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
Today at 11:00
Today at 12:00
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
Today at 11:00
Today at 11:30
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
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
Thu, 4 Dec, 09:00
Thu, 4 Dec, 09:30
from€539
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
Thu, 4 Dec, 09:00
Thu, 4 Dec, 09:30
from€159
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
Thu, 4 Dec, 11:00
Thu, 4 Dec, 15:30
€289
per group
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 17:00
Tomorrow at 11:00
€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
Morten
fantastic gondolas, nice walk through old town and cozy and fun musicians. definitely worth the money.
Richard V.
Nice views and smooth ride, but I wish there had been some historical explanation or audio guide.
Mary A.
A lovely 30-minute escape from the crowds. Highly recommend for couples!
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
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.
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.
Jamie S.
We enjoyed a nice ride on the gondola. Clementine (I think) was very good tour guide. She explained a lot about Venice’s history and the buildings along the smaller canals and then on the Grand Canal. Grazie mille for a lovely experience!
Ana S.
Excellent service and the guide was very professional. Gondola well prepared for the ride (clean)
Helmut
It was a very pleasant round tour through the lagoon of Venice, past the natural uninhabited islands to Burano and then back via Murano to Venice. The setting sun led to a wonderful evening mood on this cloudless day.
Erica
It was lovely and a very nice chill experience. We went later in the day. Not as hot. Would definitely recommend doing this. Saw people standing in lines trying to get gondolas. Easier to pre order/ reserve. We found our destination easily and we were immediately taken to the gondola!
Mandi
It was easy to find, easy to just give the tickets to the person and get on our gondolas! The ride was relaxing and peaceful. We loved seeing the sights.
Margarida
Very nice experience. Our gondolier gave us a little guided tour.
Montserrat
Our guide was awesome, the city was beautiful, couldn’t have been more pleased.
Ariane
The gondola tour was very relaxed. Unfortunately the tour was over after just 20 minutes
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 !!
Melanie W.
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
Ankur
We had great time. Thank you for great service
Nicholas
Time respected, gondolier and friendly guide, we had a great time on the water.m (about 50 min). Our guide could have taken pictures of us in improvement and exchanged a little less with the gondolier.
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.
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
S
Our gondolier, Michael, was a delight. Very impressed with the smooth manoeuvering of his beautiful gondola. We were also treated to an impromptu song. Definitely recommend!
Morten
fantastic gondolas, nice walk through old town and cozy and fun musicians. definitely worth the money.
Richard V.
Nice views and smooth ride, but I wish there had been some historical explanation or audio guide.
Mary A.
A lovely 30-minute escape from the crowds. Highly recommend for couples!
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
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.
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.
Jamie S.
We enjoyed a nice ride on the gondola. Clementine (I think) was very good tour guide. She explained a lot about Venice’s history and the buildings along the smaller canals and then on the Grand Canal. Grazie mille for a lovely experience!
Ana S.
Excellent service and the guide was very professional. Gondola well prepared for the ride (clean)
Helmut
It was a very pleasant round tour through the lagoon of Venice, past the natural uninhabited islands to Burano and then back via Murano to Venice. The setting sun led to a wonderful evening mood on this cloudless day.
Erica
It was lovely and a very nice chill experience. We went later in the day. Not as hot. Would definitely recommend doing this. Saw people standing in lines trying to get gondolas. Easier to pre order/ reserve. We found our destination easily and we were immediately taken to the gondola!
Mandi
It was easy to find, easy to just give the tickets to the person and get on our gondolas! The ride was relaxing and peaceful. We loved seeing the sights.
Margarida
Very nice experience. Our gondolier gave us a little guided tour.
Montserrat
Our guide was awesome, the city was beautiful, couldn’t have been more pleased.
Ariane
The gondola tour was very relaxed. Unfortunately the tour was over after just 20 minutes
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 !!
Melanie W.
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
Ankur
We had great time. Thank you for great service
Nicholas
Time respected, gondolier and friendly guide, we had a great time on the water.m (about 50 min). Our guide could have taken pictures of us in improvement and exchanged a little less with the gondolier.
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.
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
S
Our gondolier, Michael, was a delight. Very impressed with the smooth manoeuvering of his beautiful gondola. We were also treated to an impromptu song. Definitely recommend!
Morten
fantastic gondolas, nice walk through old town and cozy and fun musicians. definitely worth the money.
Richard V.
Nice views and smooth ride, but I wish there had been some historical explanation or audio guide.
Mary A.
A lovely 30-minute escape from the crowds. Highly recommend for couples!
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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.