canals was very good. Everyone who heard the singing or accordion music was smiling and waving and even some danced by the side of the river - overall a very good vibe - feel good trip. Glad we did it.
10 days ago
William W.
The best thing we did in Venice. Great experience, even the virtual reality tour of the history of Venice to start it off
12 days ago
Andrew L.
According to the ad we booked with this company as they offered 6 passengers. Fine only 5 but questioned.They were extremely rude and argued with us re our booking, paper vouchers and electronic proof of purchase. After an hour they realized we were not Leaving so put us in boats. 3 of us were with the musicians and had fun but the others couldn’t hear the music well as the gondolier was on his cell the whole time. Our gondolier was yelling at us when we were getting out. Take your chances
15 days ago
Peggy B.
awesome ride with serenader and accordian player. they started on time and the ride was great. the only this is i wish it lasted longer, (30 min ride)
17 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.
18 days ago
Kane C.
This is very nice activity! Man in gondola is very fun! I recommend you to experience this touar! Sharing a gondra is very fun because you can meet new friends on gondra!
19 days ago
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