30-minute Shared Gondola Cruise with Live Music and 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
Hotel pickup and drop-off

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

• Please check in 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.
• If you are no show there is NO refund.
• This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
• For each flotilla (about 6 gondolas) the singer and the musician will be in the center of the row so everyone can hear the music.
• Children are free only if they don't occupy their own seat on the gondola
Departure: Campiello Traghetto, 2467, 30124 Venezia, VE
Mini group
30 - 40 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

Meeting point

Campiello Traghetto, 30124 Venezia VE Santa Maria del Giglio Gondola station, Venice, next to the Hotel Gritti Palace

What 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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Reviews by travellers

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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
5 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.
7 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!
15 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.
15 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!
19 days ago
Romeo D.
I had seen a gondola with a singer a few days earlier and was very impressed with the performance. Now I was lucky that exactly this singer sang on our gondola ride. Thank you, it was beautiful
21 days ago
Ariella H.
Luckily we were in the same boat as the musicians and it was the best part of our Italy trip
about 1 month 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
about 1 month ago
Harley B.
A truly worthwhile experience! Magnificent serenade with a very friendly singer and guitarist!
about 1 month 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
about 1 month ago
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Starting point of the tour
Campiello Traghetto, 30124 Venezia VE Santa Maria del Giglio Gondola station, Venice, next to the Hotel Gritti Palace