Grand Canal Highlights: Private 30-Minute Gondola Tour

Name: Grand Canal Highlights: Private 30-Minute Gondola Tour
Start: 2025-11-13T14:00:00.000+03:00
End: 2025-11-13T14:00:00.000+03:00
Location: Venice

Glide past historic facades and grand palaces on a private journey through the Grand Canal.

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Board an authentic gondola and take a romantic journey along the Grand Canal in Venice. See the historic sights along the shoreline as you glide down the canal.
Set off from the departure point and admire marvelous palaces, such as the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and Basilica Santa Maria della Salute. Explore the secret waterways of Venice and soak up the city's atmosphere with your friends or your beloved.

Experience the Gondola Gallery — discover the secrets of Venice’s iconic boat through original tools, a detailed cross-section, and the craftsmanship that has shaped gondolas for centuries. Then, embark on a timeless virtual experience aboard a gondola, gliding through Venice’s iconic canals as history and tradition come to life around you

Travel by gondola close to St. Mark's Square, Fenice Opera House, Punta della Dogana, and many other charming palaces. Pass under a small bridge as you discover the hidden spots reachable only by gondola.

Online Booking

What is not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks

Guide

Departure: Campiello Traghetto, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

30 min

Private tour, 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

Your motor boat

Change time

Please note that transport and route in different days subject to change.

Itinerary

Meeting point

Campiello Traghetto, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy The Gondola landing stage is located in “Campo Santa Maria del Giglio”. Once by the Bell Tower in St. Mark’s Square, leave the Basilica behind you and proceed straight on to the left corner of the Square (near the Correr Museum). Pass the arches and go straight on until you reach Campo San Moisè. Cross the bridge and proceed along the street “Calle XXII Marzo” until you reach “Campo Santa Maria del Giglio”. Once there turn left leaving the Church behind you, go straight on to the waterfront, and you will find the Gondola landing stage.

Places you will see

• St. Mark's Square
• Fenice Opera House
• Punta della Dogana
• Peggy Guggenheim
• Ponte dell'Accademia

Reviews by travellers

4.7 out of 5

1996 reviews

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Sandra R.

An experience that should be lived at least once in a lifetime. Exciting, suggestive. I lived it with husband and children, and we were all enchanted

4 days ago

Christopher C.

Very kind gondolier, very nice the 'manager' of the voucher acceptance. Having booked online I thought I would save some money and not spend 40 euros more. I hope that at least part of these 40 euros will remain with the gondolier and the 'manager' because they are truly extremely available

6 days ago

Mary H.

It was an amazing tour with many interisting information about Venice given by the gondoliere. Thanks so much.

10 days ago

Dawn H.

Wonderful experience, super easy to find the meeting point and very helpful gondolier! Highly recommend!

12 days ago

Arlene M.

We arrived too late, but were immediately allowed to take a seat in the gondola. The armadillo was very nice and they took another nice picture of us.

13 days ago

Andrew L.

A lovely 30-minute escape from the crowds. Highly recommend for couples!

15 days ago

Robert P.

Beautiful gondola ride through Venice and to grand canal with family of 5. Very enjoyable, relaxing, and memorable! Thanks for making it easy to book and embark from gondola meeting dock.

20 days ago

Danny S.

The gondolier was extremely friendly. He spoke a little French.

22 days ago

Russell F.

Everything went well, quick 30min ride but the gondolas are sublime, I recommend! We arrived a little early and were picked up directly, thank you

22 days ago

Gaykeeaz

It felt like we were just in a very all area next thing we know we were back after the grand canal. He mentioned 2 places the opera and a church, that's all. I READ previou reviews how great it was, so we booked the same one, but disappointed. We didn't like the attitude of the gondola guide, we can't touch this and that, just relax that's all he said. I was expecting to hear English explanation history of gondolas etc. So we just sat there disappointed because he was not nice. The 5 places mentioned we Will see, wasn't mentioned so We felt ripped off for the price we paid. We could have don't the 2 euro each ride.

about 1 month ago

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Grand Canal Highlights: Private 30-Minute Gondola Tour

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