TOP Venice Gondola Rides
28 tours in Venice with the best guides costing from €33 🏆
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Bestseller
4.8
2921 reviews
50-Minute Shared Gondola Ride with Live Guide
Explore Venice’s famous canals, marvel at iconic landmarks, and hear captivating stories brought to life by your expert guide.
Small group
to 5 persons
to 50 min
Today at 10:10
Today at 11:00
from€39
per person
4.8
4698 reviews
Hidden Venice: Private 30-Minute Gondola Ride
Discover Venice’s hidden waterways on a private gondola ride, enjoying exclusive views and unique corners of the city.
Private
to 5 persons
to 30 min
Today at 10:00
Today at 11:00
from€140
per trip
Discount 3%
4.7
2153 reviews
30-Minute Gondola Tour with optional Audio Guide
Enjoy a shared gondola ride through Venice's serene canals, with the choice to enhance your experience using an audio guide.
Small group
to 5 persons
to 45 min
Today at 09:00
Today at 10:10
from€38.95
from€37.78
per person
4.6
1306 reviews
Grand Canal Shared Gondola Ride (30 Min) with Venice stories
See Venice’s legendary landmarks from the Grand Canal on a shared gondola ride with your choice of live guide, mobile app, or silent sailing.
Small group
to 5 persons
to 50 min
Today at 10:10
Today at 11:00
from€33
per person
Discount 4%
4.7
2066 reviews
Grand Canal Highlights: Private 30-Minute Gondola Tour
Experience Grand Canal in complete privacy, drifting past majestic palaces and world-famous landmarks at your leisure.
Private
to 5 persons
to 30 min
Today at 09:30
Today at 10:00
from€149
from€143.04
per trip
Live Music🎻
4.8
835 reviews
30-Minute Evening Gondola Ride with a Serenade
Let the melodies of traditional Italian songs enhance your gondola journey through Venice's scenic canals.
Small group
to 5 persons
to 40 min
Today at 18:00
Today at 18:30
from€52
per person
Best Price⭐
4.9
1607 reviews
Classic Venice: 30-min Private Gondola Ride
Fall in love with Venice on a classic 30-minute private gondola ride through the city’s most iconic canals.
Private
to 5 persons
to 30 min
Tomorrow at 10:00
Tomorrow at 10:30
from€127
per trip
4.7
1991 reviews
2 hour Shared Gondola Ride & Historical Venice Walking Tour
Discover Venice’s history on a guided walking tour, then enjoy a shared gondola ride through the city’s famous canals.
Group
to 2 hrs 30 min
Today at 15:00
Today at 16:00
from€56.53
per person
Special Offer💫
4.6
745 reviews
30-Minute to 2-hour Private Evening Gondola Ride
Glide through Venice’s evening canals on a private gondola ride, soaking in the city’s beauty as the lights reflect on the water.
Private
to 5 persons
to 2 hrs
Today at 19:00
Tomorrow at 19:00
from€185
per trip
4.8
1272 reviews
Grand Canal by Gondola with Live Commentary & Gondola Gallery
Follow Venice’s scenic canals, taking in the city’s enchanting atmosphere and elegant architecture.
Small group
5 persons
1 hr
Today at 10:10
Today at 11:00
€40.38
per person
Hidden Gems✨
Discount 5%
4.6
1987 reviews
30-Minute Shared Gondola Ride across Smaller Canals
Glide through Venice’s quieter canals and discover a hidden side of the city, rich with charm, history, and timeless beauty.
Small group
to 5 persons
to 45 min
Today at 11:00
Today at 11:30
from€41
from€38.95
per person
Discount 5%
4.7
1859 reviews
Unusual Walking Tour with 30-Minute Shared Gondola Ride
Take a one-of-a-kind walking tour and gondola ride through Venice’s remarkable neighborhoods for a truly unique experience.
Group
to 3 hrs
Today at 09:15
Today at 10:00
from€56.53
from€53.70
per person
4.8
1005 reviews
30-Minute to 2-hour Private Gondola Ride
Relax on a private gondola ride through Venice’s waterways, tailoring the experience by choosing how long you’d like to ride.
Private
to 5 persons
to 2 hrs
Fri, 31 Oct, 09:00
Fri, 31 Oct, 09:30
from€159
per trip
4.8
1204 reviews
Timeless Waters: 30-Min Shared Gondola Ride with Optional Routes
Drift beneath iconic bridges and past breathtaking facades on a classic gondola ride.
Small group
to 5 persons
to 50 min
Today at 11:00
Today at 11:30
from€35
per person
Customized Tour
4.6
967 reviews
30-Minute Private Gondola Ride with Pick-Up Service
With pick-up included, this private gondola ride offers a seamless and elegant way to explore Venice by water.
Small group
5 persons
30 min
Mon, 3 Nov, 10:00
Mon, 3 Nov, 12:00
€180
per person
4.5
813 reviews
40-Minute Shared Gondola Ride with Live Music and Dinner
Enjoy a Gondola serenade along the Grand Canal and a romantic dinner in a typical Venetian restaurant! The most elegant and exclusive way to live Venice in all its splendor!
Small group
10 persons
Today at 17:45
Today at 18:15
€133
per person
4.7
1445 reviews
30-Minute Traditional Shared Gondola Ride Near St Mark’s Square
Join a shared gondola ride through St Mark’s basin and its beautiful islands and palaces.
Small group
to 5 persons
to 30 min
Today at 11:00
Today at 15:00
from€41
per person
4.9
722 reviews
2.5 hour Historical Venice Walking Tour with a Gondola Ride
Perfect for photo opportunities, join an atmospheric combined tour to discover the historic buildings of Venice by foot and by gondola.
Group
2 hrs 30 min
Tomorrow at 09:00
Fri, 31 Oct, 09:00
€67
per person
Likely to sell out
4.6
1031 reviews
30-Minute Shared Gondola Ride through the Lagoon City - Silent Serenity
Cruise past Venice’s most treasured landmarks—including the Rialto and the Salute—on a serene Grand Canal gondola ride.
Small group
5 persons
30 min
Today at 17:15
Tomorrow at 17:15
€41
per person
4.6
1257 reviews
30-Minute Shared Gondola Ride through the Grand Canal with an Expert Guide
Enjoy a scenic gondola ride with live stories about Venice’s most famous sights.
Small group
5 persons
40 min
Today at 10:10
Today at 11:00
€39.50
per person
VIP👑
4.7
1464 reviews
Dinner & 30-Minute Private Gondola Ride: A Venetian Evening
Combine the charm of a private gondola ride with the flavors of Venice at a cozy local restaurant.
Private
5 persons
3 hrs
Today at 18:00
Tomorrow at 18:00
€145
per person
4.7
1547 reviews
Private 30-Minute Gondola Ride with Live Guide
Let your guide reveal Venice’s charm as you explore its canals by private gondola.
Private
4 persons
30 min
Fri, 31 Oct, 10:30
Fri, 31 Oct, 16:30
€289
per group
One of a kind
4.8
1419 reviews
30-Minute Private Venetian Sandolo Ride
Feel part of an ancient Venetian tradition and experience Venice as the locals have for more than a thousand years. Reach campo Santa Maria Formosa and meet the sandolisti Valentino, Franco and Giuseppe in order to start your sandolo ride through the Venetian canals.
Private
5 persons
30 min
Today at 10:00
Today at 11:00
€150
per trip
Mini Group
4.8
1419 reviews
Explore Venice: Guided Doge’s Palace Tour & Shared Gondola Ride
A tour to explore the Venice of the Doges through its symbolic palace and a pleasant gondola ride. The tour is composed of two parts: the first one consists of a gondola ride on the Grand Canal and hidden canals around St. Mark's area.
Group
2 hrs
Today at 11:00
Today at 15:00
€103
per person
Romantic Pick❤️
4.9
884 reviews
Romantic Gondola Ride with Live Serenade (30 Min)
This tour is special in that you will have local musicians along to serenade you with the traditional romantic music of Italy. You wont find this with the many other gondola rides offered in Venice.
Private
5 persons
30 min
Today at 11:00
Today at 17:00
€390
per group
4.4
760 reviews
30-50-Minute Gondola Tour under the Bridge of Sighs with an Audio Guide
Take part in a shared tour of Venice in a traditional Gondola. Admire Venice from a different perspective, see iconic architectural landmarks like the Bridge of Sighs, and listen to commentary by app.
Group
to 50 min
Today at 11:00
Today at 11:30
from€34.99
per person
4.9
1686 reviews
City Essentials Day Tour: St. Mark’s, Islands, and Traditional Gondola Ride
Prepare for a day of sightseeing in Venice on a comprehensive day tour. Visit St. Mark's, and Doge's Palace, see glass-blowing on Murano, lace-making on Burano, and take a gondola ride on the canals.
Group
9 hrs
Fri, 31 Oct, 09:00
Mon, 3 Nov, 08:45
€199.95
per person
4.6
1238 reviews
30-Minute Shared Gondola Ride
Explore the famous sites and hidden charms of Venice on this walking tour, followed by a ride through the city’s canals on an iconic gondola.
Small group
5 persons
30 min
Today at 11:00
Today at 15:00
€41
per person
How do excursions differ?
Private excursions
Private excursions - the guide will conduct an excursion only for you and your friends.
Group excursions
Group excursions - the guide forms a group. Other tourists will learn new things with you.
Small group
Small group – small group with possibility to maintain a comfortable distance between the participants.
Reviews
Pam
A nice short orientation to a small section of Venice. The pace is fast with the guide walking a talking. Loved the history and the details about how people manage to live in the city especially when it rains!
Marcel
Fantastic! To do at least once in a lifetime
Michelle
Our gondolier Alvise Marco was fantastic! He was very engaging & funny. I highly recommend this ride.
Aviva
Our guide was extremely informative and made it very interesting
Diveyani
The gondola ride was amazing. Emma was really helpful with her insights on the history of Venice. The entire activity was conducted professionally
Gavin V.
A great welcome from our guide Thomas who really amused us with in addition really lots of interesting details. A Venice seen differently. I, who am not very good at English, understood our guide quite easily, who spoke very well and softly enough.
Donna
What an absolutely incredible experience! Our tour guide was fantastic—so full of energy and humor, really making the adventure unforgettable. The engagement with everyone made it even more special. It was not only informative but also super interesting! This is definitely a must-do that you won’t want to miss!
Yamini
10-15 minute walking tour followed by approx 30 mins of gandola, the guide was nice and friendly. Must do in venice!
Olivia A.
Fun gondola ride but the guy rowing the gondola did not speak one work and it was advertised as 30 mins was actually 15 mins max very rushed
Margarida
Very nice experience. Our gondolier gave us a little guided tour.
Mélanie
Very well organized. Despite the fact that it was raining, it was possible to enjoy each stage, guided tour and gondola ride. The guide, excellent.
Christine D.
We had gondola ride of grand canal. Our guide was such a lovely girl I think her name was Emma took us a walk round parts of Venice then we had our gondola ride which was lovely very picturesque. Only negative I have is when we were on our gondola the young fella was talking on his phone for most of it.
Giocondo T.
It was a real pleasure to do this tour. Francesco the guide is excellent telling good stories, showing details, giving useful information and making the tour interesting for everyone ( there was an 9 years old boy in the group and he was completely integrated) Very interesting to visit the streets with a Venitian approach.
Leslie
Our tour was good. 5 star to our walking tour guide. derive a star for Gondola, not a word from our Gondola driver/guide. The process for getting our tickets was different than any other tours we have done. Confusing and a snippy gal at the window
Tamara C.
There was a great buzz around the meeting area. We shared our ride which was perfectly fine. It was lovely to float around the sidestreets as opposed to the grand canal which was very crowded making the waters choppy. We loved this!
Mary A.
A lovely 30-minute escape from the crowds. Highly recommend for couples!
Ingrid
good the audio guide difficult without explanation beforehand
Porzia D.
Friendly guide, small group therefore full of questions asked outside the executives, the guide knew his visit well and made us discover places "outside the framework" only downside visit ordered in French but done in English because French guide not available...moderately appreciated by one of us who doesn't speak the language at all...
Magdalen
Well organised, be aware that it’s mostly sea food, but was excellent and service was great
Rémi
Extra! The setting is atypical, the tables well laid, the menu is plentiful, the wines and waters are unlimited. Small flat, cruising in the dark, for photos it's not easy
Carine
it was perfect ! we ate very well and the ride was very beautiful and romantic... perfect for a special occasion.
Brittany W.
We really appreciated the guide's explanations. The gondola ride was very good, as was the historical presentation of Venice using virtual glasses. We would have liked the Grand Canal tour at the end of the activity to be longer.
Pam
A nice short orientation to a small section of Venice. The pace is fast with the guide walking a talking. Loved the history and the details about how people manage to live in the city especially when it rains!
Marcel
Fantastic! To do at least once in a lifetime
Michelle
Our gondolier Alvise Marco was fantastic! He was very engaging & funny. I highly recommend this ride.
Aviva
Our guide was extremely informative and made it very interesting
Diveyani
The gondola ride was amazing. Emma was really helpful with her insights on the history of Venice. The entire activity was conducted professionally
Gavin V.
A great welcome from our guide Thomas who really amused us with in addition really lots of interesting details. A Venice seen differently. I, who am not very good at English, understood our guide quite easily, who spoke very well and softly enough.
Donna
What an absolutely incredible experience! Our tour guide was fantastic—so full of energy and humor, really making the adventure unforgettable. The engagement with everyone made it even more special. It was not only informative but also super interesting! This is definitely a must-do that you won’t want to miss!
Yamini
10-15 minute walking tour followed by approx 30 mins of gandola, the guide was nice and friendly. Must do in venice!
Olivia A.
Fun gondola ride but the guy rowing the gondola did not speak one work and it was advertised as 30 mins was actually 15 mins max very rushed
Margarida
Very nice experience. Our gondolier gave us a little guided tour.
Mélanie
Very well organized. Despite the fact that it was raining, it was possible to enjoy each stage, guided tour and gondola ride. The guide, excellent.
Christine D.
We had gondola ride of grand canal. Our guide was such a lovely girl I think her name was Emma took us a walk round parts of Venice then we had our gondola ride which was lovely very picturesque. Only negative I have is when we were on our gondola the young fella was talking on his phone for most of it.
Giocondo T.
It was a real pleasure to do this tour. Francesco the guide is excellent telling good stories, showing details, giving useful information and making the tour interesting for everyone ( there was an 9 years old boy in the group and he was completely integrated) Very interesting to visit the streets with a Venitian approach.
Leslie
Our tour was good. 5 star to our walking tour guide. derive a star for Gondola, not a word from our Gondola driver/guide. The process for getting our tickets was different than any other tours we have done. Confusing and a snippy gal at the window
Tamara C.
There was a great buzz around the meeting area. We shared our ride which was perfectly fine. It was lovely to float around the sidestreets as opposed to the grand canal which was very crowded making the waters choppy. We loved this!
Mary A.
A lovely 30-minute escape from the crowds. Highly recommend for couples!
Ingrid
good the audio guide difficult without explanation beforehand
Porzia D.
Friendly guide, small group therefore full of questions asked outside the executives, the guide knew his visit well and made us discover places "outside the framework" only downside visit ordered in French but done in English because French guide not available...moderately appreciated by one of us who doesn't speak the language at all...
Magdalen
Well organised, be aware that it’s mostly sea food, but was excellent and service was great
Rémi
Extra! The setting is atypical, the tables well laid, the menu is plentiful, the wines and waters are unlimited. Small flat, cruising in the dark, for photos it's not easy
Carine
it was perfect ! we ate very well and the ride was very beautiful and romantic... perfect for a special occasion.
Brittany W.
We really appreciated the guide's explanations. The gondola ride was very good, as was the historical presentation of Venice using virtual glasses. We would have liked the Grand Canal tour at the end of the activity to be longer.
Pam
A nice short orientation to a small section of Venice. The pace is fast with the guide walking a talking. Loved the history and the details about how people manage to live in the city especially when it rains!
Marcel
Fantastic! To do at least once in a lifetime
TOP Venice Gondola Rides & Cruises
50-Minute Shared Gondola Ride with Live Guide
Begin with a guided stroll, then glide for 30 minutes through Venice’s charming canals with live commentary—plus a VR gallery tracing the gondola’s history.
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Hidden Venice: Private 30-Minute Gondola Ride
Paddle in romance and privacy through lesser-known canals away from the crowds—ideal for a serene, off-the-beaten-path experience.
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Grand Canal Highlights: Private 30-Minute Gondola Tour
Glide past iconic palazzos and landmarks along the Grand Canal in a private gondola—majestic, cinematic, and unforgettable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a gondola ride in Venice?
The cost of a gondola ride in Venice depends on several factors:
Daytime ride: Around €80 per gondola for up to 6 people.
Evening or night ride: Prices may increase to €100–€120 per gondola.
Private gondola ride in Venice: Expect to pay between €100–€150.
Romantic gondola ride with a serenade: Prices can range from €150–€250.
Do I need to book a gondola ride in advance?
While it’s possible to hire a gondola on the spot, booking in advance ensures availability, especially during peak seasons. You can book a gondola ride in Venice through online platforms or travel agencies.
Where can I find gondolas in Venice?
Gondolas are available throughout Venice, with popular boarding points at:
Piazza San Marco
Rialto Bridge
Grand Canal
Smaller, quieter canals for a more intimate experience
How long is a gondola ride in Venice?
A standard ride lasts 30–40 minutes, but longer rides can be arranged at an additional cost.
What are some travel tips for visitors to Venice?
Visitors to Venice should wear comfortable shoes, especially closed dark shoes to avoid slipping on the bridges. They should also pre-book day trips and gondola rides to avoid disappointment, and take advantage of free cancellation and full refund policies. It's also important to follow safety measures and be aware of the impact of tourism on the city.