The Best Private Gondola Rides in Venice
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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
Tomorrow at 10:00
Tomorrow at 11:00
from€140
per trip
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
Tomorrow at 09:30
Tomorrow at 10:30
from€149
from€143.04
per trip
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
4.8
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
Sat, 24 Jan, 09:00
Sat, 24 Jan, 09:30
from€159
per trip
Special Offer💫
4.6
745 reviews
30-Minute to 2-hour Private Sunset 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
Sat, 24 Jan, 09:00
Sat, 24 Jan, 09:30
from€539
per trip
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
Sat, 24 Jan, 11:00
Sat, 24 Jan, 15:30
€289
per group
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
Tomorrow at 11:00
Tomorrow at 17:00
€390
per group
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
Catherine A.
It felt special and personal. Seeing the city from the water gave it a whole new perspective.
Ana S.
Excellent service and the guide was very professional. Gondola well prepared for the ride (clean)
Amira
Our driver was very good. Informative but not chatty. Very relaxing.
Douglas 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.
Susan M.
Thomaso was an excellent guide. He was so stressed as 3 of our party were late & he was so apologetic, we ended up leaving after waiting 15 minutes for these people who said they were 5 minutes away. Apart from that, which was down to those people who have no problem making others wait, it was one of our best experiences during our stay. Thomaso was good fun, so knowledgable & shouldn’t do enough for us. We would highly recommend this trip. Our photos are amazing. We met a lovely German family & a great guy from New York on the trip. The Prosecco was really good quality too.
Charles H.
Very beautiful memory. Friendly guide who does bonuses. The gondolier gave us a full tour. Visit that we highly recommend! Thank you for this great experience
Morten
fantastic gondolas, nice walk through old town and cozy and fun musicians. definitely worth the money.
Julia f.
It was the best decision to book this boat trip !! Our guide Tassilo (Tassimo) I could not understand it, was so kind and nice. Without him, the ride would have been only half as nice. He was wonderful at everything, told everything about the lagoon of Venice, felt safe with him and had a lot of fun !! Unfortunately, the two hours have passed as in flight, because it was so great. I can recommend this ride to everyone !! You can relax on the water with Prosecco and listen to the exciting stories. Many thanks for this great experience !!
Marjorie B.
It was enjoyable, though quite short for the price. Still, a classic Venice experience.
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
Federica M.
Il tour è durato 30 minuti, siamo arrivati prima e sono stati gentili nel non farci aspettare e siamo partiti subito. Il gondoliere è stato simpatico, disponibile nel dare informazioni. Super consigliato
Diana D.
Great tour with our guide Tomaso. Lots of exciting information. Thank you for the wonderful time.
Uwe
Tomaso was simply brilliant and the tour to the different islands when the sun sets was a highlight of our Venice trip
Diana
Amazing experience. The guides were awesome. Great way to see Venice in a day.
Palmira R.
Excellent guide. Very knowledgeable. We saw parts of Venice and the islands we had never seen before. Very informative and enjoyable. The boat was great plus proseco and soft drinks. Don't miss this. It is well worth it.
Ankur
We had great time. Thank you for great service
Dennnise
It was nice to have a reservation and not have wait. Nice tour of the canals.
Michael
Very relaxed and very entertaining tour around the offshore islands.
Myrto
Our driver was really nice. What we didn’t like is that one old guy who works there, when we finished the ride asked us in a not nice way (a bit aggressive) to put our tip for the driver in a basket. We wanted to give a tip but they should not talk in that way to their customer.
Ariane
The gondola tour was very relaxed. Unfortunately the tour was over after just 20 minutes
Margarida
Very nice experience. Our gondolier gave us a little guided tour.
Henry B.
Amazing - a must in Venice. The location was easy to find and the gondola ride was fantastic. A very friendly Gondolier. We arrived really early as we were in the area but the Gondoliers said it was no problem and they took us there and then.
Catherine A.
It felt special and personal. Seeing the city from the water gave it a whole new perspective.
Ana S.
Excellent service and the guide was very professional. Gondola well prepared for the ride (clean)
Amira
Our driver was very good. Informative but not chatty. Very relaxing.
Douglas 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.
Susan M.
Thomaso was an excellent guide. He was so stressed as 3 of our party were late & he was so apologetic, we ended up leaving after waiting 15 minutes for these people who said they were 5 minutes away. Apart from that, which was down to those people who have no problem making others wait, it was one of our best experiences during our stay. Thomaso was good fun, so knowledgable & shouldn’t do enough for us. We would highly recommend this trip. Our photos are amazing. We met a lovely German family & a great guy from New York on the trip. The Prosecco was really good quality too.
Charles H.
Very beautiful memory. Friendly guide who does bonuses. The gondolier gave us a full tour. Visit that we highly recommend! Thank you for this great experience
Morten
fantastic gondolas, nice walk through old town and cozy and fun musicians. definitely worth the money.
Julia f.
It was the best decision to book this boat trip !! Our guide Tassilo (Tassimo) I could not understand it, was so kind and nice. Without him, the ride would have been only half as nice. He was wonderful at everything, told everything about the lagoon of Venice, felt safe with him and had a lot of fun !! Unfortunately, the two hours have passed as in flight, because it was so great. I can recommend this ride to everyone !! You can relax on the water with Prosecco and listen to the exciting stories. Many thanks for this great experience !!
Marjorie B.
It was enjoyable, though quite short for the price. Still, a classic Venice experience.
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
Federica M.
Il tour è durato 30 minuti, siamo arrivati prima e sono stati gentili nel non farci aspettare e siamo partiti subito. Il gondoliere è stato simpatico, disponibile nel dare informazioni. Super consigliato
Diana D.
Great tour with our guide Tomaso. Lots of exciting information. Thank you for the wonderful time.
Uwe
Tomaso was simply brilliant and the tour to the different islands when the sun sets was a highlight of our Venice trip
Diana
Amazing experience. The guides were awesome. Great way to see Venice in a day.
Palmira R.
Excellent guide. Very knowledgeable. We saw parts of Venice and the islands we had never seen before. Very informative and enjoyable. The boat was great plus proseco and soft drinks. Don't miss this. It is well worth it.
Ankur
We had great time. Thank you for great service
Dennnise
It was nice to have a reservation and not have wait. Nice tour of the canals.
Michael
Very relaxed and very entertaining tour around the offshore islands.
Myrto
Our driver was really nice. What we didn’t like is that one old guy who works there, when we finished the ride asked us in a not nice way (a bit aggressive) to put our tip for the driver in a basket. We wanted to give a tip but they should not talk in that way to their customer.
Ariane
The gondola tour was very relaxed. Unfortunately the tour was over after just 20 minutes
Margarida
Very nice experience. Our gondolier gave us a little guided tour.
Henry B.
Amazing - a must in Venice. The location was easy to find and the gondola ride was fantastic. A very friendly Gondolier. We arrived really early as we were in the area but the Gondoliers said it was no problem and they took us there and then.
Catherine A.
It felt special and personal. Seeing the city from the water gave it a whole new perspective.
Ana S.
Excellent service and the guide was very professional. Gondola well prepared for the ride (clean)
Amira
Our driver was very good. Informative but not chatty. Very relaxing.
Douglas 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place for a gondola ride in Venice?
The best place for a gondola ride in Venice is along the Grand Canal. Cruising through this iconic waterway offers breathtaking views of historic palaces, elegant bridges, and the vibrant atmosphere of Venice. The Grand Canal provides an unforgettable backdrop for a memorable gondola experience.
What is the best gondola ride in Venice, Italy?
The best gondola rides in Venice include the Venice Grand Canal Gondola Ride and the Venice: Private Gondola Ride. These excursions offer memorable experiences along the iconic Grand Canal, providing picturesque views of historic palaces and bridges. Both options promise a delightful gondola ride that captures the essence of Venice's charm and beauty.